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Panel: Total Force
Remarks by Lt. Gen. James Jackson, Lt. Gen. Stanley Clarke, Lt. Gen. James Holmes, and Daniel Sitterly at the 2015 Air and Space Conference, September 16, 2015, in National Harbor, Maryland.


Enlisted Personnel Programs Update
Remarks by Chief Master Sgt. Brandy Petzel, chief of the Enlisted Force Policy branch, at the 2015 Air and Space Conference, September 16, 2015, in National Harbor, Maryland.

4-Star Forum
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James M. Cody and several major command commanders during a four-star forum at the Air Force Association’s Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition September 16 in National Harbor, Maryland.

Leading airpower in the 21st century

Remarks by Lt. Gen. John Hesterman at the 2015 Air and Space Conference, September 16, 2015, in National Harbor, Maryland.

Q&A With Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody 
Remarks by Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody at the 2015 Air and Space Conference, September 16, 2015, in National Harbor, Maryland.

Strategic Agility in the Aerospace Nation
Remarks by Dr. William LaPlante at the 2015 Air and Space Conference, September 15, 2015, in National Harbor, Maryland.

Air Force Special Operations
Remarks by Lieutenant General Bradley Heithold at the 2015 Air and Space Conference, September 15, 2015, in National Harbor, Maryland.

Reinventing Space: Increasing Awareness, Decreasing Vulnerability
Remarks by General John Hyten at the 2015 Air and Space Conference, September 15, 2015, in National Harbor, Maryland.

Harnessing The Coming Aerospace Revolution
Remarks by General Ellen Pawlikowski at the 2015 Air and Space Conference, September 15, 2015, in National Harbor, Maryland.

Acquisition Updates: F-35 and KC-46 Programs
Remarks by Lieutenant General Arnie Bunch, Major General Jim Marrs, Lieutenant General Christopher Bogden, and Brigadier General Duke Richardson at the 2015 Air and Space Conference, September 15, 2015, in National Harbor, Maryland.

Building Cyber Teams — the Inside View
Remarks by Major General Karen Rizzuti, Major General Jim Marrs, Major General Ed Wilson, and Major General Brett Williamat at the 2015 Air and Space Conference, September 15, 2015, in National Harbor, Maryland.

The Imperative for Innovation 
Remarks by Dr. Greg Zacharias, Dr. Mark Lewis, Major General David A. Harris, and Major General Tom Masiello at the 2015 Air and Space Conference, September 14, 2015, in National Harbor, Maryland.

Empowering Tomorrow’s Analyst: Revolutions In Analytics
Remarks by Lieutenant General Robert Otto, Lieutenant Colonel Travis Norton, Dr. Steven Rogers, Samuel Druker, and James Crawford at the 2015 Air and Space Conference, September 14, 2015, in National Harbor, Maryland.

RPAS: Tough Lessons For The 2025 Force
Remarks by Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Campo, Lieutenant Colonel Travis Norton, Major Jason Willey, and Major Ryan Derzon at the 2015 Air and Space Conference, September 14, 2015, in National Harbor, Maryland.

Meeting Global Requirements in a Time of Austerity: A MAJCOM Perspective 
Remarks by Gen. Lori Robinson, Gen. Frank Gorenc and Heidi Grant at the 2015 Air and Space Conference, September 16, 2015, in National Harbor, Maryland.

Air Force Energy
Remarks by Ms. Miranda Ballentine, Colonel Rick Eccher and Lieutenant Colonel Mark Lyons at the 2015 Air and Space Conference, September 16, 2015, in National Harbor, Maryland.

Enlisted Force Update
Remarks by Chief Master Sergeant James Cody at the 2015 Air and Space Conference, September 16, 2015, in National Harbor, Maryland.

Fifth Generation Warfare
Remarks by General Hawk Carlisle at the 2015 Air and Space Conference, September 15, 2015, in National Harbor, Maryland.

Air Force Update
Remarks by Chief of Staff of the Air Force General Mark A. Welsh III at the 2015 Air and Space Conference, September 15, 2015, in National Harbor, Maryland.

Chief Master Sergeant Forum
Remarks by CMSgt Steve McDonald, CMSgt Victoria Gamble, CMSgt Matt Caruso, CMSgt Farrell Thomas, CMSgt Cameron Kirksey and CMSgt James Hotaling at the 2015 Air and Space Conference, September 14, 2015, in National Harbor, Maryland.

