The branch of the US Military that deals with aerial support is called the US Air Force and over the years, non-citizens have been allowed into the U.S Air force, just as it is in the other branches. The U.S Air force provides a great career path that allows for enlisted personnel to pursue their dream and interest. The U.S. Military Air Force. U.S Air Force (Military) provide enlisted personnel with opportunities to bring out the best of their potential.
How to Apply for the U.S Air Force
The selection and recruitment process is done online and over the years, citizens of other countries have been allowed to apply provided they have permanent resident permit. Follow the link as details of the U.S Airforce recruitment and selection process here.
To explain the role of the U.S Air Force, it is part of the Department of Defense (DOD) and it handles operations in the air and defends the U.S sovereignty in terms of their airspace and air base. They also build landing strips and has the Air Force Space Command under its supervision. In general, military men in this branch are called Airmen. Like other branches of the U.S Military, it has reserves; Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve.
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AIR FORCE RANKS AND PAY
Air Force Ranks – Enlisted and Officer, from Lowest to Highest
| Pay Grade | Insignia | Rank | Abbreviation | Classification | 2017 Pay Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-1 | No Insignia | Airman Basic | AB | Enlisted Airman | $1,600 per month |
| E-2 |  |
Airman | Amn | Enlisted Airman | $1,793 per month |
| E-3 |  |
Airman First Class | A1C | Enlisted Airman | $22,630 – $25,510 per year |
| E-4 |  |
Senior Airman | SrA | Enlisted Airman | $25,067 – $30,427 per year |
| E-5 |  |
Staff Sergeant | SSgt | Noncommissioned Officer | $27,338 – $38,794 per year |
| E-6 |  |
Technical Sergeant | TSgt | Noncommissioned Officer | $29,840 – $46,220 per year |
| E-7 |  |
Master Sergeant | MSgt | Noncommissioned Officer | $34,502 – $62,010 per year |
| E-8 |  |
Senior Master Sergeant | SMSgt | Noncommissioned Officer | $49,633 – $70,787 per year |
| E-9 |  |
Chief Master Sergeant | CMSgt | Noncommissioned Officer | $60,631 – $94,136 per year |
| E-9 |  |
Command Chief Master Sergeant | CCM | Noncommissioned Officer | $60,631 – $94,136 per year |
| E-9 |  |
Chief Master Sergeant Of The Air Force | CMSAF | Noncommissioned Officer (Special) | $60,631 – $94,136 per year |
| O-1 |  |
Second Lieutenant | 2d Lt | Commissioned Officer | $36,418 – $45,824 per year |
| O-2 |  |
First Lieutenant | 1st L | Commissioned Officer | $41,958 – $58,068 per year |
| O-3 |  |
Captain | Capt | Commissioned Officer | $48,560 – $79,002 per year |
| O-4 |  |
Major | Maj | Field Officer | $55,231 – $92,218 per year |
| O-5 |  |
Lieutenant Colonel | Lt Co | Field Officer | $64,012 – $108,752 per year |
| O-6 |  |
Colonel | Col | Field Officer | $76,784 – $135,936 per year |
| O-7 |  |
Brigadier General | Brig | General Officer | $101,257 – $151,283 per year |
| O-8 |  |
Major General | Maj G | General Officer | $121,860 – $175,676 per year |
| O-9 |  |
Lieutenant General | Lt Ge | General Officer | $172,224 – $186,998 per year |
| O-10 |  |
General | Gen | General Officer | $15,583 per month |
| O-10 |  |
General of the Air Force | GAF | General Officer | $15,583 per month |