Air Force & Space Force Almanac 2023

June 21, 2023

A comprehensive look at the Air Force and the Space Force, including people, equipment, budget, weapons systems, and more.

This Almanac was compiled by Amanda Miller, Aaron M.U. Church, and the staff of Air & Space Forces Magazine. We gratefully acknowledge Air Force Public Affairs offices at headquarters, agencies, major commands, and the reserve components for their invaluable help—The Editors.

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