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Questions about Air University Press

Short answers, pulled from the story.

What is Air University Press and where is it located?

Air University Press is a publishing division housed under the Muir S. Fairchild Research Information Center at Air University, Maxwell AFB, Alabama. It operates under the Academic Services Directorate and publishes faculty and student research, academic journals, and professional military education materials.

What journals does Air University Press publish?

Air University Press publishes Air and Space Power Journal, the professional journal of the Air Force, as well as Strategic Studies Quarterly, the Journal of Indo-Pacific Affairs, and the Journal of the Americas. Strategic Studies Quarterly focuses on national and international security issues.

What are the paper series published by Air University Press?

Air University Press publishes several named paper series tied to specific schools: the Maxwell Papers from the Air War College, the Wright Flyers from the Air Command and Staff College, the Drew Papers from the School of Advanced Air and Space Studies, and the Fairchild, Walker, Chennault, and Kenney series.

When did Air University Press join the Association of University Presses?

Air University Press became a member of the Association of University Presses in 2020.

Why did Air University Press go offline and when did it relaunch?

Air University Press went temporarily offline to ensure compliance with an executive order across its backlist of books, journals, and paper series. New publications began releasing on the 18th of April 2025, and a rebranded website launched on the 21st of April 2025.

What is the new editorial focus of Air University Press after its 2025 relaunch?

After its 2025 relaunch, Air University Press stated it would prioritize publications supporting operational readiness and strategic capabilities for warfighters. This aligns with the Department of Defense and Department of the Air Force's renewed emphasis on warfighting effectiveness and lethality.