Welcome to the United States Air Force
Congratulations on your decision to become an Airman in the world’s greatest Air Force! The Air Force has a proud tradition in serving this Nation. By joining, you follow in the footsteps of those who have served before you and committed themselves to protect and preserve the Constitution of the United States.
We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect union, establish Justice, ensure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America. (Preamble to the Constitution of the United States of America)
Article 1 - Congress has power to establish armies…
Article 2 - The president shall be commander in chief…
You deserve to be most proud of your decision. Our Nation needs dedicated Airmen and rightfully places them in a position of honor. It also places special trust in every Airman that they will live up to their obligations as reflected in the Oath of Enlistment.
“I (state your name) do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me God.”
Airmen earn the respect of their grateful Nation by living up to the principles embedded in the Airman’s Creed and the Air Force Core Values of Integrity First, Service Before Self and Excellence In All We Do. It is what sets us apart from all others.
Being an Airman in the United States Air Force is a way of life. Conducting yourself at all times so as to bring credit upon you and this country is at the core. It’s about knowing the right things to do and having the courage to always do them.
Every task, whether it be promoting peace and democracy throughout the world, combating terrorism and evil, of performing humanitarian missions, or caring for your wingman and family each day, regardless of what it is, will be a test. For Airmen it is a test of our Core Values. And this begins with your character.
Your character influences everything you do. What will be your legacy? What will you be known and remembered for as you step forward on the journey to becoming a “Warrior Airman of Character”? Enjoy and make the most of this awesome experience!