Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC)
Hurlburt Field, Florida
Sec of Defense
The Honorable Lloyd J. Austin III
Verse 1
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.
Space Training and Readiness Command (STARCOM)
Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado
First Verse
I AM AN AMERICAN AIRMAN.
I AM A WARRIOR
I HAVE ANSWERED MY NATION’S CALL.
Pacific Air Forces (PACAF)
Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii
Sec of the Air Force
The Honorable Frank Kendall III
Verse 2
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.
United States Air Forces in Europe –
Air Forces Africa (USAFE-AFAFRICA)
Ramstein Air Base, Germany
Second and Third Verse
AM AN AMERICAN AIRMAN.
MY MISSION IS TO FLY, FIGHT AND WIN.
I AM FAITHFUL TO A PROUD HERITAGE,
A TRADITION OF HONOR,
AND A LEGACY OF VALOR.
I AM AN AMERICAN AIRMAN,
GUARDIAN OF FREEDOM AND JUSTICE,
MY NATION’S SWORD AND SHIELD,
ITS SENTRY AND AVENGER.
I DEFEND MY COUNTRY WITH MY LIFE.
Space Operations Command (SPOC)
Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado
Chief of Staff of the Air Force
Gen Charles Q. Brown, Jr.
Verse 6
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.
Space Systems Command (SSC)
Los Angeles Space Force Base, California
Entire Airmen's Creed
I AM AN AMERICAN AIRMAN.
I AM A WARRIOR
I HAVE ANSWERED MY NATION’S CALL.
I AM AN AMERICAN AIRMAN.
MY MISSION IS TO FLY, FIGHT AND WIN.
I AM FAITHFUL TO A PROUD HERITAGE,
A TRADITION OF HONOR,
AND A LEGACY OF VALOR.
I AM AN AMERICAN AIRMAN,
GUARDIAN OF FREEDOM AND JUSTICE,
MY NATION’S SWORD AND SHIELD,
ITS SENTRY AND AVENGER.
I DEFEND MY COUNTRY WITH MY LIFE.
I AM AN AMERICAN AIRMAN:
WINGMAN, LEADER, WARRIOR.
I WILL NEVER LEAVE AN AIRMAN BEHIND,
I WILL NEVER FALTER,
AND I WILL NOT FAIL.
Air Education and Training Command (AETC)
Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas
Chief of Space Operations
Gen B. Chance Saltzman
Verse 4
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.
Air Mobility Command (AMC)
Scott Air Force Base, Illinois
General Ulysses S. Grant
In every battle, there comes a time when both sides consider themselves beaten; then he who continues the attack wins
Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC)
Robins Air Force Base, Georgia
Holm Center/CC
Brig Gen Houston R. Cantwell
Verse 5
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.
Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC)
Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana
Colin Powell Quote
There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.”