AFA Connect
Find the right AFA partnership for your organization
Connect with the Air & Space Forces Association as a member-based organization, through a local chapter, through a corporate relationship, or by supporting education. Compare the routes below, then use AFA’s official resources to confirm terms and get started.
Choose where you want to make an impact
Association Partners
A member-based organization serving the Air Force or Space Force community
Ask AFA about current terms
Review AFA’s program and contact AFA about organizational eligibility.
Official Association Partners detailsCommunity Partner
A business building a relationship with a local AFA chapter
$90 or $180 per year
Choose a chapter and work with it on the application.
Official Community Partner detailsCorporate Membership
An organization seeking association-wide visibility and engagement
Confirm current dues with AFA
Review the corporate tier for your organization and contact Corporate Relations.
Official Corporate Membership detailsSTEM sponsorship
An organization funding aerospace or STEM education
Discuss the sponsorship package with AFA
Choose an education goal and discuss opportunities with Corporate Relations.
Official STEM sponsorship detailsAssociation Partners: connect member-based organizations
AFA announced its Association Partners Program in September 2026 for organizations serving the Air Force and Space Force community. Its first announced partners were Civil Air Patrol, the U.S. Air Force Academy Association & Foundation, and Arnold Air Society/Silver Wings. AFA says eligible members of partner organizations qualify for its no-cost Mission Membership; organizational agreements and member eligibility should be confirmed with AFA.
This program is distinct from local Community Partners, Corporate Membership, and individual AFA enrollment. If your association is considering a partnership, review AFA’s program page and ask about the current agreement, member benefits, and next steps.
Community Partners: start with a local chapter
AFA’s Community Partner program connects businesses with chapters in their area. AFA lists local engagement and recognition opportunities, membership benefits for designated contacts, and a partner logo, plaque, and window decal.
| Level | Annual cost | AFA benefits for |
|---|---|---|
| Community Partner I | $90 | 1 designated contact |
| Community Partner II | $180 | 2 designated contacts |
Contact your local chapter to discuss participation and complete the Community Partner application together. Confirm the current price and benefits with AFA before enrolling.
Corporate Membership: engage across the Association
AFA’s corporate program offers business visibility, networking, and member benefits. Its three named tiers—Gen. Hap Arnold, Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker, and Gen. Jimmy Doolittle—use annual company revenue to determine eligibility. Review the current tier criteria and dues with AFA’s Corporate Relations team.
AFA also lists sponsorship opportunities supporting the Wounded Airmen & Guardians Program, the Air & Space Warfighters in Action speaker series, and STEM education. Ask which benefits belong to the membership package and which require a separate sponsorship.
Explore AFA Corporate Membership and contact detailsSTEM sponsorship: support education
AFA offers sponsorship opportunities for STEM programs, scholarships, and awards. Discuss the program, contribution, recognition, and employee benefits with Corporate Relations. If you are comparing education areas, use the program guides to understand CyberPatriot’s cyber education and StellarXplorers’ space design activities.
Prepare for the conversation
Write down your organization’s goal, location, budget range, and preferred timeline. For a local partnership, identify a chapter and the community you want to support. For corporate or STEM discussions, identify your organization’s contact and the programs that interest you. Ask for current costs, included benefits, renewal terms, and the next application step.
Before you get started
Is an Association Partner the same as a Community Partner?
No. Association Partners is AFA’s program for member-based organizations across the Air Force and Space Force community. Community Partners connects businesses with local AFA chapters. Ask AFA which route fits your organization and confirm its current terms.
Review AFA Association PartnersIs a Community Partnership the same as individual AFA membership?
Community Partnership is a business membership connected to a local chapter. If you are joining as an individual, start with AFA’s free and paid membership options instead.
Compare individual membershipsDoes a partnership automatically include every conference or sponsorship benefit?
Check the specific package with AFA. Corporate Membership, event registration, and sponsorship opportunities have different terms; confirm the included registrations, recognition, and any additional costs before making a commitment.
Review corporate benefits with AFACan I apply or pay through this AFA Connect guide?
This guide helps you compare options and find the right contact. Community Partner enrollment is handled with your local chapter; Association Partners, corporate, and sponsorship arrangements are handled by AFA. This page does not take applications or payments.
Find an AFA chapterReviewed against AFA’s linked program pages and Association Partners announcement. AFA’s current terms apply. Suggest a correction.