Department of the Air Force

The Department of the Air Force is the executive department of the U.S. federal government responsible for organizing, training, and equipping the United States Air Force and United States Space Force for prompt and sustained operations. It plays a central role in U.S. defense by providing airpower, space capabilities, and related technologies, including advancements in command, control, communications, battle management, and collaborative combat aircraft ecosystems. Key capabilities encompass global air dominance, space operations, innovation in open architecture systems, and support for national defense missions.