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Air Force

The Department of the Air Force organizes, trains, and equips the Air Force and Space Force, supporting aviation, missile, space, cyber, intelligence, and installation missions.

How to read this section

  • Air Force acquisition includes aircraft, munitions, space systems, sustainment, software, and services.
  • Large programs may be managed through specialized acquisition centers.
  • Award transactions should be evaluated with their dates, award types, and agency hierarchy.

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