Air University cannot just decide to offer new degrees. As a federal institution, it must seek Congressional approval. Carl Bergquist reports that Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.) has proposed an amendment to the 2008 defense authorization bill that would enable AU to offer three new degrees: a doctorate of philosophy in strategic studies, a master of flight test engineering, and a master of air, space, and cyberspace.
Watchdog Says Military Can Make Cyber Ops More Efficient
Sept. 17, 2025
The Government Accountability Office called for paring down the military's sprawling cyber enterprise in a recent report, amid renewed discussion about standing up a separate cyber force.