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  
  • *USAFA & AFROTC Cadets may apply through their institutions
  • **Non-US Citizens regardless of residency status are ineligible to apply

 

Videos from DVIDShub.net

Beyond the Horizon 2018 - El Salvador: U.S. Troops Provide Medical Care and Construction Projects
156th Wing
Video by Staff Sgt. Angel Martinez-Navedo
July 1, 2018 | 4:16
B-roll stringer of United States Service Members from Active Duty, Reserve and Guard components from across the nation working alongside El Salvadoran military personnel at Beyond the Horizon 2018 - El Salvador. This b-roll footage shows members of the Illinois Army Reserve's 330th Medical Brigade, Utah's 328th Combat Support Hospital and 172nd Multifunctional Medical Battalion and Wisconsin's 452nd CSH performing Medical Readiness Training Exercises (MEDRETEs - pronounced Med-Rets) in the municipality of Zacatecoluca (pronounced Za-kah-te-co-lou-kah) from June 25-29. During the MEDRETEs, services provided to the citizens of El Salvador include; optometry, dental, pediatric, women's health and pharmaceutical care.

In addition to medics from the U.S. Armed Forces, El Salvador's Ministry of Health and local host nation organizations like Operation Blessing, provide additional medical staff all playing an important role in reaching a total of almost 1,000 patients per day. This year's BTH2018 - El Salvador, has treated more than 10,500 patients to date. BTH2018 incorporates nearly 1,800 U.S. service members with participation from all branches of service, Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines in addition to approximately 200 host nation troops plus government and non-governmental organizations. Service members provide medical assistance and engineering projects as part of the humanitarian/training exercise. BTH2018 - El Salvador construction projects include building two schools from-the-ground-up plus extensions to two existing schools and to the Zacatecoluca Health Clinic in the county of La Paz.

BTH is an annual U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) mission, being led this year by the Puerto Rico National Guard's Joint Task Force Hope. BTH2018 - El Salvador, has been running since May 12, and is expected to conclude on August 4. (U.S. National Guard video by Staff Sgt. Angel Martinez) More

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History of the Statue de la Liberté Wing
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History of the Statue de la Liberté Wing
Travis delivers humanitarian aid to Central America 
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Travis delivers humanitarian aid to Central America 
Namji Emergency Landing Site Training B-Roll
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Namji Emergency Landing Site Training B-Roll
TACP Airmen conduct exercise Hustler Flag 22-2
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TACP Airmen conduct exercise Hustler Flag 22-2
U.S. and ROK Air Forces practice ELS operations
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U.S. and ROK Air Forces practice ELS operations
BRoll: Resolute Sentinel 22 El Salvador medevac
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BRoll: Resolute Sentinel 22 El Salvador medevac
B-Roll: RS-22 El Salvador hospital simulations
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B-Roll: RS-22 El Salvador hospital simulations
Thunderbirds and Blue Angels fly over El Centro
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Thunderbirds and Blue Angels fly over El Centro
Thanksgiving for Soldiers at Southwest Border
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Thanksgiving for Soldiers at Southwest Border
Más Allá Del Horizonte 2018 - El Salvador: Misión Cumplida
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Más Allá Del Horizonte 2018 - El Salvador: Misión Cumplida
Beyond the Horizon 2018 - El Salvador: Mission Accomplished
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Beyond the Horizon 2018 - El Salvador: Mission Accomplished
Beyond the Horizon 2018 - El Salvador: U.S. Troops Build Schools and Health Facility
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Virginia Air National Guard builds school in El Salvador.
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Virginia Air National Guard builds school in El Salvador.
Eager Lion 18 Exercise
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Eager Lion 18 Exercise
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Resources

AHFA Locations & Training Partners

  • California Aeronautical University, CA 
  • California Baptist 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
  • Tennesse State University, TN

*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