AFA Hosts ‘Space Force 101’ Briefing for Foreign Attachés 

Arlington, Va. —  The Air & Space Forces Association (AFA) hosted a distinguished group of foreign military attachés on May 19 for a briefing designed to deepen understanding of the U.S. Space Force’s mission, organization, and strategic priorities.  

The event, held at AFA headquarters, featured a “Space Force 101” session, an informative overview tailored specifically for the international defense community. The session was hosted by AFA’s Mitchell Institute Spacepower Advantage Center of Excellence Senior Resident Fellow for Space Studies Jennifer Reeves and Charles Galbreath, Senior Fellow for Space Studies. 

Air Marshal Paul Godfrey, Assistant Chief of Space Operations for Future Concepts and Partnerships, kicked off the event with a discussion of the Space Force’s soon-to-be released international cooperation strategy, setting the stage for thoughtful engagement and dialogue among attendees.  

“We we’re honored to host today’s briefing and to support stronger ties between the U.S. Space Force and our allied partners around the world,” Galbreath said. 

The briefing provided attendees valuable context about how the Space Force supports U.S. national security objectives and collaborates with international allies to ensure space remains a safe, stable, and secure environment. 

This engagement reflects AFA’s continued commitment to fostering global dialogue and advancing airpower and spacepower through advocacy, education, and support.  

About AFA   

The Air & Space Forces Association is an independent, non-profit 501(c)3 association dedicated to advocating for investment and support for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force, and for supporting Airmen, Guardians, and their Families. Founded in 1946, AFA is the single largest entity of its kind focused on air and space power. With more than 120,000 members and 200 chapters spread around the world, our mission is to promote dominant U.S. Air and Space Forces as the foundation of a strong National Defense; to honor and support Airmen, Guardians, and their Families; and to remember and respect the enduring heritage of the Air and Space Forces. 

About the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies  

The Mitchell Institute is the only think tank focused on airpower and spacepower, located in the nation’s capital. The Mitchell Institute is an independent, nonpartisan research organization established to provide innovative, insightful, fact-based research, analysis, and policy options to inform decision-makers, experts, and the public on national security issues in the air and space domains. Mitchell provides deep analysis of important issues, strategy, and technology through research reports and policy papers on a wide range of subjects. Mitchell conducts cutting edge workshops and wargames and facilitates topical expert conversations through a variety of community activities and engagement opportunities, from symposia to round tables. Mitchell also engages top air and space leaders with its internationally acclaimed webinar series and influential weekly podcast series that both cover a broad range of timely air and space issues.