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IAAFA participates in AFA Air, Space and Cyber Conference
October 12, 2021 — A team of instructors and leaders from the Inter-American Air Forces Academy at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland joined hundreds of Airmen and Guardians at the 2021 Air Force Association Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Maryland, Sept. 20-22... MORE

SECAF unveils new “eSeries” classification in nod to digital future
September 16, 2020 — A true paradigm shift, systems being considered for acquisition will be designed, developed and manufactured on a digital foundation, just like the Boeing eT-7A Red Hawk advanced trainer. The new process is part of the Air Force's digital eSeries approach... MORE

Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett announced a new weapons system designator, the “e” series, at the Air Force Association Air, Space and Cyber Conference, Arlington, Va., Sept. 14, 2020. Aircraft, satellites, weapon systems and more that are digitally engineered will receive the “e” prefix.” (U.S. Air Force courtesy graphic)

SECAF recognizes past, looks forward to future at Air, Space, Cyber Conference
September 15, 2020 — Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett virtually addressed Air Force Association 2020 Virtual Air, Space and Cyber conference attendees at the Pentagon Sept. 14... MORE

Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett delivers a pre-recorded message for the Air Force Association Virtual Air, Space & Cyber Conference 2020 at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va., Sept. 10, 2020. Due to COVID-19 this year will be the first virtual AFA conference. (U.S. Air Force photo by Wayne Clark)

Building dedication ceremony honors Air Force advocate
November 14, 2019 — The building that houses the 558th Flying Training Squadron was dedicated in honor of the late Oliver “Ollie” Crawford, pilot, U.S. Air Force advocate and former president of the Air Force Association, during a ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Nov. 13... MORE

(From left to right) U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Eric Bissonette, 558th Flying Training Squadron commander; Maj. Gen. Craig Wills, 19th Air Force commander; Nancy Crawford, wife of the late Oliver “Ollie” Crawford, James Clark, family friend of the Crawford family; and Col. Mark Robinson, 12th Flying Training Wing commander, stand in front of the dedication naming the 558th Flying Training Squadron building Crawford Hall. The dedication ceremony was held Nov. 13, 2019, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, and is home to the sole source for all U.S. Air Force and U.S. Marine Corps undergraduate remotely piloted aircraft pilot and sensor operator training. Crawford was a pilot, charter member of the Air Force Association and was instrumental in the formation of the Air Force Memorial in Washington, D.C. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sean M. Worrell)

Ollie Crawford: AF advocate laid to rest at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery (Video)
August 5, 2019 — Oliver "Ollie" Crawford, lifelong pilot and advocate for the U.S. Air Force was laid to rest with full military honors at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, August 5th. Crawford died July 21st in San Antonio, Texas, two days after turning 94 years old... MORE

U.S. Air Force Academy advertises new enlisted academic instructor positions
January 30, 2019 — For the first time in Air Force Academy history, enlisted Airmen will be deliberately hired for faculty teaching positions. The Air Force Personnel Center began announcing Jan. 23 the need for senior noncommissioned officers to fill enlisted academic instructor positions at the school... MORE

For the first time in Air Force Academy history, enlisted Airmen will be deliberately hired for faculty teaching positions. The Air Force Personnel Center began announcing Jan. 23 the need for senior noncommissioned officers to fill enlisted academic instructor positions at the school.

Disbrow delivers State of the AF
March 3, 2017 — Acting Secretary of the Air Force Lisa S. Disbrow addressed current and future issues, and talked about some of the occasions the Air Force has to look forward to in 2017 during the Air Force Association Air Warfare Symposium in Orlando, Florida, March 3. ... MORE

Acting Secretary of the Air Force Lisa S. Disbrow gives her "State of the Air Force" keynote at the Air Force Association Air Warfare Symposium March 3, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. She spoke about the need to invest in Airmen, technology, space and acquisition, and enlist the help of industry to reach this goal. (U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash)