A Message from the CSAF

by General Mark A. Welsh III

General Welsh delivers his &Air Force Update"

Fellow Airmen,

America trusts the United States Air Force with the awesome responsibility of defending America’s interests around the globe on a moment’s notice. Our Nation’s leaders routinely see the effects your excellence produces, but our excellence is not a birthright. We must prove ourselves worthy of our heritage with every new challenge. This year’s list is curated to increase our understanding of past heroes as well as our current challenges while keeping an eye towards a future you make brighter by your service. Use the reading suggestions to improve yourselves, your unit, and our Air Force.

Mark A. Welsh III
General, USAF
Chief of Staff

Gen Mark A. Welsh III

About General Mark A. Welsh III

Gen. Mark A. Welsh III is Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C. As Chief, he serves as the senior uniformed Air Force officer responsible for the organization, training and equipping of 660,000 active-duty, Guard, Reserve and civilian forces serving in the United States and overseas. As a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the general and other service chiefs function as military advisers to the Secretary of Defense, National Security Council and the President. General Welsh was born in San Antonio, Texas. He entered the Air Force in June 1976 as a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy. He has been assigned to numerous operational, command and staff positions. Prior to his current position, he was Commander, U.S. Air Forces in Europe.