United States Air Force

United States Air Force

If you’ve got a high school diploma or are about to earn one, a career is waiting for you in the Air Force. And it’s not all about planes and pilots. We’ve got a career for almost every interest and skill.

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Some Air Force Job Descriptions:

  • Pilots: No Air Force can operate without the various types of pilots – from fighter pilots to cargo plane pilots, and everything in-between!
  • Flight Nurses: Air Force Nurses do more than work in military hospitals and clinics. Some turn in their hospital whites for green flight suits. These are the Air Force Flight Nurses.
  • Ammo Troops: Bombs, bullets and explosives are hazardous to friend and foe alike but are handled with care by the men and women who work in Air Force Munitions Flights. Known as “ammo” troops, the airmen of the munitions flight handle all of the bombs, ammunition, defensive ordnance, explosives and bullets used by the Air Force.
  • International Affairs Specialist: Air Force officers can expect to gain international insight, foreign language proficiency and cultural understanding by becoming international affairs specialists. Under the old foreign area officer program, international skills were self-obtained. Within the program are two types of positions: regional affairs strategist, or RAS, and political-military affairs strategist, or PAS.
  • Space Operations: Space is still the Air Force’s new frontier. Less than 15 years ago, relying on spaced-based capabilities to direct battles on the ground was a relatively new capability for the U.S. military. Not even in their wildest dreams would most people think it would one day be possible for a pilot to sit in an air-conditioned room at some stateside base and fly a UAV over Afghanistan.  
     
  • Nontraditional Fighter Missions: The convoy travels down the dusty desert road. Soldiers keep watchful eyes, surveying the barren landscape surrounding them. Today, their minds are slightly at ease. Overhead, an armed F-16 in direct contact with their team is watching the road ahead. No one will be lost today.
  • Air Field Managers: An airfield manager’s job encompasses almost anything that deals with the airfield. Their primary job is to ensure the safety of the airfield.They make sure that obstructions are not interfering with operations, clear zones around the runway and taxiways, and make sure there’s ample lighting to complete the mission. And that’s just the start…
  • Loadmasters: Air Force Loadmasters play a critical role in the C-130 Hercules mission. They accomplish preflight checks of aircraft, making sure all equipment is working. Then they supervise the loading of the aircraft, including cargo and passengers. Most importantly, they calculate the weight and balance of the cargo so the aircraft can safely fly.
And many more!

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USAF: Fly, Fight, and Win 

Everyone has heard about the great people of our nation. Not the founding fathers or any of the others of history, but the current heroes of today. There is the Army, the Navy and the Marines, but also among them is the United States Air Force, which is the aerial and space warfare branch of the United States armed forces. Before September 18, 1947, they were a part of the Army, but branched out separately after the National Security Act of 1947. 
 
The Air Force's official mission is "to fly, fight, and win... in air, space and cyberspace." In order to keep achieving this goal, they must keep up with the development of Airmen, technological warfare and integrating operations. This helps the Air Force maintain air and space superiority, which ensures the enemy, cannot make a sneak attack on land, sea, air or space. The advanced technological warfare allows the quick, precise attack if it should ever become necessary, with time not adding to the list of enemies. The ability to react and respond quickly in any given situation maintains rapid global mobility.
 
The Air Force is also superior in obtaining information that is necessary to create plans based on a given situation with, as previous mentioned, absolute precision in all of their activities.
 
The leaders of the Force generally enforce and maintain three core values meant to inspire Airmen to do only their best and to improve upon their best. The Airmen are to learn these values, which tie them to history's greatest warriors and public servants, to live by these standards and to cherish them.
 
First and foremost, Airmen are taught "Integrity First." This means doing what is right when nobody is around to see it, maintaining the ability to compose oneself and acting on conviction. It means practicing honesty, responsibility, accountability, justice, openness, self-respect and humility. To summarize, an Airmen with integrity can grasp the concept of defending the Constitution and is sobered by the act.
 
Secondly, Airmen are taught "Service Before Self." They are taught to act selflessly and follow professional procedure before satisfying personal desires. In the most minimal scenario, this would include following all of the given rules, maintaining and composing respect for others and exercising discipline and self-control. In particular, Airmen must maintain control of certain aspects of their life, such as anger, appetites and religious tolerance.
 
Lastly, "Excellence in All We Do." The United States Air Force expects only excellence from their Airmen. This extends to personal excellence by maintaining physical and mental health as well as completing military education. Community excellence is highly desired as well, which extends to giving people the benefit of the doubt and offering genuine respect for the people of the nation.

What is the United States Air Force?

The United States Air Force (USAF) is a branch of the United States of America's military that deals with air and space defense. The Air Force was created in 1907. It was created under the United States Army. It went through a series of name changes and on September 18, 1947 the United States Air Force separated from the United States Army and became their own entity. Since that point the USAF has come to gain over 316,000 enlisted personnel and has become renowned as one of the world's most formidable armed forces on the planet, and has gained some of the most advanced weaponry available in the world today.

The United States Air Force has been involved in many conflicts including World War I all the way through Operation Iraqi Freedom. However, the Air Force has been involved in numerous humanitarian operations including operations during World War II and continues to operate humanitarian missions to this day. The Air Force has always stood for Valor, Strength, and Honor. They continue to focus their efforts on taking care of people around the world that are in need. They do this through food drops, airlifting, and generally helping people in all nations.

The Air Force has over 302 air squadrons including squadrons in active duty, the Air Force Reserve, and the Air National Guard. A rigorous training program has achieved this in order to produce the most ready soldiers available. The Air Force Fitness Test, or AFFT, is designed to test a soldier's ability to perform under rigorous physical strain. In 2004 the Air Force began a much more stringent physical test with much more rigorous requirements. Pilots must earn at least a score of 75 out of 100 possible points. These points are scored based on waist circumference, crunches, push-ups, and a 1.5km run.

The United States Air Force has, and always will, continue to be looked upon with respect for the way their missions are conducted quickly and efficiently. Their efforts will forever be imprinted on the hearts of Americans everywhere. Their service for The United States of America will never be forgotten.

United States Air Force resources and information.

Air Force Videos

Watch United States Air Force Tribute Video United States Air Force Tribute
May 19, 2012
A Tribute to All that served in the US Air Force and also in Memory of Master Sergeant David F. Kelley A Friend, A Grandfather, And A Hero February 3, 1923- October 13, 2003 The last thing he told me is to "Never Give Up And Never Give In To Your Dream" Song Headstrong By Trapt Comment and Rate

Watch America's Arsenal Part IV ☆ United States Air Force Video America's Arsenal Part IV ☆ United States Air Force
May 17, 2012
The Department of the Air Force was created when President Harry S Truman signed the National Security Act of 1947. It became effective Sept. 18, 1947, when Chief Justice Fred M. Vinson administered the oath of office to the first secretary of the Air Force, W. Stuart Symington, a position filled by presidential appointment. Air Force 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. Air Force Mission The mission of the US Air Force is to fly, fight and win ... in air, space, and cyberspace. Field Organizations The ten major commands, field operating agencies, direct reporting units and their subordinate elements constitute the field organization that carries out the Air Force mission. In addition, there are two Reserve components, the Air Force Reserve, which is also a major command, and the Air National Guard. Major commands are organized on a functional basis in the United States and a geographic basis overseas. They accomplish designated phases of Air Force worldwide activities. Also, they organize, administer, equip and train their ...

Watch US Air Force Basic Training - Boot Camp - BMT Video US Air Force Basic Training - Boot Camp - BMT
May 20, 2012
www.bootcamp4me.com BootCamp4Me.com just added a new military forum late FEB 2011... I want you to come be a part of it and share your thoughts. concerns and questions For more information on Air Force Basic Training Go To www.BootCamp4Me.com I have come across a Youtube user that is putting out great information on the MEPS/AFBMT process on his Youtube channel and on the BootCamp4Me forum. If you would like to view his videos look up the Youtube user: D3spairFacTor90 His username on the forum is: D3spair FacTor Check out his videos and ask him some questions.. hes going through it right now! so no one will have more up to date information than him.

Watch United States Air Force (USAF) Compilation Video United States Air Force (USAF) Compilation
May 20, 2012
Compilation/Montage video I made with clips from: www.DoSomethingAmazing.com Feel Free to Comment Enjoy. Music: Oasis (Club Mix) - DaRude

Watch United States Air Force Officer Training School Video United States Air Force Officer Training School
May 17, 2012
United States Air Force, Officer Training School, BOT Class 10-07, Squadron 2, HOYAS, Flight 2-11. June 8th, 2010 - September 3rd, 2010. Thanks for the great memories everyone. ENJOY! -Adrian*** This is the culmination video of some of the events that happened at the United States Air Force Officer Training School. This, like many other "end" type videos, will make the experience much more nostalgic and exciting, but believe me, the process was far from fun and exciting. Some of the video is explained in the captioning for those who have not attended OTS. I remember googling OTS when I was about to start, so hopefully this will give you a bit of clarity on what you will experience. Add a lot of yelling and stress. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me about OTS and the Air Force. ***This is NOT the final video. I edited more, made some caption changes, adjusted the video transitions. I do not have the final DVD that I gave to the members of Flight 2-11 (even though I made it). This is pretty much the final DVD, though.

