As civilians, we share the same responsibility to our nation as the men and women in uniform. We share the same passion as well. Together, we develop innovations and harness the energy to meet every challenge.
Working in over 600 occupations and professions, we are the backbone of the Air Force, sustaining its aircraft, its facilities, its infrastructure, its systems. And all 300,000 active duty Airmen.
We are engineers working in research labs and social workers helping kids acclimate to new environments. We are physicians treating Airmen and their families. We are cybersecurity experts guarding against hackers. We are police officers, aircraft mechanics, nuclear physicists, and mathematicians. We are HR professionals, electricians, and rocket scientists. And so much more.
The Air Force is renowned for its unparalleled innovation and deployment of paradigm-shifting systems. Air Force Civilian Service is helping drive that innovation with a focus on breakthroughs in technology and in human potential.
To that end, we maintain research facilities and dedicated laboratories in 22 locations across the country. Staffed by over 16,000 civilians, these laboratories are on the cutting edge of discovery and innovation, and our scientists and engineers work with technology and advanced equipment unavailable anywhere else.
We also create and sustain communities for ourselves and our active duty colleagues on over 80 Air Force bases and installations in the U.S. and nearly a dozen around the world.
These communities are vital to the well-being of Airmen and their families and contribute to Air Force readiness in mind, body, and spirit.
Artist rendering of a Defense Support Program satellite in orbit. (Courtesy photo)
The X-51A Waverider, shown here under the wing of a B-52 Stratobomber, is set to demonstrate hypersonic flight. Powered by a Pratt and Whitney Rocketdyne SJY61 scramjet engine, it is designed to ride on its own shockwave and accelerate to about Mach 6. (U.S. Air Force)
Katie Stephens aligns a projectile with a laser at the Arnold Engineering Development Center's large Hypervelocity Ballistic Range G facility at Arnold Air Force Base, TN. The laser assesses the condition of a projectile during a specific stage of flight. The Range G launcher is the largest, two-stage, light-gas gun system in the United States that can launch extremely high-fidelity missile simulations at hypervelocity speeds. The system upgrade will incorporate industry system standard components that include a low power, frequency doubled neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet laser, compact power supply, a high-resolution digital camera and supporting hardware. Ms. Stephens is an optical diagnostics group engineer with Aerospace Testing Alliance's technology and analysis branch. (U.S. Air Force photo)
Two F-15E Strike Eagles wait to receive fuel from a KC-135R Stratotanker on Jan. 23, 2015, while on their way to Nellis Air Force Base, NV, in support of Red Flag 15-1. The exercise, featuring aircraft from 21 Air Force squadrons, offers realistic combat training.
Australian International Airshow and Aerospace & Defence Exposition 2017
A United Launch Alliance Delta IV-Heavy rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 37B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, FL, June 11, 2016. The Delta IV rocket carried a classified national security payload for the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office. (United Launch Alliance photo)
Martin Leahy performs voltage and continuity tests on a tactical satellite, or TacSat-3, at the Air Force Research Laboratory on Kirtland Air Force Base, NM. Mr. Leahy is a field engineer with ATA Aerospace. (U.S. Air Force photo/Lance Cheung)
Occupants: Air University, 42nd Air Base Wing, 908th Airlift Wing, Civil Air Patrol National, Headquarters
Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base in Montgomery, Alabama has been the country's intellectual center for airpower education since the 1930’s. The Air University (AU), the Air Force’s center for professional military education, is located on both Maxwell AFB and Gunter Annex and provides the full spectrum of Air Force education, from pre-commissioning to the highest levels of professional military education, including degree granting and professional continuing education for commissioned officers, enlisted members, and civilian personnel.
Work performed at Maxwell-Gunter involves a wide variety of administrative and professional positions that chiefly support the Air University.
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Montgomery is the capital of Alabama and the home to a number of state and private universities, including Alabama State University, Troy University, and a satellite campus of Auburn University. As a cultural center, it is the home to the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts and the Shakespeare Festival’s Carolyn Blount Theatre. The Montgomery Symphony Orchestra, the Montgomery Ballet, and the Alabama Dance Theatre are all part of the Troy University Davis Theatre for the Performing Arts calendar of performances. Minor league baseball and the world-renowned Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail are but a few of the sports and recreational-related activities that Montgomery boasts. Additional major area employers include the State of Alabama and Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama.
Occupants: 3d Wing, HQ Alaskan Command, Alaskan NORAD Region, Eleventh Air Force
Eielson Air Force Base is located approximately 26 miles southeast of Fairbanks, Alaska, and just southeast of North Pole, Alaska, and Moose Creek, Alaska.
The 354th Fighter Wing is the host unit at Eielson Air Force Base and is assigned to 11th Air Force, headquartered at Elmendorf Air Force Base near Anchorage. Eleventh Air Force falls under Pacific Air Forces, which is headquartered at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. The wing supports operations, maintenance, mission support, and medical group functions and is host to several tenant units.
Eielson's mission is to prepare U.S. and allied aviation forces for combat, to deploy Airmen in support of global operations, and to enable the staging of forces to promote U.S. interests in the Asia-Pacific region.
Eielson Air Force Base and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson are the home of RED FLAG-Alaska, a joint tactical air combat employment exercise for U.S. and allied forces which corresponds to the operational capability of participating units.
