PURPOSE: The Air University Board of Visitors (AU BoV) was established on March 27, 1946 by Air University Commander, General Muir S. Fairchild. The AU BoV's purpose is to provide the Secretary of the Air Force, through the Air University Commander and President, independent advice and recommendations on matters pertaining to the educational, doctrinal, and research policies and activities of Air University.
MEMBERSHIP: The AU BoV is composed of senior educators, chief executive officers of business, and retired military. All members are appointed, by the Secretary of Defense, to provide their best judgement without representing any particular point of view and in a manner that is free from conflict of interest. AU BoV Members serve on the Parent Committee, Air Force Institution of Technology Subcommittee, or the Community College of the Air Force Subcommittee.
BOARD MEMBERSHIP CONTACT: To contact members of the Air University Board of Visitors, please send your request to the Designated Federal Officer listed below.
Name and Address
Air University Board of Visitors (#393)
HQ AU/OAAB
55 LeMay Plaza South
Maxwell AFB, AL 36112
DoD Sponsor
Secretary of the Air Force
1670 Air Force Pentagon
Washington, DC 20330-1670
Designated Federal Officer
Dr. Shawn Patrick O'Mailia
55 LeMay Plaza South
Maxwell AFB, AL 36112
Phone: (334) 4953-4547
Point of Contact for media and committee documentation:
Email: au.bov1@us.af.mil
Phone: (334) 953-4547
Upcoming or Recent Meetings:
AU BOV Parent Committee: 8 - 9 Apr 25 (Maxwell AFB, AL)
AFIT Subcommittee: 7 - 8 Oct 25 (Wright-Patterson AFB, OH)
CCAF Subcommittee: 10 - 11 Feb 26 (Location TBD)
Interested in Attending a meeting or questions concerning the Board of Visitors?
Email: au.bov1@us.af.mil
Phone: (334) 953-4547