What Does The AFA Do For CAP?

For many years, the Air and Space Forces Association has recognized the significant aerospace/STEM contributions of Civil Air Patrol to our nation.  In an effort to demonstrate the esteem AFA holds for the work CAP volunteer members accomplish throughout our country, the AFA provides Aerospace Education grants and awards for CAP’s units for its cadet/youth members.  Each partnership program is explained in the bold link for each area below. 

• AFA’S NATIONAL CAP AEROSPACE EDUCATION CADET OF THE YEAR AWARD (follows CAP awards timeline)

• AFA’S CAP UNIT OUTSTANDING CADET OF THE YEAR RECOGNITION (submit squadron request between 1 Dec- 15 Jan annually)

• AFA’S CAP UNIT AE GRANT  (program funding reduced to one summer quarter cycle until further notice from the AFA)

• AFA'S CYBERPATRIOT PROGRAM for CAP squadron participation

• AFA'S STELLARXPLORERS PROGRAM for CAP squadron participation

• AFA & CAP PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS BROCHURE includes both what the AFA does for CAP and what CAP does for the AFA

For more information, contact afa@capnhq.gov.

NOTES: 

In addition to the programs above, an AFA representative annually attends CAP’s National Summer Conference to recognize CAP’s Senior Member of the Year and CAP’s Cadet of the Year, each with a special plaque.

CAP members who wish to take advantage of the AFA's offer of a free 2-year e-membership in the AFA can join by clicking HERE.

Civil Air Patrol expresses sincere appreciation for all the Air and Space Forces Association does to educate, advocate, and support the Aerospace/STEM Education mission for our nation.