What is the order of loyalty for Airmen?

• A. Teammates first, Nation second, USAF values third
• B. Nation first, USAF values second, and finally to the men and women with whom they serve.
• C. Nation first, the values and commitments of our USAF second, and finally to the men and women with whom they serve.
• D. USAF values first, Nation second, Teammates third

Answer: (B)

Loyalty for Airmen is prioritized from the broadest duty to the closest working relationship. First and foremost, the Nation—the country you serve and defend—must come first, because the mission and constitutional responsibilities guide every action. Next come the USAF values—the principles that shape conduct, decisions, and integrity in all duties. These values serve as a compass for how you carry out your responsibilities. Finally, loyalty extends to the men and women you serve with—the teammates you rely on to accomplish tasks and support one another in daily operations. This ordering keeps national interests at the forefront, anchors actions to ethical standards, and strengthens unit cohesion. Choices that place teammates before country or elevate the values above national duty don’t reflect that intended priority, whereas this sequence aligns with how Airmen are taught to prioritize loyalties.