About
Air Weather Association


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AWA Logo We Take Care Of Our Own
The Air Weather Association was formally chartered in 1987 for men and women whose military or government-civilian careers were at anytime with USAAF, USAF, USAFR or ANG weather units — past and present, and surviving spouses. The founder and first chairman was Major General John W. Collens III, Commander of the USAF Air Weather Service (1974-1975).

THIS IS YOUR ASSOCIATION, the only one of its kind, whether you are on active duty, in the Air National Guard or Air Force Reserve, or a veteran of service at anytime with a USAAF or USAF weather unit including aerial weather reconnaissance units and weather training units.

Nostalgia binds us together and "we take care of our own." Camaraderie is our goal for all who identify with Air Force Weather, now or in prior years. The AWA maintains a central locator, an Internet website (www.airweaassn.org ), Facebook page, organizes biennial reunions, and publishes an annual newsletter. Reunion news and photos from past reunions are posted on the AWA website.

Our lifetime membership cost is unique: $20

For you and your surviving spouse continues as a member without cost during her/his lifetime. No other organization known to us will provide that and the following items for that small sum: a distinctive membership lapel/tie tack pin; an informational Internet website, a central locator, biennial reunions, and as funds permit, an annual newsletter. The membership roster is now on the website for members only.

The AWA does not have a paid staff. Volunteers are elected to serve on the Board of Directors and conduct our programs so that all funds go to providing services to members. Furthermore, we are an IRS-recognized not-for-profit association enjoying federal tax-exempt status. Please also consider volunteering your time and talents as a member of the Board of Directors, website administrator, reunion committee member, publication editor or as a writer of articles for the newsletter and website.

"Take Care Of Our Own" became more than a motto when we sponsored a Memorial Fund for the surviving families of those weathermen who perished enroute to the Gulf War in 1990. Our members and the Association treasury contributed $30,000 to that worthwhile cause.

Join now by completing the Application Form and mail it in. You will receive a welcome letter and the membership lapel pin. You will also have your name added to the roster joining over 5,600 members already listed. Join Air Weather Association on Facebook also!

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