WE ARE CIVILIAN STRONG As civilians, we share the same responsibility to our nation as our men and women in uniform. We share the same passion as well. Together, we develop innovations and harness the energy to meet every challenge. It takes thousands of civilians to keep the Air Force powerful and effective. At 170,000 strong, we do just that. Working shoulder to shoulder with our men and women in uniform at locations around the nation and around the globe, we are a force to be reckoned with, keeping the Air Force equipped for success and ready for anything! We are from all backgrounds and all walks of life, filling jobs in over 600 different occupations to support the Air Force mission in Air, Space, and Cyberspace. From routine to rocket science and everything in between, our contributions as civilians are vital and serve as the backbone of the Air Force, sustaining its aircraft, its facilities, infrastructure, and systems. 300,000 Airmen. 170,000 Civilians. Forces. Joined.