Air Force

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

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Daniel Sanchez.

Meet the Ramstein Airman Who Coined the Space Force Motto

An airman got a call from the head of the Space Force, informing him he was about to become part of the branch's history.

Special Tactics Airmen infiltrate a compound at Fort Bliss.

Special Tactics Airmen Earn 90 Awards for Battling Terror Groups Worldwide

Members of the Air Force's 21st Special Tactics Squadron earned over 90 awards for actions against extremist organizations.

Capt. Kristin "BEO" Wolfe is interviewed by media.

'The Jet Doesn't Care:' 1st Female F-35 Demo Pilot Says She's Focused on Excellence

As the first woman to hold her job, Wolfe knows there's an additional expectation to perform with superiority and excellence.

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.

NASA Launches Mars Rover to Look for Signs of Ancient Life

The biggest, most sophisticated Mars rover ever built blasted off for the red planet.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dominic Varriale

Air Force Special Operations Approves First Beard, Turban Waiver for Sikh Airman

Senior Airman Dominic Varriale was granted the waiver last month, according to an Air Force release.

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein speaks to members of Air Force Reserve Command.

Goldfein Departs: On a Future Bomber, Female Pilots and Surviving a Shootdown

Goldfein spoke on a number of topics, from his mission to build an inclusive service to ensuring bomber forces stay ready.

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U.S. Air Force air tankers refuel various allied fighter jets inflight.

Get Air Force Fit

Popular Swimming Workouts

Tactical Fitness with Stew Smith: Combat Swimmer Stroke Critique

15 Days From the PFT

7 Tips on Dealing With PFT Anxiety

7 Tips on Dealing With PFT Anxiety

PFT Run Workouts

PFT Run Workouts

A Marine low crawls during PT.

The Best Twenty-Minute Workouts

Marathon Running Plan

Marathon Running Plan

20 Minute Circuit Workout

20 Minute Circuit Workout

Air Force Equipment

RC-135 S Cobra Ball

RC-135S Cobra Ball

QF-4 Aerial Target

OC-135B Open Skies

Join the Air Force

F-35A Lightning II test aircraft assigned to the 31st Test Evaluation Squadron

The History and Roles of the Air Force

An F-15E Strike Eagle.

U.S. Air Force's Mission: Decide If You're Ready

Airmen walk toward a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft on the flightline, June 1, 2019. (Andre Trinidad/Air Force)

Air Force Jobs At a Glance

The Cadet Chapel and F-16 reflect on the tiles of The Terrazzo at the U.S. Air Force Academy on Oct. 31, 2018 after a few inches of snowfall blanketed the region overnight. (U.S. Air Force photo/Trevor Cokley)

Become An Air Force Officer

Air Force delayed enlistment recruits

Air Force Height & Weight Standards

U.S. Air Force basic military training trainees receive haircuts.

Air Force Basic Training Timeline At a Glance

Air Force Special Pay

Air Force Aviation Continuation Pay

Career Enlisted Flyer Incentive Pay

A U.S. Navy diver uses a scrubber to clean the hull of the Key West

Diving Duty Pay

Air Force Sea Pay