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Burt Field, AFA President & CEO
Lt. Gen. Burt Field, USAF (Ret.), leads the Air & Space Forces Association's professional staff and national operations.
What does Burt Field do at AFA?
Field is AFA's President and Chief Executive Officer. He leads its professional staff and oversees Association operations and resources, including events, publications, and the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies. His current role is part of AFA's work to advocate, educate, and support the air and space community. Find AFA's public activity through our AFA National page, events calendar, and newsroom.
Air Force service and later work
Before leading AFA, Field served 35 years in the Air Force and retired in 2015. His final active-duty assignment was Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, Plans, and Requirements. Earlier commands included U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force during the U.S. military response to Japan's 2011 earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear disaster. AFA's biography also describes his F-16 and F-22 command-pilot experience and subsequent defense-industry work. Read the official AFA biography for the full career account and the Air Force record for service details.
Find the rest of AFA's team
Return to the dated AFA staff directory for other teams and roles, or see Executive Vice President Larry Stutzriem. For current official staff information, use AFA's staff directory, or call AFA at (703) 247-5800.
Sources and review date
Reviewed October 12, 2026 against AFA's current biography. For his official Air Force service record, see the U.S. Air Force biography. AFA's live page controls his current title and responsibilities.