ARLINGTON, VA -- The Air Force Association today announced 20 grants promoting aerospace education for hundreds of students through Civil Air Patrol squadrons.
These AFA grants, each $250, are awarded four times each year, twice to units and twice to educators. AFA distributes these grants to squadrons for use in any Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) activity or materials that promote aerospace education.
"The Air Force Association advocates for education and training in these crucial subjects in order to develop the necessary skills needed for jobs in fields that support U.S. air power," said George Muellner, AFA Chairman of the Board. "The Civil Air Patrol programs continue to excel at engaging students through innovative programs that motivate them to pursue careers that will help sustain our nation's military defense structure."
"These 20 programs help develop the next generation of aerospace
professionals who are vital to the future of our nation," said Craig
McKinley, AFA President. "Students have the ability to learn more about
the role of aviation and space in America's future, and they can use these
programs to increase their technical knowledge to understand aerospace
issues."
Alabama Squadrons receiving AFA Grants for the Summer of 2013 are as
follows:
- Cullman Composite Squadron, Gardendale, Ala., Hovercraft Project for School Outreach Programs
- Redstone Composite Squadron, Madison, Ala., Academy of Model Aeronautics R/C Airplane Partnership Program
The Air Force Association is a non-profit, independent, professional
military and aerospace education association. Our mission is to promote a
dominant United States Air Force and a strong national defense, and to honor
Airmen and our Air Force Heritage. To accomplish this, we:
- EDUCATE the public on the critical need for unmatched aerospace power and a technically superior workforce to ensure U.S. national security.
- ADVOCATE for aerospace power and STEM education.
- SUPPORT the Total Air Force family and promote aerospace education.
AFA has 200 chapters nationally and internationally representing more than 105,000 members. Visit AFA at www.AFA.org.