Tenant units at Eielson include the 168th Air Refueling Wing of the Alaska Air National Guard, Detachment 460 of the Air Force Technical Applications Center, Detachment 1 of the 66th Training Squadron Arctic Survival School, Detachment 632 of the Air Force Office of Special Investigations, Detachment 1 of the 210th Rescue Squadron, and Detachment 25 of the 372nd Training Squadron.
Work at Eielson is performed by personnel in a variety of training, technical, administrative and professional positions.
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The City of Fairbanks is known locally as the "Golden Heart City" because of the generosity of spirit and hospitality of the citizens. Encompassed by nature and the elements, the city experiences summer days filled with endless sunshine, and cold, wintry nights illuminated by the Northern Lights. The city is vibrant with business, education, outdoor and sports activities, and a dynamic arts community.
Fairbanks, established as a trading post, has grown to become the second largest city in Alaska. Main job opportunities lie within the Government, trade, transportation, and utilities. Fairbanks is home to the University of Alaska Fairbanks, the oldest college in Alaska. It is also home to the Yukon Quest, an international 1,000 mile sled dog race that is considered one of the toughest in the world. A hub for cross-country skiing, many ski events are held in Fairbanks, including the annual 50k race called the Sonot Kkaazoot, the Fairbanks Town Series races (consisting of four different races), and the Chest Medicine Distance Series races (consisting of three different races). Residents enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, including camping, climbing, skiing, golfing, rafting, and fishing. Fairbanks is a short trip to Denali National Park and Preserve, one of the crown jewels of the U.S. National Park Service. Throughout the city, influences of 10,000-year-old Alaska Native customs and traditions can be seen, highlighted each year by the Festival of Native Arts.
Occupants: 354th Fighter Wing
In October 2010, the Air Force's Elmendorf Air Force Base and the Army's Fort Richardson combined to become one installation, in accordance with the Defense Department's 2005 Base Closure and Realignment Commission recommendations. This merger of two great installations and two powerful combat missions simply formalized an already close working relationship the Air Force and Army have shared here for years; working together under the Alaskan Command.
Today, JBER continues to grow in importance to U.S. national security because of its strategic location and complementary mix of military capabilities to include F-22 Raptors, Pacific Command's only airborne brigade combat team and the C-17 Globemaster IIIs that will get them to the fight. The combination of this incredible air/ground force with world-class Alaska training facilities, such as the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, makes JBER a jewel within the Department of Defense. The 673d ABW is composed of four groups: a mission support group, a logistic readiness group, a civil engineer group, and a medical group. The major command elements at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson are the Alaskan Command/11th Air Force; U.S. Army Alaska; the Air Force's 3rd Wing; the Alaska Army National Guard; and the Alaska Air National Guard's 176th Wing.
There are nearly 50 other organizations that call JBER home. Some of those include: the 715th Air Mobility Operations Group; the 3rd Air Support Operations Squadron; the 381st Intelligence Squadron; the Air Force Reserve's 477th Fighter Group; the Canadian Forces Detachment; the U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific; Marine Corps' Reserve training center; the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; the Armed Services YMCA of Alaska; and many, many more. Work performed at Elmendorf-Richardson involves logistics, maintenance, engineering, technical, medical, finance, and other administrative and professional positions in support of the base's broad mission responsibilities.
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Anchorage is home to more than 40 percent of Alaska's total population. Encircled by six mountain ranges and warmed by a maritime climate, large portions of the local economy depend on Anchorage's geographical location and surrounding natural resources. The largest economic sectors include transportation, military, local and federal government, tourism, liquidations, and resource extraction. Numerous activities expose people to the immense nature and wild-life surrounding the city, from fishing and hiking to skiing and snowmobiling.
Anchorage has become a sophisticated urban and cultural center with a lively festival, art, and athletic scene. Anchorage hosts the ceremonial start of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. Anchorage is also home to the Fur Rendezvous Open World Championship Sled Dog Races; a three-day dogsled sprint event consisting of three timed races of 25.5 miles each. The Alaska Center for the Performing Arts has featured mega-musical performed by visiting companies, and presents the International Ice Carving Competition as part of the Fur Rendezvous festival. Anchorage currently has two professional sports teams: the Alaska Aces of hockey's ECHL, and the Alaska Wild, a member of the Indoor Football League.
Anchorage has four higher-education facilities that offer a variety of programs: the University of Alaska Anchorage, Alaska Pacific University, Charter College, and the Anchorage campus of Texas-based Wayland Baptist University. Other continuing education facilities in Anchorage include the Grainger Leadership Institute, Nine Star Enterprises, CLE International, Nana Worksafe, and PackBear DBA Barr & Co.
Occupants: 355th Fighter Wing
Davis–Monthan Air Force Base is located within the city limits and approximately five miles south-southeast of downtown Tucson, Arizona.
The host unit is the 355th Fighter Wing, assigned to the Twelfth Air Force, which is part of the Air Combat Command. The Wing and various tenant units located on base provide close air support; forward air controllers; air liaison officers; command, control, and communications warfare; air control radar; combat search and rescue; and combat support forces to unified commanders. The Wing also provides initial and recurrency flying training to all U.S. Air Force A/OA-10 and EC-130 pilots and crews, and is the ACC's executive agent for INF and START treaty compliance.
