Do you have what it takes to belong to one of most powerful military
branches in the world? Are you dedicated? Confident? Determined? Loyal?
If you answered yes, then a career in the United States Air Force is
waiting for you!
Today, the Air Force is made up of active duty forces, Air Force Reserve
and Air National Guard units under the command of the United States Air
Force Headquarters at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia.
The United States Air Force has seen conflict and battle in the First
and Second World Wars, the Cold War, the Korean and Vietnam conflicts,
as well as the invasion of Panama, the Gulf War, Operation Enduring
Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.
The U.S. Air Force carries itself with pride and dignity; a history that
officially began in 1947 – one that has brought with it a legacy of
valor, dedication and loyalty that continues into the 21st Century.
Formerly known as the Army Air Corps, the United States Air Force is
charged with the defense and safety of American airspace, both at home
and abroad. Having transitioned from the days of biplanes, flying aces
like Eddie Rickenbacher and the Flying Circus to today’s highly trained
pilots flying stealth bombers and F-15, F-16, F-22 fighters and Raptor
pilots, the United States Air Force has grown in both technology and
training since its humble beginnings.
The United States Air Force has engaged in multiple humanitarian
operations, including the infamous Berlin airlift in the late 1940s and
continues to provide support to ongoing and technological advanced
global missions and operations today.
Personnel entering the United States Air Force may be trained and
designated for Air Force jobs and on-ground support on aircraft such as
bombers, air to ground attack fighters, helicopters, tankers, and
reconnaissance craft.
Air Force personnel are also trained in a multitude of weapons and
defense tactics including assault rifles, submachine guns, antitank,
counter snipers, and special-purpose ops.
The National Security Act of 1947 defines the mission of the United
States Air Force to “… be organized, trained, and equipped primarily for
prompt and sustained offensive and defensive air operations. The Air
Force shall be responsible for the preparation of the air forces
necessary for the effective prosecution of war except as otherwise
assigned and, in accordance with integrated joint mobilization plans,
for the expansion of the peacetime components of the Air Force to meet
the needs of war.”
Today, the United States Air Force, the most powerful aerial warfare
branch of the armed forces, is the most technologically advanced
military unit in the world.
Careers in the Air Force offer job opportunities in a multitude of
fields are also available for non-pilot support positions, including:
• Computer specialties
• Mechanics
• Medical specialties
• Security forces
• Search and rescue specialties
• Civil engineering
• Combat rescue
• Explosive ordnance disposal
Membership in the US Air Force offers a multitude of benefits that include but are not limited to:
• Scholarships for education
• 100% of college tuition, with few limitations
• Vocational training
• Medical and dental benefits
• Base facility and commissary services
• Incentive pay
• Retirement benefits
Take advantage of opportunities for a multitude of careers in the Air
Force. Strive for perfection. Challenge yourself. Push the limits of
your potential.
Learn about the multitude of programs available for:
• US Air Force Reserves
• US Air Force Active Duty
• Air National Guard
• US Air Force ROTC Programs
If you’re looking for an exciting career that offers a wealth of
opportunities and benefits, not to mention excitement, the US Air Force
has something for you!
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