STRATEGIC PARTNERS

AHFA partners with multiple organizations who share similar missions to empower and engage youth in aviation. A complete list of our partners include:

AHFA

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Be at least 16 years old by 1 June of the flight training year.
  • Be enrolled in high school or homeschool during the flight training year.
  • Be a US citizen
  • Have no more than 5 powered flight hours 
  • 3.0 current Grade Point Average either with an unofficial GPA Transcript or a registrar/counselor verifiable memorandum.

Notes: 

  • No flight or aviation experience necessary (we teach you to fly!)  
  • No commitment or obligation to the Air Force  
  • *AFROTC Cadets may apply through their institutions
  • **Non-US Citizens regardless of residency status are ineligible to apply

 

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Interviews with Airmen and U.S. Forest Service members supporting 2023 MAFFS Spring Training
152nd Airlift Wing
Video by Master Sgt. Garrett Wake
April 15, 2023 | 13:00
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Interviews with members of the U.S. Forest Service, Nevada Air National Guard, Wyoming Air National Guard, and Channel Islands Air National Guard, on their respective roles in support of the Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System (MAFFS) mission, Channel Islands Air Reserve Station, April 14, 2023. Interviews include a crew chief, an avionics technician, and an air transportation specialist from the Air National Guard; and a MAFFS liaison officer, a ramp manager, a forest technician, and a telecommunications specialist.
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00;00;00;00 - Robin Patterson, MAFFS Liaison Officer, U.S. Forest Service
00;03;50;57 - Joseph Matte, Forest Technician (Fox Tanker Base), U.S. Forest Service
00;05;40;26 - Tech. Sgt. Shemar Wiggins, Avionics Technician, 152nd MXG (Nevada ANG)
00;07;21;16 - Airman First Class Rickson Alvarenga, Air Transportation Specialist, 146th Airlift Wing (Channel Islands ANG)
00;08;34;54 - Jose Lopez, Telecommunications Specialist, National Interagency Fire Center
00;09;44;55 - Airman First Class Gabriel Boicatto, Crew Chief, 152nd MXG (Nevada ANG)
00;11;41;41 - Michael Castillo, Ramp Manager (Fox Tanker Base), U.S. Forest Service More

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Inside the Cockpit of a California National Guard C-130 Suppressing Hughes Fire
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Inside the Cockpit of a California National Guard C-130 Suppressing Hughes Fire
146th Airlift Wing Supports U.S. Forest Service with MAFFS C-130 Aerial Fire Fighting for Borel Fire
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146th Airlift Wing Supports U.S. Forest Service with MAFFS C-130 Aerial Fire Fighting for Borel Fire
MAFFS Operations Expand with Additional Fire Fighting Aircraft from Nevada and Wyoming Air National Guard
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MAFFS Operations Expand with Additional Fire Fighting Aircraft from Nevada and Wyoming Air National Guard
California Air National Guard Aerial Fire Fighting C-130J Drops Retardant on Long Fire
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California Air National Guard Aerial Fire Fighting C-130J Drops Retardant on Long Fire
California Air National Guard Aerial Fire Fighting C-130J Drops Retardant on Trout Fire
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California Air National Guard Aerial Fire Fighting C-130J Drops Retardant on Trout Fire
California Air National Guard Aerial Fire Fighting C-130J Drops Retardant on 'Packsaddle' and 'Laura Fire'
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California Air National Guard Aerial Fire Fighting C-130J Drops Retardant on 'Packsaddle' and 'Laura Fire'
MAFFS personnel join wildfire suppression efforts against Wiley and Jerry Ridge Fires in Northwest United States
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MAFFS personnel join wildfire suppression efforts against Wiley and Jerry Ridge Fires in Northwest United States
Flight deck footage from inside a MAFFS C-130H from 302nd Airlift Wing
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Flight deck footage from inside a MAFFS C-130H from 302nd Airlift Wing
Nevada and Wyoming Air National Guard units complete MAFFS aerial wildland firefighting certification training
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Nevada and Wyoming Air National Guard units complete MAFFS aerial wildland firefighting certification training
Airmen offload Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System (MAFFS) from C-130H during 2023 MAFFS Spring training
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Airmen offload Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System (MAFFS) from C-130H during 2023 MAFFS Spring training
Aircraft maintainers repair a C-130H during 2023 MAFFS Spring training
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Aircraft maintainers repair a C-130H during 2023 MAFFS Spring training
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Interviews with Airmen and U.S. Forest Service members supporting 2023 MAFFS Spring Training
Interviews with Airmen and U.S. Forest Service members supporting 2023 MAFFS Spring Training
Nevada Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Ondra Berry and NGB Director of Operations Brig. Gen. Allison Miller visit Airmen during 2023 MAFFS Spring training
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Nevada Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Ondra Berry and NGB Director of Operations Brig. Gen. Allison Miller visit Airmen during 2023 MAFFS Spring training
Slow motion video of a MAFFS-equipped C-130H dropping water during MAFFS 2023 Spring training
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Slow motion video of a MAFFS-equipped C-130H dropping water during MAFFS 2023 Spring training
Air National Guard C-130Hs and U.S. Forest Service lead planes practicing MAFFS water drops (1of2)
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Air National Guard C-130Hs and U.S. Forest Service lead planes practicing MAFFS water drops (1of2)
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Resources

AHFA Locations & Training Partners

  • California Aeronautical University, CA 
  • Marion Military Institute, AL 
  • Oklahoma State University, OK  
  • South Dakota State University, SD 
  • Troy University, AL
  • Schreiner University, TX
  • University of Texas San Antonio, TX

*To learn how to become one of our training locations please email: 

 Afrs.ahfa.studentapplications@us.af.mil 

SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS RECEIVE* 

  • Up to 12-15 flight hours 
  • Housing and meals during training 
  • Transportation to/from training location 
  • Classroom training (ground school) 
  • Flight simulator training 
  • All training is provided by FAA Certified Flight Instructors 
  • Access to university recreation facilities 
  • Mentorship from Air Force aviators  

*All items funded by USAF except:

  • FAA Class III Med Certificate
  • Luggage during travel
  • Personal driving to/from university assigned session

Contact us

Please direct program questions to:

Afrs.ahfa.studentapplications@us.af.mil

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