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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

SCANG, Week Three of Flying Operations for ACE 19

169th Fighter Wing

Video by Senior Master Sgt. Edward Snyder

June 5, 2019 | 9:46

U.S. Air Force F-16 pilots and maintainers, assigned to the Air National Guard’s 169th Fighter Wing from McEntire Joint National Guard Base, S.C., begin morning launch operations as the third and final week of air operations begin in support of Arctic Challenge Exercise 2019 at Kallax Air Base, Luleå, Sweden, June 3, 2019. ACE 19 is a Nordic aviation exercise that provides realistic, scenario-based training to prepare forces for enemy defensive systems. U.S. forces are engaged, postured and ready to deter and defend in an increasingly complex security environment. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Edward Snyder) More

SCANG, wraps up support for ACE 19

SCANG, wraps up support for ACE 19

SCANG, wraps up support for ACE 19

SCANG, wraps up support for ACE 19

Week three of Flying Operations for ACE 19

Week three of Flying Operations for ACE 19

Week three of Flying Operations for ACE 19

Week three of Flying Operations for ACE 19

Interview of Lt. Col. Brian Doyle, 169FW Director of Maintenance

Interview of Lt. Col. Brian Doyle, 169FW Director of Maintenance

Multi-nation Aircraft Continue Support of ACE 19

Multi-nation Aircraft Continue Support of ACE 19

SCANG, Week Three of Flying Operations for ACE 19

SCANG, Week Three of Flying Operations for ACE 19

SCANG, Week Three of Flying Operations for ACE 19

SCANG, Week Three of Flying Operations for ACE 19

Interview of Maj. Shaun Hoeltje, 169FW fighter pilot

Interview of Maj. Shaun Hoeltje, 169FW fighter pilot

U.S. Air Force and Swedish Air Force Pilots Share Expertise

U.S. Air Force and Swedish Air Force Pilots Share Expertise

U.S. Air Force and Swedish Air Force Pilots Share Expertise

U.S. Air Force and Swedish Air Force Pilots Share Expertise

Swedish Air Force and U.S. Air Force Pilots Share Expertise

Swedish Air Force and U.S. Air Force Pilots Share Expertise

Multi-Nation Aircraft Support ACE 19

Multi-Nation Aircraft Support ACE 19

Multi-Nation Aircraft Support ACE 19

Multi-Nation Aircraft Support ACE 19

Interview of Akshai Gandhi, 169FW Commander

Interview of Akshai Gandhi, 169FW Commander

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*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

Please direct program questions to: Afrs.ahfa.studentapplications@us.af.mil