1 Air Force (U.S. Army) Accent Coffee Mug

1 Air Force (U.S. Army) The United States Army Air Force, commonly known as the 1 Air Force, is a major command of the U.S. Air Force, responsible for air and space operations. Established on March 24, 1946, it serves under the Unified Combatant Command structure and operates primarily from its headquarters at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph in Texas. The 1 Air Force is a key component of the U.S. military, contributing to various missions worldwide, including air superiority, air defense, strategic reconnaissance, global strike, mobility, irregular warfare, and cyber space operations. It is responsible for organizing, training, and equipping its forces to ensure readiness for deployment in support of national security objectives. The 1 Air Force also serves as the Air Component Command for NORAD (North American Aerospace Defense Command) and U.S. Northern Command.