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Sept. 17, 2021
Air & Space Power Journal

The Air & Space Power Journal (ISSN 1554-2505), Air Force Recurring Publication 10-1, published quarterly, is the professional journal of the United States Air Force. It is designed to serve as an open forum for the presentation and stimulation of innovative thinking on military
Sept. 13, 2021
A+ Toolkit

Written by Dr. Brian R. Selmeski and Lt Col Christina D. KarvwnarisThis publication supports Command Teams – commanders, senior enlisted leaders, and spouses – who want (or need) to enhance public education options for their personnel. It provides an approach, resources, and
Aug. 25, 2021
America’s Strategic Baggage in the Middle East: Is it Necessary and Sustainable

Published amid the ongoing debate over the American withdrawal from Afghanistan, Air Force Col Dan Magruder provides an examination of the strategic rationale that underpins that decision. Magruder, a fellow at the Brookings Institution and a veteran of that conflict, argues that the
Dec. 29, 2020
AUP's JIPA Adds New Collaboration to JIPA Website

In collaboration with Dr. Peter Harris (Colorado State University), AUP’s JIPA has added a new section to its website. Click through to read more.
Dec. 28, 2020
AUP Publications Featured in AMC's Squadron Commander's Course

The Air Mobility Command is featuring AUP's publications in its upcoming Squadron Commander’s Course. Click to see which publications are featured.
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
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
Oct. 8, 2019
Artificial Intelligence, China, Russia, and the Global Order

A wide variety of perspectives on the different uses of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Russia and China and the impact this will have on the Global Order. Essays are from leading defense professionals, academics, think tanks, and policy developers. A comprehensive primer for those concerned with
Aug. 27, 2019
Asymmetric Advantage: Air Advising in a Time of Strategic Competition

This project aims to determine how the USAF should organize and present forces for air advising. The project uses a comparative case study approach, analyzing the 6th Special Operations Squadron in the Philippines, expeditionary air advisors in Iraq, and the 81st Fighter Squadron (i.e., Afghan A-29