Air University

Air University, headquartered at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., is a major component of Air Education and Training Command and is the Air Force’s center for professional military education.

VISION
The intellectual and leadership center of the Air Force. It has motto "We make a difference... one student at a time".

MISSION
As the intellectual and leadership center of the Air Force, Air University provides dynamic comprehensive education to prepare graduates to develop, employ, command, research and champion air, space, and cyberspace power at all levels.

Air University’s mission is to provide the full spectrum of Air Force education, from pre-commissioning to all levels of professional military education, including degree granting and professional continuing education for officers, enlisted and civilian personnel throughout their careers. The university's Professional Military Education 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 all levels. Specialized Professional Continuing Education programs provide scientific, technological, managerial, and other professional expertise to meet the needs of the Air Force. Air University conducts research in air, space, and cyberspace power, education, leadership, and management. The university also provides citizenship programs and contributes to the development and testing of Air Force doctrine, concepts and strategy.