The 355th Fighter Wing’s Operations Group consists of six squadrons and over 450 personnel, including the 12-member West Coast A-10 “Thunderbird” Demonstration Team. The Mission Support Group consists of about 2,000 military and civilian personnel in six diverse squadrons that train, equip and provide agile combat mission support, including civil engineering, communications, contracting, transportation, fuels, supply, deployment readiness, personnel, security forces, and services for immediate worldwide deployment of combat support elements.
The Maintenance Group supports eight flying squadrons; the Medical Group ensures that personnel are medically ready to fight, provides timely, comprehensive medical services, and promotes both health and wellness of more than 50,000 Department of Defense beneficiaries.
Work at Davis-Monthan is performed by personnel in a wide spectrum of training, technical, administrative and professional positions.
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Tucson, the second largest city in Arizona, is dominated by mountains in every direction. Tucson celebrates a diversity of cultures, architecture, and peoples. Its rich cultural heritage contains a unique blend of Native American, Spanish, Mexican and Anglo-American influences. Many of the cultural influences can be explored through historic sites, such as the Anza Trail, Tubac (Arizona’s first European settlement), the Spanish missions and churches, the many Western re-enactment towns, and the ancient Native American archaeological digs.
The city's main industries include electronics and missile production. Tucson is known as a premier health services center for the Southwest, the astronomy center of the world, and a popular tourism destination. It is also home of a premier research institution—the University of Arizona. The dry desert air and winter sunshine make Tucson a popular health and winter resort. Tucson maintains many excellent spas, shopping, museums, and art galleries. The city provides opportunities for outdoor dining and activities such as golfing, hiking, and horseback riding.
Occupants: 56th Fighter Wing
Luke Air Force Base is located seven miles west of the central business district of Glendale, in Maricopa County, Arizona. It is also about 15 miles west of Phoenix, Arizona.
Luke AFB is a major training base of the Air Education and Training Command, training pilots in the F-16 Fighting Falcon (soon to be replaced by the F-35 Lightning).
The host unit, the 56th Fighter Wing, is tasked to train the world's greatest F-16 fighter pilots and maintainers, while deploying mission ready warfighters. The wing graduates more than 400 F-16 pilots and 470 crew chiefs annually. Its Medical Group serves more than 84,000 beneficiaries in the Phoenix area.
Work performed at Luke incorporates a variety of training, technical, administrative, and professional positions, primarily in support of the fighter-training mission.
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The Glendale / Phoenix area is a combination of diverse cities containing a unique mix of modern, historic, cultural, outdoor, and athletic attractions. The area’s heritage can be seen throughout the city, from shopping in Historic Downtown Glendale or spending an evening at the Orpheum Theatre, to exploring the remains of a 1,500-year-old Hohokam village and touring historic neighborhoods. Many artistic and cultural events are offered by the Central Arizona Museum Association, providing more than 50 museums in the surrounding area.
Located in Central Arizona’s “Valley of the Sun,” the Glendale / Phoenix area has a variety of outdoor and athletic opportunities. It offers miles of scenic trails and acres of parks and nature preserves for hiking, cycling, horseback riding, or camping. Phoenix is home to several professional sports franchises. Thanks to the favorable climate, fifteen Major League Baseball teams conduct spring training in the metro Phoenix area in what is known as The Cactus League. Phoenix benefits greatly from seasonal tourism and recreation, such as the golf industry.
Major employment opportunities are through the government and numerous high-tech and telecommunications companies. Several higher education universities and colleges are within the region, including Arizona State University, the University of Arizona-College of Medicine, the University of Phoenix headquarters, Midwestern University, and the Thunderbird School of Global Management.
Occupants: 314th Airlift Wing
Little Rock Air Force Base is located approximately 17 miles northeast of Little Rock, Arkansas. It is the largest C-130 base in the Air Force and the only C-130 training base for the Department of Defense, training C-130 pilots, navigators, flight engineers, and loadmasters from all branches of the US military, as well as 28 allied nations, in tactical airlift and aerial delivery. The base is populated by over 6,000 military personnel and another 2,000 civilians.
Little Rock AFB is the home of C-130 Combat Airlift. The 19th Airlift Wing is the host unit, which reports to the Air Mobility Command. The wing provides the largest C-130 Hercules transport fleet in the world, supplying humanitarian airlift relief to victims of disasters, to airdropping supplies and troops into the heart of contingency operations in hostile areas. There are three major partner units located here: the 314th Airlift Wing, which reports to Air Education and Training Command; the 189th Airlift Wing of the Arkansas Air National Guard, which also reports to AETC; 22nd Air Force/Detachment 1 reports to the Air Force Reserve Command. Additionally, the 29th Weapons Squadron reports to Air Combat Command, the 96th Aerial Port Squadron reports to Air Force Reserve Command, and the 123rd Intelligence Squadron and the 154th Weather Flight are geographically separate units of the Arkansas Air National Guard.
Work at Little Rock AFB is performed by personnel in a variety of training and logistics technical, administrative, and professional positions, primarily in support of air transport training.
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The geographical, political, and financial center of Arkansas, Little Rock is at the meeting point of the state's two major regions, the northwestern hills and the eastern Delta. Many major corporations are headquartered in Little Rock, including Dillard's Department Stores, Windstream Communications and Acxiom. Major employers throughout Little Rock include Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Baptist Health Medical Center, Entergy, Dassault Falcon Jet, Raytheon, Siemens, AT&T Mobility, Kroger, Euronet Worldwide, L'Oréal Paris, Timex, and UAMS.
