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AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION Join Sign In/Renew Donate -- Search Search About Us Leadership AFA History Doolittle Leadership Center Annual Report Careers at AFA AFA Gear Membership & Chapters Individual Membership Corporate Membership Community Partners Member Benefits AFA Chapters Resources for Chapter Leaders News & Publications Air Force Magazine Daily Report USAF Almanac President's Perspective Videos Mitchell Reports Press Releases AFA Media Kit Meetings & Events Virtual Air, Space & Cyber Conference Aerospace Warfare Symposium Air & Space Warfighters in Action AFA National Convention Events Calendar Advocacy & Top Issues AFA Top Issues Mitchell Institute Mission News Publications Aerospace Power for the 21st Century Aerospace Advantage Podcast Aerospace & STEM Education CyberPatriot StellarXplorers Pitsenbarger Awards Teacher of the Year Scholarships Grants for Education Sponsorship Opportunities Wounded Airman Program Who We Help Financial Assistance Grants Caregiver Support Airman for Life Travel Grants Warrior Care Events How You Can Help Wounded Airman Cycling Challenge Virtual AWS AFA's virtual Aerospace Warfare Symposium will include both live interactive presentations and pre-recorded on-demand sessions. A new feature will be live-streamed webinars focused on key Mission Domains and the innovations and solutions available from industry. Learn More Register AFA's 75th Birthday AFA is celebrating the 75 years of educating, advocating, and supporting the U.S. Air Force and Airmen and U.S. Space Force and its Guardians. LEARN MORE AFA's COVID-19 Fund We need your help! Please give generously to support the 2021 Grant Cycle. Your gift will provide emergency assistance to our Airmen, Guardians, and their families. LEARN MORE Donate ⟵ Previous ⟶ Next Whether a Total Force Airmen, Guardian, civilian, cadet or family member, we all believe in a dominant Air Force. The is a volunteer-led organization connecting brave Airmen and Guardians 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 and Guardians for Life. Join the Fight Learn More Together We are Airmen and Guardians 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 Airmen & Space Warfighters in Action - Maj Gen DeAnna Burt Virtual Event March 17, 2021 Learn More 2021 National Convention Convention September 18, 2021 - September 19, 2021 National Harbor, MD Learn More 2021 Air, Space & Cyber Conference Conference September 20, 2021 - September 22, 2021 National Harbor, MD Learn More 2022 Aerospace Warfare Symposium Symposium March 02, 2022 - March 04, 2022 Learn More View All ⟶ News AFA’s New Virtual Healing and Art Therapy Events Help Wounded Heroes Press Release The ’s Wounded Airman Program is hosting a virtual healing and art therapy series, Mission Arts to support our Total Force Airmen and Guardians, wounded heroes, caregivers, and their families. Read More ⟶ Neil deGrasse Tyson and Space Chief Talk Space Why America Needs a Space Force Press Release General John “Jay” Raymond, Chief of Space Operations, and Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson, renowned astrophysicist and author, laid out the critical national imperatives for the United States Space Force at the ’s 2021 virtual Aerospace Warfare Symposium Feb. 25. Read More ⟶ AFA Appoints Space Steering Group Press Release The has formed the AFA Space Steering Group to recommend ways the Association can strengthen its long-time advocacy for space capabilities and increase its support for U.S. Space Force Guardians and their families. Read More ⟶ View All ⟶ Air Force Magazine Air, Space, and the Biden Administration Air Force Magazine Defense was not a central topic during the recent election, but nonetheless the Biden administration takes office amid tremendous national security pressures. World events will demand great focus on national security and—in particular—on aerospace power fielded by the Air Force and Space Force, which will prove indispensable as leaders navigate complex geopolitical headwinds. Read More ⟶ The Raider Comes Out of the Black Air Force Magazine The first B-21 stealth bomber will roll out of its California factory in early 2022 and make its first flight a few months later. The second, nonflying test model is also in assembly. Contracts should be coming soon for constructing hangars and maintenance facilities at operating bases. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the project appears to be on track. But how many Raiders will be built—and at what pace—remains an open question. Read More ⟶ Cracking the Code Air Force Magazine Airman 1st Class Alexander Smith had always loved the outdoors. Before he enlisted, he ran his own landscaping company, but while he really enjoyed working with his hands, something was missing. He wanted to help people. When Smith considered his options, he realized he could do both as a Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape specialist. Read More ⟶ View All ⟶ Subscribe to Air Force Magazine's Daily Report Supporting our Air and Space Force Family The world is at war with an enemy that does not rest, respect borders or discriminate between combatants. Everyone is a potential target--or collateral damage. Despite the threat and dangers, and in direct confrontation, our Airmen and Guardians are not deterred or discouraged. Just as these heroes stand strong to complete their missions as our nation’s essential personnel, AFA is focused on our continuity of operations to advance our mission to support our Airmen, Guardians, family members, and educators. We are all in this together and we will not rest in our fight to take care of our Air Force family. AFA’s COVID-19 Airman’s Assistance Fund (CAAF) will provide critical support to our Total Force Airmen/DoD civilians, Guardians, USAF veterans, wounded Airmen, and their families in crisis. In addition, CAAF will provide support to AFA’s Community Partners as they provide emergency assistance to our Airmen, first responders, and the medical community. We will come out of this pandemic stronger together. Learn More Donate 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, Guardians, 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, Guardians, 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 Learn More 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. Arnold Air Society and Silver Wings Support Since 1956, Arnold Air Society and Silver Wings have been close partners of AFA. Arnold Air Society is a profe...