Chain Of Command 1
President
The Honorable Joseph R. Biden
Air Combat Command
Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia
Air Force Mission Statement
To fly, fight, and win…airpower anytime, anywhere.
Code of Conduct I
I am an American, fighting in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense.
Quote by President Thomas Jefferson
"He who permits himself to tell a lie once finds it much easier to do it a second and third time, till at length it becomes habitual; he tells a lie without attending to it, and truths without the world believing it."
Secretary of Defense
The Honorable Lloyd J. Austin III
Air Education and Training Command
Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas
Space Force Motto
Semper Supra "Always Above"
Code of Conduct II
I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I will never surrender the members of my command while they still have the means to resist.
Quote by General Charles A. Gabriel, Chief of Staff, USAF
"Integrity is the fundamental premise for military service in a free society. Without integrity, the moral pillars of our military strength, public trust, and self-respect are lost."
Secretary of the Air Force
The Honorable Frank Kendall III
Air Force Global Strike Command
Barksdale AFB, Louisiana
Holm Center Mission Statement
We build leaders
Code of Conduct III
If I am captured, I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to escape and aid others to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy.
Quote by General Ulysses S. Grant, USA
"In every battle, there comes a time when both sides consider themselves beaten; then he who continues the attack wins."
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Gen. Mark A. Milley
Air Force Materiel Command
Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
AFROTC Mission Statement
Developing leaders of character for tomorrow's Air and Space Force
Code of Conduct IV
If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners. I will give no information nor take part in any action which might be harmful to my comrades. If I am senior I will take command. If not I will obey the lawful orders of those appointed over me and back them up in every way
Quote by Major Lisa Jaster, USA
"There's no quitting, I can't have quit in me. There was never an option to stop and quit."
Chief of Staff of the Air Force
Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr.
Air Force Reserve Command
Robins AFB, Georgia
Code of Conduct VI
I will never forget that I am an American, fighting for freedom, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles which made my country free. I will trust in my God and in the United States of America
Code of Conduct V
When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am required to give name, rank, service number, and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my country and its allies or harmful to their cause.
Quote by General George C. Marshall, USA
"There is no limit to the good you can do if you don't care who gets the credit."