The mission of the United States Air Force
is to fly, fight
and win...in
air, space and cyberspace.
To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision:
The United States Air Force will be a trusted and reliable joint partner
with our sister services known for integrity in all of our activities,
including supporting the joint mission first and foremost. We will provide
compelling air, space, and cyber capabilities for use by the combatant
commanders. We will excel as stewards of all Air Force resources in service to
the American people, while providing precise and reliable Global Vigilance,
Reach and Power for the nation.
The Air Force has three core competencies: Developing Airmen,
Technology-to-Warfighting 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 forces.
The Air Force bases these core competencies and distinctive capabilities on a
shared commitment to three core values -- integrity
first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.
The Department of the Air Force is headquartered in
the Pentagon, Washington
D.C. The service is organized in nine major commands throughout the world which
provide combat aircraft, airlift, refueling, reconnaissance and other support
to the Unified Combatant Commands.
The Air Force also has more than three dozen field operating agencies and
direct reporting units which directly support the mission by providing unique
services.
Together with Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard forces, the United States
Air Force is the best in the world.
Secretary of the Air Force - Heather Wilson
Chief of Staff of the Air Force - Gen. David L. Goldfein
Vice Chief of Staff - Gen. Stephen W. Wilson
Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force - Chief Master Sgt. Kaleth O. Wright