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

Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System-equipped C-130 planes.

Senators Want Upgraded C-130s Assigned to Western Firefighting Mission

Lawmakers first made the request in February, before the Air Guard announced its list of candidates for the newer C-130J.

Joint Chiefs of Staff Vice Chairman Air Force Gen. John E. Hyten

Judge Permits Sex Assault Case Against Joint Chiefs Vice Chairman

Air Force Gen. John Hyten has denied the allegations brought by former Army Col. Kathryn Spletstoser.

F-22 intercepts two Russian Tu-95 bombers.

US and Russia Scramble Jets in Another Exchange of Aerial Intercepts

NORAD said it also identified a Russian A-50 airborne early warning and control aircraft supporting the intercepted aircraft.

A U.S. Air Force weapons systems officer monitors aircraft screens.

The Air Force Plans to Retrain Weapons System Officers to Be B-21 Bomber Pilots

The Air Force plans to slash the number of weapons system officers by half to make room for more pilots, a top general said.

Gail Halvorsen, also know as the "Candy Bomber", poses for a portrait.

Air Force 'Candy Bomber' Glides into Milestone Birthday

It should be noted that Halvorsen did not have clearance to do Operation Little Vittles.

Mark Rasnake outside the hospital in October 2005.

‘I Met a Hero:’ Air Force Doctor Who Treated Alwyn Cashe Says He’s Never Forgotten Him

It has been 15 years to the day since Cashe hauled his teammates out of the Bradley hit an IED near Daliaya, Iraq.

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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