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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Emerald Warrior 25.2: Air Commandos join partner forces in military free fall
Air Force Special Operations Command
Video by Senior Airman Thomas Hansford
Aug. 7, 2025 | 1:16
U.S. Air Force Air Commandos assigned to Air Force Special Operations Command conduct a military free fall insertion and establish a forward arming and refueling point in California as part of Emerald Warrior 25.2, July 28, 2025. Supported by U.S. Special Operations Command, Emerald Warrior is a joint, combined special operations exercise that prepares AFSOC forces, Conventional Enablers, Partner Forces, and Interagency Elements to respond to various threats across the spectrum of conflict. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Thomas Hansford) More

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Emerald Warrior 25.2: Air Commandos conduct austere recovery training
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Emerald Warrior 25.2: Air Commandos conduct austere recovery training
Air Commandos SCUBA Dive during Emerald Warrior 25.2
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Air Commandos SCUBA Dive during Emerald Warrior 25.2
EW 25.2: Air Commandos demonstrate ACE concept
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EW 25.2: Air Commandos demonstrate ACE concept
EW 25.2: Air Commandos demonstrate ACE concept reel
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EW 25.2: Air Commandos demonstrate ACE concept reel
Emerald Warrior 25.2: U.S. Airmen and Marines fly aboard a Royal Air Force A-400 Atlas
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Emerald Warrior 25.2: U.S. Airmen and Marines fly aboard a Royal Air Force A-400 Atlas
Special Operations Surgical Team performs simulated surgery during Emerald Warrior 25.2
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Special Operations Surgical Team performs simulated surgery during Emerald Warrior 25.2
Emerald Warrior 25.2: Air Commandos exercise CBRN readiness
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Emerald Warrior 25.2: Air Commandos exercise CBRN readiness
Emerald Warrior 25.2: free fall insertion and FARP operation
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Emerald Warrior 25.2: Air Commandos join partner forces in military free fall
Emerald Warrior 25.2: Air Commandos join partner forces in military free fall
Air Commandos begin aerial operations for EW 25.2
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Air Commandos begin aerial operations for EW 25.2
Emerald Warrior 25.2: MC-130's Conduct Airfield Assessments
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Emerald Warrior 25.2: MC-130's Conduct Airfield Assessments
U.S. Air Force C-146A Wolfhound conducts aerial operation as part of EW 25.2
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U.S. Air Force C-146A Wolfhound conducts aerial operation as part of EW 25.2
Pedestrian & Driver Safety: One second can change everything.
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Pedestrian & Driver Safety: One second can change everything.
1 SOLRS restores fire truck with rare in-house engine swap
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1 SOLRS restores fire truck with rare in-house engine swap
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1 SOLRS restores fire truck with rare in-house engine swap
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AHFA Locations & Training Partners

  • California Aeronautical 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

*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