The city of Little Rock contains many historical, cultural, and educational attractions. Downtown Riverfront Park hosts the annual Riverfest music festival and is home to the La Petite Roche (the landmark for which the city is named). The Arkansas Arts Center, the state's largest cultural institution, is a museum of art and an active center for the visual and performing arts. The William J. Clinton Presidential Center includes the Clinton presidential library and the offices of the Clinton Foundation and the Clinton School of Public Service. The campuses of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences are located within Little Rock.
Occupants: 452nd Air Mobility Wing, 4th Air Force
March Joint Air Reserve Base is located in Riverside County, California, between the cities of Riverside and Moreno Valley. It is the home to the Air Force Reserve Command's 4th Air Force Headquarters and the 452d Air Mobility Wing. In addition to multiple units of the Air Force Reserve Command supporting the Air Mobility Command, Air Combat Command, and Pacific Air Forces, March is also home to units from the Army Reserve, Navy Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve, and the California Air National Guard.
Civilian agency flight activities include a permanently based U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air Unit, as well as a California Department of Forestry air unit that uses the base on an intermittent basis.
Work at March Joint Air Reserve Base is performed by personnel in a variety of technical, administrative, and professional positions supporting Reserve headquarters and combat command activities.
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Riverside, known as the city of arts and innovation, is the home of several exciting events, such as Smithsonian Week and the Mariachi Festival. Riverside's close proximity to Hollywood, combined with its many unique architectural features, has made it a frequent filming choice by Hollywood film studios. The Mission Inn has been a particularly favorite backdrop and is also the location of the annual Riverside Festival of Lights. The "World's Largest Paper Cup" can be found in front of the Dixie Corporation warehouse/manufacturing building.
The Riverside / Moreno Valley area is home to four nationally recognized higher education institutions: California Baptist University, California Southern Law School, La Sierra University, and the University of California Riverside. Top jobs include positions at numerous educational institutions, at local hospitals, and with the city government. Riverside’s location positions it as one of Southern California’s major transportation hubs
Occupants: None
Los Angeles Air Force Base, located in El Segundo, California is the home of the Air Force Space Command's Space and Missile Systems Center. The center manages the research, development and acquisition of military space systems.
Also located at the base is the 61st Air Base Wing, which provides support functions for the base, including medical, civil engineering, communications, contracting, chaplain, security, logistics, personnel, readiness and quality-of-life services impacting 84 units and more than 204,000 active duty, civilian and retired personnel in the Los Angeles area—including the Space and Missile Systems Center.
The many units at the base include the Global Positioning Systems Directorate (a joint-service, multinational, civil/military, systems directorate with more than 700 DoD/contractor personnel responsible for development, launch and sustainment of the Global Positioning System), the Space Superiority Systems Directorate, the Launch and Range Systems Directorate, the Space-Based Infrared Systems Directorate , the Defense Weather Systems Directorate, the Satellite Control and Network Systems Division, the MILSATCOM Systems Directorate (handling military satellite communications), the Missile Defense Systems Division, the Space Development and Test Directorate, and the Space Radar Office.
Work at Los Angeles AFB is performed by personnel in a wide variety of engineering, scientific, and meteorological, technical, administrative, and professional positions.
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El Segundo, as a city within Los Angeles County, is able to take advantage of the economic, entertainment, and educational opportunities available in the surrounding area. The economy of Los Angeles is driven by international trade, entertainment, aerospace, technology, petroleum, fashion, apparel, and tourism. Attractions to the Los Angeles area are many including Walt Disney Concert Hall, Kodak Theatre, Griffith Observatory, Getty Center, Grauman's Chinese Theatre, Hollywood Boulevard, and more. Los Angeles is home to California State University, Los Angeles (CSULA); California State University; University of Southern California; and University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). The area also hosts a number of professional sports teams.
More than 50% of the satellites and vehicles in space have been designed and or constructed in El Segundo. El Segundo has many aviation-related and petroleum-related industries and operations. Numerous Fortune 500 companies make El Segundo their home, including Chevron, Mattel, Merisel, Motorola, Oracle, Unocal, Sun Microsystems, DirectTV, Raytheon, Hughes, and others. The school districts within El Segundo are ranked as tops in the state.
Occupants: Air Force Flight Test Center
Edwards Air Force Base occupies 470 square miles on the borders of Kern, Los Angeles, and San Bernardino counties, California, in the Antelope Valley alongside California’s Mojave Desert. The base is next to Rogers Dry Lake, an endorheic desert salt pan whose hard dry lake surface provides a natural extension to Edwards' runways, some of which are 7.5 miles long. This large landing area, combined with excellent year-round weather, makes the base perfect for flight testing. The lake is a National Historic Landmark.
Designated as the Air Force Flight Test Center (AFFTC), Edwards is home to the 412th Test Wing, the United States Air Force Test Pilot School, and NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center. It is operated and maintained by the 95th Air Base Wing as a part of the Air Force Materiel Command. Almost every United States military aircraft since the 1950s has been at least partially tested at Edwards, and it has been the site of many aviation breakthroughs.
To support testing, AFFTC operates the Edwards Flight Test Range, which is comprised of 20,000 square miles of airspace, including three supersonic corridors and four aircraft spin areas. Besides flight test capabilities, Edwards has an array of ground test facilities. The Avionics and Test and Integration Complex, which includes the massive Benefield Anechoic Facility, allows for complete testing of a fully integrated avionics suite in a simulated flight environment, including electronic threats and computer software checkout.