Airmen & Family Programs Senior Leader Town Hall
Remarks by CSAF Gen. Mark A. Welsh III & Mrs. Betty Welsh, SECAF Deborah Lee James and Mr. Frank Beatty, and CMSAF James Cody and Mrs. Athena Cody at the 2015 Air and Space Conference, September 14, 2015, in National Harbor, Maryland.

You've Got to Have Friends: Building Pacific Airpower Partnerships
Remarks by Gen. Lori Robinson at the 2015 Air and Space Conference, September 14, 2015, in National Harbor, Maryland.

Remarks by Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James at the 2015 Air and Space Conference, September 14, 2015, in National Harbor, Maryland.


Photo Gallery

Air Force Association Chairman of the Board Scott Van Cleef, Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James and Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III present the 2014 International Affairs Excellence Award to Lt. Col. Kathleen Le, Senior Master Sgt. Eric Gaona and Grisel Mundo-Love as part of opening ceremonies for the Air Force Association’s 2015 Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition Sept. 14, 2015, in Washington, D.C. This was the first year the award has been split into four categories: officer, enlisted, senior civilian and junior civilian. (U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash)
Air Force Research Lab Commander Maj. Gen. Thomas Masiello talks about focused innovation during the Air Force Association Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition in Washington, D.C. Sept. 14, 2015. He was a member of the imperative for innovation in a time of austerity panel. (Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Whitney Stanfield)
Members of the imperative for innovation in a time of austerity panel speaks to a crowd during the Air Force Association Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition in Washington, D.C. Sept. 14, 2015. The conference focuses on bringing the Air Force together through leadership, industry experts and aerospace specialists to discuss issues and challenges facing America and the aerospace community. (Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Whitney Stanfield)
Maj. Gen. John Newell, director of strategy, concepts and assessments, deputy chief of staff for strategic plans and requirements, speaks on a panel during the 2015 Air Force Association Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition in Washington, D.C., Sept. 15, 2015. The trilateral strategic initiative panel discussed each of the countries (U.S., France and the U.K.) consolidated goals on building confidence within each other's capabilities by training together twice a year to meet their objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Whitney Stanfield)
Michelle S. LoweSolis, Director of Plans and Integration, Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower and Personnel, answers a question with panelists Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force Daniel R. Sitterly, and Air University Commander and President Lt. Gen. Steven L. Kwast, during a discussion about "Human Capital Plan," at the Air Force Association Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition, Sept. 15, 2015, in Washington, D.C. The Air Force experts talked about the way-ahead for equipping, training and growing future Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Scott M. Ash)
Daniel R. Sitterly, principal deputy assistant Secretary of the Air Force, answers a question with fellow panelists Michelle S. LoweSolis, the director of plans and integration, deputy chief of staff for manpower and personnel, Headquarters Air Force, and Lt. Gen. Steven L. Kwast, the Air University commander and president, during a discussion about human capital plan at the Air Force Association Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition Sept. 15, 2015, in Washington, D.C. The Air Force experts talked about the way ahead for equipping, training and growing future Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash)
Daniel R. Sitterly, principal deputy assistant Secretary of the Air Force, answers a question with fellow panelists Michelle S. LoweSolis, the director of plans and integration, deputy chief of staff for manpower and personnel, Headquarters Air Force, and Lt. Gen. Steven L. Kwast, the Air University commander and president, during a discussion about human capital plan, at the Air Force Association Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition Sept. 15, 2015, in Washington, D.C. The Air Force experts talked about the way ahead for equipping, training and growing future Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash)
Lt. Gen. Steven L. Kwast, Air University commander and president, answers a question with panelists, Daniel R. Sitterly, principal deputy assistant secretary of the Air Force, and Michelle S. LoweSolis, Director of Plans and Integration, Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower and Personnel, during a discussion about "Human Capital Plan," at the Air Force Association Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition, Sept. 15, 2015, in Washington, D.C. The Air Force experts talked about the way-ahead for equipping, training and growing future Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Scott M. Ash)
Air University Commander and President Lt. Gen. Steven L. Kwast answers a question with panelists, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force Daniel R. Sitterly, and Michelle S. LoweSolis, the director of plans and integration, deputy chief of staff for manpower and personnel, Headquarters Air Force, during a discussion about the human capital plan at the Air Force Association Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition Sept. 15, 2015, in Washington, D.C. The Air Force experts talked about the way-ahead for equipping, training and growing future Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash)
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III honors two fallen special tactics Airmen during his Air Force Update address at the Air Force Association's Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition Sept. 15, 2015, in Washington, D.C. Capt. Matthew D. Roland and Staff Sgt. Forrest B. Sibley were killed Aug. 26, 2015, in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash)
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III makes his Air Force Update address at the Air Force Association's Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition Sept. 15, 2015, in Washington, D.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash)
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III makes his Air Force Update address at the Air Force Association's Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition Sept. 15, 2015, in Washington, D.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash)
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III makes his Air Force Update address at the Air Force Association's Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition Sept. 15, 2015, in Washington, D.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash)
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III speaks with Airman 1st Class Spencer Stone during Welsh's Air Force Update address at the Air Force Association's Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition Sept. 15, 2015, in Washington, D.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash)
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III makes his Air Force Update address at the Air Force Association's Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition Sept. 15, 2015, in Washington, D.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash)
Gen. Hawk Carlisle, the Air Combat Command commander, talks about the 5th generation warfare during the Air Force Association Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition in Washington, D.C., Sept. 15, 2015. The AFA conference brought together Air Force leadership, industry experts, scholars and current aerospace specialists from around the world to discuss the issues and challenges facing the U.S. and the aerospace community today. (Air Force photo /Tech. Sgt. Dan DeCook)
