Air Force Link Fact Sheets https://www.af.mil Air Force Link Fact Sheets RSS Feed en-us Tue, 16 Mar 2021 09:21:00 GMT Sun, 05 Dec 2021 06:02:17 GMT Air Force Special Operations Command https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104528/air-force-special-operations-command/ Air Force Special Operations Command was established May 22, 1990, with headquarters at Hurlburt Field, Florida. AFSOC is one of 10 major Air Force commands and the Air Force component of U.S. Special Operations Command, a unified command located at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2021/Oct/01/2002865534/82/55/0/210930-D-CN113-9021.PNG' alt='Air Force Special Operations Command Rotator' /> <br /> Tue, 16 Mar 2021 09:21:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104528/air-force-special-operations-command/ Organizations Major Commands Air Force Reserve Command 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. <br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2021/Oct/01/2002865538/82/55/0/210930-D-CN113-9025.PNG' alt='Air Force Reserve Command Rotator' /> <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 Air Force Manpower Analysis Agency 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 Air Force Global Strike Command https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104462/air-force-global-strike-command/ Air Force Global Strike Command, activated August 7, 2009, is a major command with headquarters at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, in the Shreveport-Bossier City community.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2021/Oct/01/2002865536/82/55/0/210930-D-CN113-9023.PNG' alt='Air Force Global Strike Command Rotator' /> <br /> Fri, 20 Nov 2015 13:25:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104462/air-force-global-strike-command/ Organizations Major Commands Pacific Air Forces https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104483/pacific-air-forces/ Pacific Air Forces, headquartered at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, is a major command of the U.S. Air Force and is the air component of the U.S. Pacific Command.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2021/Oct/01/2002865541/82/55/0/210930-D-CN113-9028.PNG' alt='Pacific Air Forces' /> <br /> Fri, 09 Oct 2015 06:50:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104483/pacific-air-forces/ Organizations Air Combat Command https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104461/air-combat-command/ Air Combat Command, headquartered at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, is one of ten major commands in the United States Air Force. ACC is the primary provider of air combat forces to America's warfighting commanders and is the direct successor to Tactical Air Command. <br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2021/Sep/30/2002865377/82/55/0/210930-D-HN545-9001.PNG' alt='Air Combat Command Rotator' /> <br /> Wed, 23 Sep 2015 08:09:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104461/air-combat-command/ Organizations Major Commands Air Force Materiel Command https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104481/air-force-materiel-command/ Headquartered at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Air Force Materiel Command is a major command created July 1, 1992.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2021/Oct/01/2002865537/82/55/0/210930-D-CN113-9024.PNG' alt='Air Force Materiel Command Rotator' /> <br /> Fri, 14 Aug 2015 05:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104481/air-force-materiel-command/ Organizations Major Commands Air Force Inspection Agency https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104564/air-force-inspection-agency/ The Air Force Inspection Agency, headquartered at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, is a Field Operating Agency that reports to the Secretary of the Air Force Inspector General.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2008/Mar/18/2000599910/82/55/0/080318-F-JZ510-316.JPG' alt='Air Force Inspection Agency shield (color), U.S. Air Force graphic. 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 /> Thu, 30 Jul 2015 04:01:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104564/air-force-inspection-agency/ Organizations Air Force Personnel Center https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104554/air-force-personnel-center/ The Air Force Personnel Center, headquartered at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, provides personnel services to Airmen worldwide. <br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2018/Feb/01/2001872406/82/55/0/180201-F-YG475-423.JPG' alt='One team, one family, one mission graphic' /> <br /> Fri, 27 Mar 2015 05:51:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104554/air-force-personnel-center/ Organizations Air Force Research Laboratory https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104463/air-force-research-laboratory/ The Air Force Research Laboratory, with headquarters at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, was created in October 1997. The laboratory was formed through the consolidation of four former Air Force laboratories and the Air Force Office of Scientific Research. <br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2021/Oct/03/2002866624/82/55/0/160225-D-UB488-001.JPG' alt='Dr. Jerrod Hofferth, the Air Force Research Laboratory’s technical lead on the Tunnel D reactivation project, points out the Tunnel D flexible plate nozzle. The reactivation of von Kármán Gas Dynamics Facility Wind Tunnel D at Arnold Air Force Base is nearing completion after approximately 40 years of dormancy. (U.S. Air Force photo/Bradley Hicks) (This image was manipulated by obscuring badges for security purposes)' /> <br /> Mon, 15 Dec 2014 21:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104463/air-force-research-laboratory/ Organizations Air Education and Training Command https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104471/air-education-and-training-command/ Air Education and Training Command, with headquarters at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, was established and activated in January 1942, making it the second oldest major command in the Air Force.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2021/Oct/01/2002865535/82/55/0/210930-D-CN113-9022.PNG' alt='Air Education and Training Command Rotator' /> <br /> Mon, 06 Oct 2014 19:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104471/air-education-and-training-command/ Organizations Major Commands United States Air Forces in Europe https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104551/united-states-air-forces-in-europe/ U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa (USAFE-AFAFRICA), with headquarters at Ramstein Air<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2010/Oct/05/2000318986/82/55/0/101005-F-JZ024-139.JPG' alt='U. S. Air Forces in Europe web banner. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Andy Yacenda, Defense Media Activity-San Antonio)' /> <br /> Tue, 01 Jul 2014 04:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104551/united-states-air-forces-in-europe/ Organizations Air Force Public Affairs Agency https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104606/air-force-public-affairs-agency/ The Air Force Public Affairs Agency provides premier combat camera, video production, program management and unique communication capabilities to advance global Air Force and Defense Department missions. <br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2012/Mar/13/2000614112/82/55/0/120313-F-JZ032-062.JPG' alt='U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Amanda Dick takes photos of a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft during the Northern Edge Premier Joint Training Exercise, June 13, 2011, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Sergeant Dick is an Air Force Public Web representative with the Air Force Public Affairs Agency at Port San Antonio, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Lakisha A. Croley)' /> <br /> Wed, 26 Jun 2013 16:41:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104606/air-force-public-affairs-agency/ Organizations Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104538/air-force-operational-test-and-evaluation-center/ The Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center, located at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M. is the Air Force independent test agency responsible for testing, under operationally realistic conditions, new systems being developed for Air Force and multi-service use.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2021/Oct/03/2002866619/82/55/0/210420-F-NX702-1006.JPG' alt='The Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center, located at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, is a direct reporting unit under U.S. Air Force Headquarters, the Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia. It is the Air Force independent test agency responsible for testing, under operationally realistic conditions, new systems being developed for Air Force and multi-service use. (U.S. Air Force graphic)' /> <br /> Tue, 08 Jun 2010 20:10:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104538/air-force-operational-test-and-evaluation-center/ Organizations Air Force Petroleum Agency https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104544/air-force-petroleum-agency/ The Air Force Petroleum Agency is the service control point for all Defense Logistics Agency fuel-related support issues. The agency provides a full range of technical and professional services related to fuels, propellants, chemicals, lubricants, gases, and cryogenics for all aerospace vehicles, systems, and equipment.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2010/Jul/20/2000342143/82/55/0/100720-F-JZ025-272.JPG' alt='Air Force Petroleum Agency fact sheet banner. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Andy Yacenda, Defense Media Activity-San Antonio)' /> <br /> Tue, 27 Mar 2007 23:15:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104544/air-force-petroleum-agency/ Organizations Air Force Logistics Management Agency https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104536/air-force-logistics-management-agency/ The Air Force Logistics Management Agency, with headquarters at Maxwell Air Force Base Gunter Annex, Ala., is a field operating agency that reports to the Director of Transformation, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics, Installations and Mission Support, Joint Base Andrews, Md.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2008/Mar/13/2000599908/82/55/0/080313-F-JZ510-315.JPG' alt='Air Force Logistics Management Agency shield (color), U.S. Air Force graphic. 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 /> Wed, 10 May 2006 20:46:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104536/air-force-logistics-management-agency/ Organizations The U.S. Air Force https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104613/the-us-air-force/ World War II had been over for two years and the Korean War lay three years ahead when the Air Force<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2010/Jun/07/2000354743/82/55/0/100607-F-JZ025-796.JPG' alt='Organization of the U.S. Air Force fact sheet banner. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Andy Yacenda, Defense Media Activity-San Antonio)' /> <br /> Wed, 18 Jan 2006 16:34:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104613/the-us-air-force/ Organizations Air National Guard https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104546/air-national-guard/ The Air National Guard is administered by the National Guard Bureau, a joint bureau of the departments of the Army and Air Force, located in the Pentagon, Washington, D.C. It is one of the seven Reserve components of the United States armed forces that augments the active components in the performance of their missions.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2021/Oct/01/2002865540/82/55/0/210930-D-CN113-9027.PNG' alt='Air National Guard' /> <br /> Mon, 29 Aug 2005 04:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104546/air-national-guard/ Organizations Air Mobility Command https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104566/air-mobility-command/ Air Mobility Command was activated June 1, 1992, with headquarters at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, and is one of 11 major Air Force commands.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2021/Oct/01/2002865539/82/55/0/210930-D-CN113-9026.PNG' alt='Air Mobility Command Rotator' /> <br /> Thu, 11 Aug 2005 04:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104566/air-mobility-command/ Organizations Major Commands Air Force Office of Special Investigations https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104502/air-force-office-of-special-investigations/ The Air Force Office of Special Investigations provides professional investigative service to commanders of all Air Force activities. AFOSI identifies, investigates and neutralizes criminal, terrorist, and espionage threats to Air Force and Department of Defense personnel and resources.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2021/Oct/03/2002866604/82/55/0/190829-F-UR189-1006.JPG' alt='Evidence was placed around the Osan AB Air Force Office of Special Investigations compound for a forensic exercise April 29, 2011. Osan’s AFOSI detachment took the opportunity to not only practice their own skills, but also teach and learn from local Republic of Korea air force members and Korean police investigators. (U.S. Air Force photo)' /> <br /> Fri, 15 Apr 2005 04:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104502/air-force-office-of-special-investigations/ Organizations