Work performed at Edwards entails a wide variety of technical, administrative, and professional positions in support of the Flight Test Center.
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Located 6.9 miles southwest of the central business district of North Edwards, California and seven miles due east of Rosamond, Edwards Air Force Base is a largely self-contained community of just over 2,000 residents, with the friendly atmosphere and usual amenities of a small town. Most civilian personnel live in Lancaster or Palmdale, a 35-to 45-minute drive south of the base, or in one of the smaller communities nearby.
Six colleges have offices on the base and offer courses and degrees to the Edwards community. Favorite outdoor activities include hiking and camping. In addition to the peaceful solitude, colorful sunsets and spectacular desert scenery of Edwards, the bright lights and entertainment of the cities of Bakersfield, Barstow, Hollywood, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas are within easy driving distance.
Occupants: 30th Space Wing
Vandenberg Air Force Base is located in northern Santa Barbara County, California. Most civilian employees of the base live in the nearby communities of Lompoc, Vandenberg Village, Santa Ynez, Orcutt, and Santa Maria.
Vandenberg is home to the 14th Air Force, 30th Space Wing, 381st Training Group, the Western Launch and Test Range (WLTR), and elements of the U.S. Missile Defense Agency. The base is responsible for west coast satellite launches for military and commercial organizations, as well as testing of intercontinental ballistic missiles, which today includes only the Minuteman III ICBM. Vandenberg is assuming new roles with the creation of the Joint Functional Component Command for Space.
Vandenberg's location on the northern Pacific Ocean makes it possible to launch satellites into polar orbit more easily than from the Kennedy Space Center. This, along with its location relative to the jet stream, makes Vandenberg a good site to launch reconnaissance satellites.
Vandenberg supports a population greater than 18,000, composed of military, family members, government contractors, and civilian employees.
Work at Vandenberg is performed by personnel in a variety of engineering, operations research, meteorological, administrative, and professional positions, primarily in support of satellite launch activities.
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With a year-round mild climate, Northern Santa Barbara is the perfect place to experience both true outdoor adventures and a rich cultural life. The arts community, historic architecture, and scenic wine country provide an exceptional cultural experience within the city.
The historical architecture for which Northern Santa Barbara is known can be seen through many of the buildings, including the small town of Los Olivos and the Mission Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara's beaches offer every physical type of water sports from scuba diving to sailing, parasailing, seasonal whale watching, surfing, fishing, sunset cruises, and kayaking. With the Santa Ynez Mountains just minutes away, hikers, mountain bikers, and horseback riders share a number of well-marked trails that begin a few miles from downtown.
North of the Santa Ynez Mountains, agricultural activities and oil development have long been predominant in Northern Santa Barbara County. Nearby Goleta is home to the closest institute of higher learning, the University of California Santa Barbara.
Occupants: 60th Air Mobility Wing
Travis Air Force Base is located three miles east of the central business district of Fairfield, in Solano County, Northern California between San Francisco and Sacramento.
The host unit at Travis AFB is the 60th Air Mobility Wing. The 60th is the largest wing in the Air Force's Air Mobility Command, with a versatile fleet of C-5 Galaxies, KC-10 Extenders, and C-17 Globemaster III aircraft. The wing includes six Aircraft Maintenance Squadrons, each responsible for ensuring readiness of personnel and equipment for deployment of a different type of aircraft.
Work at Travis is performed by personnel in a variety of technical, administrative, and professional positions, primarily in support of global transport activities.
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Fairfield is a city located in the northeastern portion of the San Francisco Bay Area in Northern California. It has a diversified economy, with government, manufacturing, health care, retail, professional and commercial construction sectors. Besides Travis AFB, the top employers in the area are the City of Fairfield, the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District, and North Bay Medical. Manufacturing for companies such as Anheuser-Busch, Clorox, and the Jelly Belly Candy Company provide additional major employment.
The main campus of two institutes of higher education, Trinity Biblical University and Solano Community College, are located in Fairfield. Additional universities nearby include Sacramento State University, University of California Berkeley, University of California Davis, California State University East Bay, California Maritime Academy, Sonoma State, Trinity College of Massage, St. Mary's College, University of Phoenix, and Chapman University.
Fairfield features attractions such as Suisun Valley Harvest Trails, the Westfield Solano Mall, the new Aquatics Complex, the Jelly Belly Candy Company, Anheuser-Busch Brewery, and two award-winning golf courses. The Fairfield Main Street Association hosts the seasonal Certified Farmers Market, Independence Day Parade, Tomato Festival, Veterans Day Parade, and an Old Time Holiday Candlelight Parade and Open House. The surrounding area offers access to Pacific Ocean beaches, Napa Valley wineries, and National parks for hiking, biking, and camping.
Occupants: 9th Reconnaissance Wing
Beale Air Force Base is located approximately eight miles east of Marysville, California. The host unit is the 9th Reconnaissance Wing assigned to the Air Combat Command. The wing collects intelligence data essential for Presidential and Congressional decisions critical to the national defense. The wing is equipped with the nation's fleet of U-2 Dragon Lady, RQ-4 Global Hawk and MC-12 Liberty reconnaissance aircraft and associated support equipment.
Occupants: 460th Space Wing, 140th Wing
Buckley Air Force Base, located east of Denver in Aurora, Colorado, is home to the 460th Space Wing and more than 77 other units representing every branch of service and components—Active Duty, National Guard, and Reserve.