Gen. Hawk Carlisle, the Air Combat Command commander, talks about the 5th generation warfare during the Air Force Association Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition in Washington, D.C., Sept. 15, 2015. The AFA conference brought together Air Force leadership, industry experts, scholars and current aerospace specialists from around the world to discuss the issues and challenges facing the U.S. and the aerospace community today. (Air Force photo /Tech. Sgt. Dan DeCook)
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III speaks with Airman 1st Class Spencer Stone during Welsh's Air Force Update address at the Air Force Association's Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition Sept. 15, 2015, in Washington, D.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash)
Gen. John Hyten, the Air Force Space Command commander, stresses the importance of agile information superiority during the Air Force Association Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition in Washington, D.C., Sept. 15, 2015. (Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Whitney Stanfield)
Gen. Ellen M. Pawlikowski, the commander of the Air Force Materiel Command, speaks about her command's flexibility and how it directly impacts the total force's operations and strategic agility at the Air Force Association Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition Sept. 15, 2015, in Washington, D.C. (Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash)
Gen. Ellen M. Pawlikowski, the commander of the Air Force Materiel Command, speaks about her command's flexibility and how it directly impacts the total force's operations and strategic agility at the Air Force Association Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition Sept. 15, 2015, in Washington, D.C. (Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash)
Gen. Ellen M. Pawlikowski, the commander of the Air Force Materiel Command, speaks about her command's flexibility and how it directly impacts the total force's operations and strategic agility at the Air Force Association Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition Sept. 15, 2015, in Washington, D.C. (Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash)
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody thanks Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III for his exceptional service by presenting him with an invitation to an Order of the Sword ceremony following Cody's "Enlisted Force Update" at Air Force Association's Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition Sept. 16, 2015, in Washington, D.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash)
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III (center) and his wife, Betty, are congratulated by an Air Force command chief master sergeant after Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody presented Welsh with an invitation to an Order of the Sword ceremony following Cody's Enlisted Force Update at the Air Force Association's Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition Sept. 16, 2015, in Washington, D.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash)
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody thanks Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III for his exceptional service by presenting him with an invitation to an Order of the Sword ceremony following Cody's Enlisted Force Update at the Air Force Association's Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition Sept. 16, 2015, in Washington, D.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash)
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody gives his Enlisted Force Update at the Air Force Association's Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition Sept. 16, 2015, in Washington, D.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash)
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody gives his Enlisted Force Update at the Air Force Association's Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition Sept. 16, 2015, in Washington, D.C.(U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Whitney Stanfield)
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody gives his Enlisted Force Update at the Air Force Association's Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition Sept. 16, 2015, in Washington, D.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash)
Tech. Sgt. Torri Hendrix and Staff Sgt. Carlin Leslie, members of the Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs command information section, congratulate Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. Mark A. Welsh III and his wife, Betty, on receiving the invitation to the Order of the Sword ceremony during Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody’s Enlisted Force Update at the Air Force Association Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition Sept. 16, 2015. The Order of the Sword was established by the Air Force enlisted force to recognize and honor military senior officers, colonel or above, and civilian equivalents, for conspicuous and significant contributions to the welfare and prestige of the Air Force enlisted force, mission effectiveness and the overall military establishment. (Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Whitney Stanfield)
An Air Force Master Sergeant congratulates Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III after Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody presented Welsh with an invitation to an Order of the Sword ceremony following Cody's Enlisted Force Update at the Air Force Association's Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition Sept. 16, 2015, in Washington, D.C (U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash)
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody gives his Enlisted Force Update at the Air Force Association's Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition Sept. 16, 2015, in Washington, D.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash)
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody thanks Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III for his exceptional service by presenting him with an invitation to an Order of the Sword ceremony, following Cody's Enlisted Force Update at the Air Force Association's Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition Sept. 16, 2015, in Washington, D.C.(U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Whitney Stanfield)
Five former chief master sergeants of the Air Force took the stage to share perspectives and stories about how they have inspired and been inspired by the modern Air Force during the Air Force Association’s Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition in Washington D.C., Sept. 16. The former chiefs answered question from the audience that ranged from resilient Airmen, education, commissioning and encouraging your wingman. (Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Whitney Stanfield)
Airman 1st Class Spencer Stone answers question during an interview at the Air Force Association's Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition in Washington, D.C., Sept. 16, 2015. The conference brings together Air Force leadership, industry experts, academia and current aerospace specialists from around the world to discuss the issues and challenges facing America and the aerospace community today. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Whitney Stanfield)
Airman 1st Class Spencer Stone answers question during an interview at the Air Force Association's Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition in Washington, D.C., Sept. 16, 2015. The conference brings together Air Force leadership, industry experts, academia and current aerospace specialists from around the world to discuss the issues and challenges facing America and the aerospace community today. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Whitney Stanfield)
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody invites Airmen to ask him questions during the Air Force Association Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition in Washington, D.C., Sept. 16, 2015. The conference brings together Air Force leadership, industry experts, academia and current aerospace specialists from around the world to discuss the issues and challenges facing America and the aerospace community today. (Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Whitney Stanfield)
