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  United States Air Force Core Values
Widnall, Secretary of the Air Force and General Ronald R. Fogleman, Air Force Chief of Staff, approved these core values for the United States Air Force.
The Air Education and Training Command and the United States Air Force Academy were tasked with promulgating these core values throughout the Air Force at every level.
Air Force commanders and schools for professional military education continue to hold these values up for the inspiration and guidance of new generations of military professionals.
www.usafa.af.mil /core-value   (156 words)

  
  Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force (CSAF) serves as the senior uniformed United States Air Force officer responsible for the organization, training, and equipage of more than 700,000 active-duty, National Guard, Reserve, and civilian forces serving in the United States and overseas.
As a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the general and other service chiefs function as military advisers to the Secretary of Defense, National Security Council and the President of the United States.
The official residence of the Air Force Chief of Staff is known as Air House.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Chief_of_Staff_of_the_United_States_Air_Force   (272 words)

  
 Chief of Staff - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Chief of Staff of the United States Army
Chief of Staff (United Kingdom), the head of the Prime Minister's Office in the United Kingdom
Chief of Staff (Philippines), the head of the Office of the President in the Philippines
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Chief_of_Staff   (291 words)

  
 President of the United States - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The United States was the first nation to create the office of President as the head of state in a modern republic.
The president must be a natural-born citizen of the United States (or a citizen of the United States at the time the U.S. Constitution was adopted), be at least 35 years old, and have been a resident of the United States for 14 years.
The President is to be commander-in-chief of the army and navy of the United States.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/President_of_the_United_States   (5260 words)

  
 Articles - United States Air Force   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The United States Air Force (USAF) is the aerospace branch of the United States armed forces.
In 1941, the Army Air Corps became the U.S. Army Air Force and the GHQ Air Force was redesignated the Air Force Combat Command.
The Air Staff primarily consists of military advisors to the CSAF and the SECAF.
www.centralairconditioners.net /articles/United_States_Air_Force   (1972 words)

  
 Encyclopedia :: encyclopedia : List of United States Air Force air force co...   (Site not responding. Last check: )
It covers both the independent United States Air Force and its period as a branch of the US Army culminating as the Army Air Forces up to 1947.
All USAF squadrons are assigned numbers from 1 to 999, with the block 101 to 299 being reserved for the Air National Guard.
Generally speaking the numbers in the 900 block are post World War II units, they may however be consolidated units with lineage and heraldry dating back to World War II or even early as part of the Air Service.
www.hallencyclopedia.com /List_of_United_States_Air_Force_air_force_co...   (264 words)

  
 Air Power:The United States Air Force
Stuart Symington was sworn in as the first Secretary of the Air Force by Chief Justice Fred Vinson on September 18, 1947, establishing the United States Air Force as truly an independent arm of the U.S. military.
Air officers felt the separate divisions would be sufficient to allow for the creation and practice of air power theory.
But the Army Air Forces was not able to stay fully operational as it was subjected to the same rapid demobilization as the rest of the armed forces.
www.centennialofflight.gov /essay/Air_Power/Air_Force/AP33.htm   (1671 words)

  
 DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
The Air Force enlisted a total of 30,200 first-time enlistees of whom 99 percent were high school graduates and 79 percent scored above average on their enlistment test.
Air Force leadership realizes that a day away is a day away whether on deployment overseas or a training exercise within the United States, and our goal is to limit this tempo to no more than 120 days away per year.
The Air Force appreciates Congressional interest in health care issues and their efforts to maintain the availability of care for civilian employees at a reasonable cost.
www.senate.gov /comm/armed_services/general/statemnt/980318mm.htm   (3794 words)

  
 Statement  of General Lyles   (Site not responding. Last check: )
On behalf of the Secretary of the Air Force, Mr.
The uniformed Air Force of the year 2000 is the smallest in our history: 361,000 active-duty members, plus 106,000 in the Air National Guard and 72,000 in the Air Force Reserve, for a total of 539,000 airmen.
Air Force infrastructure plays in important role in the readiness of our forces, but manpower and force structure reductions during the last decade have outpaced the drawdown of Air Force infrastructure.
www.house.gov /hasc/testimony/106thcongress/00-02-29lyles.htm   (1939 words)

  
 "Remarks at the Air Force Association National Convention"
Chief Finch (Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force) and former Chief Master Sergeants of the Air Force: Chief McCoy and Chief Pfingston.
As we were recovering our forces from that air campaign, Kosovo began to loom on the international horizon as a serious threat to stability in the Balkans.
For the United States Air Force this was a major theater war—by percentage of force in tankers, bombers, fighters, and ISR assets, Allied Force, combined with our other contingency deployments was bigger than our efforts during Desert Storm, or for that matter, Vietnam.
www.afa.org /media/scripts/ryan999.asp   (2184 words)

