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.

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-19 Jul

Great to be back in Saber Nation @ Spangdahlem AB, #Germany — home of the 52nd FW! Met w/ #Airmen to squint with my… https://t.co/nKpUNU2XIc

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@GenDaveGoldfein-18 Jul

RT @ForcesNews: @GenDaveGoldfein comments came at an air show at the Amari Air Base marking 100 years of the Estonian Air Force and the 70t…

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@GenDaveGoldfein-18 Jul

Our asymmetric advantage is represented in this room. It is all of us working together on a common cause. Great to… https://t.co/79bt90eKJy

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@GenDaveGoldfein-17 Jul

RT @PLinNATO: Yesterday @usairforce #F35 Lightning II @thef35, #F15 E #StrikeEagle & #C130J #SuperHercules aircraft arrived at #Powidz AB,…

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@GenDaveGoldfein-17 Jul

RT @Lithuanian_MoD: 🇺🇸US led air defense exercise Rapid Forge sends strong signal of commitment of US to defend Baltic States 🇱🇻 🇪🇪 🇱🇹 in…

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@GenDaveGoldfein-16 Jul

RT @ActingSecAF: .@secnav76, the @usairforce looks forward to working with you @DeptofDefense. We remain focused on the #mission & the exec…

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@GenDaveGoldfein-15 Jul

RT @FinnishAirForce: @usairforce @usembfinland @GenDaveGoldfein @JokinenPasi @KarjalanLsto During his visit, @GenDaveGoldfein had a meeting…

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@GenDaveGoldfein-15 Jul

RT @FinnishAirForce: @usairforce @usembfinland @GenDaveGoldfein @JokinenPasi @KarjalanLsto Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force @G…

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@GenDaveGoldfein-15 Jul

Gained a new appreciation for the strength and capability of our #Finnish partners, and have confidence we can prev… https://t.co/PxWEl6kQoD

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@GenDaveGoldfein-15 Jul

Great day for F-18 DCA with @JokinenPasi and Karelia Air Command! https://t.co/oUQtY9J95W

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@GenDaveGoldfein-15 Jul

Looking forward to a great day with the #Finnish Air Force! @Puolustusvoimat @JokinenPasi @usairforce

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@GenDaveGoldfein-13 Jul

#Estonia was integral in the conceptualization of @CCDCOE - responsible for identifying & coordinating education &… https://t.co/C6bFCMHW8U

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@GenDaveGoldfein-13 Jul

RT @MoD_Estonia: DefMin Luik discussed regional security & A2/AD w/ @usairforce Chief of Staff @GenDaveGoldfein, as #Estonian Air Force 100…

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@GenDaveGoldfein-13 Jul

What better way to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Estonian Air Force than with an airshow. @Kaitsevagi… https://t.co/k3UWIrEH3m

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@GenDaveGoldfein-13 Jul

Congratulations to the Estonian Air Force on the hundredth anniversary of their establishment. The USAF values Esto… https://t.co/947bI1BbnG

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@GenDaveGoldfein-12 Jul

Looking forward to meeting with our Estonian counterparts -- continuing our strong bi-lateral partnership to protec… https://t.co/wJKs4JR0BQ

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@GenDaveGoldfein-11 Jul

RT @ActingSecAF: Thanks @VP for applauding the professional #Airmen & #space experts @30thSpaceWing & @AFSpace! https://t.co/g5kU9iWwjq

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@GenDaveGoldfein-08 Jul

RT @HQUSAFEPA: U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles from Seymour Johnson arrive at Spangdahlem Air Base for training and theater familiarizat…

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@GenDaveGoldfein-08 Jul

RT @AOC_1_Group: Just boarded @britishairways en route to Texas to visit @usairforce Randolph Air Force Base, where we have “baby” pilots p…

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@GenDaveGoldfein-04 Jul

Our #Airmen make bold and courageous moves every day to protect the freedoms we celebrate. I'm honored to serve bes… https://t.co/1aeosJFeJF

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