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody invites Airmen to ask him questions during the Air Force Association Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition in Washington, D.C., Sept. 16, 2015. The conference brings together Air Force leadership, industry experts, academia and current aerospace specialists from around the world to discuss the issues and challenges facing America and the aerospace community today. (Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Whitney Stanfield)
Staff Sgt Jireh Aki, a installation antiterrorism officer at Joint Base Andrews, Md., asks Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody a question during the Air Force Association Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition in Washington, D.C., Sept. 16, 2015. Cody said each Air Force generation gets better with technology and education, but if they do not, then the leaders have failed them. (Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Whitney Stanfield)
Lt. Gen. James "JJ" Jackson, commander of the Air Force Reserve Command, gives remarks during the unveiling ceremony of the painting “That Others May Live” during the Air Force Association Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition, Washington D.C., Sept. 14, 2015. “That Others May Live” documents the rescue of Marcus Luttrell, a U.S. Navy SEAL, in June 2005 by reservists from the 920th Rescue Wing, Patrick Air Force Base, Fla. The well-known rescue was dramatized in the movie“The Lone Survivor.” (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Kat Justen)
Crew members from the 920th Rescue Wing who participated in the June 2005 rescue of Marcus Luttrell, a U.S. Navy SEAL, stand to be recognized during the Air Force Association Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition, Washington D.C., Sept. 14, 2015. The well-known rescue was dramatized in the movie “The Lone Survivor.” (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Kat Justen)
Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James and Maj. Warren Neary, the Air Force Space Command historian and an Air Force Art Program artist, unveil the painting “That Others May Live” during the Air Force Association Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition, Washington, D.C., Sept. 14, 2015. “That Others May Live” documents the rescue of Marcus Luttrell, a Navy SEAL, in June 2005 by Reservists from the 920th Rescue Wing at Patrick Air Force Base, Florida. The rescue was dramatized in the movie “The Lone Survivor.” (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Kat Justen)
Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James gives remarks during the unveiling ceremony of the painting “That Others May Live” during the Air Force Association Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition, Washington D.C., Sept. 14, 2015. “That Others May Live” documents the rescue of Marcus Luttrell, a U.S. Navy SEAL, in June 2005 by Reservists from the 920th Rescue Wing, Patrick Air Force Base, Fla. The well-known rescue was dramatized in the movie “The Lone Survivor.” (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Kat Justen)
Gen. Lori Robinson, the Pacific Air Forces commander, speaks to attendees during the Air Force Association's Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition in Washington, D.C., Sept. 14, 2015. Robinson stressed the importance of building partnerships to enhance stability in the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Whitney Stanfield)
Air Force Association Chairman of the Board Scott Van Cleef, Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James and Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III present the 2014 International Affairs Excellence Award to Lt. Col. Kathleen Le, Senior Master Sgt. Eric Gaona and Grisel Mundo-Love as part of opening ceremonies for the Air Force Association’s 2015 Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition Sept. 14, 2015, in Washington, D.C. This was the first year the award has been split into four categories: officer, enlisted, senior civilian and junior civilian. (U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash)
Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James and her husband, Frank Beatty, talk about family issues during an Airman and Family Programs Senior Leader Town hall, during the Air Force Association's Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition in Washington, D.C., Sept. 14, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash)
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III and his wife, Betty, talk about family issues during an Airman and Family Programs senior leader town hall, during the Air Force Association's Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition in Washington, D.C., Sept. 14, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash)
Some of the Air Force's senior leaders and their spouses answer questions about family issues during an Airman and Family Programs senior leader town hall, during the Air Force Association's Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition in Washington, D.C., Sept. 14, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash)
Senior Air Force leaders cut a ribbon during the Air Force Association's Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition in Washington, D.C. on Sept. 14, 2015. The ribbon cutting ceremony kicked off of the conference and opening of the exhibit hall. (Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Whitney Stanfield)
Athen Cody, wife of Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody, talk about family issues during an Airman and Family Programs senior leader town hall, during the Air Force Association's Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition in Washington, D.C., Sept. 14, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Dan DeCook)
Athen Cody, wife of Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody, talk about family issues during an Airman and Family Programs Senior Leader Town hall, during the Air Force Association's Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition in Washington, D.C., Sept. 14, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Dan DeCook)
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III talks about family issues during an Airman and Family Programs Senior Leader Town hall, during the Air Force Association's Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition in Washington, D.C., Sept. 14, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Dan DeCook)
Some of the Air Force's senior leaders and their spouses answer questions about family issues during an Airman and Family Programs senior leader town hall, during the Air Force Association's Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition in Washington, D.C., Sept. 14, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash)
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody and his wife, Athena, talk about family issues during an Airman and Family Programs senior leader town hall, during the Air Force Association's Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition in Washington, D.C., Sept. 14, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash)
Some of the Air Force's senior leaders and their spouses answer questions about family issues during an Airman and Family Programs senior leader town hall, during the Air Force Association's Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition in Washington, D.C., Sept. 14, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Dan DeCook)
Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James delivers her keynote speech at the Air Force Association's Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition in Washington, D.C., Sept. 14, 2015. In her speech, James outlined how the Air Force and industry must partner to expand, advance, and ultimately reinvent the aerospace nation. (U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash)

