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Air Force Civilian Service

You know the U.S. Air Force is the mightiest in the world. It is admired and respected by friend and foe alike.

But did you know it takes thousands of civilians to keep the Air Force powerful and effective? We are the 170,000 civilians who do just that.

Working shoulder to shoulder with the men and women in uniform, we are a force to be reckoned with—keeping the Air Force ready for action, ready for anything.

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We are from all backgrounds and all walks of life. We serve with passion and dedication. We invest our energy and skills to support the Air Force mission in air, space, and cyberspace. From routine to rocket science and everything in between, our contributions as civilians are vital.

We also contribute to the well-being of every American in remarkable and even life-changing ways. We’re the team who developed and maintains GPS, the Global Positioning System that has revolutionized the way we live and communicate.

We’re on the cutting edge of innovation and discovery, managing some of the finest and most prestigious research facilities and laboratories.

All in the service of keeping America safe and secure.

Communications satellite
F-35 Jet engine testing
Flexible circuit board
Rocket launch
Rocket assembly in a clean room