What is the Air Force mantra used to guide day-to-day behavior?

• A. Integrity First, Service Before Self, Excellence In All We Do.
• B. Loyalty, Courage, and Duty.
• C. Respect, Integrity, and Excellence.
• D. Service Before Self, Integrity, and Excellence In All We Do.

Answer: (A)

The guiding set of values in daily Air Force life is Integrity First, Service Before Self, Excellence In All We Do. Integrity First means doing the right thing—being honest, accountable, and morally courageous—even when it’s hard or no one is watching. Service Before Self emphasizes putting the mission and the welfare of teammates ahead of personal interests, showing commitment to the team and the duty at hand. Excellence In All We Do pushes you to strive for the highest standards in every task, big or small, and continually improve.

Together, these three phrases shape decisions, actions, and attitudes in training, operations, and interactions with others. The other options either include different values or mix them in a nonofficial order, but only this exact trio is the Air Force’s day-to-day guide.