👉 Colonelships are a type of military rank in the United States Air Force. A colonel is the highest-ranking officer in the Air Force, and it typically serves as a two-star general or vice admiral. Colleagues in the Air Force serve as senior enlisted personnel and perform various duties related to maintaining air power and supporting the warfighter. Colonelships are not a recognized rank in the United States Military Academy (USMA) or the U.S. Navy, but they can be