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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 - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION
THE FORCE BEHIND THE FORCE
Rocky Mountain CGOCQuarterly Professional & Service Development Seminar
28 Apr 10
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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
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My AFA story
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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
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AFA Vision
To become the premier professional military association in the United States – dedicated to aerospace pre-eminence and a strong national defense.
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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)
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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
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Coalition of Professional Aerospace Organizations
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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
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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
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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!