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.

Upcoming Events

Virginia EXCOM Quarterly Meeting (Open to All Members)

 
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2026 Warfare Symposium

 
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"Salute to the Doolittle Raiders" Membership Meeting

 
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National Memorial Day Remembrance

 
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News from AFA

Family First: AFA Charleston Lends Support to Airmen in Need

Family First: AFA Charleston Lends Support to Airmen in Need

January 21, 2026
The AFA Charleston Chapter in South Carolina successfully conducted its second Annual Family First Fund, a seasonal program developed by...…
AFA Grant Boosts 645th AESS Holiday Cheer

AFA Grant Boosts 645th AESS Holiday Cheer

January 21, 2026
For the second consecutive year, AFA’s Chapter 416 in Northeast Texas provided crucial support for the 645th Aeronautical Systems Squadron’s...…
Gabriel Chapter Holiday Tradition Continues: Wreaths Across ANC

Gabriel Chapter Holiday Tradition Continues: Wreaths Across ANC

January 21, 2026
On December 13, 2025, 14 volunteers from AFA’s Gabriel Chapter in Centreville, Va., continued its proud, annual holiday tradition of...…

Air & Space Forces Magazine

Congress Wants More Insight into Golden Dome Budget

Congress Wants More Insight into Golden Dome Budget

January 21, 2026
Lawmakers told Pentagon leaders they want more details about how the Defense Department plans to spend the $23 billion Congress…
Colorado Springs Leaders Oppose Lawsuit to Block SPACECOM Move: ‘We’re Looking Forward’

Colorado Springs Leaders Oppose Lawsuit to Block SPACECOM Move: ‘We’re Looking Forward’

January 21, 2026
Some Colorado officials are seeking to distance themselves from the state’s lawsuit against the Trump administration over its decision to…
Air Force One Diverts Over Atlantic, Forcing Switch to Backup Jet

Air Force One Diverts Over Atlantic, Forcing Switch to Backup Jet

January 21, 2026
The Air Force One jet carrying President Donald Trump to a high-stakes summit in Switzerland diverted over the Atlantic late…