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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Iowa Air National Guard Airman training at Alpena CRTC found camaraderie in the Air Guard
185th Air Refueling Wing, Iowa Air National Guard
Video by Senior Airman Tylon Chapman
July 19, 2024 | 1:41
Studio lead:
A chiropractor in his civilian life, Senior Airmen Tyler Peterson’s side gig has him working part time as a Security Forces Airmen with the Iowa Air National Guard. This week Peterson is training with the Air Guard at the Combat Readiness training Center in Michigan. Senior Airmen Tylon Chapman has the story from Alpena Michigan.

Video Script:
 
Airmen from the Iowa National Guard are in Alpena, Michigan, at the Combat Readiness Training Center as part of their two-week annual training in July. 
 
Senior Airman Tyler Peterson is a Security Forces member with the Iowa Air National Guard’s 185th Air Refueling Wing and is honing his war fighting skills with his fellow Airmen during their time in Michigan.
 
Unlike other Security Forces members, Peterson is a chiropractor in civilian life.
 
When joining the Guard, Peterson said he didn’t want a normal desk job.
 
“I wanted something that was a little more hands-on. Something that was a little bit than just doing paperwork”
 
After attending Wayne State College in Nebraska, Peterson then went on to earn his Bachelor’s in Human Science and Biology and his Doctorate of Chiropractic at Cleveland Chiropractic College.
 
The South Sioux City, Nebraska native and his wife work together at their shared practice while also raising a young daughter.
 
It was after establishing the practice that Peterson joined the 185th in September of 2021.
 
Three years into his military career Peterson says that it’s the camaraderie that is one of the best things about Security Forces.
 
“Its a fairly tight-knit group and you get to do a lot of things that the average person doesn’t really get to do.”
 
While at the CRTC the Airmen are training on urban operations, expeditionary skills, and weapons use as part of the July annual training event.
 
Peterson says he’s always working on improving himself and wants to provide a good example for his daughter while providing for his family.
 
“Those things, in combination, push me to do the best that I can.”
 
Reporting in Alpena, Michigan, I’m Airman Tylon Chapman More

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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

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