Watch TRIBUTE TO UNITED STATES AIR FORCE Video TRIBUTE TO UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
May 13, 2012
I took video clips of F-15's (US AIR FORCE) and added the song GHOST RIDERS IN THE SKY by Spiderbait. It's a tribute

Watch United States Air Force F-22 Raptor EDF Jet Special Edition Video United States Air Force F-22 Raptor EDF Jet Special Edition
Apr 07, 2012
www.nitroplanes.com The F22 EDF Jet by Exceed RC is one exceptional r/c jet. It is power-driven by a 70mm electric ducted fan along with a powerful 2836 inner runner brushless motor and 45A ESC 5A UBEC plus one 15C LiPo battery. The aircraft is made with dense and solid foam and comes with a strong set of fixed landing gear. Flies very fast and has tremendous wing area and large control surfaces. The F22 is also very stable for intermediate pilot and very easy to fly for experts. Thrust is superb with better than 1-1 thrust to weight ratio if you upgrade it with a more powerful 25c battery. While this jet has a 27 wingspan and 40 in length, it flies magnificently with true aerodynamic ability and will handle wing much better just like the real F22 Raptor! Everything is included in the package, pre-installed except the lithium-poly battery charger (sold separately). The plane only takes few minutes to assemble and youre ready to fly!

Watch US Air Force Academy - Tik Tok Video US Air Force Academy - Tik Tok
May 20, 2012
Day 23 of hell.

Watch United States Air Force Weapons School Video United States Air Force Weapons School
May 19, 2012
Facebook; ow.ly Subscribe:ow.ly SERE Instructor, SSgt David Janossy, leads a aircrew member out as a simulated downed pilot to be rescued by integrated air assets during Mobility Air Forces Exrecise (MAFEX) preparation. MAFEX is an exercise to teach the skills of integrating mobility aircraft into operation with other forces and capabilities.

Watch General Welsh Speech to USAFA Video General Welsh Speech to USAFA
May 18, 2012
General Welsh, USAFE CC, speaks to USAFA after lunch. The best briefing I have ever attended at USAFA. K drive CS21 folder Filmed and compiled by DenMar Services, of which I am not associated. All I did was find it on the K drive and put it here.

Watch US Air Force MSgt Surprises His Wife and Daughters at National Cheer Competition Video US Air Force MSgt Surprises His Wife and Daughters at National Cheer Competition
May 19, 2012
WelcomeHomeBlog.com - Military homecoming videos, pictures & stories! "My husband gave me and my girls the surprise of a lifetime. We were competing in Myrtle Beach, SC at a cheer competition. When it was time for awards, they announced that our girls' team had won! Then the surprise happened... My husband showed up a week early after being deployed for 6 months. We truly had no idea, and this surprise took a ton of planning from the hotel, to the cheer company, to some dear friends. He literally flew into Fayetteville, NC, was picked up by our friend and was driven to Myrtle Beach, SC all within 30 min of the awards ceremony!" -Michelle W. Video submitted through the "Submit" page on http If you are the owner of this video and it was submitted without your permission, email welcomehomeblog@gmail.com for immediate removal.

Watch Outserve BAF: It Gets Better (Deployed US Military) Video Outserve BAF: It Gets Better (Deployed US Military)
May 19, 2012
Showing kids, from deployed military in Bagram, Afghanistan, that it gets better! We kept it short and to the point, just the way our US Military wishes everything could be! Featuring (in order of appearance): SSGT Steven Procter, SSGT Shelise Harmon, AT2 Erin Jones, SPC James Velazquez, SPC Curtis Robinson. Music used: Born This Way, Written and produced by Lady Gaga, Fernando Garibay, Jeppe Laursen and DJ White Shadow, from Lady Gaga's album of the same name. No copywrite infringement intended. Special Thanks to the Outserve Network for pushing for the repeal of DADT, and for allowing such a great group of people to be able to come together.

Watch Marines take 20 of 24 Medals from Army, Navy & Air Force Video Marines take 20 of 24 Medals from Army, Navy & Air Force
May 19, 2012
The 3rd Annual Warrior Games consist of teams from the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Special Operations, and British Forces - all competing against each other to take home the Chairman's Cup. Marine Sgt. Todd Hunter takes us to the shooting competition, where the Marines took a huge step toward the Cup.

Watch United States Air Force Commercial Video United States Air Force Commercial
May 20, 2012
''Above All'' The United States Air Force Is The MOST POWERFUL Airforce From ALL.

Watch United States Air Force Commercial Video United States Air Force Commercial
May 20, 2012
Commercial witha transport squadron from USAF.


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