What are the United States Air Force core values?

• A. Integrity First; Service Before Self; Excellence in All We Do
• B. Courage; Honor; Commitment
• C. Respect; Responsibility; Excellence
• D. Duty; Honor; Country

Answer: (A)

In the Air Force, the way airmen think and act is guided by three fundamental values: Integrity First, Service Before Self, and Excellence in All We Do. Integrity First means doing what’s right, upholding honesty and ethics even when no one is watching. Service Before Self emphasizes duty and self-discipline—placing the mission and teammates above personal gain. Excellence in All We Do calls for striving for the highest standards, continuous improvement, and accountability in every task. These values are the official framework used in training, leadership development, and daily conduct, shaping decisions and character. The other sets shown aren’t the Air Force’s recognized trio, so they don’t reflect the official values that guide Airmen.