https://www.af.mil Air Force Link Fact Sheets RSS Feed en-us Tue, 26 Jan 2021 22:00:00 GMT Tue, 02 Feb 2021 12:03:38 GMT https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/2483538/air-force-special-warfare/ Air Force Special Warfare (AFSPECWAR) comprises ground combat forces that specialize in airpower application in hostile, denied and politically sensitive environments. AFSPECWAR enlisted specialties include Combat Control, Pararescue, Special Reconnaissance and Tactical Air Control Party (TACP). Officer specialties include Combat Rescue Officer, Special Tactics Officer and TACP Officer. <br/> Tue, 26 Jan 2021 22:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/2483538/air-force-special-warfare/ https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/2424302/rapid-capabilities-office/ The Department of the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office (DAF RCO) has accelerated methods for developing, acquiring and fielding critical combat capabilities.<br/> Mon, 23 Nov 2020 14:29:57 GMT Press Operations https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/2424302/rapid-capabilities-office/ https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104518/c-32/ MissionThe C-32 provides safe, comfortable and reliable transportation for U.S. leaders to locations<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2005/Nov/18/2000576365/82/55/0/051115-F-9999Z-001.JPG' alt='ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE, Md. -- A C-32, a specially configured version of the Boeing 757-200 commercial intercontinental airliner, takes off here. (U.S. Air Force photo)' /> <br /> Mon, 21 Sep 2020 18:30:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104518/c-32/ Aircraft https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104531/cv-22-osprey/ The mission of the CV-22 is to conduct long-range infiltration, exfiltration and resupply missions for special operations forces.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2020/Aug/24/2002483238/82/55/0/200121-F-FN125-0101.JPG' alt='A CV-22 Osprey lands at Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Mich., Jan. 21, 2020 during exercise Emerald Warrior. Emerald Warrior 20-1 provides annual, realistic pre-deployment training encompassing multiple joint operating areas to prepare special operations forces, conventional force enablers, partner nations and interagency elements to integrate with, and execute full spectrum special operations in an arctic climate, sharpening U.S. forces&#39; abilities to operate around the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Victoria Hadden)' /> <br /> Mon, 24 Aug 2020 11:29:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104531/cv-22-osprey/ Aircraft https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104539/x-37b-orbital-test-vehicle/ The X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle, or OTV, is an experimental test program to demonstrate technologies for a reliable, reusable, unmanned space test platform for the U.S. Air Force. The primary objectives of the X-37B are twofold; reusable spacecraft technologies for America’s future in space and operating experiments which can be returned to, and examined, on Earth<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2010/Apr/14/2000374856/82/55/0/100405-O-1234S-001.JPG' alt='The first X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle waits in the encapsulation cell of the Evolved Expendable Launch vehicle April 5, 2010, at the Astrotech facility in Titusville, Fla. Half of the Atlas V five-meter fairing is visible in the background. (Courtesy photo)' /> <br /> Fri, 07 Aug 2020 16:34:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104539/x-37b-orbital-test-vehicle/ Non-operational systems https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/2290065/special-reconnaissance/ Special reconnaissance Airmen are special tactics operators with unique training to conduct multi-domain reconnaissance and surveillance across the spectrum of conflict with focus on lethal and non-lethal air-to-ground integration of airpower.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2019/Oct/31/2002467124/82/55/0/190920-F-XT249-0115.JPG' alt='A Special Tactics operator takes aim during long-range weapons training near Hurlburt Field, Fla., Sept. 20, 2019. The training was part of the first-ever Special Reconnaissance Training Course. The Special Tactics Training Squadron used the course to identify specific core tasks required for each skill level of the new special reconnaissance career field. Special Tactics is a special operations ground force composed of highly-trained Airmen who solve air-to-ground problems across the spectrum of conflict and crisis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jason Robertson)' /> <br /> Mon, 27 Jul 2020 22:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/2290065/special-reconnaissance/ https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/2229011/national-museum-of-the-united-states-air-force/ The National Museum of the United States Air Force, located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base,<br/> Tue, 23 Jun 2020 15:21:51 GMT Press Operations https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/2229011/national-museum-of-the-united-states-air-force/ https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104521/c-40bc/ MissionThe C-40B/C provides safe, comfortable and reliable transportation for U.S. leaders to<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2003/Jun/10/2000598985/82/55/0/030610-F-9999J-777.JPG' alt='FILE PHOTO -- The C-40 B/C provides safe, comfortable and reliable transportation for U.S. leaders to locations around the world. The C-40B&#39;s primary customers are the combatant commanders and C-40C customers include members of the Cabinet and Congress. The aircraft also perform other operational support missions. (Courtesy photo) ' /> <br /> Mon, 13 Apr 2020 19:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104521/c-40bc/ Aircraft https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104570/c-37ab/ MissionThe C-37A/B are twin-engine, turbofan aircraft acquired to fill the worldwide special airlift<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2003/Mar/28/2000031147/82/55/0/030328-F-JZ000-031.JPG' alt='030328-F-JZ000-031' /> <br /> Mon, 13 Apr 2020 19:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104570/c-37ab/ Aircraft https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104545/air-force-bands/ Air Force bands support the global Air Force mission by organizing, training and deploying professional musicians. The bands provide the power of music to inspire immediate, positive and long-lasting impressions of the U.S. Air Force and the United States in the hearts and minds of audiences worldwide.