Air & Space Forces Association

Filing Period

Jan 1, 2012 to Dec 31, 2012

Signed

Nov 11, 2013

Return Version

2012v2.1

Gross Receipts

$17,661,593

Mission

Major Activities

Activity 2

Air force magazine - each month, afa publishes air force magazine, a highly regarded aerospace journal that reaches the desks of those in the highest level of government, industry, defense, business, academia, and the media. It is read for its authenticity, accuracy and investigative spirit in reporting aerospace and defense matters. The current monthly circulation is 102,000. Afa publishes several widely distributed newsletters: "newsline", which consolidates the administrative and operational news from afa headquarters to afa field leaders; and the "visions" newsletter, which highlights subjects and events that are of interest to aerospace-oriented classrooms. The association also publishes its annual statement of policy and top issues and, periodically, issues briefs and special reports that are widely distributed on capitol hill, to the media, and throughout afa's grassroots network.

Activity 3

Membership - afa is a professional organization that represents the entire air force family - enlisted, officer, active duty and retired, guard, reserve and civilian. Our mission is to educate the public on the importance of aerospace power, advocate for a strong national defense, and take care of our own. The general billy mitchell institute promotes air power initiatives through special media presentations and advocacy efforts. Our "next generation" initiative recognizes those who teach america's youth and reach more than 250,000 elementary and middle school students with math and science activities. We also provide grants to further aerospace education and offer professional development programs. Through our outreach programs afa recognizes excellence with a variety of national aerospace awards and is responsible for the creation of the air force outstanding airmen program.

Filer

EIN

52-6043929