For 75 years, American Airmen have excelled as they execute the Air Force mission to fly, fight, and win — delivering airpower anytime, anywhere in defense of our nation.

Airmen are called to “Innovate, Accelerate and Thrive” as the U.S. Air Force and Department of the Air Force approach their 75th anniversaries on Sept. 18, 2022. Airmen will always be there to provide America with the airpower it needs to defend the nation, deter or defeat our adversaries, reassure our partners and allies, and help diplomacy proceed from a position of strength.

Commentary: Lessons from our past – Claire Chennault on Agile Combat Employment

As the Air Force leans into Agile Combat Employment, lessons can be learned from Claire Chennault's Flying Tigers and how they operated in China during WWII.

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AF 75th Birthday INNOVATE

Innovation, fueled by Airmen, is our heritage. Airmen continue to push technological and cultural boundaries which make America the leader in airpower and spacepower. Innovation is an integral part of how we train and employ our squadrons, develop our capabilities, and continue to move toward an even more effective Air Force.

AF 75th Birthday Accelerate

From their inception 75 years ago, the U.S. Air Force and Department of the Air Force have excelled at keeping pace with rapid changes in technology and in the demands placed on the Air Force’s five core missions: air superiority; global strike; rapid global mobility; intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance; and command and control.

AF 75th Birthday Thrive

We are the world’s greatest Air Force because of those who have gone before us – particularly those who weren’t afraid to break barriers. Empowered Airmen are the competitive edge we have over our adversaries and the reason we are the world’s greatest Air Force.

Air Force 75th Anniversary Commemorative Poster: Air Force Firsts

Air Force 75th Anniversary Poster: The Doolittle Raid - 1940s Era

Air Force 75th Anniversary Poster: Gen. Benjamin O. Davis Jr. - 1950s Era

Air Force 75th Anniversary Poster: Flight of the Blackbird - 1960s era

Air Force 75th Anniversary Poster: Apollo 15 - 1970s era

Air Force 75th Anniversary Poster: B-52 Stratofortress - 1980s era

Air Force 75th Anniversary Poster: Stealth War - 1990s era

Air Force 75th Anniversary Poster: Dominate the Skies – 2000s era

Air Force 75th Anniversary Poster: First Unmanned Flight - 2010s era

Air Force 75th Anniversary Poster: Force of the Future - 2020s Era

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Airborne Warning And Control System Air Surveillance

Natochannel

June 9, 2012 | 5:11

Lt.Col. Jelle Dirk Bode NATO E-3A Component, Well, the threat could be analog to 9/11. You know, it could be anything; airplanes that will be used by terrorists to attack a football stadium. Lt.Col. Jelle Dirk Bode NATO E-3A Component During the flight we monitor the area of 160 kilometers around the football stadium in Warsaw. And all contacts that we see are reported via our data link to the ground. Cdr. Guenter Bauer NATO E-3A Component On the screens we actually see all the aircraft flying in the airspace. And I not only see the aircraft I see with my radar, but also the aircraft reported from the ground station. So, we are integrated with the ground radar station as well and it is a common air picture. Cdr. Guenter Bauer NATO E-3A Component Basically, it is not so different. Because we are assisting in maintaining airspace integrity. Assisting in keeping the air picture for our commanding authorities. And that is independent of military or civilian air traffic. Sgt. Andrzej Karpinski NATO E-3A Component I do exactly the same as I always do. It is only the feeling that I do something special and I think the whole crew is sharing the same feeling with me. Lt.Col. Jelle Dirk Bode NATO E-3A Component It happens a few times a year. High-visibility events could be a visit of the Pope, could be President Obama visiting us, a G-8, a NATO Summit. When happenings like that occur, countries can request for extra protection. Hence, for E-3A coverage. Lt.Col. Jelle Dirk Bode NATO E-3A Component. No, we will not be flying over the Ukraine as we can only fly within NATO airspace. So, we will not contribute to the Ukrainian side of the house. REPORTER: But what happens if you see something? If we see something, we will report it to the ground side in Poland and they can converse that message to the authorities in the Ukraine. Cdr. Guenter Bauer NATO E-3A Component Of course it is. Because soccer is always emotional, so it is special for us.. 03.23 SOT: Sgt. Andrzej Karpinski NATO E-3A Component It is very special, because; yes you see I am the only one Polish on board of the jet right now. And it is really like protecting the country and feeling the responsibility for it. As I said, it makes me proud. Really, it is my small support for them to win. REPORTER: So, you don't mind working while others watch the game? I don't mind at all. I mean they love to play football, I love to fly.Sgt. Andrzej Karpinski NATO E-3A Component Well, I am not going to tell you that until we land because the first pilot is from Greece. So, maybe first he lands the plane safely and then I'll tell you who is going to win. Also available in high definition.