The mission of the 460th Space Wing is to deliver global infrared surveillance, tracking, and missile warning for theater and homeland defense and provide combatant commanders with expeditionary warrior Airmen.
Buckley AFB also supports the Air Reserve Personnel Center (ARPC), which is physically located off Buckley at the former Lowry AFB in Denver. ARPC manages personnel records for the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Command and maintains the virtual Personnel Center–Guard and Reserve, a Web-based portal for Air Guardsmen and Air Force Reservists.
Buckley currently supports more than 92,000 people throughout the Front Range community. This includes 3,156 active duty members from every service, 3,309 National Guard personnel and Reservists, 3,843 civilians, 2,427 contractors, 36,600 retirees and dependents and 40,000 veterans.
Work at Buckley is performed by personnel in a variety of technical, administrative, and professional positions, primarily in support of infrared reconnaissance and personnel records operations.
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As the third largest city in Colorado, Aurora is a business leader in key growth industries, including biotechnology, aerospace, and high technology. Residents and tourists are drawn to the seven municipal golf courses, the Aurora and Quincy Reservoirs, and the acres of public parks and recreational facilities. The city attracts more than 30 regional and national sports tournaments to the Aurora Sports Park. The city of Aurora manages twenty-two historic sites and landmarks, including the Aurora Fox Arts Center, the DeLaney Round Barn of 1902, and Lowry Building 800. Aurora hosts the University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus, Colorado Technical University, and several colleges.
Occupants: 21st Space Wing, 302d Airlift Wing, US Northern Command, NORAD, Air Force Space Command, Army Space Command
Peterson Air Force Base is located at Colorado Springs, Colorado and shares runways with the adjacent City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport under a joint civil-military airport arrangement.
The 21st Space Wing serves as the host unit for Peterson AFB, providing support to a variety of mission partners including the United States Northern Command, North American Aerospace Defense Command, Air Force Space Command, AFSPC's 21st Space Wing, the Army Space Command, and the Air Force Reserve Command's 302d Airlift Wing.
Other mission partners include the 544th Information Operations Group, 561st Network Operations Squadron, a detachment from the Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center, the USAF Academy Band, the Colorado Wing of the Civil Air Patrol, and the Space and Missile System Center Space Logistics Directorate.
Work at Peterson is performed by personnel in a variety of technical, administrative, and professional positions, primarily in support of various headquarters operations.
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Located at the base of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs provides a variety of scenic, cultural, educational, and historical attractions, including the Cheyenne Mountain Heritage Center, the ProRodeo Hall of Fame and Museum of the American Cowboy, the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, and the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center. Colorado Springs is home to the United States Olympic Training Center and the headquarters of the United States Olympic Committee. Its many universities, colleges, and other schools include the United States Air Force Academy and the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs.
Colorado Springs' economy is driven primarily by the military, the high-tech industry, and tourism. The city is currently experiencing growth, mainly in the service sectors. Colorado Springs is a popular destination for tourists seeking scenery, rock formations, and other unique geological features, such as Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods Park, Seven Falls, and Cave of the Winds. The historic Broadmoor resort is also nearby.
Occupants: 50th Space Wing
Schriever Air Force Base is located approximately 10 miles east of Peterson AFB near Colorado Springs, Colorado. It is home to Air Force Space Command's 50th Space Wing, which provides command and control for more than 170 Department of Defense warning, navigational, and communications satellites.
Also housed at Schriever AFB are the Missile Defense Integration and Operations Center and the Space Innovation and Development Center. Schriever is the main control point for the Global Positioning System (GPS).
Work at Schriever is performed by personnel in a variety of scientific, engineering, IT, and medical, technical, administrative, and professional positions, primarily in support of various command control operations.
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Located at the base of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs provides a variety of scenic, cultural, educational, and historical attractions, including the Cheyenne Mountain Heritage Center, the ProRodeo Hall of Fame and Museum of the American Cowboy, the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, and the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center. Colorado Springs is home to the United States Olympic Training Center and the headquarters of the United States Olympic Committee. Its many universities, colleges, and other schools include the United States Air Force Academy and the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs.
Colorado Springs' economy is driven primarily by the military, the high-tech industry, and tourism. The city is currently experiencing growth, mainly in the service sectors. Colorado Springs is a popular destination for tourists seeking scenery, rock formations, and other unique geological features, such as Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods Park, Seven Falls, and Cave of the Winds. The historic Broadmoor resort is also nearby.
Occupants: 50th Space Wing
Schriever Air Force Base is located approximately 10 miles east of Peterson AFB near Colorado Springs, Colorado. It is home to Air Force Space Command's 50th Space Wing, which provides command and control for more than 170 Department of Defense warning, navigational, and communications satellites.
Also housed at Schriever AFB are the Missile Defense Integration and Operations Center and the Space Innovation and Development Center. Schriever is the main control point for the Global Positioning System (GPS).
Work at Schriever is performed by personnel in a variety of scientific, engineering, IT, and medical, technical, administrative, and professional positions, primarily in support of various command control operations.
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Located at the base of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs provides a variety of scenic, cultural, educational, and historical attractions, including the Cheyenne Mountain Heritage Center, the ProRodeo Hall of Fame and Museum of the American Cowboy, the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, and the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center. Colorado Springs is home to the United States Olympic Training Center and the headquarters of the United States Olympic Committee. Its many universities, colleges, and other schools include the United States Air Force Academy and the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs.
