The Association sponsors the annual Air Force Ball in Los Angeles, and several other events, to raise money for its educational programs and Air Force charities. AFA also sponsors the Outstanding Squadron Dinner which honors the Air Force Academy's top cadet squadron. At its national convention, AFA hosts a dinner for the Air Force's twelve Outstanding Airmen of the Year. AFA also conducts an extensive annual awards program to honor top Air Force professionals in key career fields.

WEBSITE AND ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS 

The AFA website continues to set new standards in the advocacy of air and space power and is an essential tool in communicating to our members and the public. Traffic is growing at a remarkable rate, with the website currently averaging more than 8 million hits per month.

A number of important informational and educational products are provided through the website. Air Force Magazine’s Daily Report was launched in November of 2005 and provides credible, reliable, up-to-date information on the Air Force and national defense issues. The Legislative Update is maintained by AFA’s Government Relations department and offers a detailed view of the Association’s activities on Capitol Hill. The Media Room is a repository for AFA’s press releases, policy documents, special reports and transcripts.

The Association also reaches out to its membership through e-mail. AFA Update is sent to 70,000 individuals (AFA members and others) on a bi-weekly basis, providing updates on Association and Air Force activities, military quality of life, and membership benefits.