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

ENGAGE Live: Wellness on the Homefront

 
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Air Force Memorial (AFM) Lecture Series: “Major Gen William H. Tunner’s career & relationship to Berlin Airlift Black Friday (Aug 13, 1948) and support to female pilot Nancy Love, WAFS stand up during WW II.”

 
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Air Force Memorial (AFM) Lecture Series: Tuesday, Sep 16, 1000, at AFM. “1st Air Campaign WWI Billy Mitchel (Sep 12-17 Sep 1918)”. Dr. Michael Hankins

 
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Air Force Memorial (AFM) Lecture Series: Tuesday, Oct 7, 1000, at AFM. “Army Air Forces unescorted bombing over Schweinfurt Germany. Strategic bombing in, Bloody 100th Wing, Gens Hap Arnold & Jimmy Doolittle pioneering airpower concepts.” Smithsonian Museum Team

 
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News from AFA

Legends from World War II, Vietnam, 9/11, and NASA Convene at AFA Event

Legends from World War II, Vietnam, 9/11, and NASA Convene at AFA Event

June 9, 2025
AFA’s Montgomery Chapter in Alabama hosted an exceptional luncheon honoring nine distinguished aviation and space trailblazers—from a 103-year-old combat pilot...…
South Carolina Cadets Honored with Annual AFA Award

South Carolina Cadets Honored with Annual AFA Award

June 9, 2025
AFA’s Swamp Fox Chapter in Sumter, S.C., presented its annual “Cadet of the Year Award” to multiple Civil Air Patrol...…
Watch, Read: Inside Col. Hague’s Space Mission

Watch, Read: Inside Col. Hague’s Space Mission

June 4, 2025
Col. Nick Hague joined AFA on June 4, 2025, for an Air & Space Warfighters in Action event to reflect...…

Air & Space Forces Magazine

Air Force Aid Society Launches New Financial Aid, Child Care Programs

Air Force Aid Society Launches New Financial Aid, Child Care Programs

June 12, 2025
The official charity for the Air Force and Space Force is implementing major changes to help Airmen, Guardians, and their…
What Might the Future Hold for the F-35?

What Might the Future Hold for the F-35?

June 12, 2025
As futuristic aviation programs gain priority, the F-35—the only in-production, fifth-generation American fighter—is facing new headwinds. Fresh debate over its…
Defense Budget Debate Spotlights Republican Divide on Ukraine

Defense Budget Debate Spotlights Republican Divide on Ukraine

June 12, 2025
Efforts to craft the Pentagon’s next budget has highlighted disagreement among Republicans on whether the U.S. should continue to support…