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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

Marine F/A-18 Landing B-roll

Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson

Video by Senior Airman Johnny Diaz

Feb. 21, 2025 | 1:54

B-roll of U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornets assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 312, land and taxi on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, as part of Cope North 25, Feb. 19, 2025. Through Cope North 25, The U.S. and its Allies and Partners demonstrate their ability to work together seamlessly, leveraging their combined strengths to address complex security challenges and promote a more stable and secure region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Johnny Diaz) More

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Marine F/A-18 Landing B-roll

Marine F/A-18 Landing B-roll

Red Flag-Alaska 25-2 Wrap up edit

Red Flag-Alaska 25-2 Wrap up edit

Red Flag-Alaska 25-2 wraps up at Eielson

Red Flag-Alaska 25-2 wraps up at Eielson

Airmen, Soldiers load cargo during Red Flag-Alaska 25-2

Airmen, Soldiers load cargo during Red Flag-Alaska 25-2

Airmen, Soldiers load cargo during Red Flag-Alaska 25-2

Airmen, Soldiers load cargo during Red Flag-Alaska 25-2

11th Airborne Division and 4th ANGLICO jump during RF-A 25-2

11th Airborne Division and 4th ANGLICO jump during RF-A 25-2

Col. Townsend Reflects on 50 Years of Red Flag

Col. Townsend Reflects on 50 Years of Red Flag

U.S. and JASDF service members participate in Red Flag-Alaska 25-2

U.S. and JASDF service members participate in Red Flag-Alaska 25-2

11th Airborne Division and 4th ANGLICO jump during RF-A 25-2

11th Airborne Division and 4th ANGLICO jump during RF-A 25-2

In-Air Cargo Drop during Exercise Red Flag 25-2

In-Air Cargo Drop during Exercise Red Flag 25-2

350th ARS preforms aerial refueling during RF-A 25-2

350th ARS preforms aerial refueling during RF-A 25-2

C-130s and KC-135s take off during Red Flag-Alaska 25-2

C-130s and KC-135s take off during Red Flag-Alaska 25-2

Maj. Birr on 50 Years of Red Flag-Alaska

Maj. Birr on 50 Years of Red Flag-Alaska

RF-A 25-2 Familiarization Day In-Air Refueling

RF-A 25-2 Familiarization Day In-Air Refueling

Col. Derrick Franck speaks on Red Flag's History

Col. Derrick Franck speaks on Red Flag's History

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*HOT* AHFA Flyer 2025
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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

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