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For over a century, the U.S. Air Force has defended this country in the air, space and cyberspace through the skill and the bravery of American Airmen. Learn more about our storied history.AIR FORCE SITES
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    The mission of the United States Air Force is to **fly, fight, and win...airpower anytime, anywhere.**

**To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision:**

With a Total Force of more than 689,000 personnel, Airmen work to support all aspects of airpower, which includes five core functions: **air superiority**; **global strike**; **rapid global mobility**; **intelligence**, **surveillance** **and reconnaissance**; and **command and control**. Airpower also requires people and resources dedicated to unit readiness, base infrastructure and talent management.

*"**Simply put, we deter and defeat aggression to defend and protect our nation and its interests."*******– **Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin**

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    This is the official portrait of Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall.SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE FRANK KENDALL
        26th Secretary of the Air Force
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    Melissa Dalton USECAF BIO (U.S. Air Force photo by SSgt. Stuart Bright)Under Secretary of the Air Force Melissa G. Dalton
        28th Under Secretary of the Air Force
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    This is the official portrait of Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin.DAVID W. ALLVIN
        Chief of Staff of the Air Force
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    CMSAF David Flosi BIO (U.S. Air Force photo by SSgt. Stuart Bright)DAVID A. FLOSI
        Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force
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    Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin discusses details about reoptimizing the Air Force during an Air and Space Warfighters in Action session, June 13, 2024, in Washington, D.C. Allvin said the Air Force has made real and tangible progress instituting elements of a broad strategy announced in February to evolve how the Air Force develops people, generates readiness, projects power, and develops integrated capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo)Allvin adds details, articulates his ‘nonstop’ commitment to ‘reoptimize’
        Speaking first at an Air & Space Warfighters in Action session, CSAF said the Air Force has made real and tangible progress instituting elements of a broad strategy to evolve how it develops people, generates readiness, projects power, and develops integrated capabilities.
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    Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin presents a medal to Slovak Air Force Commander Maj. Gen. Róbert Tóth during an official welcome ceremony at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C. June 11, 2024. The ceremony was part of a week-long counterpart visit during which Tóth was taken to different Air Force installations around the country in an effort to advance mutual interests and strengthen the U.S.-Slovak partnership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andy Morataya)Readout of US Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin’s counterpart visit with Slovak Air Force Commander Maj. Gen. Róbert Tóth
        U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin hosted Slovak Air Force Commander Maj. Gen. Róbert Tóth for an official counterpart visit to reaffirm the close U.S.-Slovakia bilateral defense relationship and explore new opportunities to advance mutual security interests.
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    Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall delivers remarks to over 600 members of the 101st Air Refueling Wing in Bangor, Maine, June 7, 2024.SecAF Kendall visits Bangor ANG Base
        Kendall met with senior leaders of the 101st ARW along with community leaders from the greater Bangor area.
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    The U.S. Air Force Academy Class of 2024 graduates toss their hats skyward as the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” roar overheadVice President Harris congratulates USAFA Class of ‘24
        Harris highlighted ever-present conflict around the world, the U.S. military’s role in the global domain since first earning air superiority ahead of D-Day and the importance of the graduating cadets, their new role as leaders and in continuing this legacy of air and space supremacy.
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    An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, performs an aerial demonstrationAF Week in Photos
        This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
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    U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tristen Horrocks, 75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron crew chief, refuels a C-130H HerculesAF Week in Photos
        This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
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    U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Devon Stewert, European Combat Leaders course class 24-02 student, participates in practical trainingAF Week in Photos
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    A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II performs at the Air and Sea Air Show in the skies above Miami Beach, Fla.AF Week in Photos
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The Air Force recently released its new mission statement: To fly, fight, and win ... Airpower anytime, anywhere. This change emphasizes the primary competitive advantage and capabilities that Airpower provides to the nation and joint operations.

Delivering airpower for our nation requires more than just aircraft. It requires total force Airmen – active duty, Guard, Reserve, civilians – in all Air Force specialties working together as a seamless team to operate, maintain, and enable our mission and bring the unique capabilities and effects of airpower to bear.

This series will focus on all aspects of airpower, which
includes five core missions (air superiority, global strike, rapid global mobility, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, and command and control), unit readiness, base infrastructure and talent management.  Quick Links
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