Congressional leaders say they have made a significant breakthrough toward agreeing to a budget for fiscal year 2022—more than four months after the fiscal year began. But Air Force Association leaders are calling on lawmakers to break what has become a nearly-annual tradition of continuing resolutions ...
The Defense Department now says military members can indeed attend conferences in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, correcting a statement made last week by Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby. The Air Force Association continues to plan a full, in-person 2022 AFA Warfare Symposium ...
Air Combat Command’s Gen. Mark D. Kelly told attendees at AFA’s Air, Space & Cyber Conference that the U.S. is in real peril of losing a potential war with China if the Air Force cannot shed obsolete gear and rapidly regain a solid advantage in ...
Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. spoke at the Air Force Association’s Air, Space & Cyber Conference on Sept. 20, addressing a packed auditorium in National Harbor, Md. Here is a video of his remarks.
Watch video of Chief of Space Operations Gen. John W. "Jay" Raymond speaking at the Air Force Association’s Air, Space & Cyber Convention on Sept. 21.
Attendees to the Air Force Association's 2021 Air, Space & Cyber Conference must present proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test taken within the prior three days to attend the conference in person Sept. 20-22. After two consecutive virtual conferences, AFA's Air, Space & ...
Airpower rapidly achieved America’s goals in the Afghanistan War 20 years ago, but a change in the mission led inexorably to this week’s chaotic exit, Air Force Association leaders said Aug. 17. The situation should teach lessons about how best to use American power in ...
A new force generation model meant to balance rest with readiness will mean different things for the Air Force and the Space Force, leaders said at an Air Force Association Air and Space Warfighters in Action event Aug. 11. The new model is not only ...
Former Air Force Association Chairman of the Board retired Brig. Gen. Scott P. Van Cleef died July 18 at the age of 71. During Van Cleef's 29 years in the Air Force, he served as an F-5E Aggressor pilot and as a wing commander in ...
The Air Force on July 12 announced the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2021. An Air Force selection board considered 35 nominees representing each of the major commands, direct reporting units, field operating agencies, and Headquarters Air Force. The winning 12 were selected ...
“On behalf of nearly 100,000 AFA members and dedicated leaders nationwide and around the world, please pause a moment this memorial day and remember,” said Air Force Association president retired Lt. Gen. Bruce “Orville” Wright in this video honoring all those who have made the ...
The Air Force is deploying its two brand-new F-15EX fighters to Alaska to fly in the Northern Edge Exercise, 11th Air Force boss Lt. Gen. David A. Krumm reported. The jets will exercise their EPAWSS electronic warfare suites, and the wargame will explore a number ...