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About U.S. Air Force

The United States Air Force (USAF) is the aerial warfare branch of the United States Armed Forces and a global leader in air, space, and cyber power. Established as a separate branch in 1947, the Air Force evolved from earlier Army air services and gained prominence during World War II. Today, it is tasked with maintaining air superiority, conducting strategic bombing, surveillance, reconnaissance, rapid mobility, and supporting joint force operations across the globe. The USAF operates a vast and technologically advanced fleet, including stealth bombers, fighter jets, drones, cargo planes, and satellites. It is also responsible for the nation’s land-based intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) and contributes to national missile defense. Beyond combat, the Air Force plays vital roles in humanitarian aid, disaster relief, and aeromedical evacuation. With a strong focus on innovation, research, and high-tech warfare, the USAF leads in fields such as artificial intelligence, space-based capabilities, and electronic warfare. Its airmen are known for excellence, precision, and a commitment to core values: Integrity First, Service Before Self, and Excellence in All We Do. As the global landscape evolves, the Air Force remains critical to maintaining U.S. strategic deterrence and global presence.