  
 Visiting Nurse Association Air Show presents the US Air Force Heritage Flight   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force General John Jumper: "The Heritage Flight represents the power and strength of America-past and present-to all seeking solace in a world of fear and uncertainty."
The modern Air Force fighters are piloted by the six Air Combat Command single-ship demonstration team pilots in the A-10, F-15 and F-16.
Together, the civilian and military pilots share a unique bond that continues to strengthen each year as they participate in air shows across the United States providing a reflection on American pride in airpower from past to present, and a reminder of the sacrifices that are required to ensure freedom for all Americans.
www.stuartairshow.com /heritage.html   (666 words)

  
 Carl Spaatz Papers (Library of Congress)
The papers of Carl Spaatz, career army and air force officer and first chief of staff of the United States Air Force, were given to the Library of Congress by Spaatz and the air force.
Part II was transferred to the Library by the Air Force Office of Public Affairs in 1981 and by Bolling Air Force Base, Washington, D.C., in 1988.
Spaatz's tenure as commanding general, Army Air Forces, and chief of staff of the United States Air Force is well documented in the Chief of Staff File.
www.loc.gov /rr/mss/text/spaatz.html   (1876 words)

  
 Statement of Lt. Gen. Donald Peterson   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Air Force people are motivated, morale is high, and they are continuing to answer the call around the world.
In fact, today 15,000 Air Force men and women are deployed around the world and another 80,000 are forward based on permanent assignment.
Upon leaving the Air Force, our members often tell us they are torn between service to their country and the needs of their families.
www.house.gov /hasc/testimony/106thcongress/99-02-25peterson.htm   (3105 words)

  
 Hillary Rodham Clinton, Senator for New York: Clinton Calls on Air Force to Disclose Records Regarding Proposed Closure ...   (Site not responding. Last check: )
In a letter to General John P. Jumper, Chief of Staff to the United States Air Force, Clinton noted that a review of the Air Force documents and minutes regarding the closure of Niagara reveals significant gaps in the record of the decision to close the Niagara Falls installation.
The Senator is therefore working with federal, state and local leaders to help make the case for the facility to stay open and as such is scheduled to attend the regional BRAC hearing in Buffalo, NY, on June 27, 2005.
A review of the Air Force documents and minutes regarding the closure of Niagara reveals significant gaps in the record of the decision to close the Niagara Falls installation.
www.senate.gov /~clinton/news/statements/details.cfm?id=239893&   (695 words)

  
 United States Order of Precedence - dKosopedia
The United States order of precedence is a nominal and symbolic hierarchy of important positions within the United States government.
Chief Justice of the United States (William Rehnquist)
Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force (John Jumper)
dkosopedia.com /w/index.php?title=United_States_Order_of_Precedence&...   (401 words)

  
 Quick Look at 2025   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force, General Ronald R. Fogleman, tasked the Air University at Maxwell AFB, AL to look 30 years into the future to identify the concepts, capabilities and technologies the United States will require to remain the dominant air and space force in the 21st century.
The team's findings were briefed to General Fogleman in June 1996 and to the Secretary of the Air Force, Dr. Sheila Widnall, in July 1996.
The keys to preserving the military security of the United States are the integration of information technologies with air and space capabilities, and the connectivity for distributed, demand-driven systems.
www.au.af.mil /au/2025/quicklk2.htm   (782 words)

  
 Air Force Reserve Command - Home
While the same rules that apply to Airmen in the Regular Air Force do not always affect reservists and Department of Defense civilians, it is important to know when and where these rules do apply.
Air Force reservists from the F-16 unit traveled to Chile to train in a new environment and to establish a relationship with a U.S. ally.
Air Force Reserve pararescuemen and aircrews from the 920th Rescue Wing kicked off NASA's World Space Expo Air Show with a search and rescue demonstration.
www.afrc.af.mil   (582 words)

  
 Vice President of the United States - Richard B. Cheney
In November 1975, he was named Assistant to the President and White House Chief of Staff, a position he held throughout the remainder of the Ford Administration.
Cheney was elected to serve as the state's sole Congressman in the U.S. House of Representatives.
The Vice President is authorized to nominate individuals to the United States Military, Naval, and Air Force Academies.
www.whitehouse.gov /vicepresident   (533 words)

  
 Frank Terry Ellis, Colonel, United States Air Force
Three years there in Operations Requirements matured his staff capabilities and allowed him to be among numerous Air Force and Army classmates who also were stirring up the Pentagon pot while they relaxed amid the delights of a Washington at peace.
A son, Terry Jr., later to graduate from the Air Force Academy in 1973 and follow in his dad’s footsteps as a fighter pilot, was born here in February 1952.
Representing the Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force was the Inspector General, Lieutenant General John Flynn, a long-time close friend of Terry’s.
www.arlingtoncemetery.net /ftellis.htm   (1623 words)

