The mission of the U.S. Air Force is to defend the United States through the control and exploitation of air and space. Teamed with the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, the Air Force is prepared to fight and win any war if deterrence should fail. To meet this challenge, the Air Force brings six core competencies to the fight:

Air and space superiority

Global attack

Rapid global mobility

Precision engagement

Information superiority

Agile combat support