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United States Air Force Core Values

 

INTEGRITY     SERVICE     EXCELLENCE

 

"Integrity, service, and excellence. Three simple words that epitomize the core of the military  profession: the bedrock of integrity, fortified by service to country, which, in turn, fuels the drive forexcellence." Sheila E. Widnall, Secretary of the Air Force.

 

"These ideals are of the heart and soul of our military profession: Integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do."  General Ronald R. Fogleman, Chief of Staff United States Air Force

 

Righteousness guards the man of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner. Proverbs 13:6 (NIV)

 

In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness

and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned, so that those who oppose you may be ashamed because they have nothing bad to say about us. Titus 2:7-8 (NIV)

 

I know, my God, that you test the heart and are pleased with integrity. All these things have I given willingly and with honest intent. And now I have seen with joy how willingly your people who are here have given to you. 1 Chronicles 29:17 (NIV)

 

Use honest scales and honest weights, an honest ephah and an honest hin. I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of Egypt. Leviticus 19:36 (NIV)

 

 

THE AIRMAN'S CREED  

 

I am an American Airman.

    I am a Warrior.

    I have answered my Nation’s call.

 

    I am an American Airman.

    My mission is to Fly, Fight, and Win.

    I am faithful to a Proud Heritage,

    A Tradition of Honor,

    And a Legacy of Valor.

 

    I am an American Airman.

    Guardian of Freedom and Justice,

    My Nation’s Sword and Shield,

    Its Sentry and Avenger.

    I defend my Country with my Life.

 

    I am an American Airman.

    Wingman, Leader, Warrior.

    I will never leave an Airman behind,

    I will never falter,

    And I will not fail.

 

 

 

 

CODE OF CONDUCT

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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 harmful to their cause.

 

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.

 

THE AIR FORCE HYMN

Lord, guard and guide all those who fly. Through the great spaces in the sky;

Be with them traversing the air. In darkening storms or sunshine fair,

 

You who support with tender might. The balanced birds in all their flight.

Lord of the tempest winds, be near, That, having you, they know no fear.

 

Control their minds with instinct fit, Whene'er adventuring, they quit.

The firm security of land; Grant steadfast eye and skillful hand.

 

Aloft in solitudes of space Uphold them with your saving grace

O God, protect those who fly Through lonely ways beneath the sky.

 

 

HIGH FLIGHT

By John Gillespie Magee, Jr.

Oh, I have slipped the surly bonds of earth

And danced the clouds on laughter-silvered wings.

Sunward I've climbed and joined the tumbling mirth of sun-split clouds-

And done a hundred things you have not dreamed of.

Wheeled and soared and swung high into the sunlit silence.

Hov'ring there, I've chased the shouting winds along and

Flung my eager craft through the footless halls of air.

Up, up the long delirious burning blue

I've topped the wing-swept heights with easy grace

Where never lark, or even eagle flew.

And, while with silent lifting mind I've trod the untrespassed sanctity of space

Put out my hand and touched the face of God.