Thinking about joining AFPAAA? The information below should answer
most of your questions about AFPAAA membership. If it doesn't, please
contact our membership chairperson, who will be happy to answer any other questions you might have.
ACTIVE DUTY PAs: Your first two years of membership are
free! Learn more here.
There are probably as many reasons to join AFPAAA as there are
members.
When you join, you'll receive our annual membership directory.
You'll find out what happened to "what's-his-or-her-name" who may
now hold a prominent public relations or marketing communications
position in a major company, is a broadcasting executive, or has a
successful career in pop or classical music. You'll find names,
addresses, phone and fax numbers, and e-mail addresses of every
AFPAAA member. And, when the directory next appears, you'll be in it
too.
Members also receive a quarterly newsletter - filled with
information on what's happening in Air Force Public Affairs,
Broadcasting and Bands; reports about AFPAAA activities, and stories
about our members.
Each year, at our Annual Reunion and Membership Meeting,
you'll get an opportunity to be "re-blued" as we tour active duty
installations amid ample opportunity to see old friends and make new
ones.
We also have this website to keep you up-to-speed between
newsletters and to maintain a convenient resource for members old
and new. The website includes current and previous editions of our
newsletter, over thirty insightful oral histories from some of the
most inflential leaders in the field of public affairs, and for
members only, access to a searchable on-line membership directory.
Our membership is composed of retired, separated, and active duty
men and women. Many - well into their second careers - hold PR,
marketing and advertising positions in business and industry. Others
are college professors, composers, authors, business owners, video
producers, fund raisers, studio musicians, journalists, investors,
politicians and entrepreneurs. And others just fish, travel, or play
golf.
But what we all have in common is an abiding interest in today's
United States Air Force and a strong desire to maintain the
friendships we have forged in the past.
AFPAAA members live in most states and many foreign countries. Areas
with the largest concentrations of members include: Washington DC,
Texas, Florida, California, and Colorado.
If you are an active duty USAF PA (includes Public Affairs, Band,
Broadcast and Multimedia fields), you are invited to take advantage
of a free, two-year introductory membership.
We are so sure you'll enjoy being a member - once you get to know us
- we're offering you your first TWO years free! No hidden fees or
required meetings. All we ask is that you participate where and when
you can. Nothing more.
You can apply for your free membership here.
You are eligible for AFPAAA membership if you have ever served, or are serving now:
Members may change membership categories at any time as
circumstances permit. To do so, members must notify the Membership
Committee of their new status.
For example: When associate members let us know that they have
retired, we change their status to full (voting) membership at no
additional charge for the remainder of their membership term. They
begin to pay the full membership dues rate on their normal renewal
date.