The Commandant's Welcome to the International Officer School Published July 18, 2024 International Officer School, Maxwell AFB, AL Official Photo of Colonel Pedro Matos Photo Details / Download Hi-Res Welcome, and congratulations on your selection to attend Air University (AU). Your time here will be both challenging and deeply rewarding. Before departing for the United States, we encourage you to explore this website to help you prepare for your arrival and to learn more about Maxwell AFB, Gunter Annex, and the surrounding community. You will receive official reporting instructions from the Security Cooperation Office at the U.S. Embassy in your country. These instructions are designed to help you and your family understand what to expect and to make informed decisions before traveling to the United States. Please read all materials carefully, as they will greatly assist with your transition. If you have any questions about the information on our website, please contact us at IOS.student.operations@us.af.mil. Our goal is to help you begin your in‑processing and orientation early so that you arrive focused, confident, and ready to begin your course. At IOS, we are committed to supporting you and your family from the moment you arrive in the U.S., throughout your entire stay, and long after you return home. The relationships we build here are meant to last a lifetime. My faculty, staff, and I look forward to meeting each of you, and we stand ready to prepare, support and partner with you in every step of the way. PEDRO E. MATOS, Colonel, USAF Commandant, International Officer School