A U.S. Air Force pilot assigned to the 421th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron disembarks an F-35 Lightning II after landing at a base in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 15, 2023. U.S. Air Force F-35s have deployed to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility to help defend U.S. interests, promote regional security and safeguard freedom of navigation. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alex Fox Echols III
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2025 USAF & USSF Almanac: USAF Major Commands

June 20, 2025

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The Air Force has six Institutional Commands focused on the recruit, train, and equip function of the department, and 10 Service Component Commands focused on meeting the needs of the nation’s joint combatant commands.

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