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
Pentagon Shake-Up Won't Affect Space Force, Acting SecAF Says
President Donald Trump said via Twitter on Tuesday that Army Secretary Mark Esper will take over as acting Pentagon chief.
Iran Doesn't Believe US Will Respond to an Attack, General Says
Selva's comments come one day after the Pentagon ordered 1,000 more troops to the region as tensio continue to rise.
European Nations Are Teaming Up to Make a 6th-Gen Fighter. Can the US Keep Up?
Is Europe now on a trajectory to beat the U.S. to acquisition of 6th-generation fighter technology?
In First, Air Force Flies Hypersonic Missile Prototype on B-52 Bomber
The weapon, known as ARRW (pronounced "Arrow"), flew on a B-52 Stratofortress bomber aircraft at Edwards Air Force Base.
Air Force Major Drowns in Pool Aboard Cruise Ship
Stephen Osakue, 37, worked for the Air Force as a research pharmacist.
KC-46 Debuts at Paris Air Show Amid News of More Delays
The Air Force's new KC-46 Pegasus tanker landed on the flight line at France's Paris-Le Bourget Airport Saturday.
U.S. Air Force air tankers refuel various allied fighter jets inflight.
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Air Force Videos
Project Blue Book episode "The Washington Merry-Go-Round" takes from the unidentified flying objects that flew around the nation's capital.
USINDOPACOM conducted an operational demonstration of the Quickstrike-ER Naval Mine Project at the Pacific Missile Range Facility.
U.S. and Italian Air Forces aircraft consisting of F-35 Lightning IIs, F-16 Fighting Falcons, and a B-52 Stratofortress, fly.
Check out this SU-27 paint scheme on a US Air Force jet fighter.
Air Force Updates from The Military Report
- Pentagon Shake-Up Won't Affect Space Force, Acting SecAF Says
- Iran Doesn't Believe US Will Respond to an Attack, General Says
- European Nations Are Teaming Up to Make a 6th-Gen Fighter. Can the US Keep Up?
- In First, Air Force Flies Hypersonic Missile Prototype on B-52 Bomber
- Air Force Major Drowns in Pool Aboard Cruise Ship
- KC-46 Debuts at Paris Air Show Amid News of More Delays
- Damaged Tanker Arrives at UAE Anchorage Amid Increased Regional Tensions
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.