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NEWS | Jan. 31, 2020

General Goldfein speaks at Air Force Civic Leader Conference

By Airman 1st Class Spencer Slocum 11th Wing Public Affairs

U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein delivered a State of the Air Force brief during the Air Force Civic Leader Conference. The civic leaders are part of an Air Staff-level program, and members are comprised of community leaders selected by the Air Force major commands, National Guard Bureau and Headquarters Air Force. The purpose of the program is to create and strengthen relationships between senior leaders, civic leaders and congressional leaders. 

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