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Sept. 5, 2024
Warrior Heart: The Foundation of Combat Readiness

Generational Differences. Combat trauma. Coaching. Teamwork and belonging. The pillars of Comprehensive Airman Fitness. How do these affect resilience, readiness, leadership, and performance—both personal and organizational? The US Air Force is at the cutting edge of inquiry into these
Dec. 5, 2023
Cracking the Code: War’s Hidden Methodology

In this extensive endeavor to formulate a general theory of war, Major General Yacov Bengo (Israeli Defense Forces) provides his unique perspective, deftly weaving industrial revolutions, the domains of war, the major conflicts of the last two centuries, and the works of both classical and modern
Aug. 17, 2023
Beyond the Pale: Designing Military Decision-Making Anew

Beyond the Pale: Designing Military Decision-Making Anew gives contemporary military strategists tools based on revolutionary approaches to adapt to and succeed in complex environments where traditional institutionalized approaches are insufficient. A single, entirely consuming war paradigm governs
Dec. 20, 2022
Developing Military Learners’ Communication Skills Using the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning

This volume examines research by military educators on methods for teaching military officers to communicate more effectively. It highlights the emphasis that senior military leaders have recently placed on improving communication in all its forms, and the efforts of these researchers to accomplish
Aug. 11, 2021
Good Outfit: The 803rd Engineer Battalion and the Defense of the Philippines, 1941–1942

This book is the account of the 803rd Aviation Engineer Battalion and its deployment to the Philippines during WWII. It is a cautionary tale, detailing the failures of leadership at all levels which led to ineffective infrastructure development, and eventually, the destruction of the heavy bomber
March 2, 2021
Defending Air Bases in an Age of Insurgency, volume III: Integrated Base Defense Principles for Commanders

This third and final volume in the AU Press monograph series Defending Air Bases in an Age of Insurgency provides concise principles designed to assist Air Force and Space Force commanders in better understanding their role in base defense to better protect their people, resources, and war-fighting
July 30, 2020
Sharing the Journey: A Military Spouse Perspective

A unit’s command team is the partnership among the commander, the senior noncommissioned officer (NCO), and a volunteer lead spouse. As the primary advisor, ambassador, and advocate for the spouses and families of members in the unit, finding the right person to undertake the critical role of
July 15, 2020
The Secret Sauce for Organizational Success: Communications and Leadership on the Same Page

Admiral Jurkowsky's distinguished military career culminated in service as the Navy's Chief of Information, and he worked on a variety of events, from the Tailhook Scandal to various incidents at the Naval Academy. His book highlights the importance of honesty, clear messaging, and a
Dec. 11, 2019
Practical Guide to Negotiating in the Military, Third Edition [ONLINE ONLY]

The Practical Guide for Negotiating in the Military is a sourcebook for all leaders. It contains all the essential concepts and applications to help military leaders be more proficient negotiators. We all have our natural negotiating preferences, and if left to our own, will default to this
July 2, 2019
Special Air Warfare and the Secret War in Laos: Air Commandos 1964–1975

The story of special air warfare and the Air Commandos who served for the ambassadors in Laos from 1964 to 1975 is captured through extensive research and veteran interviews. The author has meticulously put together a comprehensive overview of the involvement of USAF Air Commandos who served in Laos