The United States Air Force (USAF) is the aerial warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces. It is one of the eight U.S. uniformed services and is the largest and most technologically advanced air force in the world. The USAF was formed in 1947 and is the world's most powerful air force.
The USAF is responsible for providing air support for the U.S. military, conducting strategic bombing campaigns, and providing air defense for the United States and its allies. The USAF is also responsible for providing airlift and air refueling services for the U.S. military and its allies.
The USAF is organized into three major commands: Air Combat Command, Air Mobility Command, and Air Force Space Command. The USAF is also organized into several major commands, such as the Air Education and Training Command, the Air Force Special Operations Command, and the Air Force Global Strike Command.
The USAF operates more than 5,000 aircraft, including fighters, bombers, tankers, transports, helicopters, and unmanned aerial vehicles. The USAF also operates more than 1,000 satellites and has more than 300,000 personnel. The USAF is the world's largest air force and is a key component of the U.S. military's global power projection capabilities.