Air War College
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| Established | 1946 |
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| Location | Montgomery, Alabama, USA |
| Campus | Maxwell-Gunter AFB |
| Website | Air War College Homepage |
The United States Air Force Air War College is a part of Air University, and is a component of the United States Air Force's Air Education and Training Command, headquartered at Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base, Alabama.
[edit] History
Air War College was founded in 1946 by the United States War Department (now the Department of Defense) at what was then Maxwell Field. The college has operated continuously since its founding except for a period of six months during the Korean War.
[edit] Professional Military Education
The college awards a Joint Professional Military Education Phase 1 (JPME Phase 1) certification to residents who are jointly enrolled in the Master of Strategic Studies program though Air University. The program is open to Lieutenant Colonels and Colonels or equivalent in Navy rank or civil service grade who are accepted to the Master of Strategic Studies program at Air University.
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