WATCH: Virtual Air, Space & Cyber Conference Day Three Highlights

Sept. 16, 2020

Video: Air Force Association on Vimeo

Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Stephen W. “Seve” Wilson says teleworking may be here to stay for a large portion of the Air Force population even after the COVID-19 pandemic is over. Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass said the service is looking at new ways to track experience when it comes to promotion … and more. Air Force Magazine Editor-in-Chief Tobias Naegele and News Editor Amy McCullough highlight the key takeaways from AFA’s virtual Air, Space & Cyber Conference.

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