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
US Conducts 1st Ground-Launched Cruise Missile Test After INF Treaty Pullout
The Pentagon says it has successfully tested a new ground-launched cruise missile.
'We Are Dropping Like Flies.' Ex-Fighter Pilots Push for Earlier Cancer Screenings
Former Air Force and Navy fighter pilots are calling on the military to begin cancer screenings for aviators as young as 30.
Police: Airman Fatally Shot Breaking into Phoenix Apartment
Police say the resident told them the sound of breaking glass had woken him up and he armed himself with a handgun.
Marine Faces Military Hearing over Firearms Allegations
A preliminary military court hearing at Marine Corps Base Hawaii is scheduled for Wednesday.
RAF's Red Arrows Demonstration Team to Buzz New York City
The Air Force Thunderbirds, Navy Blue Angels and F-35s will also put on a show along the Hudson River on Aug. 22.
Fifth Airman Death Since May at Shaw AFB Is Third by Suicide, Coroner Says
Base officials were "exploring every possibility to get the answers we need to prevent this from happening again."
U.S. Air Force air tankers refuel various allied fighter jets inflight.
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Air Force Videos
On Purple Heart Day, we honor the brave service members who have sacrificed for this nation. (DoD video)
Laughlin personnel participated in active shooter exercise July 22, 2019, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. (U.S. Air Force...
U.S. Air Force Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Airmen talk about their job experience in the Air Force. These...
B-1 cockpit flyover footage from the Fourth of July . (U.S. Air Force video)
Members of the Wings Of Blue competition team practice 4-Way maneuvers over the Air Force Academy.
Air Force Updates from The Military Report
- US Conducts 1st Ground-Launched Cruise Missile Test After INF Treaty Pullout
- 'We Are Dropping Like Flies.' Ex-Fighter Pilots Push for Earlier Cancer Screenings
- Police: Airman Fatally Shot Breaking into Phoenix Apartment
- Marine Faces Military Hearing over Firearms Allegations
- RAF's Red Arrows Demonstration Team to Buzz New York City
- Fifth Airman Death Since May at Shaw AFB Is Third by Suicide, Coroner Says
- US-Led Military Force Fighting ISIS Agrees to Halt All Flights over Iraq
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...
Air Force Ranks
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.