The United States Department of Air Force

The United States Department of the Air Force is a military department of the United States Department of Defense. Its headquarters are located at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C.

History

• Harry S. Truman founded the United States Department of the Air Force on September 18, 1947.

Structure

• The Department of the Air Force includes the Office of the Secretary of the Air Force, the Air Staff, and the chief of staff of the Air Force.
• The Air Staff assists the secretary and the chief of staff.
• The field organization includes major commands, field operating agencies, and other units.

Major commands

• Air Combat Command
• Air Force Materiel Command
• Air Force Reserve Command
• Air Education and Training Command
• Air Force Space Command
• Air Mobility Command
• Air Force Special Operations Command
• Pacific Air Forces
• United States Air Forces in Europe

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