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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Air Commandos reflect on the history of the MC-130P Combat Shadow
1st Special Operations Wing
Video by Senior Airman Hussein Enaya
Oct. 2, 2024 | 4:53
U.S. Air Commandos reflect on the history of the MC-130P Combat Shadow, its mission and their personal connection with the aircraft.
The final two Air Force Combat Shadows completed their last landing at Hurlburt Field in front of more than 400 spectators during an MC-130P heritage flight on May 15, 2015.
Built with 1960s technology, the Combat Shadow began its special operations career in the mid-1980s and went on to conduct critical air refueling missions in the late 1980s during Operation Just Cause in Panama, in the early 1990s during Operation Desert Storm and eventually in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Hussein Enaya) More

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The Steadfast Line Honors the 45th anniversary of Operation EAGLE CLAW
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The Steadfast Line Honors the 45th anniversary of Operation EAGLE CLAW
MC-130J Refueling
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MC-130J Refueling
193rd MC-130J Commando II Refuels with 171st
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193rd MC-130J Commando II Refuels with 171st
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Air Commandos reflect on the history of the MC-130P Combat Shadow
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MC-130H Combat Talon II Air Park Feature
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MC-130H Combat Talon II Air Park Feature
MC-130J Commando II External Fuel Tank Install Time Lapse
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MC-130J Commando II External Fuel Tank Install Time Lapse
MC-130J Commando II takes off from beach
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MC-130J Commando II takes off from beach
Crews conduct four-ship formation flight, jump operations for JCOC
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Crews conduct four-ship formation flight, jump operations for JCOC
Airmen fly over and join FWB, Navarre Friday night football games
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Airmen fly over and join FWB, Navarre Friday night football games
MC-130J Multiship Airdrop
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MC-130J Multiship Airdrop
MC-130J Commando II Arrival Ceremony
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MC-130J Commando II Arrival Ceremony
193rd Special Operations Wing commemorates new aircraft arrival, mission change
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193rd Special Operations Wing commemorates new aircraft arrival, mission change
Aircraft simulate hurricane evacuation at Hurlburt Field
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Aircraft simulate hurricane evacuation at Hurlburt Field
Agile Chariot 2023 B-Roll Package
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Agile Chariot 2023 B-Roll Package
Agile Chariot 2023 B-Roll Package
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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

Contact us

 

 

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