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AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION

AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION. THE FORCE BEHIND THE FORCE. Rocky Mountain CGOC Quarterly Professional & Service Development Seminar 28 Apr 10. Our Definition of Professional Development. To better oneself professionally A true professional N ever stops learning

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AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION

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  1. AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION THE FORCE BEHIND THE FORCE Rocky Mountain CGOC Quarterly Professional & Service Development Seminar 28 Apr 10

  2. Our Definition of Professional Development • To better oneself professionally • A true professional Never stops learning • Search for every possible opportunity to learn how to improve yourself; your job; your unit, our Air Force • Professional Military Education • Training • Facilitated Learning Opportunities • Consultation, Coaching, Mentoring, Lessons Learned, Study, Reflective Supervision and Technical Assistance

  3. My AFA story

  4. AFA Mission • EDUCATES the public about the critical role of aerospace power in the defense of our nation • ADVOCATES aerospace power and a strong national defense • SUPPORTS the United States Air Force • Air Force family • Aerospace Education

  5. AFA Vision To become the premier professional military association in the United States – dedicated to aerospace pre-eminence and a strong national defense.

  6. How AFA is Involved • Publish AIR FORCE Magazine & Daily Report to educate the membership and the public • Publish independent, policy relevant studies through the Gen Billy Mitchell Institute • Conduct national symposia and disseminate aerospace issues through outreach programs • Sponsor professional development seminars and recognize excellence in • Aerospace Education (AE) • Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)

  7. How AFA is Involved • Present scholarships and grants • Award educator grants & promote STEM • Sponsor CyberPatriot National High School Cyber Defense Competition • Support the Grassroots organizations of 125+ AFA chapters • Recognize the 12 Outstanding Airman of the Year (since 1956) • See www.afa.org for more

  8. Coalition of Professional Aerospace Organizations

  9. Our Local Chapter Lance P. Sijan AFA Chapter • 2600+ members • 3rd largest AFA chapter • 1 of 4 chapters in Colorado • Mile High Chapter (Denver) • Gen Robert E. Huyser Chapter (Grand Junction) • Mel Harmon Chapter (Pueblo) • 4 major AF installations in our AOR • Peterson AFB • Schriever AFB • Cheyenne Mountain AFS • USAF

  10. Our Local Chapter Lance P. Sijan AFA Chapter • Meet the second Tuesday of every Month • 0730-0830 at the Armed Forces YMCA www.afasijan.com

  11. Why AFA Now? • By becoming a member as a CGO you… • Encounter many professional development opportunities early in your career • Have the chance to serve in a leadership role outside of work • Meet and network with members from all careers and walks of life • Travel to events; AFA National Convention and multiple symposia • Expand your knowledge of the Air Force and its history The AFA is your professional development link now and in the future!

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