The Airman's Creed, in full
Air Force · word for word from the source below
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.
Source: U.S. Air Force, Airman's Creed (Hurlburt Field fact sheet); also printed at airforce.com/vision, read November 10, 2026.
At a glance
- Stanzas
- 4
- Each stanza opens with
- "I am an American Airman"
- The mission
- "to fly, fight, and win"
- Closes with
- "And I will not fail."
About the Airman's Creed
The creed has four stanzas, and every one opens with the same five words: "I am an American Airman." The second stanza carries the mission in six words: "to fly, fight, and win."
The last stanza holds three promises: "I will never leave an Airman behind, I will never falter, and I will not fail."
The Air Force prints the creed in capital letters on its recruiting site; an Air Force base fact sheet prints it in sentence case with the punctuation shown here. The words are the same in both.