Without its growing fleet of unmanned aircraft, the Air Force would not be as effective. It's why Predators, Reapers and Global Hawks are in such demand on the battlefield.

Airman Magazine is published bi-monthly by the Air Force News Agency for the Secretary of the Air Force Office of Public Affairs. As the official magazine of the U.S. Air Force, it is a medium of information for Air Force people.

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ON THE COVER
Staff Sgt. Cody Womack (front) and Senior Airman Rachel Gamertsfelder-Doane provide safety and security for America’s Air Force — Defending the Force anytime, anywhere.
Photo illustration and design by G. Patrick Harris
Imagery support by Lance Cheung

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FEATURES
14 Air force UFC
The Air Force has developed a new program to create the UA operators of the future.

20 ISR overcomes challenges
This unique mission is evolving to meet the needs of tomorrow’s combat challenges.

24 nuclear su rety
Air Force implements a new vector to help ensure its nuclear deterrence capability maintains focus.

34 Cyber shift
Cyberspace remains an important domain to control, so the Air Force’s cyber operations are evolving into 24th Air Force to meet the need for cyber dominance.

38 global strike
The Air Force has created a new provisional command to take charge of a special mission.

40 warrior airmen exhibit
The National Museum of the U. S. Air Force creates a tribute to combat Airmen.

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FRONTLINE DUTY

Around the world, the dedicated men and women of America’s Air Force are demonstrating airpower to allies and enemies alike.

Whether flying F-15E Strike Eagles over the hard-packed terrain of Afghanistan or the Air Force Honor Guard demonstrating precision and training on the hardwood courts of the National Basketball Association, all eyes are focused on Airmen.

More than 500,000 of America’s finest men and women are proudly serving as part of a total force made up of active duty, Air National Guard, and Air Force Reserve — spreading Integrity, Service and Excellence around the world.

Because today’s combat-proven Airmen play such a vital role in the Air Force’s overall success, it is not hard to find Airmen safeguarding air, space and cyberspace, anytime, anywhere.

—Airman staff

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