18th Air Force Organization

18th Air Force, commanded by a two-star general and headquartered at Scott AFB, Ill., is Air Mobility Command’s sole numbered air force. 18th Air Force ensures readiness and sustainment of approximately 36,000 active duty, Air Force Reserve and civilian Airmen at 12 wings and one direct reporting unit. With more than 400 aircraft, 18th AF supports AMC’s worldwide mission of providing rapid global mobility to America’s armed forces through airlift, aerial refueling and aeromedical evacuation.

Air Mobility Command


18th Air Force is a component of Air Mobility Command (AMC), a major command of the U.S. Air Force.

Contact Us

18th Air Force Public Affairs
100 Heritage Dr., Suite 212
Scott AFB, IL  62225-5000
(618) 229-0483 // DSN 779
Email: 18.AF.PA@us.af.mil