U.S. Air Force Capt. Naureen Singh, Squadron Officer School student, shares her experiences attending SOS during an “Inside Air University” interview at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, May 2026. In the short-form interview series, students describe their school experience in one word, discuss how they hope their leadership approach will evolved and reflect on what surprised them most during their time at Air University. (U.S. Air Force video by Staff Sgt. Mikayla Cardona)
Air University is preparing senior leaders to define problems early and align effort to outcomes across the joint force. At the Air War College, part of the Air University enterprise, Brig. Gen. Jocelyn Schermerhorn said the program emphasizes critical thinking, integration across joint all-domain operations and application to real-world challenges. Through research task forces and wargaming, students work on operational problems identified...
Air University highlights a recent lesson examining the Spanish-American War and how decisions are often shaped before conflict begins. Led by Robert Clemm, professor of national security studies at Air University’s Air Force Global College, the session explored how public sentiment, economic interests and strategic conditions influenced U.S. entry into the war. The lesson reinforces how Air University develops leaders prepared to make...
At Maxwell Air Force Base, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David R. Wolfe told Airmen readiness starts with knowing what winning looks like and leading people to meet that standard.
He tied everyday actions to real mission outcomes, showing how Air University’s education shapes decisions across the Joint Force. His message was simple: trust your people, move with purpose, and take care of each other.
Because a force that is connected,...
Air University develops joint warfighters who can assess conditions, frame options and support decisions across the operational and strategic levels. Through education, research and doctrine, the enterprise prepares leaders to address real-world problems and contribute to planning, campaign design and decision-making across the Joint Force.
Air University is building decision advantage by developing trust, judgment and initiative early in Airmen’s careers. Through Project Airmen Inspiring Mentorship, NCOs and junior Airmen form relationships that strengthen how teams communicate, align and execute under pressure. That development shows up later in planning, exercises and operations, where Airmen contribute directly to faster, more effective decisions across the Joint Force.
Air University prepares leaders who can think clearly and act decisively in complex, high-pressure environments.
It connects education, research and doctrine to real-world operations—developing warfighters who shape strategy, design campaigns and support decision-making across the Joint Force.
Its impact shows up in stronger plans, better-aligned operations and leaders who deliver decision advantage when it matters most.
