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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B-Roll: Georgia State Defense Force members extract simulated casaulty from collapsed bridge scenario during Patriot 25
165th Airlift Wing
Video by Senior Airman Christa Ross
April 9, 2025 | 2:17
Georgia State Defense Force members assigned to the 5th Battalion, Georgia Force Assistance Brigade of South Georgia, support a role player with simulated injuries after a simulated bridge collapse during Patriot 25 at Guardian Centers in Perry, Georgia, March 26, 2025. Approximately 700 participants from the National Guard and federal, state, and local agencies are participating in Patriot 25, a National Guard-sponsored exercise designed to enhance domestic response readiness and interagency coordination. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Christa Ross) More

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National Guard, civilian agencies train disaster readiness at Patriot 25
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Patriot 25 Col. Brooks Interview
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B-Roll: Georgia State Defense Force members extract simulated casaulty from collapsed bridge scenario during Patriot 25
B-Roll: Georgia State Defense Force members extract simulated casaulty from collapsed bridge scenario during Patriot 25
FCC Little Rock Exercise - PATRIOT 2025
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B-Roll : National Guard Soldiers conduct joint tail-to-tail patient transfer during Patriot 25
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REELS : Aeromedical evacuation training on the 165th Airlift Wing's C-130J Super Hercules
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REELS : Aeromedical evacuation training on the 165th Airlift Wing's C-130J Super Hercules
REEL: National Guard Soldiers conduct joint tail-to-tail patient transfer during Patriot 25
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Patriot 25 Sling Load
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Patriot 25 Sling Load
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Patriot 25 Sling Load
B-Roll: Georgia State Defense Force Conducts Search and Rescue Operations
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B-Roll: Georgia State Defense Force Conducts Search and Rescue Operations
Air National Guard security forces Airmen learn Tactical Combat Casualty Care alongside Liberty County police officers during Patriot 25
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Air National Guard security forces Airmen learn Tactical Combat Casualty Care alongside Liberty County police officers during Patriot 25
REELS: Intel Analysts collect live data after simulated earthquake scenario occurs at Guardian Centers during Patriot25
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REELS: Intel Analysts collect live data after simulated earthquake scenario occurs at Guardian Centers during Patriot25
REEL: Georgia State Defense Force conducts simulated search and rescue mission during Patriot 25
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REEL: Georgia State Defense Force conducts simulated search and rescue mission during Patriot 25
REEL: Airmen, Soldiers and participating agencies arrive in Savannah for Patriot 25
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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