  
 Circadence - Building Critical Communications Infrastructure   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Recently retired from the Air Force, General Ryan served as the 16th Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force where he was responsible for organizing, training, and equipping a force of over 700,000 active duty, reserve, and civilian members.
He also serves on the Board of Directors of the Air Force Association, United Services Automobile Association, CAE USA, Alion Science and Technology and is a senior trustee of the Air Force Academy Falcon Foundation.
General Ryan entered active duty in the United States Air Force after graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree from the Air Force Academy.
www.circadence.com /circ_about_bd5.html   (195 words)

  
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General of the Air Force, Curtis E. LeMay served as Commander of the Strategic Air Command and was appointed by President John F. Kennedy as Air Force Chief of Staff.
The power of the air, Mitchell said then, is gradually assuming the dominating role which the future holds in store for it.
Even sitting on the Joint Chiefs of Staff it didn’t dawn on me for a long, long time that that was the case.
sun3.lib.uci.edu /racyberlib/Social/interviews/lemay.html   (3378 words)

  
 Defense Daily Network: Defense Industry news, analysis and business information
Air Force Col. Dana H. Born for appointment to the rank of brigadier general with assignment as the Dean of the Faculty, United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo. Born has served as Permanent Professor and Head, Department of Behavioral Sciences and Leadership, United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo.
James J. Lovelace for reappointment to the rank of lieutenant general and assignment as deputy chief of staff, G-3, U.S. Army, Washington, D.C. Lovelace is currently serving as the director of the army staff, Office of the Chief of Staff, U.S. Army, Washington, D.C. Army Maj. Gen.
James L. Campbell for reappointment to the rank of lieutenant general and assignment as director of the army staff, Office of the Chief of Staff, U.S. Army, Washington, D.C. Campbell is currently serving as the commanding general, U.S. Army Pacific, Fort Shafter, Hawaii.
www.defensedaily.com /personnel/previous/pm07042004.htm   (1240 words)

  
 U.S. Newswire : Release : AFA Congratulates General T. Michael Moseley on His Confirmation As Air Force Chief of Staff   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Later, during his tenure as Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Moseley was a frequent guest speaker at AFA symposia and conferences, and a strong supporter of AFA's efforts to promote public understanding of aerospace power and improve quality of life for Air Force people.
"Having directed air campaigns from the Combined Air Operations Center in both Iraq and Afghanistan, General Moseley is intimately familiar with the concepts and capabilities that our 21 century Air Force employs, as well as the challenges facing our Airmen as we fight a global war on terror," Condon said.
The Air Force Association (AFA) is an independent, nonprofit, civilian organization promoting public understanding of aerospace power and the pivotal role it plays in the security of the nation.
releases.usnewswire.com /printing.asp?id=49822   (440 words)

  
 Muir Stephen Fairchild, General, United States Air Force
General Muir Stephen Fairchild was former vice chief of staff of the U.S. Air Force.
He completed the course in the Air Corps Engineer School at Wright Field in June 1929 and went to Santa Monica, Calif., as Air Corps representative to Douglas Aircraft Co. He was promoted to captain in January 1931.
On May 27, 1948 he became vice chief of staff of the U.S. Air Force, with the rank of four-star general.
www.arlingtoncemetery.net /msfairc.htm   (515 words)

  
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Nomination of Gen. Charles A. Gabriel To Be Chief of Staff of the Air Force
He was Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, Plans and Readiness, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, from April 1979 to July 1980.
In 1975 - 1977 he was Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, Tactical Air Command, Langley Air Force Base, Va. General Gabriel served as Deputy Director for Operational Forces and Deputy Director of Operations, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, Plans and Operations, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, in 1972 - 1975.
www.reagan.utexas.edu /archives/speeches/1982/31882b.htm   (613 words)

  
 Quarterly Journal
Washington, D.C. Career army and air force officer and first chief of staff of the United States Air Force.
Spaatz's tenure as commanding general, Army Air Forces, and chief of staff of the United States Air Force is well documented in the
Part II Part II of the Spaatz Papers ranges from 1915 to 1981 but most of the material is dated 1948-1963 and concerns Spaatz's activities after his retirement from the Air Force in 1948.
memory.loc.gov /master/mss/eadxmlmss/2003/ms003033.xml   (1564 words)

  
 Defense Daily Network: Defense Industry news, analysis and business information
Air Force Col. Dana H. Born for appointment to the rank of brigadier general with assignment as the Dean of the Faculty, United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo. Born has served as Permanent Professor and Head, Department of Behavioral Sciences and Leadership, United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo.
James J. Lovelace for reappointment to the rank of lieutenant general and assignment as deputy chief of staff, G-3, U.S. Army, Washington, D.C. Lovelace is currently serving as the director of the army staff, Office of the Chief of Staff, U.S. Army, Washington, D.C. Army Maj. Gen.
James L. Campbell for reappointment to the rank of lieutenant general and assignment as director of the army staff, Office of the Chief of Staff, U.S. Army, Washington, D.C. Campbell is currently serving as the commanding general, U.S. Army Pacific, Fort Shafter, Hawaii.
www.ddn.com /personnel/previous/pm07042004.htm   (1240 words)

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