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
Air Combat Command Wing Removes Group, Vice Commanders in Experiment
The experiment, initiated by Gen. Mike Holmes, will start this month at the 366th Fighter Wing at Mountain Home AFB.
C-17 Globemaster Makes 1st Airdrop in Afghanistan in More Than a Year
The cargo airlifter, based out of Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, made a drop over Southern Afghanistan on May 10.
Dyess AFB Commander Reassigned over 'Toxic Environment'
A commander at Dyess Air Force Base has been reassigned after Air Force leaders lost confidence in his ability to command.
Air Force Creates Office to Help It Shake Up Acquisition Process
The service may also overhaul maintenance contracts, opening program upgrades to additional bidders.
Air Force Base Searches for Missing Machine Gun After Losing Grenades
Authorities at a military base are searching for an M-240 machine gun that has been unaccounted for since Wednesday.
Proposed Cannon Would Turn the B-1 Bomber into a Gunship
Boeing has been granted a patent for a cannon to enhance the aircraft's ability to take on more close-air support roles.
U.S. Air Force air tankers refuel various allied fighter jets inflight.
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Air Force Updates from The Military Report
- Air Combat Command Wing Removes Group, Vice Commanders in Experiment
- C-17 Globemaster Makes 1st Airdrop in Afghanistan in More Than a Year
- Dyess AFB Commander Reassigned over 'Toxic Environment'
- Air Force Creates Office to Help It Shake Up Acquisition Process
- Air Force Base Searches for Missing Machine Gun After Losing Grenades
- Proposed Cannon Would Turn the B-1 Bomber into a Gunship
- Military Plane Wreckage Removed 2 Weeks After Georgia Crash
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.