Airman for Life

Whether a Total Force Airman, civilian, cadet, or family member, we all believe in a dominant Air Force.

Air, Space & Cyber Conference

Themed "Expanding the Competitive Edge" the Air, Space & Cyber Conference is the nation's premier event for defense and aerospace professionals around the world.

AFA CyberCamps

AFA CyberCamps are a great way to learn important skills in cyber safety and cybersecurity. Registration is open for the 2019 AFA CyberCamps.

Supporting Airmen

AFA's Wounded Airman Program supports our wounded, injured, and ill Airmen on their Road to Warrior Games. Join the fight and support our wounded Airmen by purchasing a Wounded Airman Program t-shirt.

Show Your AFA Pride

Proudly display your Airman for Life status with coveted gear from AFA's Headquarters and customizable pieces from the AFA Hangar Store.

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Air Force Association

Whether a Total Force Airman, civilian, cadet or family member, we all believe in a dominant Air Force.

The Air Force Association is a volunteer-led organization connecting brave Airmen who commit their lives to protecting the greater good of our country. And for all who support the importance of aerospace power and education, we welcome you to the AFA community. Through a network of more than 200 chapters, we are here to share, support and sustain your journey as an Airman for Life.

Together We are Airmen for Life

"AFA continues to keep me informed about our Air Force and keeps me in the Air Force family." — SMSgt (Ret.) Ted Fafinski

"AFA has strengthened my awareness of national policy."
— SMSgt Sonora L. Vasquez

"The relationships that have come my way through AFA prove that serving others leads to success." — Mitzi Morrison

"The network that I have through AFA is fantastic and the mentors I have gained are invaluable." — Lt Col Shannon Farrell

Upcoming Professional Development & Networking Events

2019 National Convention

Convention

September 14, 2019 - September 15, 2019

National Harbor, MD

2019 Air, Space & Cyber Conference

Conference

September 16, 2019 - September 18, 2019

National Harbor, MD

2020 Air Warfare Symposium

Symposium

February 26, 2020 - February 28, 2020

Orlando, FL

2020 National Convention

Convention

September 12, 2020 - September 13, 2020

National Harbor, MD

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News

Key Sponsors Enable National High School Space Challenge

Press Release

The Air Force Association (AFA) announced sponsors for its StellarXplorers program, the National High School Space Challenge. L3Harris Technologies, Aerojet Rocketdyne, and SpaceX have generously renewed their sponsorship for the coming season. RocketLab generously supporting the StellarXplorers program for the first time in this 2019-2020 season. Student registration is currently open through October 5.

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AFA Salutes the 2019 Outstanding Airmen of the Year

Press Release

The Air Force Association (AFA) congratulated today the 2019 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year (OAY). AFA began the OAY program in 1956 to honor the exceptional hard work and dedication of the Air Force’s enlisted force. The Airmen presented the Outstanding Airman of the Year Award display superior leadership, job performance, community involvement, and personal achievement over the preceding 12 months.

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2019 Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients

Press Release

The Air Force Association (AFA) announced today the winners of its Lifetime Achievement. The winners will be honored at the Air, Space & Cyber Conference on September 18, 2019, during the Air Force Birthday Dinner.

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Air Force Magazine

The Case for Fifth-Generation and NGAD Airpower

Air Force Magazine

The case for fifth-generation fighters is built on all-aspect stealth; superior aerodynamic performance; advanced automated sensors; and the power of automated information fusion.

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Arlington Cemetary's Southern Expansion

Air Force Magazine

With space running out, Arlington Cemetary spreads out to surround the US Air Force Memorial––and to limit who can be buried on its hallowed grounds.

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The B-2 at 30: Improving with Age

Air Force Magazine

This is America’s best-known secret weapon. The B-2 Spirit is easily the most recognizable aircraft in the Air Force inventory, its sleek, black, improbable shape blending science fiction with reality even now, 30 years after its first flight.

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Wounded Airman Program

When our Airmen feel low, we raise them up. When they need support, we have their backs. The Wounded Airman Program reminds our Airmen that they are not alone, forgotten, or weak. Through community events and support, we strive to discover newfound strengths within our Airmen they never knew they had. The generosity of donors, sponsors, and volunteers help us care for our wounded Airmen during and after their active service in the Air Force.

"This program saves people’s lives, repairs families, and mends broken bodies. Every day I get in my race chair on the track and see the ground fly below me, or on my handcycle and feel the wind in my face. I am freer than I have felt in years. Thank you for allowing my soul to breathe blue for one more camp, one more day."

— SSgt (Ret.) Ashley Crites

Aerospace Education & STEM Programs

From the community to the classroom, AFA promotes aerospace education as an exciting adventure for students of all ages. By advancing STEM-related classroom curricula and supporting educators, civilians, our Total Force Airmen, their families, and America’s youth, we have impacted nearly half a million students, teachers, and our next generation of Airmen. AFA offers:

Scholarships and grants for Airmen and their families
Robust support to STEM educators including our Teacher of the Year Award and educator grants
Nationally-renowned programs including CyberPatriot and StellarXplorers

Civil Air Patrol

Since 1996, Civil Air Patrol (CAP) has been a crucial partner of AFA, promoting aerospace education and fostering an interest in STEM careers, helping AFA in impacting hundreds of thousands of K-12 students across the country.

As a special partner in aerospace advocacy and education, AFA and CAP have united to join each other’s organizations, leveraging resources, and work toward the promotion of STEM careers.

Mitchell Institute

The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Power empowers our nation’s leaders by informing, educating, and cultivating insightful policy. AFA established this research institute to carry on General Billy Mitchell’s—one of America’s greatest Airmen—dedicated efforts to expand modernized airpower thinking. Be a part of the conversation as we strive toward our goals for aerospace power.

CyberPatriot

Everyone uses technology, but not everyone knows how to defend themselves from digital vulnerabilities. AFA's CyberPatriot Program attracts students to cybersecurity and STEM fields. With the skills learned through the CyberPatriot program, students are making a difference at a global level.

StellarXplorers

Most of us can only dream of outer space. AFA’s StellarXplorers program brings these dreams in closer reach. We inspire students to pursue STEM studies through a special space system design competition that emphasizes all aspects of spacecraft system development and operations.