Why Join AFA?

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Why Join AFA?

Join AFA to promote Aerospace Power!
Join AFA to support a strong national defense!
Join AFA to support Air Force people!

Join AFA for the fellowship of belonging to the professional organization that represents the entire Air Force family – enlisted and officer, active duty and retired, Guard, Reserve, and Civilian.

Your membership is needed to support the Air Force Association mission to:

EDUCATE the public on the importance of aerospace power

AIR FORCE Magazine is one of the world’s foremost defense publications. AFA members receive a subscription to AIR FORCE Magazine, including the very popular “Air Force Almanac” issue.

AFA’s website, www.afa.org, reaches millions of readers around the world.

The General Billy Mitchell Institute for Airpower Studies promotes air power initiatives through special publications, media presentations and advocacy efforts.

AFA’s annual Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition provides professional development opportunities to Air Force military and civilian personnel.

AFA’s “Next Generation” initiatives reward and recognize those who educate America’s youth and reach more than 250,000 elementary and middle school students each year with math, science and technology activities.

AFA provides grants to further aerospace education.

ADVOCATE a strong national defense

AFA’s first mission 60 years ago was to advocate the need for the United States Air Force as a separate military service. Since 1946 we remain the “Force Behind the Force” on Capitol Hill and around the country through educational activities focused on air power issues and technology. We actively speak out on issues important to all Airmen – active duty, Guard, Reserve and civilians – and in support of veterans.
AFA staff and leadership are guided by AFA’s "Statement of Policy" and "Top Issues"
Click here to learn more about AFA’s government relations, legislative achievements and key legislation
Click here to view some of AFA’s special reports and to view an AFA membership video

SUPPORT the United States Air Force family

Taking care of our own is the cornerstone of our mission and we accomplish this in many ways, some of which include:

Recognizing excellence with a variety of National Aerospace Awards. In fact, AFA is responsible for the creation of the Air Force Outstanding Airmen Program.

Sponsoring major Air Force activities and professional development programs

Providing scholarships to Air Force spouses, active duty, guard and reserve personnel, and for young people’s attendance at Space Camp.

As a member, you receive:

A subscription to AIR FORCE Magazine

Membership in a local AFA Chapter

Use of AFA’s “Contact Congress” feature to voice your opinion to Congress and to support key AFA policies

The benefits of the AFA Veteran Benefits Association. (There are a couple of exceptions, see AFAVBA website for full details.)

Access to the AFA Online Community for AFA’s membership directory, a permanent AFA e-mail address, yellow pages and message boards.

Audio Transcripts

Podcasts/Transcripts

AFA is a non-profit, independent, professional military and aerospace education association. Our mission is to promote a dominant United States Air Force and a strong national defense, and to honor Airmen and our Air Force Heritage. To accomplish this, we: EDUCATE the public on the critical need for unmatched aerospace power and a technically superior workforce to ensure U.S. national security. ADVOCATE for aerospace power and STEM education. SUPPORT the total Air Force family, and promote aerospace education.