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Gen. Mark A. Welsh III is Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C. As Chief, he serves as the senior uniformed Air Force officer responsible for the organization, training and equipping of 690,000 active-duty, Guard, Reserve and civilian forces serving in the United States and overseas. As a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the general and other service chiefs function as military advisers to the Secretary of Defense,National Security Council and the President. General Welsh was born in San Antonio, Texas. He entered the Air Force in June 1976 as a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy. He has been assigned to numerous operational, command and staff positions. Prior to his current position, he was Commander, U.S. Air Forces in Europe.

Biography - Gen. Mark. A. Welsh, III


tabCSAF Viewpoints and Speeches 
- Air Mobility Command & Airlift/Tanker Association
Air Mobility Symposium and Technology Convention, Nov. 2, 2012

- Air and Space Conference 2012
Air Force Association Air and Space Conference, National Harbor, Md.,   Sept. 18, 2012

- National Guard Association of the United States
134th General Conference, Reno, Nev., Sept. 11, 2012
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CSAF directs Air Force-wide inspection  59

AMC team wins top CSAF 'Team of Excellence' award  6

CSAF, CMSAF visit Malmstrom AFB

CSAF, CMSAF agree with Minot's motto..."Only the Best Come North"  34

CSAF, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force visit Warren members

Air Force leaders issue statement on BMT investigation

Air Force leaders issue Veterans Day message  1

Former Little Rock AFB commander and spouse receive 2012 O'Malley award

CSAF shares perspective during AETC Senior Leader Conference

Welsh honors two Airmen from AFMAO  1

AF leaders encourage energy savings in latest 'Letter to Airmen'  1

CSAF kicks off 'Caring for People' forum

CSAF talks Air Force innovation, evolution at AFA Conference  3  |  VIDEO

Welsh: 'The only way to move forward is together'  1


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