We Take Care Of Our Own
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The Air Weather Association was chartered in 1987 for men and women whose armed forces careers were with US Army/Air Force or Air Force weather units - past and present. Before then, there was no weather service organization dedicated to those who serve or served in a ground or aerial reconnaissance weather unit or weather training function. 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 with a USAAF or USAF weather unit.

Nostalgia binds us together and "we take care of our own." Camaraderie is our goal for all who identify with Air Force weather support, now or in prior years. We maintain a central locator, an Internet website, publish an annual newsletter and a separate roster of our members, hold biennial reunions, and list in the newsletter those reunions of weather units known to us.

Our lifetime membership cost is unique - just $9 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 5-color membership lapel/tie tack pin or ladies pendant; the annual newsletter and roster; alerts of forthcoming weather unit reunions; an Internet website and a central locator.  The AWA does not have a paid staff. Volunteers conduct our programs so that all funds go to providing you with the publications via bulk rate mail, operating a computer-based locator file, an Internet website and organizing the reunions.  
 Furthermore, we are an IRS-recognized non-profit association enjoying tax-exempt status. This has allowed us to establish an Outstanding AF Weather Airmen of the Year trust fund wherein we honor those selected by the Air Force. We present the five Outstanding AFW Airmen with the AWA John and Barbara Collens Award consisting of a congratulatory letter and a cash award. Contributions to the Fund are tax deductible.

"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 us now and receive the latest publications, the membership pin or pendant, and have your name listed in the next roster. We are your only means of keeping in touch with former weather associates. WELCOME!
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