Our Mission



     “The Arnold Air Society is a professional, honorary service organization advocating the support of aerospace power. The 'service' aspect is perhaps the foremost in the mind of many members, because of the society's continuing contributions to our campuses, our communities, and our corps. "



Arnold Air Society Mission



         The Arnold Air Society is a professional, honorary service organization advocating the support of aerospace power. The "service" aspect is perhaps the foremost in the mind of many members, because of the society's continuing contributions to our campuses, our communities, and our corps.

         The following three objectives were adopted by AAS to enhance the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps and to project the image of the United States Air Force on the university campus and in the surrounding community.




First Objective:

         To create a more efficient relationship among Air Force officer candidates, in particular within the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps.

Function of the First Objective:

         To provide the opportunity for a greater interaction between AFROTC cadets, as well as to encourage an increased amount of communication between AFROTC cadets and the Air Force officers and leaders in our national defense, government, and industry.



Second Objective:

         To aid in the development of effective Air Force officers.

Function of the Second Objective:

         To provide more opportunities for AFROTC cadets to exercise their leadership, management, organizational, and public relations skills.



Third Objective:

         To further the purpose, traditions, and concepts of the United States Air Force.

Function of the Third Objective:

         To provide opportunities for AFROTC cadets to participate in campus and community service activities, demonstrating the close relationship between civilian and military institutions.