FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Air Force Association Announces Half-Price Membership Discount for E-1s through E-4s

Arlington, VA, February 3, 2005—The Air Force Association (AFA) is pleased to announce a new half price membership fee for E-1s through E-4s. This offer, effective immediately and for an unlimited time, enables E-1s through E-4s to join AFA for a discounted annual fee of $18—half off the regular yearly price of $36.00.

“We’re excited about the E-1 through E-4 discount membership program and about increasing the opportunity of young Airmen to join our Association,” said AFA Executive Director Donald L. Peterson. “AFA works for a strong Air Force, our Air Force members and their families.”

By joining the AFA, members receive 12 monthly issues of AIR FORCE Magazine, the professional journal of the Association. Members can also take advantage of other benefits including financial services, insurance, education and career services, discount medical services, travel services, access to a “Members Only” online community, and more.

AFA educates the public about the critical role of aerospace power in the defense of our nation; advocates aerospace power and a strong national defense; and supports the United States Air Force and the Air Force Family. Membership is open to anyone who is serving or has served in any of the military branches and their spouses as well as their lineal ancestors or descendants. Additionally, other interested persons may join in patron status.

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Contact: Napoleon Byars, director of policy and communications, The Air Force Association (AFA), 1501 Lee Hwy, Arlington, VA 22209, 703.247.5850, e-mail: nbyars@afa.org. AFA is an independent, nonprofit, 501(c)(19), civilian organization promoting public understanding of aerospace power and the pivotal role it plays in the security of the nation. To learn more about AFA, visit our website at www.afa.org.