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Air, Space & Cyber

Gain new insights and skills to advance your career. Be among the first to see the latest innovations in airpower, space, and cyber capabilities all the while bonding with your fellow Airmen.

Airman for Life

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

AFA’s COVID Fund

We need your help! Your gift will provide immediate emergency assistance to our Airmen and their families, relief programs for our Community Partners, professional development opportunities and more.

Cycling Challenge

AFA’s 4th Annual Wounded Airmen Cycling Challenge has been postponed, a new date will be announced soon.

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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

2020 National Convention

Convention

September 12, 2020 - September 13, 2020

National Harbor, MD

2020 Air, Space & Cyber Conference

Conference

September 14, 2020 - September 16, 2020

National Harbor, MD

2021 Air Warfare Symposium

Symposium

February 24, 2021 - February 26, 2021

Orlando, FL

2021 National Convention

Convention

September 18, 2021 - September 19, 2021

National Harbor, MD

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News

Remembering Sam Johnson 1930-2020

AFA

Samuel Robert Johnson, who represented Texas in the House of Representatives for 28 years, was the last Korean War veteran to serve in Congress, and was a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam for seven years, died May 27 at age 89.

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AFA Urges Halt to Downsizing of Military Hospitals and Clinics

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AFA Updates Mission Statement

AFA

The Air Force Association announced today it has revamped its Mission Statement to firmly establish its commitment and support to both the U.S. Air Force and the new U.S. Space Force.

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Air Force Magazine

Trump to Extend National Guard Title 32 Orders into August

Air Force Magazine

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DOD to Loosen Movement Restrictions Despite Recent COVID-19 Deaths

Air Force Magazine

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AFA President Advocates for COVID-19 Duty Guard Benefits

Air Force Magazine

AFA and AUSA urge President Trump to extend National Guard deployment so they can receive health, retirement, and education benefits.

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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.