U.S. Air Force

U.S. Air Force Headquarters Location

Headquarters Air Force Recruiting Service
Joint Base San Antonio, Randolph AFB, TX

U.S. Air Force Photos

  • Air Show in Oklahoma City.
  • Basic training picture
  • Working with my partner Oowen while deployed to Iraq to find explosives.
  • Small diameter bombs loaded on an F-16
About U.S. Air Force
The mission of the United States Air Force is to fly, fight and win in air, space and cyberspace. Our rich history and our vision guide our Airmen as we pursue our mission with excellence and integrity to become leaders, innovators and warriors.
To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Reach and Power. That vision orbits around three core competencies: developing Airmen, technology to war fighting and integrating operations. These core competencies make our six distinctive capabilities possible.
Air and Space Superiority: With it, joint forces can dominate enemy operations in all dimensions: land, sea, air and space.
Global Attack: Because of technological advances, the Air Force can attack anywhere, anytime and do so quickly and with greater precision than ever before.
Rapid Global Mobility: Being able to respond quickly and decisively anywhere we're needed is key to maintaining rapid global mobility.
Precision Engagement: The essence lies in the ability to apply selective force against specific targets because the nature and variety of future contingencies demand both precise and reliable use of military power with minimal risk and collateral damage.
Information Superiority: The ability of joint force commanders to keep pace with information and incorporate it into a campaign plan is crucial.
Agile Combat Support: Deployment and sustainment are keys to successful operations and cannot be separated. Agile combat support applies to all forces, from those permanently based to contingency buildups to expeditionary.
U.S. Air Force JAG
A Judge Advocate Officer (JAG) is a legal career like no other. From the beginning, you’ll be given opportunities it would take years to earn in a civilian law firm. As a JAG, you can pursue a wide variety of practice areas, work around the world and uphold justice for the people who defend it.
U.S. Air Force Chaplain
Capt. Lamar Reece shares his experiences serving as a Chaplain in the U.S. Air Force. From working with military working dog (MWD) handlers to engaging with Security Forces specialists, he’s had many opportunities to minister to Airmen.
U.S. Air Force Maintainers
Discover what it means to be a Maintainer in the U.S. Air Force from Airmen firsthand.
U.S. Air Force Security Forces
Being a Security Forces specialist in the U.S. Air Force offers unique opportunities not found in the civilian sector. Whether it’s training canines, guarding aircraft or doing something completely different, listen to Airmen explain what sets this career apart.
U.S. Air Force Family Nurse Practitioner
Curious about what it’s like to be a Family Nurse Practitioner in the U.S. Air Force? Watch this Airman share his experience about what it’s been like to serve and the unique opportunities for professional development the Air Force has provided him.
U.S. Air Force Special Warfare: Calm and the Storm
The Airmen who make up Special Warfare in the U.S. Air Force are the most specialized warriors on the planet. When all hell breaks loose, they don’t hesitate to bring their unique skills and fearlessness to the fight anyplace, anytime, anywhere.
U.S. Air Force Career-Enlisted Aviators
There are many ways to fly in the U.S. Air Force. Learn about 10 different career fields, like flight attendant and special missions aviator, that can give you your wings.
U.S. Air Force F-22 Pilot
Very few people get to sit behind the stick of an F-22 Raptor. This is the story of one such U.S. Air Force Pilot as he describes what it’s like to fly it and what makes this jet an air dominance fighter. https://www.airforce.com/careers/detail/pilot
U.S. Air Force Clinical Psychologist
Clinical Psychologists in the U.S. Air Force greatly contribute to the overall mission by leading and guiding Airmen to be mentally fit to perform their duties. Watch this Airmen share what it’s like to be both a clinician and a leader and the sense of purpose he has found serving.

Number of Employees in U.S. Air Force

10,000+