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2011/Jan/03/2000295819/82/55/0/100625-F-0558K-091.JPG' alt='The U.S. Air Force Academy Band performs for the Class of 2014 swearing-in ceremony at the Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., June 25, 2010. The Air Force Academy band, one of 12 active-duty Air Force bands around the world, is stationed at nearby Peterson Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)' /> <br /> Wed, 11 Dec 2019 16:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104545/air-force-bands/ Other Organizations https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104473/air-force-reserve-command/ The Air Force Reserve Command, with headquarters at Robins Air Force Base, Ga., became the ninth major command of the Air Force on Feb. 17, 1997, as a result of Title XII - Reserve Forces Revitalization - in Public Law 104-201, the National Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 1997. Before this act, the Air Force Reserve was a field operating agency of the Air Force established on April 14, 1948.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2008/Jul/24/2000690692/82/55/0/080724-F-JZ034-387.JPG' alt='In accordance with Chapter 3 of AFI 84-105, commercial reproduction of this emblem is NOT permitted without the permission of the proponent organizational/unit commander.' /> <br /> Fri, 01 Feb 2019 05:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104473/air-force-reserve-command/ Organizations https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/1555054/c-130-hercules/ MissionThe C-130 Hercules primarily performs the tactical portion of the airlift mission. The<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2016/Jun/22/2001931574/82/55/0/160617-F-QN515-024.JPG' alt='A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules Aircraft from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, takes off during Exercise Swift Response 16 at Hohenfels Training Area, Germany, June 17, 2016. Exercise SR16 is one of the premier military crisis response training events for multinational airborne forces in the world, the exercise has more than 5,000 participants from 10 NATO nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Joseph Swafford/Released) ' /> <br /> Wed, 20 Jun 2018 11:44:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/1555054/c-130-hercules/ Aircraft https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/1529726/c-17-globemaster-iii/ MissionThe C-17 Globemaster III is the most flexible cargo aircraft to enter the airlift force. The<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2008/Jan/11/2000414240/82/55/0/080103-F-2034C-908.JPG' alt='Staff Sgt. John Eller conducts pre-flights check on his C-17 Globemaster III Jan. 3 prior to taking off from Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii for a local area training mission. Sgt. Eller is a loadmaster from the 535th Airlift Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Shane A. Cuomo)' /> <br /> Mon, 14 May 2018 04:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/1529726/c-17-globemaster-iii/ Aircraft https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/1529736/kc-135-stratotanker/ Mission The KC-135 Stratotanker provides the core aerial refueling capability for the United States<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2003/Mar/28/2000031166/82/55/0/030328-F-JZ000-050.JPG' alt='030328-F-JZ000-050' /> <br /> Mon, 14 May 2018 04:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/1529736/kc-135-stratotanker/ Aircraft https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/1407777/air-force-departmental-publishing-office/ The Air Force Departmental Publishing Office, under the Office of the Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Air Force, provides Air Force administrative publishing services for customers worldwide.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2018/Jan/03/2001862713/82/55/0/180103-F-FC975-318.JPG' alt='AFDPO Logo' /> <br /> Wed, 03 Jan 2018 20:25:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/1407777/air-force-departmental-publishing-office/ https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/1529718/c-5-abc-galaxy-and-c-5m-super-galaxy/ C-5M Super GalaxyThe C-5M Super Galaxy is a strategic transport aircraft and is the largest aircraft<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2003/Mar/28/2000031140/82/55/0/030328-F-JZ000-024.JPG' alt='030328-F-JZ000-024' /> <br /> Mon, 18 Dec 2017 18:38:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/1529718/c-5-abc-galaxy-and-c-5m-super-galaxy/ Aircraft https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/1397250/the-twenty-fifth-air-force/ The Twenty-Fifth Air Force, headquartered at Joint Base San Antonio- Lackland, Texas, first<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2017/Dec/14/2001856719/82/55/0/160311-F-HG337-330.JPG' alt='25th Air Force' /> <br /> Thu, 14 Dec 2017 21:12:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/1397250/the-twenty-fifth-air-force/ Organizations https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104598/air-force-manpower-analysis-agency/ The Air Force Manpower Analysis Agency provides Air Force leaders the analysis and tools to identify manpower requirements for the most effective and efficient accomplishment of Air Force missions.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2016/Oct/24/2001657720/82/55/0/161024-F-FC975-002.JPG' alt='AFMAA' /> <br /> Fri, 04 Nov 2016 18:40:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104598/air-force-manpower-analysis-agency/ Organizations https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104537/kc-46a-pegasus/ MissionThe KC-46A is the first phase in recapitalizing the U.S. Air Force's aging tanker fleet. With<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2019/Jan/23/2002082022/82/55/0/181029-F-MT955-004.JPG' alt='KC-46A Pegasus' /> <br /> Mon, 01 Feb 2016 10:43:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104537/kc-46a-pegasus/ Non-operational systems https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/467729/c-146a-wolfhound/ Mission The C-146A Wolfhound’s primary mission is to provide U.S. Special Operations Command<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2016/Jan/27/2001337754/82/55/0/160105-F-AU132-003.JPG' alt='C-146A' /> <br /> Wed, 27 Jan 2016 05:03:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/467729/c-146a-wolfhound/