April 2, 2026 Air University Advances Counter-UAS Efforts Through Alpha Blue Air University students are working through one of the more persistent challenges facing the Joint Force: how to counter small, widely available drones that don’t fit neatly into existing defense systems. As the character of warfare continues to shift, the university is connecting education more
March 25, 2026 Space-based solar power concept explores energy resilience for Agile Combat Employment Air University researchers are exploring how space-based solar power could help the Air Force sustain operations in contested environments.As the Joint Force prepares for competition against capable adversaries, resilient energy and logistics remain critical to maintaining operational reach,
March 24, 2026 Air University advances human-machine teaming through Alpha Blue initiative Air University is using student-led teams to test and refine artificial intelligence tools aimed at improving how Airmen plan, decide and execute in operational environments.
March 23, 2026 Air University Students Examine Human Performance as a Warfighting Capability Modern militaries track everything from aircraft maintenance to satellite movement, but one area remains harder to measure in real time: the readiness of the warfighter. At Air University, Alpha Blue is taking on that challenge through Project ATLAS, a concept that uses wearable biometric data to
Feb. 20, 2026 ACSC students analyze modern conflict and Gray Zone challenges Air Command and Staff College students engaged in in-depth seminars examining strategic competition, modern conflict and maritime security challenges.
Jan. 22, 2026 A legacy revisited Retired Bangladesh Air Force Group Capt. Dr. Mohammad Zahidul Islam Khan served in the Bangladesh Air Force for 36 years and returned to Maxwell Air Force Base for the first time since graduating from the Air Command and Staff College in 2002.
Dec. 1, 2025 IOS marks 100 years of global partnership This year holds special significance as it marks 100 years of international officer presence in U.S. Professional Military Education, a tradition that predates both the U.S. Air Force and Air University.
July 23, 2025 Retired instructor tours ACSC after 50 years After 50 years, retired Lt. Col. Thomas H. Howell, former Air Command and Staff College instructor, returned to Maxwell for a tour of ACSC on July 21.
July 9, 2025 Stronger than ever: Capt. VanArtsdalen aims to be the first military woman crowned Mrs. International U.S. Air Force Capt. Melissa VanArtsdalen, Squadron Officer School instructor, is currently serving as Mrs. Alabama International and is using her voice and platform to bring mental wellness to the forefront of military and veteran communities.
June 11, 2025 AU student collaboration leads to Pentagon briefing A collaborative research project between Air University schools, designed to enhance deterrence in the Indo-Pacific, recently earned a team of company grade officers a presentation to the Joint Staff at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, June 10, 2025.