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
Wrong-Side Drivers Near Air Base Used by US Worry UK Police
Police have not indicated if the cars in the other incidents had any connections to the Air Force base.
US, Japan Defense Officials Discuss How to Address Chemical Contamination Near American Bases
Tokyo officials detected the chemicals, commonly known as PFOS and PFOA, in two wells near Yokota Air Base.
The B-52 Will No Longer Carry Certain Nuclear Weapons. Here's Why
The B-52 Stratofortress will no longer carry the B61-7 and B83-1 nuclear gravity bombs as it prepares to carry the new long-r...
After Military Social Media Flubs, 4-Star Promises Improvements
One of the Pentagon's top officers says the military still has a long way to go to reach Americans online effectively.
Facing Accusations of Sexual Assault, General Says He Wants to Help Victims
The Joint Staff is getting a special assistant to support troops facing issues including sexual assault and domestic abuse.
Air Force Two-Star Fired Amid Investigation into Misconduct Allegations
The investigation is ongoing.
U.S. Air Force air tankers refuel various allied fighter jets inflight.
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Air Force Videos
Various shots of the interior of the E4B (Video by Kevin Schwandt, 55th Wing Public Affairs)
U.S. Air Force Airmen load equipment assigned to 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, onto a C-17 Globemaster...
U.S. Army Paratroopers assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division deploy from Pope Army Airfield, North Carolina, with support from...
US Strikes on Kata'ib Hizballah facilities.
US strikes on Kata'ib Hizballah facilities in Western Iraq, December 29, 2019.
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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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