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

 

Videos from DVIDShub.net

January 2025 MAFFS Activation
146 Airlift Wing, California Air National Guard
Video by Tech. Sgt. Nicole Wright
Jan. 12, 2025 | 5:46
CALFIRE, U.S. Forest Services, and the Air National Guard
Nevada and Wyoming C-130's equipped with the Modular Airborne Firefighting System (MAFFS),

Two Air National Guard MAFFS (Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System) equipped C-130's Hercules aircraft assigned to 152nd Airlift Wing, Reno Nevada and the 153rd Airlift Wing Cheyenne, Wyoming are tested to prepare for their fire-fighting mission on Channel Islands Air National Guard Base, California, Jan. 12, 2025. When requested by the National Interagency Fire Center and approved by the Secretary of Defense, the Department of Defense can provide unique wildland firefighting assets to the requesting agencies. As part of U.S. Northern Command's assigned Defense Support of Civil Authorities mission, these diverse mission assets are prepared to respond quickly and effectively to minimize human suffering, protect lives, property, critical infrastructure, and natural and cultural resources, and can include, but are not limited to, Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System (MAFFS) equipped-aircraft, military helicopters, and ground forces capable of supporting the firefighting efforts. (U.S. Air National Guard video by TSgt Nicole Wright)

1st Interview:
Angie Tom
Assistant Air Tanker Base Manager
Cedar City Air Tanker Base, Utah

2nd Interview:
Tom Swanson
Assistant Chief, CALFIRE
San Luis Obispo More

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California Air National Guard AES and CCATT Teams Bolster Agile Combat Employment Skills at Senty South-Southern Strike 2025
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California Air National Guard AES and CCATT Teams Bolster Agile Combat Employment Skills at Senty South-Southern Strike 2025
146th AES and CCAT Teams Employ Agile Combat Employment Methods at Sentry South-Southern Strike Exercise
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146th AES and CCAT Teams Employ Agile Combat Employment Methods at Sentry South-Southern Strike Exercise
146th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron and 146th Critical Care Air Transportation Team participate in Sentry South-Southern Strike 2025
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146th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron and 146th Critical Care Air Transportation Team participate in Sentry South-Southern Strike 2025
MAFFS California fighting
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MAFFS California fighting
MAFFS California Firefighting
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MAFFS California Firefighting
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January 2025 MAFFS Activation
January 2025 MAFFS Activation
146th Maintenance Group participate in warrior week games
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146th Maintenance Group participate in warrior week games
Nevada and Wyoming Air National Guard aerial fire fighters get certified during MAFFS training
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Nevada and Wyoming Air National Guard aerial fire fighters get certified during MAFFS training
2024 MAFFS spring training wrap-up news package
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2024 MAFFS spring training wrap-up news package
PDF (Personnel Deployment Function) Line Exercise
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PDF (Personnel Deployment Function) Line Exercise
U.S. Air National Guardsmen offload passengers and equipment during Air Defender 23
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U.S. Air National Guardsmen offload passengers and equipment during Air Defender 23
U.S. Airmen and German soldiers offload a C-17 Globemaster aircraft in preparation for exercise Air Defender 2023
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U.S. Airmen and German soldiers offload a C-17 Globemaster aircraft in preparation for exercise Air Defender 2023
50 years of aerial wildland fire training culminating at Channel Islands Air National Guard Station
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50 years of aerial wildland fire training culminating at Channel Islands Air National Guard Station
Airmen offload Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System (MAFFS) from C-130H during 2023 MAFFS Spring training
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Airmen offload Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System (MAFFS) from C-130H during 2023 MAFFS Spring training
Interviews with Airmen and U.S. Forest Service members supporting 2023 MAFFS Spring Training
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Interviews with Airmen and U.S. Forest Service members supporting 2023 MAFFS Spring Training
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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