Richmond Chapter Welcome to the Richmond Chapter website. Upcoming EventsView Local Events View National EventsSalute to Space May 7, 2027Learn More2027 National Convention September 18 to 19, 2027Learn More2029 Warfare Symposium March 5 to 7, 2029Learn More2029 Air, Space & Cyber Conference September 17 to 19, 2029Learn More News from AFA Sijan Chapter Launches 5th Graders into STEM Careers November 10, 2026 AFA’s Lance P. Sijan Chapter #125 participated in the 5th Grade Rocket Launch Program conducted throughout Colorado Springs school districts...… AFA to Congress: Recapitalize Air Force, Strengthen Space Force with ’27 Defense Bill November 6, 2026 Arlington, Va., Nov. 6, 2026 — The Air & Space Forces Association is urging House and Senate defense leaders to...… Letter on Air Force and Space Force Priorities for the FY27 NDAA Conference November 6, 2026 Dear Chairmen Wicker and Rogers and Ranking Members Reed and Smith: As you complete the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense...… View All AFA News on AFA.ORG Air & Space Forces Magazine Pentagon Warns Troops to Be Careful on Prediction Markets—but Enforcement Is Tricky November 10, 2026 A recent Pentagon memo barring troops from placing bets on prediction markets using classified or sensitive information is a necessary… Space Force Taps Viasat for $450M Ops Center to Harmonize Data Network November 10, 2026 Space Systems Command recently awarded Viasat a contract with a $450 million ceiling to design and field a mission operations… In First, Two CCAs Fly Air Combat Maneuvers Using Autonomy Software November 9, 2026 Two of the Air Force’s semi-autonomous drones flew air combat maneuvers coordinated by an “AI pilot,” or mission autonomy software,… Read More on airandspaceforces.com
