The Air & Space Forces Association promotes U.S. Air & Space Forces, supports Airmen, Guardians, and their families, and preserves air and space power heritage.

Air & Space Forces Association

The Air & Space Forces Association (AFA) is an independent, nonprofit, civilian education organization. Our mission is to promote dominant U.S. Air and Space Forces as the foundation of a strong National Defense; to honor and support our Airmen, Space Force Professionals, and their Families; and to remember and respect our enduring Heritage. To accomplish this, we:  

• EDUCATE the public on the critical need for unrivaled aerospace power and a technically superior workforce to ensure national security 
• ADVOCATE for aerospace power, and promote aerospace and STEM education and professional development
• SUPPORT readiness for the Total Air and Space Forces, including Active Duty, National Guard, Reserve, civilians, families and members of the Civil Air Patrol 

AFA is home to the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies, the nation's only thinktank dedicated to advancing U.S. air and space power; publisher of Air Force Magazine and AirForceMag.com, the premier news and information source covering the Air Force and Space Force; and the producer of national the Air and Space Forces' preeminent professional development conferences, the annual Air, Space & Cyber Conference and Air Warfare Symposium. AFA advances aerospace education through a variety of programs, including CyberPatriot, a global cyber education program; StellarXplorers, an emerging space-based education program; and a variety of awards, scholarships, and grant programs for Air Force active duty, Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve members, their families, and science, technology, engineering and math educators at the elementary and secondary school level. Find out more at www.afa.org.

#OTD...🗓️ 𝟭𝟵𝟰𝟱: On board USS Missouri (BB-63), in Tokyo Bay, Japanese Foreign Minister Mamoru Shigemitsu and Chief of Staff Gen. Yoshijiro Umezu sign instruments of surrender.

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“He had a natural talent for flying, but it was his heart that set him apart. Moonfish flew not just for victory, but for justice—for the children of Ukraine, for the future of his nation.” --Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.)

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#OTD...🗓️ 𝟭𝟵𝟲𝟬: With six Atlas missiles ready to launch, the 564th Strategic Missile Squadron at F. E. Warren AFB, Wyo., becomes the first fully operational ICBM squadron.

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“We know that family readiness and mission readiness are directly linked. That’s why we are so committed to helping the Department of the Air Force ensure Airmen, Guardians, and their families have a the quality of life they deserve and are well-supported at home, whether in peace or wartime.”

Here's how you can 𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗣 👉 https://www.afa.org/F2/ 

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𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: Clearing the Air On the Nellis Boonie Hat Controversy
👉 QUOTE via Retired Master Sgt. Chris McGhee
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𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥👉  AFA Advocates to Inspire Military Service (AIMS) is a partnership between the Air & Space Forces Association and the U.S. Air Force Recruiting Service. AIMS connects AFA’s nationwide network of 200+ Chapters with AFRS’ 1,100 professional recruiters. Together, we will inspire the next generation of Airmen and Guardians.

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𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗞 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 🗓️ 2024 Air, Space & Cyber Conference
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AGENDA👉 https://lnkd.in/ey3fjs2Y

Recorded sessions will be available after the event for those who 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥: https://t.ly/EWfbi 
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𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚👉  Allvin Takes Aim at New Area for Re-Optimization: Family Readiness
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Thomas G. Lanphier Jr. claimed to have shot down Yamamoto’s plane, killing him in the process, but the evidence indicates it was not Lanphier, but his wingman, Rex Barber, who deserved the credit.

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𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗞 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 🗓️: USSPACECOM – 5th Anniversary Event...Part of the Schriever Spacepower Series
Join us for an in-depth discussion from Peterson Space Force Base with a panel of senior USSPACECOM leaders, including Gen. Whiting, Commander; RADM Pennington, Chief of Staff; and Air Commodore Whiteley, the Deputy J5, to learn more about the progress the Command has made, current priorities, and future objectives. 
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