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

 

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Anytime, Anyplace: The Birth of a Motto
1st Special Operations Wing
Video by Airman Isabel Tanner
Feb. 13, 2025 | 1:33
Born in the crucible of World War II's China-Burma-India Theater, the 1st Special Operations Wing's motto, "Anytime, Anyplace," embodies a legacy of unwavering courage and commitment.

On February 15, 1944, as American Airmen of the 1st Air Commando Group trained for daring glider insertions alongside the British Chindits, tragedy struck. A nighttime accident claimed the lives of both American and British troops, casting a shadow of doubt over the partnership.

General Orde Wingate, the Chindits' leader, extinguished any uncertainty with a powerful message to the air commandos: "Please be assured we will go with your boys any place, any time, anywhere."

Wingate's words, echoing the shared spirit of these elite warriors, became more than just a motto; they became a bond, a testament to their unwavering resolve. Today, the 1 SOW carries this legacy forward. As a pivotal component of AFSOC's global reach, the 1st SOW delivers airpower and conducts special operations missions worldwide, demonstrating lethality through sustained readiness and increasingly high standards. Always ready to "answer the call" at a moment's notice, the 1st SOW stands as a testament to the enduring power of courage, dedication and the unwavering commitment to be ready "Anytime, Anyplace." More

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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