The Department of the Air Force was created with the signing of the National Security Act of 1947. The Air Force’s missions are broken down into Air and Space Superiority, Global Attack, Rapid Global Mobility, Precision Engagement, Information Superiority and Agile Combat Support.
There are approximately 310,000 Active Duty airmen currently serving across the globe with an additional 71,400 airmen serving in the Air Force Reserve.
Air Force News
6th Woman in Battlefield Airman Training Drops Out
The sixth woman to attempt the U.S. Air Force's battlefield airman training program has self-eliminated, the service said.
Security Troops on US Nuclear Missile Base Took LSD
Service members entrusted with guarding nuclear missiles bought, distributed and used the hallucinogen LSD.
Mattis Tells Air Force Graduates to Be Ready for War
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis says the new lieutenants graduating from the U.S. Air Force Academy should prepare to face war.
Air Force Could Recall as Many as 1,000 Retirees to Active Duty
The Air Force has expanded plans to welcome back retired pilots into active-duty staff positions.
Air Force Commander Fired After Grenades, Machine Gun Go Missing
The commander responsible for the Minot Air Force Base unit that lost a machine gun and a box of grenades has been fired.
U.S. Air Force air tankers refuel various allied fighter jets inflight.
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Air Force Updates from The Military Report
- 6th Woman in Battlefield Airman Training Drops Out
- Security Troops on US Nuclear Missile Base Took LSD
- Mattis Tells Air Force Graduates to Be Ready for War
- Air Force Could Recall as Many as 1,000 Retirees to Active Duty
- Here Are All the Features on the Air Force's New Camouflage Uniform
- Air Force Commander Fired After Grenades, Machine Gun Go Missing
- Pilots Eject Safely as T-38 Trainer Crashes in Mississippi
Air Force Spec Ops
Air Force Special Tactics: Missions and History
Several teams carry out Air Force Special Tactics' primary functions, including Combat Control, Pararescue, Special Operation...
Spec Ops Profile: Air Force Pararescue Jumpers
Air Force Pararescue Jumpers train hard to evacuate injured or suppressed servicemembers from any environment.
Air Force Special Operations Weatherman
When planning a mission, it's crucial to have accurate information on as many variables as possible, and the weather is one o...
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Air Force Promotions Lists
Air Force Taps 16,500 Senior Airmen for Promotion to Staff Sergeant
The Air Force has selected more than 16,500 senior airmen for promotion to staff sergeant.
Air Force Reserve Names 984 for Promotion to Captain, 1st Lieutenant
The Air Reserve Personnel Center has identified 984 officers for promotion to captain and first lieutenant.
Air Force Identifies 7,501 for Promotion to Technical Sergeant
The U.S. Air Force has selected over 7,500 staff sergeants selected for promotion to technical sergeant.
Air Force Identifies 489 for Promotion to Captain
The U.S. Air Force has selected almost 500 officers for promotion to captain.
Air Force Names 1,447 for Promotion to Major, Lt. Colonel, Colonel
The Air Force has identified 1,447 officers for promotion to major, lieutenant colonel and colonel.
Air Force Identifies Almost 400 Officers for Promotion to Captain
The U.S. Air Force has identified almost 400 officers for promotion to captain.