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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Air & Space Warfighters in Action: Dr. Ravi I. Chaudhary

 
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Wreaths Across America 2024

 
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News from AFA

AFA F2 Grant Delivers Child Care Solutions for Eglin Families

AFA F2 Grant Delivers Child Care Solutions for Eglin Families

December 3, 2024
AFA’s United Forces & Families (F2) Program granted $5,000 in funding support to OCCP’s HomeFront Helpers Pilot which will directly address the…
Steele Chapter Hosts Annual Salute to Arnold Air and Silver Wings 

Steele Chapter Hosts Annual Salute to Arnold Air and Silver Wings 

December 3, 2024
AFA’s D.W. Steele Chapter held its annual “Salute to Arnold Air and Silver Wings” event on November 20. More than...…
AFA Supports Wounded Airmen & Guardians at Day of Healing

AFA Supports Wounded Airmen & Guardians at Day of Healing

December 3, 2024
This was AFA’s 11th consecutive year supporting the weeklong celebration of recovery, resiliency, and adaptive sports training at National Harbor…

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US Launches Self-Defense Airstrikes, A-10s Fly over Syria amid Escalating Civil War

US Launches Self-Defense Airstrikes, A-10s Fly over Syria amid Escalating Civil War

December 4, 2024
The U.S. carried out airstrikes on Dec. 3 to defend U.S. forces in eastern Syria, the Pentagon said. The operation destroyed…
Years After USAF and Navy Were Told to Up Fighter Readiness, One Fleet Has Done It: F/A-18

Years After USAF and Navy Were Told to Up Fighter Readiness, One Fleet Has Done It: F/A-18

December 3, 2024
The Navy is keeping its fleet of F/A-18 Super Hornets at 80 percent readiness, six years after former Defense Secretary…
A 296-Day Sprint: How the Air Force Brought Back Warrant Officers In Record Time

A 296-Day Sprint: How the Air Force Brought Back Warrant Officers In Record Time

December 3, 2024
The first Air Force warrant officers in 66 years will join the force on Dec. 6 after an all-out sprint…