VIDEOS

2015 Air and Space Conference: Reinventing the Aerospace Nation
Secretary of the Air Force, The Honorable Deborah Lee James

2015 Air and Space Conference: Air Force Update
Air Force Chief of Staff of Staff, General Mark A. Welsh III

2015 Air and Space Conference: Enlisted Force Update
Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force

2015 Air and Space Conference: Reinventing the Aerospace Nation - A Path to Offset 3.0:
Secretary of Defense, Ashton B. Carter

2015 Air and Space Conference: Leading Airpower in the 21st Century:
Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force, General David L. Goldfein

2015 Air and Space Conference: Preserving our Space and Cyberspace Capabilities:
Gen. John E. Hyten

2015 Air and Space Conference: Harnessing the Coming Aerospace Revolution
Commander of Air Force Materiel Command, General Ellen M. Pawlikowski

2015 Air and Space Conference: 5th Generation Warfare
Gen. Hawk Carlisle, Commander Air Combat Command

2015 Air and Space Conference: Meeting Global Requirements in a Time of Austerity
General Frank Gorenc, General Lori Robinson and Heidi Grant

You've Got to Have Friends: Building Pacific Airpower Partnerships
General Lori Robinson

2015 Air and Space Conference: Airmen & Family Programs Town Hall:
Chief of Staff U.S. Air Force, General Mark Welsh III, Mrs. Betty Welsh, Secretary of the U.S. Air Force, Deborah Lee James, Mr. Frank Beatty, Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, James A Cody, and Mrs. Athena Cody

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