Brian D. Laslie

Dr. Brian D. Laslie serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of History at The Citadel's School of Humanities & Social Sciences, while holding the position of Command Historian at the United States Air Force Academy. His academic career bridges military service and scholarly research in air power history.

His educational background includes:

• Ph.D. in History from Kansas State University (2013)
• M.A. in History from Auburn University Montgomery (2006)
• B.A. in History from The Citadel (2001)

Laslie's research focuses on air and space power studies, with particular expertise in U.S. military tactics development after the Vietnam War. His scholarly work examines institutional learning within air forces, combat doctrine evolution, and the relationship between training systems and battlefield effectiveness. His research methodology combines archival analysis with contemporary military theory.

His publication record, while limited in quantity, demonstrates significant impact within military history circles. His 2015 monograph achieved notable recognition through inclusion on prestigious military reading lists, indicating its relevance to contemporary air power thinking.

Professional recognition includes:

• 2016 Chief-of-Staff of the Air Force's Reading List inclusion
• 2017 Royal Air Force's Chief of the Air Staff Reading List inclusion

As Command Historian at the USAF Academy, Laslie oversees historical research and documentation while contributing to military education. His dual roles position him at the intersection of academic scholarship and practical military application. He maintains active scholarly engagement through his co-editorship of the 'Balloons to Drones' website, which focuses on air power history and contemporary air warfare issues.