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Air University Press Air University Press is the publishing agent for the US Air Force. It is located on Maxwell AFB, Alabama. In 1997 the press placed its first publications online.

Air University Press (AU Press), part of Academic Services, is the publishing agent for Air University (AU). Since 1953, it has edited, published, and distributed over 1.1 million student papers, curriculum texts, faculty research pieces, journals, and scholarly books to further air and space power thought critical to the intellectual growth of the Air Force. AU Press is the preeminent press for topics such as: air, space, and cyber power doctrine and strategy; the nature and future of air, space, and cyber power’s role in warfare and peace; the history of air, space, and cyber power; case studies of the employment of air, space, and cyber power at all levels of conflict; international relations, regional security studies, and strategic issues; the Space Force; and biographies and leadership studies of air, space, and cyber power personalities, pioneers, units, theorists, leaders, and commanders. Air University General Order No. 54, 28 September 1953, brought AU Press into being to support the mission of AU. The press was chartered to publish significant contributions of research and scholarship in the Air University, the USAF, and other sources . . . [and] to enhance the academic prestige and support the accreditation of the Air University. On 3 January 2003, the press launched a redesigned website in celebration of its 50th year. In its first half-century, the press distributed approximately 500,000 publications. Just in the last 10 years, the press distributed over 600,000 books by capitalizing on new technologies to help warfighters understand air and space power. As the new millennium progresses, our editors, illustrators, marketing specialists, and print specialists will continue striving to meet the research, curriculum, and scholarly needs of Air University's schools and faculty members. Our future goals include further developing the electronic publishing process, streamlining the publication and distribution of books, journals, and research papers. In June 2017, AUP merged with the university's academic journals, greatly enhancing the Press's capabilities, outreach, and talent. Today, the Air Force's premier quarterly journals, the Air & Space Power Journal, Strategic Studies Quarterly, Journal of the Americas, and Journal of Indo-Pacific Affairs are flagship publications under the Air University Press brand. Consider submitting your publication today: https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/AU-Press/Publish/.

What is the history of Agile Combat Employment (ACE) and how can we learn from it?In this Air University (AU) Press Auth...
10/22/2026

What is the history of Agile Combat Employment (ACE) and how can we learn from it?

In this Air University (AU) Press Author Connect interview, Dr. Mulgund discusses his publication, Implementing New Airpower Concepts: Insights from Agile Combat Employment, with the director of AU Press.

Find the interview transcript on his author page here!
https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/AUPress/Display/Article/4627224/dr-sandeep-mulgund/

Learn key lessons that will come from reading this publication by finding it at the AU Press Bookstore or online at https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/AUPress/Display/Article/4447332/implementing-new-airpower-concepts-insights-from-agile-combat-employment/

The latest issue of the Air & Space Power Journal is available!Read online now: https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/ASPJ/Fe...
10/21/2026

The latest issue of the Air & Space Power Journal is available!
Read online now: https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/ASPJ/

Featuring thought-provoking analysis, scholarly research, and fresh perspectives on the challenges shaping airpower, spacepower, and the future of military operations.

What leadership is needed for the changing character of war?In this Air University (AU) Press Author Connect interview, ...
10/16/2026

What leadership is needed for the changing character of war?

In this Air University (AU) Press Author Connect interview, Dr. John Hinck and Dr. Robert Hinck discuss their publication, Leadership and the Changing Character of War, with the director of AU Press.

Find their interview on their author pages here!
Dr. John Hinck: https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/AUPress/Display/Article/4615180/dr-john-m-hinck/
Dr. Robert Hinck: https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/AUPress/Display/Article/4178745/robert-s-hinck-phd/

Learn the key lessons that will come from reading this publication. You can find it at the AU Press Bookstore or online at https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/AUPress/Display/Article/4577365/leadership-and-the-changing-character-of-war/

Explore the final issue of Strategic Horizons!Explore it at: https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/Strategic-Horizons/Global ...
10/13/2026

Explore the final issue of Strategic Horizons!
Explore it at: https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/Strategic-Horizons/

Global power shifts, emerging threats, and evolving defense strategies shaping the future of national security, this final issue brings together diverse perspectives on the challenges facing the United States and its partners—from great-power competition and deterrence to the strategic implications of developments across the globe.

