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As an independent, nonprofit national association, AFA's only business is to support our nation's need for adequate aerospace power and in turn ensure the security of the United States of America.

By affiliating with AFA, Community Partners have expressed their individual concern for a deterrent force with the sufficiency to ensure national peace and security.

The Air Force Association aggressively supports policies and programs which provide the Air Force with the trained personnel and modern weapon systems necessary to fulfill its mission. At the same time, AFA works for adequate pay, housing, medical care, retirement, and survivor benefits for both military and civilian personnel of the Air Force, Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve. As such, Air Force personnel and retirees consider AFA as their professional association and AFA Community Partners share in that membership.

At the local Colorado Springs Community level, military and civilian members meet on common ground through the many activities hosted or sponsored by the Lance P. Sijan Chapter. Chapter programs help in the development of community understanding of, and support for the Air Force and its people. Community Partner affiliation with, and participation in the Sijan Chapter only serves to strengthen the common bond shared.

Support the local Community Partners listed below, and let them know you both have something in common-- the Air Force Association!! If you frequent a business, large or small who is not a Community Partner, share the benefits with them. Refer any potential Community Partners to:

Kevin Estrem
Sijan Chapter President
(719) 380-8488 ext. 307