The US Air Force operates more than 5,000 aircraft, and the air service flies more than just fighters and bombers. The Air Force also runs missions ranging from surveillance to aerial refueling to supply airlift, each of which requires a specialized aircraft.

The following graphics from CI Geography shows every aircraft in the US Air Force as of August 

This first graphic depicts combat-related and combat-support aircraft divided into squadrons. For instance, there are seven F-22 squadrons — even though the plane saw combat for the first time only in September 2014 in operations against the Islamic State and Al Qaeda in Syria.

In addition, there are 12 A-10 squadrons for close-air support, even though the Air Force wants to retire the aging aircraft. The Air Force argues that the A-10's role can be carried out by a range of other aircraft, including the new fifth-generation F-35. So far, the Air Force has two F-35 squadrons.