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AFA’s Mission - Air & Space Forces Association Air & Space Forces Association Join Shop Give My Account Login Search for: × Search Search Advocate Mitchell Institute Air & Space Forces Magazine AFA’s Legislative Priorities AFA’s Letters to the Hill Statements Educate CyberPatriot StellarXplorers Doolittle Leadership Center AFA’s Teacher of the Year Program Scholarships Grants Pitsenbarger Awards Sponsor STEM Support Wounded Airmen & Guardians Program United Forces & Families (F2) National Awards Events Air, Space & Cyber Conference AFA Warfare Symposium AFA National Convention Air & Space Warfighters In Action Vietnam: 50 Years Later Events Calendar Membership AFA in Action Individual Membership Corporate Membership Community Partners Member Benefits Chapters & Field Leaders Emerging Leader Program Field Leader Resources About Board of Directors Professional Staff Mission Newsroom Annual Report Governing Documents Careers at AFA Branding Guide & Logos Give Our New President & CEO’s Vision for AFA Lt. Gen. Burt Field, USAF (Ret.) took AFA’s helm on April 1. As the organization’s 113,000-plus members and 200 chapters head into an exciting new phase under his leadership, here are three things they should know about his vision for AFA. Full Story ⟵ ⟶ A Toast to the Raiders On the 82nd anniversary of the legendary Doolittle Raid, hundreds of Airmen, Guardians, veterans, and AFA members around the globe revived the Raiders’ time-honored tradition by toasting to those who have gone.” Full story ⟵ ⟶ StellarXplorers Crowns Champs The Crewmates” from Irvine High School in Irvine, Calif., are the champions of AFA’s 2023-2024 StellarXplorers National Space Design Competition. Full Story ⟵ ⟶ FY25 Budget Underfunds Air, Space Force Needs The President’s 2025 budget request increases Air Force funding by 1.6 percent, but AFA says the overall budget falls short of what’s needed to modernize and fund the Air & Space Forces at a crucial time in the nation’s history. Full Statement ⟵ ⟶ AFA’s 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. Advocate Advocate and promote aerospace power to favorably shape policy and resourcing decisions to guarantee the strongest aerospace forces in the world. Learn More Educate 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. Learn More Support Support Airmen, Guardians, and the families of the Total Air Force and Space Force, including Active Duty, National Guard, Reserve, civilians, families, and members of the Civil Air Patrol. Learn More Upcoming Events View All Events Air & Space Warfighters in Action: Gen. David W. Allvin June 13, 2024 Learn More Air & Space Warfighters in Action: Lt. Gen. Adrian Spain June 18, 2024 Learn More 2024 National Convention September 14 to 15, 2024 Learn More 2024 Air, Space & Cyber Conference September 16 to 18, 2024 Learn More News from AFA Our New President & CEO’s 3 Key Visions for AFA April 30, 2024 Lt. Gen. Burt Field, USAF (Ret.) took AFA’s helm on April 1. As the organization’s 113,000-plus members and 200 chapters head into an exciting new phase under his leadership, here are three things they should know about his vision for AFA. ‘To Those Who Have Gone’: AFA Revives Doolittle Raiders’ Toast in Worldwide Event April 26, 2024 On the 82nd anniversary of the legendary Doolittle Raid, hundreds of Airmen, Guardians, veterans, and AFA members around the globe revived the Raiders’ time-honored tradition by toasting to those who have gone.” Champions Crowned at AFA StellarXplorers 2023-2024 National Finals April 25, 2024 The Crewmates” from Irvine High School in Irvine, Calif., are the champions of AFA’s 2023-2024 StellarXplorers National Space Design Competition. View All AFA News Air & Space Forces Magazine House Defense Bill Would Slow F-15E Retirements, Add Future F-15EXs May 14, 2024 The leading lawmaker on the House Armed Services Committee is proposing significant changes to the Air Force’s plans for its… Draft NDAA Would Let the Space Force Absorb Guard Units—with Restrictions May 14, 2024 A draft version of the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act would allow the Department of the Air Force to transfer… T-6 Instructor Pilot Dies After Ejection Seat Goes Off on the Ground May 14, 2024 An Air Force instructor pilot died early in the morning on May 14 from injuries sustained when the pilot’s T-6A… Read More on airandspaceforces.com Air & Space Forces Association 1501 LANGSTON BLVD. ARLINGTON, VA 22209 Contact Us Phone (703) 247-5800 Toll Free (800) 727-3337 Fax (703) 247-5853 © 2024 Air & Space Forces Association Privacy...