CALL FOR ARTICLES | ASPJ 80TH ANNIVERSARYThe Air University Press invites you to submit manuscripts for a special editio...
10/08/2026

CALL FOR ARTICLES | ASPJ 80TH ANNIVERSARY

The Air University Press invites you to submit manuscripts for a special edition of the Air & Space Power Journal, commemorating 80 years of academic publishing at Air University.

Selected articles will be considered for publication in this special anniversary edition.

Submit your article online:
https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/ASPJ/Submission-Guidelines/

A new issue of Air & Space Power Journal is coming soon!The latest issue explores the evolving character of warfare and ...
09/25/2026

A new issue of Air & Space Power Journal is coming soon!

The latest issue explores the evolving character of warfare and the challenges shaping tomorrow’s force—from airpower, air operations, and air superiority to air and space strategy, future aerial warfare, and space as a warfighting domain.

Inside, readers will find perspectives on great-power and long-term military competition, developing the warfighter, leadership and training.

Get ready to explore the ideas, strategy, and scholarship shaping the future of air and space power.

New Wright Flyer paper available!Reigniting a National Airborne Space Launch Capability by Lt Col Ali M. Hamidani, USAFR...
09/23/2026

New Wright Flyer paper available!
Reigniting a National Airborne Space Launch Capability by Lt Col Ali M. Hamidani, USAF
Read now: https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/AUPress/Display/Article/4602508/reigniting-a-national-airborne-space-launch-capability/

From the F-15’s 1985 destruction of an orbiting satellite to today’s growing competition in space, airborne launch has proven its potential as a flexible, responsive capability. Explore why reinvigorating this approach could strengthen U.S. space resilience and strategic advantage.

Author Connect is taking place tomorrow! We look forward to seeing you there!
09/14/2026

Author Connect is taking place tomorrow! We look forward to seeing you there!

Join us for an engaging conversation with Daniel Connelly and Dr. Fil J. Arenas, authors of Developing Your Full Range of Leadership, and discover practical insights for becoming a more effective leader.

Effective leadership is a critical force multiplier. The authors explore transformational leadership, ethical decision-making, authentic leader development, and strategies for leading change and developing people.

September 15 | 1300–1400
Chiabotti Auditorium | Air University Library

Whether you're military, civilian, faculty, staff, or a student, this discussion offers valuable perspectives on strengthening teams, improving organizational performance, and developing your leadership capabilities in support of the Air University mission and the warfighter.

Read/Download the book online:https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/Portals/10/AUPress/Books/AU-26.PDF

Questions? Email: [email protected] or visit them online athttps://www.airuniversity.af.edu/Library/.

Now Available: Adapting to the Spectrum: Operating in the EMS Domain in the European Theater by Maj Ryan Mendenhall, USA...
09/02/2026

Now Available: Adapting to the Spectrum: Operating in the EMS Domain in the European Theater by Maj Ryan Mendenhall, USAF; Maj Melissa Crenshaw, USAF; Maj Anthony Mafnas, USAF; and Maj William Dean Long, USMC
Read online at: https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/AUPress/Display/Article/4588593/adapting-to-the-spectrum-operating-in-the-ems-domain-in-the-european-theater/

Russian electronic warfare capabilities are challenging NATO’s command, communications, GPS, and space-based systems.

What can NATO do to gain the advantage? This paper examines the threat and presents three lines of effort for achieving electromagnetic spectrum superiority.

Join us for an engaging conversation with Daniel Connelly and Dr. Fil J. Arenas, authors of Developing Your Full Range o...
08/21/2026

Join us for an engaging conversation with Daniel Connelly and Dr. Fil J. Arenas, authors of Developing Your Full Range of Leadership, and discover practical insights for becoming a more effective leader.

Effective leadership is a critical force multiplier. The authors explore transformational leadership, ethical decision-making, authentic leader development, and strategies for leading change and developing people.

September 15 | 1300–1400
Chiabotti Auditorium | Air University Library

Whether you're military, civilian, faculty, staff, or a student, this discussion offers valuable perspectives on strengthening teams, improving organizational performance, and developing your leadership capabilities in support of the Air University mission and the warfighter.

Read/Download the book online:https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/Portals/10/AUPress/Books/AU-26.PDF

Questions? Email: [email protected] or visit them online athttps://www.airuniversity.af.edu/Library/.

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