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Organization

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	== Organization ==		== Organization ==

	The Air Force is divided into:		'''The Air Force is divided into''':

	'''Major Commands (MAJCOMs)''' – such as Air Combat Command, Air Mobility Command, and Air Force Space Command (functions later transferred to the [[United States Space Force]]).		'''Major Commands (MAJCOMs)''' – such as Air Combat Command, Air Mobility Command, and Air Force Space Command (functions later transferred to the [[United States Space Force]]).
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	Operational wings, groups, and squadrons.		Operational wings, groups, and squadrons.


	== Leadership ==		== Leadership ==

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	== Mission ==		== Mission ==

	The Air Force’s mission is “to fly, fight, and win – airpower anytime, anywhere.” Its functions include:		The Air Force’s mission is “to fly, fight, and win – airpower anytime, anywhere.”

			'''Its functions include''':

	* Air and space superiority.		* Air and space superiority.

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	== Equipment ==		== Equipment ==

	The USAF operates:		'''The USAF operates''':

	* Fighters (F-22 Raptor, F-35 Lightning II).		* Fighters (F-22 Raptor, F-35 Lightning II).

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	== Symbols and Traditions ==		== Symbols and Traditions ==

	* Motto: ''Aim High … Fly-Fight-Win''.		* '''Motto''': ''Aim High … Fly-Fight-Win''.

	* Colors: Ultramarine blue and gold.		* '''Colors''': Ultramarine blue and gold.

	* Song: ''The U.S. Air Force Song''.		* '''Song''': ''The U.S. Air Force Song''.

	* Insignia: The modern Air Force symbol with wings and star.		* '''Insignia''': The modern Air Force symbol with wings and star.

	== Also See ==		== Also See ==

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	== Symbols and Traditions ==		== Symbols and Traditions ==

	Motto: ''Aim High … Fly-Fight-Win''.		* Motto: ''Aim High … Fly-Fight-Win''.

	Colors: Ultramarine blue and gold.		* Colors: Ultramarine blue and gold.

	Song: ''The U.S. Air Force Song''.		* Song: ''The U.S. Air Force Song''.

	~~Insignia: The modern Air Force symbol with wings and star~~.

			* Insignia: The modern Air Force symbol with wings and star.

	== Also See ==		== Also See ==

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Also See

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	== Also See ==		== Also See ==

	[[United States Armed Forces]]		* [[United States Armed Forces]]

	[[United States Army]]		* [[United States Army]]

	[[United States Navy]]		* [[United States Navy]]

	[[United States Marine Corps]]		* [[United States Marine Corps]]

	[[United States Space Force]]		* [[United States Space Force]]

	[[United States Coast Guard]]		* [[United States Coast Guard]]

	== External Links ==		== External Links ==

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	The USAF operates:		The USAF operates:

	Fighters (F-22 Raptor, F-35 Lightning II).		* Fighters (F-22 Raptor, F-35 Lightning II).

	Bombers (B-52, B-1B, B-2).		* Bombers (B-52, B-1B, B-2).

	Tankers and transport aircraft (KC-135, C-17, C-130).		* Tankers and transport aircraft (KC-135, C-17, C-130).

	Drones (MQ-9 Reaper).		* Drones (MQ-9 Reaper).

	Space and cyber capabilities.		* Space and cyber capabilities.

	== Symbols and Traditions ==		== Symbols and Traditions ==

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Mission

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	The Air Force’s mission is “to fly, fight, and win – airpower anytime, anywhere.” Its functions include:		The Air Force’s mission is “to fly, fight, and win – airpower anytime, anywhere.” Its functions include:

	Air and space superiority.		* Air and space superiority.

	Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR).		* Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR).

	Rapid global mobility.		* Rapid global mobility.

	Precision strike and global attack.		* Precision strike and global attack.

	~~Nuclear deterrence~~.

			* Nuclear deterrence.

	== Organization ==		== Organization ==

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The '''United States Air Force''' (USAF) is the aerial and space warfare branch of the [[United States Armed Forces]]. Established as a separate service on September 18, 1947, it is tasked with ensuring air and space superiority, global strike capabilities, intelligence collection, and rapid mobility. It is among the most technologically advanced air forces in the world.

== History ==

The Air Force traces its lineage to the [[U.S. Army Signal Corps Aeronautical Division]] (1907). It evolved into the [[United States Army Air Forces]] during [[World War II]], conducting strategic bombing and supporting ground and naval operations. After the war, the National Security Act of 1947 established the USAF as an independent branch.

During the [[Cold War]], the Air Force became a key component of nuclear deterrence and developed jet aircraft, intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), and space surveillance capabilities. Since then, it has participated in Korea, Vietnam, the Gulf War, the Balkans, Afghanistan, and Iraq.

== Mission ==

The Air Force’s mission is “to fly, fight, and win – airpower anytime, anywhere.” Its functions include:

Air and space superiority.

Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR).

Rapid global mobility.

Precision strike and global attack.

Nuclear deterrence.

== Organization ==

The Air Force is divided into:

'''Major Commands (MAJCOMs)''' – such as Air Combat Command, Air Mobility Command, and Air Force Space Command (functions later transferred to the [[United States Space Force]]).

'''Air National Guard''' and '''Air Force Reserve Command'''.

Operational wings, groups, and squadrons.

== Leadership ==

The service is led by the [[Secretary of the Air Force]] and the [[Chief of Staff of the Air Force]], who sits on the [[Joint Chiefs of Staff]].

== Personnel ==

Airmen train at [[Lackland Air Force Base]] for basic training. Officers are educated at the [[United States Air Force Academy]], [[Officer Training School]], or through ROTC programs.

== Equipment ==

The USAF operates:

Fighters (F-22 Raptor, F-35 Lightning II).

Bombers (B-52, B-1B, B-2).

Tankers and transport aircraft (KC-135, C-17, C-130).

Drones (MQ-9 Reaper).

Space and cyber capabilities.

== Symbols and Traditions ==

Motto: ''Aim High … Fly-Fight-Win''.

Colors: Ultramarine blue and gold.

Song: ''The U.S. Air Force Song''.

Insignia: The modern Air Force symbol with wings and star.

== Also See ==

[[United States Armed Forces]]

[[United States Army]]

[[United States Navy]]

[[United States Marine Corps]]

[[United States Space Force]]

[[United States Coast Guard]]

== External Links ==

[https://www.af.mil/ Official U.S. Air Force website]

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