...the U.S.A.F. will be 60 years old.

MISSION:
    (original) To defend the United States and protect its interests through air and space power.
    (update)  To defend the United States and protect its interests by air, space and cyberspace.


CODES OF CONDUCT:
    Article 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.
    Article 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.
    Article 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.
    Article IV - If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners. I will give no information or 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.
    Article 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 that are harmful to their cause.
    Article 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 the United States of America.

SONGS (a few):
The Air Force Hymn
Wild Blue Yonder
The U.S. Air Force Blue