Discover your path to serving in the Air Force. Quickly find a recruiter at the Air Force Recruiting Office near you and get started on your journey toward an exciting career in the military.

There are many ways to build your skills and earn while you serve in the U.S. Air Force. We offer top-of-the-line career options and opportunities for growth to set you up for success and bring out the best in all of our Airmen.

Applying to join the U.S. Air Force is an exciting pursuit. Whether you plan to be an enlisted Airman or an Air Force officer, several factors will shape your journey, including your educational and professional experience, and your personal goals.

Whether you join as an enlisted Airmen or an Air Force officer, there are several factors that shape your journey, including your background, current situation and goals for the future. Here, we’ll help you determine the best steps forward to become the Airmen you were meant to be.

To become an Air Force Officer, you must first pass the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT)—a multiple-choice test with topics ranging from verbal and math skills to specific fields of interest.

Whether you have specific questions about how to join the Air Force, are seeking more information or are ready to apply, we’re here to help. Apply Now Chat

Whether you have specific questions about how to join the Air Force, are seeking more information or are ready to apply, we’re here to help. Apply Now Chat

There are many ways to build your skills and earn while you serve in the U.S. Air Force. We offer top-of-the-line career options and opportunities for growth to set you up for success and bring out the best in all of our Airmen.

To join the Air Force as an enlisted Airman, you must be between the ages of 17 and have not reached your 42nd birthday, a current U.S. citizen and have obtained either a high school diploma or GED. Applicants can’t have any serious law violations or drug use or serious health problems.

The select individuals who make up Air Force Special Warfare are the toughest, most highly trained warriors on the planet. Experts in extremely specialized mission sets, they regularly embed with other branches to provide skills no one else can.