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The United States Air Force is the branch of the U.S. armed forces responsible for most military operations in the air and in space. Air Force reconnaissance (information-gathering) satellites and aircraft constantly scan the earth for signs of hostile activity. The Air Force is ready to attack immediately with conventional or nuclear weapons. The Air Force also supports ground troops in battle and protects them from air attack. Air Force transport planes deliver troops and supplies. Because the Air Force needs to use advanced technology, it has a large research and development organization, with laboratories and testing centers throughout the United States. In addition,thousands of civilian scientists and engineers at universities and in corporations conduct research for the Air Force. The Air Force has cooperated with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to send astronauts and satellites into space. The Air Force also tracks hurricanes, forecasts weather, and carries help to disaster victims. The Air Force has about 350,000 men and women on active duty throughout the world. In addition, about 190,000 people serve in the Air Force Reserve or the Air National Guard. The Air Force also employs about 140,000 civilians. The Air Force has about 3,600 active aircraft and about 600 intercontinental ballistic (ICBM's), long-range missiles that can reach targets up to 9,200 miles (15,000 kilometers) away. Air Force  Air Force Reserve  Air Force ROTC  Air Force Times

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