AFA in Action

A Message from the President

July 31, 2025

Friends,

This month I had my first meeting with Troy Meink, the newly confirmed Secretary of the Air Force. He is very impressive and it was a tremendous opportunity to reassure him that the Air & Space Forces Association is here to support him across the breadth of issues where he is engaged. We are an enduring and consistent advocate for both the Air Force and Space Force, and a powerful voice for Airmen and Guardians. He will be a strong AFA ally and a valuable resource, I am sure, and he’s eager to work with us. I am confident that the Department of the Air Force is in good hands.

Secretary Meink will headline the 2025 Air, Space & Cyber Conference, which we’re gearing up for right now. It’s shaping up to be one heck of a show. We’ve got a full roster of speakers lined up and exhibition space is all but sold out. Check out the details and register here. See you in National Harbor in September!

Stay vocal. Stay informed.

Lt. Gen. Burt Field, USAF (Ret.)
President & CEO

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