There is no special process needed to register a .AIRFORCE domain name, no special action is needed on your end.
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A .airforce Domain Name is a domain name with the extension .airforce that represents the official website of U.S. Air Force, America's fifth branch of its military, and any institution or individual associated to it.
A .airforce Domain Name is established by Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), a nonprofit organization that manages domain names in the world.
The purpose of .airforce Domain Name is to provide a dedicated domain name for the U.S Air Force and its affiliates with ease and simplicity, and it is the only official website of the branch that has this specific extension.
Any personnel related to the airforce including pilots, soldiers, and engineers can get a .airforce Domain Name.
It is also available for any business whose primary purpose is to service the Air Force, whether directly or indirectly.
Whoever acquires this domain name will be giving their own website an air of authority and credibility that it needs to effectively deliver its message because of its affiliation with the U.S Air Force.
The domain is regulated by the Air Force Network Integration Center (AFNIC), which ensures that all parties who use this extension will be delivering credible content to the public.
There are also rules governing what kind of websites can get a .airforce Domain Name. AFNIC is currently reviewing and updating its policies, but until then the following guidelines will be used:
● Businesses that provide products and services directly to US Air Force personnel and their families (including military retirees, DoD employees and family members)
● Individuals or organizations that support activities of DoD or AF
When choosing a .airforce Domain Name, it is recommended that the content pertains to what the website is about. This way, there will be no confusion on the part of the visitor as to where this particular site belongs.
Choosing a .airforce Domain Name can be confusing especially if you are unfamiliar with the different extensions and what they represent.
The name of the branch is a generic term for a military unit or a fleet, so one can register a .airforce Domain Name which sounds similar to it if they desire, but their website will most likely not be associated with this particular military institution.
The .airforce Domain Name is not restricted to any kind of website, but AFNIC will be checking the site just to make sure that there are no misleading content or links.
Yes it is, as this extension was specifically made for the U.S Air Force, its personnel, and anyone who is in connection with the branch.
This also means that all web contents relevant to this domain name will be closely monitored by AFNIC, to make sure that they are appropriate for public viewing.
When acquiring a .airforce Domain Name the following documents will be required:
● Certificate of Acceptance (COA) from AFNIC
● Domain Name Management Form
● Copy of Official Identification Card
The cost of acquiring a .airforce Domain Name is $166 USD for two years. This will, however, be provided free of charge if the website's content is related to the U.S Air Force or its affiliates.