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

A U.S. airman performs pre-flight procedures.

Air Force Doctor Dies in UAE Vehicle Incident

Capt. Kelliann Leli, 30, of Parlin, N.J., was assigned to the 60th Healthcare Operations Squadron.

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Airman who Died While Surfing on Okinawa Served with Kadena’s Munitions Squadron

Senior Airman Jeremieh Soroten, 21, was last seen shortly before 9:10 a.m. on Nov. 22 by a surfing companion.

Frank Macon. Army photo

Former Tuskegee Airman Frank Macon Dies at 97

He died Sunday night at his home in Colorado Springs and will be interred at the U.S. Air Force Academy.

A B-1 Lancer demonstrates its external weapons carriage capabilities

In First, Air Force Flies B-1 Bomber with Externally Mounted Stealthy Cruise Missile

Members of the 412th Test Wing's 419th Flight Test Squadron, Global Power Combined Test Force, executed the proof-of-concept.

U.S. Air Force Special Tactics Operators conduct helocast training

Air Force Special Ops Must 'Ruthlessly' Cut Legacy Systems, 3-Star General Says

The Defense Department is predicting flat or declining budgets in future years.

Air Force 1st Lt. Kenneth "Kage" Allen. Facebook photo

Pilot Error Led to Fatal F-15 Crash in North Sea, Air Force Report Says

Air Force 1st Lt. Kenneth "Kage" Allen was killed.

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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

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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