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**Airman For Life Podcast**

Episodes will focus on professional development, career transition, and advice for Airmen navigating their Air Force careers during and beyond their time in uniform.

Latest Episodes:

**General Selva Discusses Air Force Budget** Apr 25, 2017
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General Paul Selva, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, addressed industry, government, military and media at AFA’s Air Force Breakfast Program on April 13th. Gen Selva spoke candidly regarding the looming continuing resolution (CR), DoD’s budget and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR). “We do not take advantage of the corners of the DFAR, and as a result, innovation happens slowly,” commented Gen Selva. Read the full overview of April’s AFA Air Force Breakfast in our **Daily Report**. You can also watch the full video or hear the full audio recording from the breakfast, **here**.
In June, AFA will roll out the Capitol Hill Edition of the AFA Air Force Breakfast Series and our event will shift to the Capitol Hill Club in Washington D.C. This shift enables us to more effectively tell the Air Force story to the US Congress, to the other armed services, to the public policy and industry communities, as well as to the media and to the public at large. We will enlist senior USAF leadership and the nation’s top experts to speak at breakfast seminars on Capitol Hill.
The new AFA Air Force Breakfast Program will address a variety of important topics such as the need to increase and train the necessary manpower to achieve the needed readiness to be an effective force, undertake the advanced research into the weapons and strategies of the future, and build our airlifters, tankers, bombers, jets and surveillance and reconnaissance platforms to ensure that America is protected into the future. We will examine all the major USAF acquisition and research and development programs, including JSTARS, the F-35, the F-15, the B-21, the KC-10 replacement, and examine the entire range of major USAF conventional and acquisition programs critical to the future of the country’s security.
To do that, the Air Force must effectively tell its story to the US Congress, to the other armed services, to the professional public policy and industry community, as well as the media and to the public at large. We will enlist senior USAF leadership to tell this important story, hosting the nation’s top experts in and out of the USAF to speak at breakfast seminars on Capitol Hill.
This is an excellent opportunity for sponsors to meet, greet and listen to senior Air Force decision makers. Unique sponsorship opportunities are available for these events. If you are interested in sponsoring, please contact Chet Curtis at **ccurtis@afa.org**.
**Capitol Hill AFA Air Force Breakfast Series Schedule:**
**June 5:** Gen Mike Holmes, Commander, Air Combat Command
**July 26:** Gen David Goldfein, Chief of Staff of the Air Force

**Wounded Airmen Cycling Challenge** Apr 25, 2017
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*As of April 22, 2017

AFA is committed to caring for our Wounded Airmen. Join us at our first annual Wounded Airmen Cycling Challenge on May 20, 2017, to raise funds in support of our Wounded Airmen and their families, while also having fun at **CycleBar**, one of Arlington's premier indoor cycling and spin venues. AFA challenges you to raise $500 to help us reach our $50,000 goal – we’re already over halfway there!
All funds raised directly support AFA’s Wounded Airmen & Family Programs. Click **here** to register to ride and start fund-raising for this worthy cause today.

**AFA’s #70for70 Social Media Campaign** Apr 25, 2017
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Throughout the course of 2017, AFA is honoring *Airmen for Life* through our #70for70 social media campaign, culminating at our upcoming Air, Space & Cyber Conference September 18-20, 2017. So far, AFA has recognized 30 distinguished Airmen and Airpower advocates who have made significant contributions to our Air Force.
This month, AFA honored the Month of the Military Child by highlighting Colleen Shine, the daughter of Vietnam veteran Lt Col Anthony Shine, whose aircraft went missing in December 1972. It took 24 years to recover his remains. Lt Col Shine was finally laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery.
Army Air Corps C-47 pilot, retired Col Gail Halvorsen is best known as the famed World War II “Candy Bomber.” Col Halvorsen would collect his candy rations and fasten them to parachutes made with cloth and string, and would “wiggle” the wings of his aircraft so the children would know it was him. Col Halvorsen’s "service before self" embodies the principles and values held by our Air Force.
AFA celebrated the US Air Force Reserve’s birthday on April 14 by featuring Maj Gen Michael Kim, mobilization assistant to the Chief of Air Force Reserve at the Pentagon. The Air Force Reserve was established in 1948 and has served a crucial role to our Total Force Air Force.
There are countless individuals who have impacted our Air Force in ways beyond measure, but few come to mind like aviation pioneer, Gen Ira Eaker. One of the founders of a separate US Air Force, General Eaker is famed for making the first “blind” transcontinental flight without instruments and also served as the commander of Eighth Air Force.
AFA is proud of our Air Force's storied history that has led it to become the World's Greatest Air Force. Follow AFA on social media @AirForceAssoc to view our upcoming #70for70 honorees. View all individuals featured so far, **here**.
In honor of our Air Force’s special 70th Birthday, AFA is selling commemorative 70th birthday t-shirts! Buy yours **here** to celebrate the Air Force’s 70th in style.

**AFA Members Know the Value of Mentorship** Apr 25, 2017
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AFA member SrA Marc Granville recently separated from active duty and joined the D.C. Air National Guard unit at Andrews Air Force Base, MD. In order to complete his bachelor’s degree and pursue an officer’s commission, Granville joined the AFROTC program at the University of Maryland and chose to join Arnold Air Society’s Frank P. Lahm Squadron to gain invaluable leadership training and mentorship the honor society provides its cadet members.
Granville, pictured above with the AAS Lahm Squadron’s mascot, “Frankie the Lamb,” attended AFA President Gen Larry Spencer’s address to the Airmen at Langley Air Force Base, VA, on April 13. General Spencer discussed the importance of finding a trustworthy mentor and the impact it can have on both your professional career and personal life. “That is why I’m truly thankful I joined AFA, not only for the personal development but the amazing mentors I have been able to come across,” said Granville.
From Tyler Johnson, AFA Central East Region President, to AFA President General Larry Spencer, Granville has built several relationships with mentors who have impacted his life all because of his involvement in AFA. AFA is here to help our members grow – both personally and professionally – through all stages of life and career. We are here to build Airmen for Life. You can now add the Airman for Life logo on merchandise from our Hangar Store, click **here** to shop.

Get to Know Your AFA Membership Apr 25, 2017

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Are you getting the most out of your AFA membership? From insurance to shopping and travel discounts, AFA offers countless benefits to help you through every phase of life. Click here to learn more about all the benefits AFA offers our members.

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