Description: The mission of the
United States Air Force is to deliver sovereign options for the defense of the
United States of America and its global interests -- to fly and fight in Air, Space, and
Cyberspace. To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Reach and Power. That vision orbits around 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.