1 Air Force (U.S. Army) Color Changing Coffee Mug

The United States Air Force (USAF) is the aerial warfare service branch of the U.S. Armed Forces. It was established as an independent entity on September 18, 1947, with its roots dating back to the Army Aviation Service in 1907 and the Aeronautical Division (later Aeronautics Branch) of the U.S. Signal Corps in 1914. The USAF's primary responsibility is air and space combat, conducting aerial warfare, reconnaissance, air mobility, global surveillance, and satellite operations. It is one of the five armed services in the Department of Defense (DoD), reporting directly to the President and Secretary of Defense through its Chief of Staff. The USAF operates a wide range of aircraft, from fighter jets and bombers to transport and reconnaissance planes, as well as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The service branch is also responsible for intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM) under the Strategic Command (STRATCOM). With over 320,000 active-duty military personnel and approximately 70,000 civilians, the USAF has a significant global presence, maintaining bases on six continents. It is known for its professionalism, technological innovation, and commitment to serving the nation in various military and humanitarian missions worldwide.