Air University

The first U.S. civilian flying school was established in Montgomery by Wright Brothers in 1910. By the 1920s, Montgomery became an important link in the growing system of aerial mail service. In the early 1930s the Army Air Corps Tactical School moved to Maxwell and Montgomery became the country's intellectual center for airpower education.

Air University, established in 1946, continues the proud tradition of educating tomorrow's planners and leaders, in air, space and cyberspace power for the Air Force, other branches of the U.S. armed forces, federal government civilians and international organizations. Today, Air University's reach spans not only the globe, but the careers of every Air Force member.

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Air University, headquartered at Maxwell Air Force Base, AL., is a key component of Air Education and Training Command, and is the Air Force's center for professional military education. Air University provides the full range of Air Force education, from pre-commissioning to the highest levels of professional military education, including degree granting and professional continuing education for officers, enlisted and civilian personnel throughout their careers. AU's PME programs educate Airmen on the capabilities of air and space power and its role in national security. These programs focus on the knowledge and abilities needed to develop, employ, command, and support air, space and cyberspace power at the highest levels. Specialized professional continuing educational programs provide scientific, technological, managerial and other professional expertise to meet the needs of the Air Force. AU conducts research in air, space and cyberspace power, education, leadership and management. AU also provides citizenship programs and contributes to the development and testing of Air Force doctrine, concepts and strategy.

Schools and Centers

Carl A. Spaatz Center for Officer Education

-Squadron Officer College

-Air and Space Basic Course

-Squadron Officer School

-Air Command and Staff College

-School of Advanced Air and Space Studies

-Air War College

-International Officer School

-Centers of Excellence

Ira C. Eaker Center for Professional Development

-Commanders School

-Air Force Human Resource Management School

-Defense Financial Management & Comptroller School

Jeanne M. Holm Center for Officer Accessions

and Citizen Development

- Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps

- Officer Training School

- Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps

- Civil Air Patrol - U.S. Air Force

Schools and Centers

Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education

- NCO Academy

- Community College of the Air Force

- USAF First Sergeant Academy

- Air Force Enlisted Heritage Research Institute

- Air Force Senior NCO Academy

Air Force Institute of Technology

Air Force Research Institute

Curtis E. LeMay Center for Doctrine Development & Education

Muir S. Fairchild Research Information Center

Air University Catalog

Academic Year 2011-2012

Air University Style &  Author

Guide

Air University Faculty

Handbook

How to Prepare

Performance Reports

My proudest moment in the Air Force has to be having the opportunity to work with such a diverse group of people during my recent deployment. I was a member of a Provisional Reconstruction Team, or PRT. The overall objective was to interact with the local populace- winning the hearts and minds- and determine the best course of action to help them rebuild and learn how to sustain themselves in their environment.

Technical Sgt.Timothy Montjoy