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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163rd Regiment celebrates their 100 year anniversary
120th Airlift Wing
Video by Senior Master Sgt. Eric Peterson
Sept. 14, 2017 | 2:04
Current soldiers and retirees of the 163rd Regiment celebrated their 100 year anniversary on the parade grounds of Fort Harrison, Mont. Sept. 9, 2017.

During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Michael Moreni was presented with the Order of Saint Maurice, recognizing him as an individual who has contributed significantly to the infantry.

The Order of Saint George was presented to 1st Sgt. Ronald Kentzel, recognizing him as one of the very best tankers and cavalrymen.

The Upshaw Award was presented to retired Col. Tom Harrington and retired Sgt. Maj. Todd Stewart. The award is named after Col. Joe Upshaw, a former World War II enlisted Soldier who remained in the Army National Guard after the war and rose to become the commander of the 163rd Regiment. More

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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