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Air Force & Space Force Almanac 2022

July 1, 2022

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A comprehensive look at the Air Force and the Space Force, including people, equipment, budget, weapons systems, and more.

This Almanac was compiled by Amanda Miller, Aaron M.U. Church, and the staff of Air Force Magazine. We especially acknowledge the help of the Secretary of the Air Force Office of Public Affairs, Air Staff agencies, major commands, and reserve components in bringing up to date the comparable data from last year’s Almanac—The Editors.

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