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
If This Plane Could Talk: A US President's Plane Rests in Georgia
The jet that served as Air Force One during the Johnson Administration sits at the Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins, Ga.
Air Force Under Secretary Tells Vance Airmen to Prepare for New Conflicts
Under Secretary of the Air Force Donovan told airmen to prepare themselves for a new era of superpower competition.
Air Force Cargo Planes Land near Venezuela Border with Aid
The U.S. military airlifted tons of humanitarian aid to a Colombian town on the Venezuelan border.
Air Force Base Saves $1 Billion by Reusing Old Equipment
Three Air Force civilians at Vandenberg Air Force Base have focused on the mantra of "reduce, reuse and recycle."
Judge Halts Air Force's Efforts to Discharge Airmen with HIV
The service's treatment of HIV-positive troops was called "irrational, inconsistent and at variance with modern science."
Virginia Lawmakers Urge Air Force Secretary to Move F-22s to Langley-Eustis
The move would give more missions to the Virginia base, which is currently "underutilized," they said.
U.S. Air Force air tankers refuel various allied fighter jets inflight.
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Air Force Videos
Emerald Warrior is a U.S. Special Operations joint tactical exercise designed to provide realistic military training in an urban.
When the US Army needs to get Special Forces soldiers into or out of a tight spot, it uses.
Members of the 37th Helicopter Squadron talk about their contribution to the lethality of the nuclear mission at F..
Depot level field team Airmen from the 76th Aircraft Maintenance Group at Tinker Air Force Base, OK, traveled to.
Greg Hahn shows his amazingly detailed Caproni Bomber RC aircraft at the recent WWI Dawn Patrol Rendezvous.
Air Force Updates from The Military Report
- If This Plane Could Talk: A US President's Plane Rests in Georgia
- Air Force Under Secretary Tells Vance Airmen to Prepare for New Conflicts
- Air Force Cargo Planes Land near Venezuela Border with Aid
- Air Force Base Saves $1 Billion by Reusing Old Equipment
- Judge Halts Air Force's Efforts to Discharge Airmen with HIV
- Virginia Lawmakers Urge Air Force Secretary to Move F-22s to Langley-Eustis
- Air Force Approves Performance Medal for Hungary-Based Airmen
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.