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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2018 Defender Challenge New Weapons Demonstration Lane B-Roll
Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center
Video by Charles White
Sept. 13, 2018 | 1:59
The U.S. Air Force Defender Challenge pits "the best of the best" defenders in head-to-head team competition focusing on the craft and tools of their trade -- weapons and tactics. This year, twelve American teams and two international teams (Great Britain, Germany) comprised of Security Forces compete for the trophy.

Distinguished military personnel and civilians get to see and use the M18 pistol and M320 grenade launcher during 2018 Defender Challenge at Camp Bullis, Texas.

00;00;00;00-00;00;07;20. Visiting British RAF officers arrived and given brief on new service weapon.
00;00;07;20-00;00;12;21. RAF officers shoots new weapon. Wide shot.
00;00;12;21-00;00;17;07. Close up shot of weapon in hand.
00;00;17;07-00;00;20;04. Close up of officers’ face.
00;00;20;04-00;00;33;27. Wide and medium shots of officer firing weapon.
00;00;33;28-00;00;43;18. RAF officers receives brief on new grenade launcher.
00;00;43;18-00;00;46;23. RAF officer fires paint grenade.
00;00;46;23-00;00;50;13. Paint grenade impact on board target.
00;00;50;13-00;01;07;17. Sara V. Keller, Deputy Director of Logistics, Civil Engineering, Force Protection and Nuclear Integration, Headquarters Air Force Materiel Command, receives orientation on new service weapon.

00;01;07;17-00;01;20;19. Ms. Keller discharges weapon multiple times.
00;01;20;19-00;01;27;11. Ms. Keller reviews paper target sheet.
00;01;27;11-00;01;42;08. USAF distinguished visitor fires new small weapon.
00;01;42;08-00;01;49;03. Bullet impact shots on target.
00;01;49;03-00;01;59;00. USAF distinguished visitor looks over new weapon. 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