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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
March 31, 2020
Two Centuries of US Military Operations in Liberia: Challenges of Resistance and Compliance

Liberia is the country in Africa where the United States has the most extended history of military engagement, and each intervention is layered on the experience of previous interventions. Over the years, the interventions have become more comprehensive and sophisticated, and Liberia can be
March 19, 2020
Hot Topic: Biotechnology

Has COVID-19 got you thinking about the potential of science and technology to drive dangerous trends such as biotechnology; directed energy; nuclear, chemical and biological warfare; and nanoweapons? Check out AUP and AU resources to get the facts and ensure sound thinking.For the most accurate,
March 9, 2020
The Laird-Packard Way: Unpacking Defense Acquisition Policy

This paper contends that the study of David Packard, the co-founder of electronics firm giant Hewlett-Packard (HP) and one of the founding fathers of Silicon Valley, is essential for those who seek to understand better the realm of defense acquisition (the battles before the battle). David Packard
March 2, 2020
Dr. Shannon W. Caudill

Author of Defending Air Bases in an Age of Insurgency Vol I-III
Feb. 12, 2020
THE CASE FOR SPACE: A Legislative Framework for an Independent United States Space Force

This paper examines the United States Air Force’s role in managing space and provides recommendations for the future of space in the US military. Though it echoes specific recommendations made elsewhere by previous authors, the primary purpose of this paper is to consider the legislative
Dec. 31, 2019
Publish with Air University Press

Want to publish with Air University Press? Please view the following: Introduction to the Press; the Publication Process; Submitting Manuscripts, and Essential Forms you need.
Dec. 11, 2019
Practical Guide to Negotiating in the Military, Third Edition [ONLINE ONLY]

The Practical Guide for Negotiating in the Military is a sourcebook for all leaders. It contains all the essential concepts and applications to help military leaders be more proficient negotiators. We all have our natural negotiating preferences, and if left to our own, will default to this
Nov. 27, 2019
Artificial Intelligence for Command and Control of Air Power

Computational power, data collection, and algorithm capabilities are increasing at an exponential rate. Artificial Intelligence (AI) advances demonstrate the ability to augment human thoughts and actions in countless areas, among which include the Command and Control (C2) of joint airpower. To