The United States Air Force is the aerial and space warfare branch of the United States Armed Forces. It was formed in 1947 and is responsible for the defense of the United States through aerial and space operations.
Formed in 1947 as a separate branch of the military
Played a major role in the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Gulf War, and the War on Terror
Developed many advanced technologies such as stealth aircraft and precision-guided munitions
The United States Army is the ground warfare branch of the United States Armed Forces.
The United States Navy is the naval warfare branch of the United States Armed Forces.
The United States Marine Corps is a branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for providing power projection from the sea, using the mobility of the U.S. Navy to rapidly deliver combined-arms task forces.
The F-35 Lightning II is a family of single-seat, single-engine, all-weather stealth multirole fighters.
The B-52 Stratofortress is a long-range, subsonic, jet-powered strategic bomber.
The MQ-9 Reaper is an unmanned aerial vehicle capable of remotely controlled or autonomous flight operations.
The mission of the United States Air Force is to fly, fight, and win in air, space, and cyberspace.
The rank structure of the United States Air Force is similar to that of the United States Army but with different names and insignia.
To become a member of the United States Air Force, one must be a United States citizen or resident alien, be at least 17 years old (with parental consent for 17-year-olds), and pass a physical examination.
The United States Air Force uses a wide range of aircraft including fighters, bombers, transport planes, and reconnaissance aircraft.
The United States Air Force contributes to national security by maintaining a strong deterrent posture, defending U.S. airspace, providing support to ground forces, conducting surveillance and reconnaissance missions, and projecting airpower around the world.