"I am an American Airman ..."

The Airmen that make up the U.S. Air Force are of a diverse and multi-cultural background. Each person brings their own set of skills that sets us apart from any other air force in the world. This glimpse of diversity shown here at Osan showcases exactly how committed the Air Force is to pulling from the eclectic melting pot of the United States of America.

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"I am a Warrior"

While some career fields are the dedicated warriors and defenders of the base, all Airmen contribute in some way to the Air Force's ability to fight. Whether it is arming the aircraft, fueling them, making sure that the runway is in working order or ensuring adequate funds exist for all of the above, it is the daily efforts of every Airman that makes the U.S. Air Force the greatest in the world.‪‬

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"I have answered my nation's call."

Every Airman has stood before their peers and voluntarily swore an oath to defend America and its beliefs. We are Airmen, part of the ONE PERCENT of Americans who have freely answered the call to arms.

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"I am an American Airman."

As members of the most technologically advanced air power in the world, it is Airmen who fight the enemy on the newest battlegrounds. From the skies and foxholes of the World Wars to the cyber realm of today, we fight on. Air, Space and Cyberspace, we'll defend against our nations enemies.

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My mission is to fly, fight and win

Air superiority is crucial to a nation's success in battle and the U.S. Air Force always delivers . It is the Airmen that keep our aircraft flying so we can keep fighting and winning.

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"I am faithful to a proud heritage."

As members of the youngest branch of military we have a lot to live up too. From the Lafayette Escadrilles in the first world war to the F-22s of today and the F-35s of tomorrow, our Airmen fight today in honor of those who came before us.

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"A tradition of Honor."

We honor the sacrifices of those who have come before us, and the sacrifices of those who continue to serve.

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"And a legacy of valor."

Never forgotten, true heroes have shown us the way to retain our honor and courage in the face of adversity.

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"I am an American Airman."

Dignity, tradition, strength. Airmen stand united by American values and the desire to serve.

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"Guardian of freedom and justice"

Today's Airmen are actively engaged, in and out of combat, protecting the inherent freedoms of all men and women on front lines across the globe.

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"My nation's sword and shield."

Airmen stand firm between America and her enemies. Their mere presence -- a deterrent against would-be aggressors.

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"It's Sentry and Avenger"

A new battlefield emerged. Its wars are fought in cyber realms all over the world. Airmen use every tool at their disposal from programming to hardware in order to detect and repel cyber attacks on Air Force systems and infrastructure. Whether a radar system or an intelligence database, it's an Airman who keeps our cyber assets safe and sound, day in and day out.

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"I defend my country with my life."

Serving as an American Airman sometimes requires the ultimate sacrifice. During the Korean War, many Airmen paid this sacrifice, and their service continues to be remembered

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"I am an American Airman."

The flag, America's Airmen look up to it, fight for it, and when their lives are given in service, are buried beneath it. May it never fall.

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"Wingman, Leader, Warrior."

Every Airman has a responsibility to their peers to either lead, follow or support. A responsibility to step up and step in no matter the situation

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"I will never leave an Airman behind.'

Whether in the battlefield or a night on the town, Wingmen have each other's backs. They work together to ensure every Airman makes it home safely.

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"I will never falter."

Airmen do not stand alone. Every mission, every fight, a wingman is there to ensure the success of each operation without fail. These are America's Airmen.

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"And I will not fail"

Despite pain, despite injury, failure is never an option. Airmen know that as warriors, leaders and wingmen they are relied upon to represent and uphold all that it means to be an American.

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The Airman's Creed

The Air Force chief of staff introduced the new “Airman’s Creed” April 18 to provide Airmen a tangible statement of beliefs that they can hold most dear. The Airman’s Creed reflects pride in the role of air, space and cyberspace power and the Air Force’s commitment in supporting and defending the nation. The creed is fueled by the Air Force’s heritage and a warfighting ethos that exists in all Airmen, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. T. Michael Moseley said. (U.S. Air Force graphic by 1st Lt. Marnee A.C. Losurdo)

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The Airman's Creed through photos

Published Jan. 19, 2016
By 51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs
Team Osan

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea --

The Airman's Creed. An ethos that today's Airmen strive to embody. We shot 18 photos over the course of 18 days to illustrate the concepts taken from each line of our Airman's Creed. Airpower!

I AM AN AMERICAN AIRMAN.

I AM A WARRIOR.
I HAVE ANSWERED MY NATION'S CALL.

I AM AN AMERICAN AIRMAN.
MY MISSION IS TO FLY, FIGHT, AND WIN.
I AM FAITHFUL TO A PROUD HERITAGE,
A TRADITION OF HONOR,
AND A LEGACY OF VALOR.

I AM AN AMERICAN AIRMAN,
GUARDIAN OF FREEDOM AND JUSTICE,
MY NATION'S SWORD AND SHIELD,
ITS SENTRY AND AVENGER.
I DEFEND MY COUNTRY WITH MY LIFE.

I AM AN AMERICAN AIRMAN:
WINGMAN, LEADER, WARRIOR.
I WILL NEVER LEAVE AN AIRMAN BEHIND,
I WILL NEVER FALTER,
AND I WILL NOT FAIL.

"I am an American Airman ..."

"I am a Warrior"

"I have answered my nation's call."

"I am an American Airman."

My mission is to fly, fight and win

"I am faithful to a proud heritage."

"A tradition of Honor."

"And a legacy of valor."

"I am an American Airman."

"Guardian of freedom and justice"

"My nation's sword and shield."

"It's Sentry and Avenger"

"I defend my country with my life."

"I am an American Airman."

"Wingman, Leader, Warrior."

"I will never leave an Airman behind.'

"I will never falter."

"And I will not fail"

The Airman's Creed