What are the three Air Force core values?

• A. Integrity First, Service Before Self, Excellence In All We Do
• B. Courage, Honor, Commitment
• C. Altruism, Duty, Kindness
• D. Respect, Responsibility, Teamwork

Answer: (A)

Air Force core values are the standard by which every member conducts themselves, guiding decisions and actions in daily duties and in challenging situations. The three core values are Integrity First, Service Before Self, Excellence In All We Do. Integrity First means doing the right thing, even when no one is watching—honesty, accountability, and moral courage underlie every choice. Service Before Self emphasizes duty to the mission and to your teammates, placing the needs of the Air Force and its people above personal gain. Excellence In All We Do pushes for high quality and continuous improvement in every task, big or small, with pride in professional performance. The other sets of words describe admirable qualities but are not the official Air Force trio, so while they reflect positive traits, they don’t align with the established core values.