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United States Air Force

The United States Air Force (USAF) is the air warfare branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the eight uniformed services of the country. It is the largest air force in the world and falls under the Department of Defense, with its headquarters at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. The USAF operates fighters, bombers, transport, reconnaissance and tanker aircraft, and plays a central role in U.S. global power projection. It is led by the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, who sits on the Joint Chiefs of Staff.