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DOD Needs Cislunar Strategy

There are grave national security risks at play if the United States cedes any advantage in the cislunar regime to China or others with ambitions to dominate lunar or deep space exploration, says the Mitchell Institute.

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Our Q&A with Allvin

Sitting down with AFA’s President & CEO, the Air Force Chief of Staff discussed progress on reoptimizing for great power competition, changes to Air Combat Command (ACC), the future of Next-Generation Air Dominance (NGAD), his vision for Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA), and more.

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Deptula Visits Ukraine

Lt. Gen. David Deptula, USAF (Ret.), Dean of AFA's Mitchell Institute, was invited to Kyiv for advisory discussions with the Ukraine Air Force, the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, and the Ministry of Defense.

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Our Legislative Priorities for FY25

AFA is working with lawmakers to address legislative issues affecting the Air Force and Space Force. Read the six solutions we’ve proposed to the Hill.

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AFA’s Mission

Advocate, Educate, Support

Our mission is to promote dominant U.S. Air & Space Forces as the foundation of a strong National Defense; to honor and support our Airmen, Guardians, and their Families; and to remember and respect our enduring Heritage.

Advocate

Advocate and promote aerospace power to favorably shape policy and resourcing decisions to guarantee the strongest aerospace forces in the world.

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Educate

Educate the public on the critical need for unrivaled aerospace power and promote aerospace and STEM education for a technically superior and professional workforce to ensure national security.

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Support

Support Airmen, Guardians, and the families of the Total Air Force and Space Force, including Active Duty, National Guard, Reserve, civilians, families, and members of the Civil Air Patrol.

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