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Bio
Michael Epper is an Adjunct Professor of History in the History Department at the U.S. Air Force Academy. He specializes in U.S. National Security Policies post-World War II. His 30+ years of Active Duty service in the Air Force, along with participation in multiple campaigns during the same time, have provided him with a unique perspective on how America fights wars and conflicts around the world. He is currently studying the covert U.S. Air Force presence in Sweden during World War II.
Education
Master of Arts, History, Hardin Simmons University (2010)
Bachelor of Arts, History, San Jose State University (1999)
Professional Experience
Adjunct Professor of History, U.S. Air Force Academy (2021 – Present)
Senior Instructor, History, U.S. Air Force Academy (2019 – 2021)
Honors & Awards
John F. Shiner Award for Teaching Excellence in Military History (2021)
Research and Scholarly Interests
Modern Military History
National Security Policies
Modern American History
Modern European History
Publications
Book review of Sailing on the Silver Screen by Lawrence Suid, projected for publication in the International Journal of Naval History, (2026)
https://www.smh-hq.org/jmh/jmhvols/853.html Martial Culture, Silver Screen: War Movies and the Construction of American Identity, edited by Matthew Christopher Hulbert and Matthew E. Stanley, reviewed by Michael J. Epper, (2021)
https://www.ijnhonline.org/book-review-the-new-battle-for-the-atlantic/ (2021)