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-15 Jan

The Vice Chief's Challenge calls for Airmen to submit innovative ideas to solve what #VCSAF calls our "wicked-hard"… https://t.co/Qlzf5nPS4s

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@GenDaveGoldfein-15 Jan

The T-X program is all about joint warfighting excellence -- we need this aircraft to properly train our pilots to… https://t.co/BS7Xl0BglS

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@GenDaveGoldfein-15 Jan

Today I had the chance to sit at the controls of our next training jet & meet with the dedicated team building the… https://t.co/h1ro8WVnAo

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@GenDaveGoldfein-14 Jan

Lt Col Jackson risked his life attempting the rescue of a three-man #USAF Combat Control Team from the camp at Kham… https://t.co/7qMkozepSG

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@GenDaveGoldfein-13 Jan

RT @SecAFOfficial: Take a swing at #AFPitchDay! The Air Force is launching its first Pitch Day to attract tech startups https://t.co/zftllq…

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@GenDaveGoldfein-11 Jan

RT @PACAF: #Airmen and @usairforce #B2 Spirits arrived at #JBPHH today in support of @US_Stratcom's Bomber Task Force mission. #flyfightwin…

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@GenDaveGoldfein-10 Jan

RT @Oriana0214: The Air Force has set its sights on the Arctic. By @SecAFOfficial and @GenDaveGoldfein: Air power and the Arctic: The impor…

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@GenDaveGoldfein-09 Jan

RT @SecAFOfficial: @GenDaveGoldfein said it best. Our #AFDefenders work hard every day protecting us as we operate worldwide. #LawEnforceme…

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@GenDaveGoldfein-09 Jan

We must be the best in the world at base defense -- & our @USAirForce Defenders are second to none.… https://t.co/r7emoRBhbb

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@GenDaveGoldfein-09 Jan

RT @usairforce: #ICYMI: https://t.co/CmRnGDztXc

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@GenDaveGoldfein-08 Jan

#AFPitchDay is about getting solutions to the warfighter faster -- by making it easier than ever for non-traditiona… https://t.co/U7WRKX9IVb

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@GenDaveGoldfein-06 Jan

Our @USAirForce strategic deterrence forces protect America & our allies from attack -- 24/7, 365. Last week,… https://t.co/wKybTGPeeK

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@GenDaveGoldfein-03 Jan

RT @HQ_AFMC: Developing future @usairforce #leaders with strong people skills is one focus of a new leader development course at Air @HQAir…

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@GenDaveGoldfein-02 Jan

RT @AirMobilityCmd: #HercWarriors fly an Afghan C-130 as part of a Train Advise and Assist Command's mission to help our Afghan partners in…

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@GenDaveGoldfein-02 Jan

RT @usairforce: Over 800 #Airmen, #Sailors & @DeptofDefense personnel completed a large-scale fighter exercise #SentryAloha @JointBasePHH t…

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@GenDaveGoldfein-02 Jan

RT @USAFCENT: An Afghan pilot conducts training in an A-29 Super Tucano over Kabul, Afghanistan as part of the Train Advise and Assist Comm…

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@GenDaveGoldfein-01 Jan

RT @thejointstaff: THREAD from #GenSelva: “Today I had the privilege to speak via phone with some extraordinary men and women who are on du…

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@GenDaveGoldfein-01 Jan

And this is only a snapshot of the amazing work our #Airmen accomplished this year! #2018inReview #HappyNewYear https://t.co/yvO8EvnG4J

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@GenDaveGoldfein-01 Jan

RT @AFSpace: Wrapping up 2018 with the outstanding work of our #AFSpace Wings, @45thSpaceWing @30thSpaceWing @50thSpaceWing @Buckley_AFB @…

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@GenDaveGoldfein-28 Dec

RT @AFSpace: Here’s initial #AFSpace 2018 highlights! Incredible work & mission success by #Airmen from @45thSpaceWing @30thSpaceWing @50th…

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