AFA in Action
A Message from the President
October 1, 2026
Team,
Our Air, Space & Cyber Conference made international headlines this month as Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink and Chief of Space Operations Gen. Doug Schiess revealed for the first time ever that the U.S. Space Force wields weapons on orbit.
Other highlights included Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach announcing Point Defense has become a core Air Force mission, a host of Air Force and Space Force leaders discussing the impact and implications of advanced artificial intelligence, and some truly inspiring stories of Airmen and Guardians demonstrating individual heroism.
We held a successful National Convention, the annual Memorial to Memorial Ride generated record support for our wounded Airmen and Guardians, and AFA’s organizations demonstrated continued growth and success.
Lt. Gen. Burt Field, USAF (Ret.)
President & CEO
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