D.W. Steele Sr. Memorial Chapter

The D.W. Steele Sr. Memorial Chapter (D.W. Steele Chapter for short) is open to all who consider themselves part of the Air and Space Forces community: active duty and retired Airmen/Guardians and family members, civilians, and businesses who support the Air & Space Forces missions.  Our chapter currently has over 6.000 members and represents the Air & Space Forces Association (AFA) in the National Capital Region and Northern Virginia.

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Upcoming Events

Arnold Air Society / Silver Wings NATCON

 
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The D.W. Steele Chapter of the AFA invites you to a special Doolittle Raid Commemoration

 
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JBAB Education & Community Expo

 
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Doolittle Raiders Memorial Toast

 
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News from AFA

AFA, Sandboxx Launch Pilot Program to Support BMT Trainees & Their Families

AFA, Sandboxx Launch Pilot Program to Support BMT Trainees & Their Families

March 28, 2025
The pilot marks the beginning of a test that will leverage Sandboxx’s communication platform and AIMS, AFA’s recruiting initiative, to enhance…
Bratton, Bentivegna Mentor Cadets through Doolittle Leadership Center Workshop 

Bratton, Bentivegna Mentor Cadets through Doolittle Leadership Center Workshop 

March 27, 2025
Around 75 cadets and students had a rare opportunity to engage directly with top Space Force leaders at the AFA…
AFA Staff Visit the Air Force Memorial: Honoring Our Heritage 

AFA Staff Visit the Air Force Memorial: Honoring Our Heritage 

March 25, 2025
The Air & Space Forces Association (AFA) staff visited the Air Force Memorial in Arlington, Va., on March 25, to...…

Air & Space Forces Magazine

Air Force Changes Rules for Pregnant Aircrew—Again

Air Force Changes Rules for Pregnant Aircrew—Again

April 4, 2025
The Air Force is changing its policy for pregnant aircrew, generally reverting to rules set in 2019 that barred female…
Space Force Focused on the Ground for Anti-Satellite Weapons 

Space Force Focused on the Ground for Anti-Satellite Weapons 

April 3, 2025
As it develops new weapons to attack satellites, the U.S. Space Force is focused more on ground-based efforts where the…
First Mission-Ready Skyraider II Arrives at Air Force Special Operations Command

First Mission-Ready Skyraider II Arrives at Air Force Special Operations Command

April 3, 2025
Air Force Special Operations Command marked a new chapter on April 3 when the first Skyraider II fully modified for…