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Oct. 27, 2020
Air University Press releases book on theory of air mobility

In Behind the Light Switch: Toward a Theory of Air Mobility, author Col. Derek Salmi introduces a theory of air mobility to assist practitioners and policy makers in analyzing its effectiveness.
Oct. 23, 2020
VCSAF Wilson recognizes Maxwell AFB MDG

In order to properly support the DoD’s lines of efforts towards COVID-19, protecting people, ensuring mission readiness and supporting the whole-of-nation response, the medical professionals at the 42nd Medical Group stepped up to the challenge with tactfulness and ingenuity.
Oct. 20, 2020
Air University’s Barnes Center begins beta-testing for ALS DLC

The Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education has begun a beta-test of its completely updated Airman Leadership School Distance Learning Course, ALS DLC 1.0. It is scheduled for release to Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Airmen in November 2020.The Noncommissioned Officer Distance
Oct. 16, 2020
OTS commissions first Space Force officers

Air University’s Officer Training School commissioned its first two U.S. Space Force officers Oct. 16, 2020, on Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama.The OTS mission has historically been to properly educate and train Air Force officers to be prepared for the field, that mission has now been expanded to
Oct. 16, 2020
ACSC Schriever Space Scholars expands to meet demand for space studies

Military members from all branches of service, including the new U.S. Space Force, and international officers from five countries are coming to Air University in Montgomery, Alabama, to study space. Their studies are with the Schriever Space Scholars at Air University’s Air Command and Staff
Oct. 14, 2020
Air University associate professor garners AFA’s Gill Robb Wilson Award

Dr. Nicholas Sambaluk, Air Command and Staff College associate professor of strategy and director of research at the eSchool of Graduate Professional Military Education, was recently honored by receiving the Air Force Association’s Gill Robb Wilson Award for his work in the humanities. According to
Oct. 7, 2020
The Profession of Arms Center of Excellence’s evolving mission at Air University

Since moving to Air University in 2019, the Air Force Profession of Arms Center of Excellence has been busy evolving its mission to meet the needs of today’s Airmen and Space professionals.Stood up at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, in 2015 to inspire, educate, and motivate every Airman to
Oct. 5, 2020
Air University officers transfer to U.S. Space Force

Air University officers raise their right hand and recite the oath of office, officially leaving the Air Force and joining the U.S. Space Force, during a virtual ceremonial swear-in, Oct. 5, 2020, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. Col. Niki Lindhorst, Space Chair to Air University, presided over the
Oct. 3, 2020
Air University Press releases Fall 2020 Air and Space Power Journal

The Fall 2020 Air and Space Power Journal, published by Air University Press, is available at https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/ASPJ/. In this issue: Information Warfare, Cyberspace Objectives, and the U.S. Air Force Establishing a Space Profession within the U.S. Space Force Off the Shelf: The
Oct. 2, 2020
Air University Press release: The Better Mind of Space

In The Better Mind of Space, Maj. Matthew L. Lohmeier, explores space and space culture from two distinct perspectives: traditional and emergent. The former has shaped the current military space culture.This Air Command and Staff College Wright Flyer series paper was selected for excellence in

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