Air Force Association conference under way
9/25/2006 - WASHINGTON (AFPN) -- The top Air Force leaders helped kick off the Air Force Association's annual Air & Space Conference and Technology Exposition here with a ceremony honoring the association's history and contributions to the service, as well as remembering those currently serving in today's force.

Secretary Wynne speaks at AFA conference
9/26/2006 - SAN ANTONIO (AFPN) -- Secretary of the Air Force Michael W. Wynne spoke to Air Force leaders and supporters Sept. 25 as part of the Air Force Association's 2006 Air & Space Conference and Technology Exposition in Washington, D.C.

Command chief panel discusses enlisted issues
9/26/2006 - WASHINGTON (AFPN) -- Change, readiness and winning the war on terrorism were the three top issues discussed during the command chiefs' forum at the 2006 Air Force Association Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition here Sept. 25.

Professor at AFA conference offers advice about stress
9/26/2006 - WASHINGTON (AFPN) -- Professor John Moore spoke at the Air Force Association's 2006 Air & Space Conference and Technology Exposition Sept. 25 about ways to combat deployment stress.

PACAF commander speaks of enhancing partnerships
9/26/2006 - WASHINGTON (AFPN) -- Unlike European nations who have come together under NATO, the Pacific theater does not have a joint organization for defense and peacekeeping within its nations, said the Pacific Air Forces and Air Component commander here at the Air Force Association's annual Air & Space Conference and Technology Exposition.

Secretary, chief reiterate need for new tanker
9/27/2006 - SAN ANTONIO (AFPN)  -- The Air Force must start buying new tankers now since it will take decades to replace its aging KC-135 Stratotankers, the Air Force secretary said...

Reductions necessary to recapitalize today's service
9/27/2006 - WASHINGTON (AFPN) -- Reducing the number of Airmen in the service is never easy business, but it's absolutely necessary to recapitalize today's service, said the Air Force's top personnel officer Sept. 26 at the annual Air Force Association's Air and Space Conference here.

AMC commander: Global mobility aircraft saving lives in Iraq
9/27/2006 - WASHINGTON (AFPN) -- Mobility aircraft in Iraq and Afghanistan are helping keep Soldiers, Airmen, Marines and Sailors out of harm's way.

Special operations mission grows on several fronts
9/27/2006 - WASHINGTON (AFPN) -- The commander of Air Force Special Operations Command spoke at the 2006 Air Force Association Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition here Sept. 26 about the importance and growth of special operation forces.

Air Force undertaking force transformation initiatives
9/28/2006 - WASHINGTON (AFPN) -- The Air Force has changed direction in its effort to fulfill its legal requirements to organize, train and equip a flying force.

F-35 centerpiece for international partnership
9/28/2006 - WASHINGTON (AFPN) -- The F-35 Lightning II aircraft brings new capability to the Air Force, but also serves as a centerpiece for international cooperation.

Reserve, Guard leaders speak at AFA convention
9/28/2006 - WASHINGTON (AFPN) -- Both the Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard's top leaders spoke to attendees of the Air Force Association's Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition here Sept. 26.

Air Force will get new bomber, upgrades to fighters
9/28/2006 - WASHINGTON (AFPN) -- The Air Force is looking to get a "next generation" long-range bomber by 2018, according to the commander of Air Combat Command.

2006 Air Force Association National Convention, Air & Space Conference and Technology Exposition Wraps Up
10/06/2006 - ARLINGTON, Va. -- With a theme of “The Force Behind the Force,” the Air Force Association’s annual National Convention and Air & Space Conference and Technology Exhibition, wrapped up Sept. 22-27 at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, Washington, D.C.

Air Force Association Delegates Elect National Officers
10/06/2006 - ARLINGTON, Va. In addition to celebrations marking AFA’s six decades of supporting the Air Force, educating the public about aerospace dominance, and 50 years of the outstanding enlisted airmen awards, 252 registered delegates representing 45 states, the District of Columbia, and the European area met to conduct AFA business and election of officers. The following officers were elected...

Air Force Association Releases 2007 Statement of Policy, Top Issues
10/10/2006 - ARLINGTON, Va. – The Air Force Association delegates approved the organization’s annual Statement of Policy and Top Issues for 2007 at the annual National Convention and Air & Space Conference and Technology Exhibition, Sept. 22-27 at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, Washington, D.C.