Our Mission

Advocate, Educate, Support

Our mission is to promote dominant U.S. Air & Space Forces as the foundation of a strong National Defense; to honor and support our Airmen, Guardians, and their Families; and to remember and respect our enduring Heritage. 

 

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Advocate and promote aerospace power to favorably shape policy and resourcing decisions to guarantee the strongest aerospace forces in the world.

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Educate the public on the critical need for unrivaled aerospace power and promote aerospace and STEM education for a technically superior and professional workforce to ensure national security.

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A Day of Reflection: Shining a Light for Civil Rights

Today as Americans reflect on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., my thoughts go to those African American Airmen who preceded Dr. King into battle, shining a light…
Raaberg on Government Matters

Watch, Listen: AFA Executive Vice President on B-21

Amidst the national excitement around the unveiling of the B-21 Raider on Dec. 2, 2022, AFA’s Executive Vice President, Maj. Gen. Doug Raaberg, USAF (Ret.), has been making the rounds…
Here's to 2022

At AFA, 2022 Was a Year to Be Proud Of

Dear Friends, This was a year of great change and growth at our Association. To begin with, we’ve got a glowing new sign on our building showing off our stunning…
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Air & Space Forces Magazine

Pentagon Distances Itself from Minihan Memo Suggesting Possible War with China in 2025

Pentagon Distances Itself from Minihan Memo Suggesting Possible War with China …

Comments by Air Force Gen. Mike Minihan, the head of Air Mobility Command, about a potential war with China in the next few years have generated international headlines and led…
Hypersonic ARRW Missile Criticized for Lack of Test Plan

Hypersonic ARRW Missile Criticized for Lack of Test Plan

Racing to prototype and field an operational hypersonic missile, the Air Force skipped some typical testing steps—and now should go back and address them, the Director of Operational Test and…
Report: Despite Losses in Ukraine, Russia Remains a Threat in the Arctic

Report: Despite Losses in Ukraine, Russia Remains a Threat in the Arctic

American and Western officials have grown increasingly concerned about Arctic security and Russia’s threat to the region, and even as the Russian military has been degraded by its losses in…
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