The U.S. Air Force symbol is base on the original Hap Arnold wings and represents many different aspects of the services proud heritage and future. It retains the core elements of our Air Corps heritage the "Arnold" wings and star with circle and modernizes them to reflect our aerospace force of today and tomorrow.The symbol has two main parts. In the upper half, the stylized wings represent the stripes of our strength the enlisted men and women of our force. The great angularity emphasizes our swiftness and power. They are divided into six sections which represent our core capabilities aerospace superiority, global attack, rapid global mobility, precision engagement, information ...

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[Complete] Scene Caption: The U.S. Air Force symbol is base on the original Hap Arnold wings and represents many different aspects of the services proud heritage and future. It retains the core elements of our Air Corps heritage the "Arnold" wings and star with circle and modernizes them to reflect our aerospace force of today and tomorrow.The symbol has two main parts. In the upper half, the stylized wings represent the stripes of our strength the enlisted men and women of our force. The great angularity emphasizes our swiftness and power. They are divided into six sections which represent our core capabilities aerospace superiority, global attack, rapid global mobility, precision engagement, information superiority, and agile combat support.The lower half has a sphere, a star and three diamonds. The sphere within the star represents the globe. To remind us of our obligation to secure our nations freedom with Global Vigilance, Reach, and Power. The globe also reminds us of our challenge as an expeditionary force to respond rapidly to crises and to provide decisive aerospace power, worldwide.The area surrounding the sphere takes the shape of a star. The star has many meanings. Its five points represent the components of our one force and family our active duty, civilians, Guard, Reserve, and retirees. The star symbolizes space as the high ground of our nations aerospace force. The rallying symbol in all our wars, the star also represents our officer corps, central to our combat leadership.The star framed with three diamonds, represent our core values integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do. The elements come together to form one symbol that presents two powerful images at once; it is an eagle, the emblem of our nation, and a medal, representing valor in service to our nation.

Country: United States Of America (USA)

Scene Major Command Shown: USAF

Scene Camera Operator: Unknown

Release Status: Released to Public
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