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AIr Force Association
The Air Force Association (AFA) is an independent, nonprofit, civilian education organization promoting public understanding of aerospace power and the pivotal role it plays in the security of the nation. AFA publishes Air Force Magazine, conducts national symposia and disseminates information through outreach programs. It sponsors professional development seminars and recognizes excellence in the education and aerospace fields through national awards programs. AFA presents scholarships and grants to Air Force active duty, Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve members and their dependents; and awards educator grants to promote science and math education at the elementary and secondary school level. Additionally, AFA publishes a wide range of materials on www.afa.org.
The Air Force Association educates the public about the critical role of aerospace power in the defense of our nation; advocates aerospace power and a strong national defense; and supports the United States Air Force, the Air Force family, and aerospace education.
AFA is led by volunteer leaders at the national, state and local levels. AFA's state organizations and more than 230 chapters hold elections and conduct programs to increase public understanding of key national security issues in their communities. Programs range from luncheon and dinner activities to symposia and legislative roundtables with Congressional leaders.
National officers and directors are elected by convention delegates attending the national convention in September. Delegates are chosen at the state and chapter levels to represent AFA's varied membership and vote on AFA policies. When finally adopted at the convention, AFA policy takes the form of an overall "Statement of Policy" and "Top Issues."
AFA's leadership team for 2008-2009:
- Joseph E. Sutter, Chairman of the Board;
- James R. "Jim" Lauducci, Vice Chairman of the Board, Field Operations;
- S. Sanford Schlitt, Vice Chairman of the Board, Aerospace Education;
- Judy K. Church, Secretary;
- Steven R. Lundgren, Treasurer.
Further, AFA is divided into 3 geographic areas, comprised of 14 regions, each led by a Region President.
Central Geographic Area:
- Great Lakes Region ( Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio) - Ronald E. Thompson
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Midwest Region ( Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska) - Frank Gustine
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North Central Region ( Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin) - Ronald Mielke
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South Central Region ( Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee) - Mark Dierlam
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Texoma Region ( Oklahoma, Texas) - Terry Cox
East Geographic Area:
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Central East Region ( Maryland, Delaware, District of Columbia, Virginia, West Virginia) - Mason Botts
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Florida Region ( Florida, Puerto Rico) - Tim Brock
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New England Region ( Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont) - Ron Adams
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Northeast Region ( New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania) - Bob Nunamann
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Southeast Region ( Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina) - Don Michels
West Geographic Area:
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Far West Region ( California, Hawaii, Guam) - Wayne Kauffman
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Northwest Region ( Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington) - Fred Rosenfelder
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Rocky Mountain Region ( Colorado, Utah, Wyoming) - Joan Sell
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Southwest Region ( Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico) - Jim Wheeler
AFA is also represented overseas by Special Assistant Gary L. McClain (Pacific).
Day-to-day business is carried out by a headquarters staff in Arlington, Virginia, under the leadership of AFA President Michael M. Dunn, a retired Air Force Lieutenant General.
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