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

Air Force Posters Frontiers of Blue — Air Force Posters Archive

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Video by Airman 1st Class Trenton Jancze

Lowdown Airmen Against Drunk Driving (AADD) Program

97th Air Mobility Wing

Dec. 3, 2021 | 3:50

A message from Col. Blaine Baker and Chief Master Sgt. Cesar Flores:
Greetings Warriors of the Mighty 97th and welcome to the 9th edition of the Lowdown from Mobility's Hometown! Today we are joined by SSgt Cotledge to discuss our Airmen Against Drunk Driving (AADD) program.
AADD is an awesome resource for all Airmen, uniform wearing or civilian, to utilize when in need of a safe plan to get home. You all are valuable members of our mission and community, and ensuring your safety is our top priority. 481-RIDE (7433) is the number to call to get connected with an AADD dispatch volunteer. As we approach the holiday season, Chief and I encourage you to make safe and smart decisions. Be a good Wingman as well and watch out for one another. If you go out and have a drink, please have a plan in place to get home safely. And, if plans fall through, remember AADD can help give you a ride. Again, thank you SSgt Cotledge for taking this program on and helping ensure our Airmen are postered to continue the mission of the Mighty 97th. Keep up the great work, team!