AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION Join Sign In/Renew Donate ADVOCACY The Air Force Association is the leading voice for aerospace power and the Air and Space Force family before, during and after their time in uniform. We are honored to serve as the only non-profit, professional military association that advocates for all Airmen and Guardians: Active, Reserve, Guard, Civilians, Retirees, Veterans, Industry Partners, and their families. Through our pillars of connectivity, advocacy, and professional development, we value strength in community. Government Relations AFA’s Government Relations team is a well-recognized and consistent presence on Capitol Hill. We work to educate congressional leaders on Air and Space Forces budgets, programs, and issues and advocate AFA’s position on diverse issues affecting national security. We regularly host congressional outreach programs including briefings and targeted meetings, reaching hundreds of congressional members and staffers and aligning the Air and Space Forces and congressional leaders on key Air and Space Forces issues. We also work with the Military Coalition (TMC) and other military-related associations to collectively advocate on issues and challenges facing U.S. service members and our members. AFA TOP ISSUES AFA Op-Eds Five Persistent Misconceptions About Modernizing The U.S. ICBM Force - Dec 22, 2020 - Forbes Joint Service Leadership In Jeopardy? - Dec 14, 2020 - Forbes Stop the Budgetary Bleeding to get the Air Force We Need - Nov 25, 2020 - Defense News Washington isn’t listening to the Air Force and Space Force - August 3, 2020 - Defense News Five reasons an arsenal plane isn’t the best choice for rebalancing America’s long-range strike forces - June 6, 2020 - Defense News Losing Market Share And Damaging National Security Due To Anachronistic Drone Policy - June 9, 2020 - Forbes The F-22 imperative - May 28, 2020 - Defense News Funding two military services — with the resources for one — risks both - May 19, 2020 - Defense News The GAO Is Wrong about the Air Force’s Next-Gen Battle-Management System - May 13, 2020 - Defense One 8 steps to fully funding our Air and Space forces - April 30, 2020 - Defense News America's bomber force is facing a crisis - April 23, 2020 - Defense News COVID-19 shows why military health care shouldn’t be downsized - March 31, 2020 - Air Force Times Sorry, Elon, fighter pilots will fly and fight for a long time - March 2, 2020 - Defense News The government must be honest when funding the Air Force and Space Force - February 19, 2020 Tyndall and Offutt AFBs Need More Repair Money — and Fast - April 11, 2019 - Defense One Losing US Air Superiority Risks Ground Forces - April 18, 2018 - Defense News Congress Risks National Security and US Aviation - January 16, 2018 - Federal Times LEARN MORE Government Relations ⟶ Mitchell Institute ⟶ Air Force Magazine ⟶ Education ⟶ AFA Top Issues ⟶ AFA in Action ⟶ Air Force Association 1501 Lee Highway Arlington, VA 22209 Phone (703) 247-5800 Toll Free (800) 727-3337 Fax (703) 247-5853 Contact Us 2020 Air Force Association Privacy Policy