The Air Force is a branch of a nation's military responsible for air and space operations, including the defense of airspace, aerial combat, reconnaissance, and strategic airlift, often utilizing aircraft, drones, and satellites. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research. Each branch of the Armed Forces is broken into 6 single-page sections: What is?, Uniforms, Equipment, Values, Fun Facts, and Words to Know.