General Staff Meeting Schedule

What is the General Staff?

The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) is governed by an eleven-member General Staff, which functions as the organization’s corporate Board of Directors. These volunteer leaders are elected by the membership to serve three-year terms, with a limit of two consecutive terms or a maximum of eight consecutive years, including any combination of elected or appointed service.

Guided by the Policy Governance model, the General Staff sets Executive Limitations for the CEO to ensure the organization remains mission-focused and operates within clearly defined boundaries. The General Staff meets at least five times each year to provide strategic oversight and uphold the values and direction of the CAF.


Currently Serving General Staff

Headshot of Buddy Cooksey

Buddy Cooksey

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Headshot of Robert Johnson

Robert Johnson

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Headshot of Gena Linebarger

Gena Linebarger

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Headshot of Travis Major

Travis Major

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Headshot of Denise Walker

Denise Walker

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Headshot of Eric Zipkin

Eric Zipkin

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Headshot of Neil Raaz

Neil Raaz

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Headshot of Robert Lawrence

Robert Lawrence

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Headshot of Bob Stenevik

Robert "Bob" Stenevik

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Headshot of Eric Hollingsworth

Eric Hollingsworth

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Headshot of Kevin Sutterfield

Kevin Sutterfield

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2026 General Staff Meeting Schedule

January 16, 2026
HQ • Dallas, Texas
February 26, 2026
HQ • Dallas, Texas
April 17, 2026
Lakeland, Florida
Minutes Pending
June 26, 2026
Southern California
Minutes Pending
September 18, 2026
Virtual Meeting
Minutes Pending
December 4, 2026
Houston Wing
Minutes Pending
Please note: Meeting dates and locations are subject to change. Visit the CAF Events Calendar or email Diana Bueno for additional information about dates, times, and locations.

General Staff Meeting Minutes

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2025 Meeting Minutes
2024 Meeting Minutes
2023 Meeting Minutes
2022 Meeting Minutes
2021 Meeting Minutes
2020 Meeting Minutes
2019 Meeting Minutes
2018 Meeting Minutes
2017 Meeting Minutes
2016 Meeting Minutes
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