Chief of Staff of the Air Force

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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 670,000 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.

Biography

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-11 Nov

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@GenDaveGoldfein-11 Nov

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@GenDaveGoldfein-11 Nov

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@GenDaveGoldfein-10 Nov

Stopped by to present @GenRobertNeller with a gift from our #Airmen to the Marine Corps. We almost got the recipe r… https://t.co/rVUU2ObSIY

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@GenDaveGoldfein-09 Nov

It was a pleasure to host Col-Gen Drozdov & Ukrainian-born #USAF Airmen. Our growing partnership & security coopera… https://t.co/wLT3iRXiDT

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@GenDaveGoldfein-08 Nov

RT @SecAFOfficial: Thanks to @elmo & @AbbyCadabbySST for stopping by to help me encourage kids to reach for the stars. Fueling the natural…

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@GenDaveGoldfein-07 Nov

This change gives our #Airmen the opportunity to make decisions that will provide greater stability to their famili… https://t.co/Oq6hmZTGEI

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@GenDaveGoldfein-07 Nov

Enjoyed talking with @USACGSC students at Fort Leavenworth last week -- our military services are more interdepende… https://t.co/X2RQ4B2hFb

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@GenDaveGoldfein-07 Nov

RT @AirmanMagazine: In order to provide cutting edge capabilities at a rapid pace to the warfighter, the @usairforce has formed Kessel Run…

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@GenDaveGoldfein-05 Nov

RT @US_Stratcom: Our #CombatReadyForce from @AFGlobalStrike is working hard, staying active & expertly executing #GlobalThunder objectives.…

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@GenDaveGoldfein-03 Nov

RT @AF_Academy: After @GenDaveGoldfein took flight at the airfield yesterday, he had a special message for @WestPoint_USMA ! Tune in to @C…

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@GenDaveGoldfein-03 Nov

RT @SecAFOfficial: .@SecArmy thanks for getting the trophy nice and shiny for us! https://t.co/hzM74U1MQ1

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@GenDaveGoldfein-03 Nov

What an honor it was to represent our #TotalForce #Airmen — especially our 30K #space professionals — at the… https://t.co/GpJ3U3zjtt

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@GenDaveGoldfein-02 Nov

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@GenDaveGoldfein-02 Nov

The strength of @TeamTyndall comes from its Airmen & their families. It will take us a while to restore buildings &… https://t.co/NOTBwUyBHv

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@GenDaveGoldfein-31 Oct

RT @USNationalGuard: Chilean and Texas National Guard maintenance and operations Airmen worked side by side as a part of a State Partnershi…

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@GenDaveGoldfein-30 Oct

It was great to spend time with leaders from the RPA community last week. In line with the #NationalDefenseStrategy… https://t.co/E6fMuobzr2

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@GenDaveGoldfein-29 Oct

RT @usairforce: #ICYMI: The #AirForce deployed C-130s and military personnel from @374AirliftWing & @AndersenAFBGuam to #Indonesia in suppo…

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@GenDaveGoldfein-29 Oct

Grateful to have been part of the annual @AirliftTanker Association Symposium. Our @AirMobilityCmd #Airmen underwri… https://t.co/ToQKEseq6K

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@GenDaveGoldfein-28 Oct

RT @usairforce: .@TeamTyndall Commander provides update brief to @GenDaveGoldfein and #CMSAF Wright. https://t.co/dSYwqHQ9t4 https://t.co/G…

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