Colorado Springs' economy is driven primarily by the military, the high-tech industry, and tourism. The city is currently experiencing growth, mainly in the service sectors. Colorado Springs is a popular destination for tourists seeking scenery, rock formations, and other unique geological features, such as Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods Park, Seven Falls, and Cave of the Winds. The historic Broadmoor resort is also nearby.
Occupants: None
The United States Air Force Academy, located immediately north of Colorado Springs in El Paso County, Colorado, is an accredited college for the undergraduate education of officer candidates for the United States Air Force. The Academy's stated mission is "to educate, train, and inspire men and women to become officers of character, motivated to lead the United States Air Force in service to our nation.” It is the youngest of the five United States service academies, having graduated its first class in 1959. Graduates of the Academy's four-year program receive a Bachelor of Science degree, and most are commissioned as second lieutenants in the United States Air Force.
Work at the Air Force Academy is performed by personnel in a variety of instructional, training, and administrative positions, primarily in engineering, science, social science, athletics, and the humanities.
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Located at the base of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs provides a variety of scenic, cultural, educational, and historical attractions, including the Cheyenne Mountain Heritage Center, the ProRodeo Hall of Fame and Museum of the American Cowboy, the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, and the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center. Colorado Springs is home to the United States Olympic Training Center and the headquarters of the United States Olympic Committee. Its many universities, colleges, and other schools include the United States Air Force Academy and the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs.
Colorado Springs' economy is driven primarily by the military, the high-tech industry, and tourism. The city is currently experiencing growth, mainly in the service sectors. Colorado Springs is a popular destination for tourists seeking scenery, rock formations, and other unique geological features, such as Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods Park, Seven Falls, and Cave of the Winds. The historic Broadmoor resort is also nearby.
Occupants: 436th Airlift Wing, 512th Airlift Wing
Dover Air Force Base is located two miles southeast of the city of Dover, Delaware. It Is home to the 436th Airlift Wing of the Air Mobility Command (AMC), known as the "Eagle Wing," and the 512th Airlift Wing of the Air Force Reserve Command, known as the “Liberty Wing.”
Dover AFB is also home to the largest military mortuary in the Department of Defense and the Joint Personal Effects Depot, which processes the personal effects of those lost. It was a major site for identifying the remains of military personnel killed in the 9/11 attacks. It is also home to the Air Mobility Command Museum.
Work at the Dover AFB is performed by personnel in a variety of technical, administrative, and professional positions, primarily related to the air transport and mortuary missions.
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Dover is one of the fast-growing areas in the state of Delaware, due in large part to the relatively low cost of living. Dover’s largest employer is the state government, as the city hosts a large portion of the state's bureaucracy. Within the city are two institutes of higher education, Delaware State University and Wesley College. The Schwartz Center for the Arts provides a cultural base by hosting performances by the Dover Symphony Orchestra, ballet, and classic films.
Two weekends a year, NASCAR stock car races are held at Dover International Speedway, attracting over 100,000 spectators and visitors, temporarily making Dover the state's largest city. These races, and in recent years adjacent slot machine gambling, contribute millions of dollars to Dover's economy. Within Dover International Speedway is Dover Downs, a harness horse racing track. Dover also hosts the Big League (Little League 16-18) Eastern Regionals, attracting teams from all of New England and the Mid-Atlantic.
Occupants: 11th Wing
Located in Washington, D.C., Bolling Air Force Base, along with Andrews AFB, provides a base support structure through the 11th Wing for the Pentagon and Air Force units in the Washington D.C area. It supports units from base-level offices to Headquarters for the Office of Special investigations, the Air Force Surgeon General, and the Air Force Chief of Chaplains. Bolling also serves as a diverse military community, housing families of all services and hosting one of the largest defense organizations, the Defense Intelligence Agency Center.
The United States Air Force Honor Guard and the United States Air Force Band are located at Bolling. They provide ceremonial and musical functions for Headquarters Air Force and the Office of the Secretary of Defense.
With more than 1,600 officer, enlisted and civilian personnel, the 11th Wing serves more than 48,000 Airmen and their families in 859 units within 34 states and 95 countries around the world.
Work at Bolling is performed by personnel in a variety of technical, administrative, and professional positions, primarily related to headquarters and Department of Defense support.
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As the nation’s capital, Washington, DC has a growing, diversified economy with an increasing percentage of professional and business service jobs. The DC Metro area, including Northern Virginia and the Maryland suburbs, provides career opportunities in virtually any field, and there are many options for higher education, including Northern Virginia Community College, University of Maryland-College Park, George Mason University, Howard University, Georgetown University, George Washington University, American University, and University of the District of Columbia.
A city engulfed in American history, significant landmarks surround the area, such as the Washington Monument, the Jefferson Memorial, the White House, the Pentagon, the Lincoln Memorial, the FDR (Roosevelt) Memorial, the National World War II Memorial, the Korean War Veterans Memorial, and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
The Smithsonian Institution maintains many of the museums and galleries in the area, and The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is home to the National Symphony Orchestra, the Washington National Opera, and the Washington Ballet. The area is also home to teams in all major sports.
Additionally, Washington, DC hosts many events throughout the year, from the Cherry Blossom Festival and Smithsonian Kite Festival to the National Christmas Tree Lighting and Washington Auto Show.
