Air War College

The Air War College (AWC), founded in 1946 at Maxwell Air Force Base in Alabama, serves as the senior professional military education institution of the United States Air Force. Established in the aftermath of World War II, the AWC was created to provide advanced education in airpower strategy, national security, and leadership to senior officers. Over the decades, it has played a key role in preparing military and civilian leaders for high-level command and staff positions across the Department of Defense and allied nations. The college's rigorous academic programs emphasize strategic thinking, joint operations, and the integration of air, space, and cyberspace power in support of national defense objectives.