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

Financial Readiness Bootcamp

 
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Air Force Memorial (AFM) Lecture Series: Thursday, Apr 3, 1300, at AFM. “1st Chief Master Sergeant of the AF in place on Apr 3, 1967." CMSAF David A. Flosi

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

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

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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...…

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Air Force’s Last Active-Duty F-15C Made Its Final Flight at Kadena

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The Air Force’s last Active-Duty F-15C made its final flight earlier this year, as Kadena Air Base in Japan continues…
Space Force Awards First Commercial Reserve Contracts

Space Force Awards First Commercial Reserve Contracts

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The Space Force took its first tentative steps last month toward leveraging commercial space providers to augment military capabilities with…