In cases where extenuating circumstances exist, the Executive Director may grant exceptions to the reinstatement fee. However, at a minimum, a member wishing to return to active status must pay a processing fee equal to the current initiation fee. Inactive members who wish to retain their AFA cadet membership must continue to pay AAS national dues and AFA dues. Inactive members are not entitled to wear the AAS fourragere or rank pin, but may wear the AAS Membership Ribbon. The highest tribute which a unit of AAS can extend to a person not eligible for active membership in the Society is the title of honorary member.
Honorary membership is a life award.
Honorary membership in a squadron may be conferred only by unanimous approval of the active members of the squadron. Honorary membership in an area may be conferred only by unanimous approval of the area HQ staff or the squadrons in the area. Honorary members are initiated using the same procedures used for active members. Initiation of honorary members must be reported to the AAS Executive Management Center. Transfer of Membership.