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Sept. 28, 2020
The Better Mind of Space

This paper explores space and space culture from two distinct perspectives. The traditional mind of space believes that air and space are indivisible and is limited from the surface of the Earth to geosynchronous Earth orbit. This mind, Maj Lohmeier argues, can limit the effectiveness of the Air
Sept. 9, 2020
Widening the Training Pipeline: Are Warrant Officer Instructor Pilots the Best Solution to Increase Pilot Production?

The United States Air Force is struggling to cope with a worldwide pilot shortage that has left the service over 2,000 pilots short of what is needed to man its squadrons fully. With pilot retention declining in a time of unprecedented airline hiring, the service is desperately trying to find ways
Aug. 28, 2020
Medical Support for Manned Military Space Missions: A Role for an Existing Medical Service, or a New Approach for the Final Frontier?

America’s success in space and the continuation of escalating military missions in this security domain necessitates a perpetual and potent medical support apparatus both in space and on land. This research sought to answer the question: How will medical support for manned military space
Aug. 11, 2020
Strategic Studies Quarterly New Books List

Please enjoy the SSQ listing of new books related to national security and defense. These lists for selected topics contain new releases from multiple publishers over the preceding year.
Aug. 6, 2020
Hot Topic: Leadership

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July 27, 2020
Opportunities and Implications of Brain-computer Interface Technology

This paper examines the implications of a technological convergence of biotechnology and cyber technology and how best to prepare for the exponential change triggered by this emerging field. This convergence, specifically brain-computer interface (BCI) technology, is enabling bidirectional
June 2, 2020
Introduction to the Press

Air University (AU) Press, Air University at Maxwell AFB, Alabama, publishes scholarly books, journals, faculty research, student papers selected by AU schools, and the Air University Catalog and other administrative documents for AU. Airpower scholars and students use our publications throughout
June 1, 2020
AUP Book Store

The AUP Book Store is OPEN. To plan a visit, please see our AUP Hours: fairchild-mil.libguides.com/about/hours.Visit the AU Press book Store in the front lobby of the Air University Library (Bldg. 1405). Our physical address is 600 Chennault Circle, Building 1405,
April 17, 2020
A HOUSE BUILT ON SAND: Air Supremacy in US Air Force History, Theory, and Doctrine

In just over a century, aviation has progressed from a military afterthought to a central component of military operations. In that time, airpower has undergone exponential technological growth. Early aviation pioneers would scarcely recognize the fifth-generation aircraft being produced today. Some
April 9, 2020
The Harmon Memorial Lectures in Military History, 1988–2017

The Harmon Lecture Series is the oldest and longest-running lecture series at the United States Air Force Academy. This second volume builds the collection initiated in volume I (featuring lectures from 1959 to 1987). Volume II showcases 29 lectures featuring authoritative scholarship and acumen on