Chicagoland Chapter Welcome to the Chicagloand Chapter website. Upcoming EventsView Local Events View National Events80 Years of AFA February 9, 2026Learn More2026 Warfare Symposium February 23 to 25, 2026Learn More2026 National Convention September 12 to 13, 2026Learn More2027 Warfare Symposium March 1 to 3, 2027Learn More News from AFA Aerospace Education Council: January 2026 Update January 27, 2026 Happy 2026! Below is a rundown of things related to AFA Education to be aware of as we continue into...… AFA and Civil Air Patrol: 30 Years of Building the STEM Pipeline January 27, 2026 In 2026, the Air & Space Forces Association (AFA) and Civil Air Patrol (CAP) mark three decades of partnership dedicated...… Family First: AFA Charleston Lends Support to Airmen in Need January 26, 2026 The AFA Charleston Chapter in South Carolina successfully conducted its second Annual Family First Fund, a seasonal program developed by...… View All AFA News on AFA.ORG Air & Space Forces Magazine GAO: Pentagon and Services Need to Get on Same Page When It Comes to Tech Priorities February 6, 2026 A new report from the Government Accountability Office calls for the Pentagon’s Chief Technology Officer to have budget certification authority… Air Force Academy Leaders Ousted in Shake Up February 6, 2026 The U.S. Air Force Academy is getting a leadership refresh after a tumultuous year, with Superintendent Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind and… Air Force’s Anticipated William Tell Weapons Meet Postponed February 6, 2026 A few weeks after the Air Force announced its prestigious William Tell Air-to-Air Weapons Meet would return in March, the… Read More on airandspaceforces.com