Stephen Schwalbe is an adjunct professor at Columbia College teaching American Government and International Relations. Previously, he was a professor at the Air War College and then at American Public University. He graduated from the Air Force Academy, Golden Gate University, Air Command and Staff College, Naval Postgraduate School, Naval War College, and Auburn University. During his 34-year career, he served as the Assistant Defense Intelligence Officer for the Middle East, Air Attache to both South Korea and Jordan, and Inspection Director for the Department of Defense Office of the Inspector General.