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VISION

IT'S OUR PROMISE TO PROTECT

The U.S. Air Force is the world’s preeminent force in air, space and cyberspace. We maintain that distinction by maintaining our objective of global vigilance, reach and power and remaining true to our vision statement: The World’s Greatest Air Force—Powered by Airmen, Fueled by Innovation. Through shared values, key capabilities and upholding our Airman’s Creed, we continue to achieve our mission and aim high in all we do.

Our journey and our strength starts here

AIRMAN'S CREED

We share an unbreakable trust and the will to never give up. The Airman’s Creed is our promise to country and colleagues.

I AM AN AMERICAN AIRMAN.
I AM A WARRIOR.
I HAVE ANSWERED MY NATION’S CALL.

I AM AN AMERICAN AIRMAN.
MY MISSION IS TO FLY, FIGHT, AND WIN.
I AM FAITHFUL TO A PROUD HERITAGE,
A TRADITION OF HONOR,
AND A LEGACY OF VALOR.

I AM AN AMERICAN AIRMAN.
GUARDIAN OF FREEDOM AND JUSTICE,
MY NATION’S SWORD AND SHIELD,
ITS SENTRY AND AVENGER.
I DEFEND MY COUNTRY WITH MY LIFE.

I AM AN AMERICAN AIRMAN.
WINGMAN, LEADER, WARRIOR.
I WILL NEVER LEAVE AN AIRMAN BEHIND,
I WILL NEVER FALTER,
AND I WILL NOT FAIL.

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OUR PRINCIPLES

CORE VALUES

The common bond that unifies us all. We live and serve with a commitment to three core values.

  • INTEGRITY FIRST

    An Airman is a person of integrity, courage and conviction. They must be willing to control their impulses and exercise courage, honesty and accountability in order to do what is right even when no one is looking.

  • SERVICE BEFORE SELF

    An Airman’s professional duties take precedence over personal desires. Every Airman is expected to have the discipline to follow rules, exhibit self-control and possess respect for the beliefs, authority and worth of others.

  • EXCELLENCE IN ALL WE DO

    An Airman strives for continual improvement in self and service in order to propel the Air Force further and to achieve greater accomplishment and performance for themselves and their community.

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POWER AND PROFICIENCY
CORE FUNCTIONS

We develop Airmen, technology for war fighting and integrating operations with a focus on five core functions.

  • 01

    AIR SUPERIORITY

    We continually build distinctive capabilities that enable joint forces to dominate enemy operations in all dimensions: land, sea, air and space.

  • 02

    GLOBAL STRIKE

    We pursue technological advances that allow us to attack anywhere, anytime, more quickly and with greater precision than ever before.

  • 03

    RAPID GLOBAL MOBILITY

    We maintain and improve our ability to respond quickly and decisively anywhere we’re needed around the globe.

  • 04

    INTELLIGENCE, SURVEILLANCE AND RECONNAISSANCE

    We provide superior knowledge to enhance battlespace awareness, maintain deterrence, contain crises and achieve mission success.

  • 05

    COMMAND AND CONTROL

    We deliver reliable, resilient and integrated communication and information networks for global operations.

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