Chief of Staff of the Air Force

Portrait of Gen. David L. Goldfein, Chief of Staff of the Air Force

(U.S. Air Force graphic/Corey Parrish)

Gen. David L. Goldfein 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 685,000 active-duty, Guard, Reserve and civilian forces serving in the U.S. 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.

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Viewpoints and Speeches

- Air Force Association Air, Space & Cyber Conference
Remarks from Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein at the Air Force Association Air, Space & Cyber Conference, Sept. 18, 2018, in National Harbor, Maryland.

- 34th National Space Symposium
Remarks from Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein at the 34th National Space Symposium, April 17, 2018, in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

- Air Force Association Air Warfare Symposium Symposium
Remarks from Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein at the Air Force Association Air Warfare Symposium, Feb. 23, 2018, in Orlando, Florida.

- Airlift/Tanker Association Symposium
Remarks from Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein at the Airlift/Tanker Association Symposium, Oct. 26, 2017, in Orlando, Florida.

- AFA 2017 Air, Space and Cyber Symposium
Remarks from Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein at the Air Force Association 2017 Air, Space and Cyber Symposium, Sept. 19, 2017, in National Harbor.

- 139th National Guard Association of The United States Conference
Keynote address from Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein at the 139th National Guard Association of The United States conference, Sept. 9, 2017, in Louisville, Kentucky.

- Air Force Association Breakfast
Keynote address from Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein at the Air Force Association Breakfast, July 26, 2017, in Washington, D.C.

- Air Power Conference
Keynote address from Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein at the Air Power Conference, July 17, 2017, in London, England.

- CSAF Focus Area #3: Enhancing Multi-domain Command and Control ...Tying It All Together
This paper is the last in a series to share Gen. Goldfein's thinking behind three key CSAF focus areas over the next four years.

- Air Force Update
Remarks from Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein at the Air Force Association Air Warfare Symposium, Mar. 2, 2017, in Orlando, FL.

- Space Power to the Warfighter
Remarks from Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein at the Air Force Association Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies during the space group seminar Feb. 3, 2017, in Washington, D.C.

- The Future of American Airpower
Remarks from Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein at the American Enterprise Institute Jan. 18, 2017, in Washington, D.C.

- CSAF Focus Area #2: Strengthening Joint Leaders and Teams ... a Combined Arms Imperative
This paper is the second in a series to share Gen. Goldfein's thinking behind three key CSAF focus areas over the next four years.

- Air Force Update
Remarks from Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein at the Air Force Association's Air, Space and Cyber Conference, Sept. 20, 2016, in National Harbor, Maryland.

- Reducing Additional Duties Memo
Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James and Air Force Chief of Staff David L. Goldfein released a memo Aug. 19, 2016, announcing a task force has been established to eliminate, reassign or reduce additional duties.

- CSAF Focus Area #1: The Beating heart of the Air Force... Squadrons
The first in a series of short papers Gen. Goldfein will share outlining his key focus areas.

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@GenDaveGoldfein-23 May

RT @cmsaf18: What a great way to pay tribute to an incredible Airman and teammate: Purple Heart recipient Dylan Elchin's name to be display…

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@GenDaveGoldfein-22 May

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@GenDaveGoldfein-21 May

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@GenDaveGoldfein-21 May

RT @usairforce: .@SecAFOfficial was honored during a celebration ceremony @Andrews_JBA May 21, 2019, an event which highlighted her contrib…

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@GenDaveGoldfein-21 May

It's been an absolute honor working alongside @SecAFOfficial. Join us as we celebrate her contributions, dedication… https://t.co/rDDtykgvK0

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@GenDaveGoldfein-20 May

RT @SecAFOfficial: .@MIT is a leading institution for AI research, education & application —making this a huge opportunity for the #USAF as…

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@GenDaveGoldfein-18 May

RT @thejointstaff: On this #ArmedForcesDay, we give thanks for all who have worn the cloth of our nation and pledged their lives in its def…

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@GenDaveGoldfein-18 May

RT @usairforce: .@SecAFOfficial was interviewed by #JojoScienceShow at last week's @Andrews_JBA's #STEM event which featured more than 6,00…

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@GenDaveGoldfein-17 May

Thank you to our #elite #defenders not only on #NationalPoliceWeek, but every day. Those that wear or wore the cove… https://t.co/iDC5OvKlSK

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@GenDaveGoldfein-16 May

RT @usairforce: A KC-46 Pegasus assigned to the @22ARW performs a flyover during an Heritage to Horizons concert at the #AirForce Memorial,…

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@GenDaveGoldfein-15 May

RT @SecAFOfficial: The @USAirForce will now reimburse qualifying licensure & recertification fees incurred during PCS/PCAs up to $500 for s…

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@GenDaveGoldfein-15 May

Thank you @ESealsDCMDVA. We were honored to attend the #ESAdvocacyAwards last Friday. https://t.co/XL0wEyAlw7

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@GenDaveGoldfein-14 May

RT @SecAFOfficial: When I was visiting Aviano recently, the issue of spouse employment overseas came up and things we might be able to do t…

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@GenDaveGoldfein-13 May

Honored to host Chilean Air Chief General Arturo Merino this past week for our discussion about our common interest… https://t.co/FKeUxCiZ3Y

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@GenDaveGoldfein-13 May

RT @usairforce: #ICYMI, @GenDaveGoldfein joined by @NATO partners and others honored the 20th anniversary of Operation Allied Force with a…

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@GenDaveGoldfein-11 May

RT @SecAFOfficial: A pleasure to announce with @SenJohnHoeven that @319ABW will be re-designated as the 319th Reconnaissance Wing https://t…

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@GenDaveGoldfein-11 May

Great Friday afternoon @Andrews_JBA Air Show with @SecAF. We enjoyed learning about new STEM initiatives, meeting t… https://t.co/N54sX8Y02M

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@GenDaveGoldfein-10 May

RT @SecAFOfficial: Starting off a great day @Andrews_JBA to kick off the #JBAAirshow with a #STEM experiment with #VCSAF & JoJo’s science s…

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@GenDaveGoldfein-10 May

RT @SecAFOfficial: Proud to announce advances in #F35 training—adding a training squadron @TeamEglin & an aggressor squadron @NellisAFB. Th…

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@GenDaveGoldfein-09 May

#VCSAF Gen. Stephen W. Wilson will testify on the #FY2020 budget request for @usairforce readiness today at 2pm EDT. https://t.co/cVnuFzbdS5

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