Occupants: 1st Special Operations Wing
Hurlburt Field is located immediately west of the town of Mary Esther and about 14 miles west of Destin in the Florida Panhandle.
Hurlburt is situated on the Eglin Air Force Base reservation, and is home to Headquarters Air Force Special Operations Command, the 1st Special Operations Wing, and the Air Combat Command's 505th Command and Control Wing. The installation encompasses nearly 6,700 acres, and includes nearly 8,000 military personnel.
Work at Hurlburt is performed by personnel in a wide variety of intelligence, technical, administrative, and professional positions related to the base’s special operations missions.
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A small city located along Florida's Panhandle, Mary Esther makes the most of its location by thriving upon water-based tourism. Home to the state's largest charter fishing fleet, many businesses within the area offer glass bottom boat tours to view the sea life, guided dolphin excursions, parasailing, and other water sport activities. A short distance from Mary Esther, the Gulfarium, features jumping dolphins and the opportunity to sponsor a sea turtle, shark or stingray. In addition to the beautiful Emerald Coast beaches, the area offers shopping at a designer outlet center, golfing on courses played by pros, and dining in award-winning restaurants.
The top occupations in Mary Esther include trade, transportation, and utilities, leisure and hospitality, and government. Northwest Florida State is 14 miles away in nearby Niceville, FL. Other opportunities for higher education are located 35 miles away in Pensacola, FL at Pensacola Junior College and the University of West Florida.
Occupants: 96th Air Base Wing
Eglin Air Force Base is located approximately three miles southwest of Valparaiso, Florida in the state’s “panhandle” area. Its host unit is the 96th Air Base Wing assigned to the Air Force Materiel Command Air Armament Center. The wing supports the Air Armament Center and other tenant units of the installation with traditional military services as well as all the services of a small city, including civil engineering, personnel, logistics, communications, computer, medical, and security.
Major tenants include the Air Armament Center, which plans, directs and conducts test and evaluation of U.S. and allied air armament, navigation and guidance, and command and control systems. They also include the 308th Armament Systems Wing, the AFRL Munitions Directorate, and the 7th Special Forces Group, tasked with conducting special operations in Latin America.
Work at Eglin is performed by personnel in a wide variety of scientific, engineering, linguistic, IT, technical, administrative, and professional positions, primarily related to the air armament, guidance, and command and control missions.
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Valparaiso, a city within the Emerald Coast Region of Northwest Florida, is located just across Choctawhatchee Bay from the beautiful beaches of Destin, Okaloosa Island, and South Walton. The city is cut in two by Tom’s Bayou and is bordered by Niceville on the North and Boggy Bayou on the East. The location and climate have allowed Valparaiso to establish a relaxing lifestyle within a thriving business community.
The numerous waterways provide access to boating activities such as freshwater fishing and dolphin watching. Near to the city are the Choctawhatchee National Forest and the Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park. Festivals are held at the many parks within the city limits, including the Boggy Bayou Mullet Festival and Saturday in the Park. The local business community is diverse, including retail, defense contractors, real estate sales and development and many other sectors. Valparaiso is home to Northwest Florida State College, formerly Okaloosa Walton College.
Occupants: 325th Fighter Wing
Tyndall Air Force Base is located 12 miles east of Panama City, in the Florida Panhandle. The base operating unit and host wing is the 325th Fighter Wing of the Air Combat Command.
Its primary mission is to train and project unrivaled combat power for F-22 Raptor pilots and maintenance personnel to support the combat Air Forces. Training for F-22 pilots is performed in the 43rd Fighter Squadron. Additionally, wing personnel manage the southeastern air combat maneuvering instrumentation range and provide mission-ready F-22 air dominance forces in support of the Commander, North American Aerospace Defense Command/First Air Force contingency plans. The 325th Fighter Wing is host to more than 30 tenant organizations at Tyndall, including First Air Force (Air Forces Northern), which, as part of the bi-national North American Aerospace Defense Command and the United States Northern Command, provides airspace surveillance and control and directs all air sovereignty activities for the continental United States, Alaska, Canada and Mexico.
As the USNORTHCOM air component, AFNORTH conducts homeland defense and Defense Support of Civil Authorities operations to support local, state, regional, and federal emergency service agencies; and protect the American people and their way of life. The unit is a "Total Force" organization consisting of nearly 2,300 active-duty members, Guardsmen, Reservists, civilians and contractors around the United States.
Also at Tyndall is the 53rd Weapons Evaluation Group, which reports to the 53rd Wing at nearby Eglin Air Force Base and manages offshore weapons ranges over the Gulf of Mexico and a variety of target drone programs.
The Air Force Civil Engineer Support Center is headquartered at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, and a branch of the Air Force Research Laboratory's Materials and Manufacturing Directorate has facilities at the base.
Work at Tyndall is performed by personnel in a wide variety of instructional, technical, administrative, and professional positions, primarily in support of the base's training mission.
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Panama City is located on the panhandle of northwest Florida on St. Andrews Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Panama City is a popular tourist location year-round, known for its pleasant climate, attractive housing opportunities, fishing and water sports, arts and entertainment, and pleasing small town environment.
Nearby, St. Andrews State Recreation Area is one of the most popular outdoor recreation spots in Florida, best known for its 1 1/2 miles of white sand beaches, natural dunes, and crystal-clear water. Downtown Panama City has become known as the Art District of Bay County, providing cultural enrichment to the community and its visitors through educat
