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.

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Viewpoints and Speeches

- 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-21 Aug

An open letter & invitation to Col "Ned Stark:" Join my team & help us re-exam our officer promotion system -- as l… https://t.co/DMrFBwEo8I

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@GenDaveGoldfein-20 Aug

RT @DeptofDefense: .@USAirForce Tech Sgt. John Chapman lost his life trying to save others in Afghanistan in 2002. His final act will be aw…

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@GenDaveGoldfein-19 Aug

Like the Wright brothers, today's #Airmen dare to break barriers. They take challenges & turn them into opportuniti… https://t.co/anwFqO2VEK

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@GenDaveGoldfein-19 Aug

There was a time when few believed manned flight was achievable -- but in 1903, just as @nytimes published an edito… https://t.co/jzKMPZPuuW

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@GenDaveGoldfein-18 Aug

John Kidd took an interest in planes at a young age & followed in his father’s footsteps by enlisting in the… https://t.co/XIaP87ALjB

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@GenDaveGoldfein-16 Aug

I couldn't agree more w/#CMSAF: As #Airmen innovate, they must be supported by leaders who remove unnecessary barri… https://t.co/zX05ETwISO

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@GenDaveGoldfein-16 Aug

RT @USAF_ACC: #Innovation isn't just a buzzword for our #Airmen. The 363rd ISR wing, @25thAirForce, recently collaborated with industry par…

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@GenDaveGoldfein-15 Aug

The @usairforce is more ready today thanks to increased funding provided by #Congress & the signing of the… https://t.co/DHb8IR0fWz

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@GenDaveGoldfein-13 Aug

#CMSAF to #Airmen at @48FighterWing: “I've got one job and that's to take care of you.” When it comes to selecting… https://t.co/MzqZK7eAyw

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@GenDaveGoldfein-12 Aug

#VCSAF recently met w/the inaugural class of the Aviation, Character & Education Flight Program. A joint effort w/… https://t.co/PqNefp69Xn

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@GenDaveGoldfein-11 Aug

RT @usairforce: At the heart of the #AirForce is the squadron — our foundational #warfighting unit. It's where culture resides, #innovation…

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@GenDaveGoldfein-10 Aug

We're making progress toward revitalizing squadrons, but we'll keep swinging away at this together -- by focusing o… https://t.co/X84abHhWXK

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@GenDaveGoldfein-10 Aug

Happy birthday to our @DeptofDefense teammates; together, we provide a lethal #Joint force for the defense of our N… https://t.co/d97cKDX2Th

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@GenDaveGoldfein-08 Aug

RT @US_Stratcom: RT @PACAF: @usairforce B-52s trained alongside @USNavy P-8 Poseidons near Japan over the East China Sea. #B52 #JointMissio…

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@GenDaveGoldfein-08 Aug

The presence of our premier, 5th-generation fighters, the F-22 & #F35, in the European theatre underscores our abil… https://t.co/9rLUvpNlxG

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@GenDaveGoldfein-07 Aug

More than recognizing the establishment of the award on Aug. 7, 1782, #PurpleHeartDay is about honoring the sacrifi… https://t.co/2umVHhxLhT

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@GenDaveGoldfein-06 Aug

What a privilege it was to share this special moment w/Mrs. Doris Day & honor the life & service of her late husban… https://t.co/jEeCWhTpsv

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@GenDaveGoldfein-05 Aug

Whether you wear the uniform for one year or 10, you’re an #Airman for life, & it makes me proud to see #veterans l… https://t.co/GtcgTAErkH

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@GenDaveGoldfein-04 Aug

Happy 228th birthday to the @USCG! The @usairforce is proud to partner w/you as you provide ready, relevant & respo… https://t.co/JQFVOflLWP

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@GenDaveGoldfein-04 Aug

RT @SecAFOfficial: So glad Rich Joseph is on the @usairforce team! https://t.co/edX8GaTZRO

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