CEO Brief Info for Exam Questions &
Answers
When (month and year) and where (school) was AAS founded? - ANSWERSMay 1947, University
of Cincinnati
What kind of organization is AAS (3 main things) - ANSWERSProfessional, Honorary, Service
Organization
Who is AAS named after? - ANSWERSGeneral Henry "Hap" Arnold, the only 5-star general of the
AF
When was AAS officially recognized by the AF? (month and year) - ANSWERSApril 1948
What are the four membership types? - ANSWERSActive, Inactive, Associate, Honorary
What was Silver Wings' originally called? - ANSWERSAngel Flight
When (locally and nationally) and where (school) was Silver Wings formed? - ANSWERS1951
locally;
1952 nationally;
University of Omaha
What is Silver Wings' Mission? - ANSWERSSilver Wings (SW) is a national, co-ed, professional
organization dedicated to creating proactive, knowledgeable, and effective civic leaders through
community service and education about national defense
, True or False: Members of Silver Wings automatically become associate members of AAS upon
payment of national SW dues? - ANSWERSTrue
True or False: Members of AAS cannot be active members of SW - ANSWERSTrue
What type of organization is the Air Force Association? - ANSWERSThe AFA is a national,
independent, non-profit aerospace organization
Who publicized the establishment of the AFA? When? (month and year) - ANSWERSGeneral
Doolittle, January 1946
Who is AAS formally affiliated (associated) with? - ANSWERSAir Force Association
Where is the AFA headquarters? - ANSWERSArlington, VA
What two magazines does the AFA publish? - ANSWERSAir Force Magazine and the Daily Report
What does JNP stand for? - ANSWERSJoint National Project
True or False: AAS can do a JNP by themselves - ANSWERSFalse: AAS must involve a local SW
and AFA chapter
JNPs are judged on what themes? - ANSWERS- national appeal
-broad enough so every squadron can participate
-flexible enough so unique projects can be planned
-narrow enough so a distinct need is met
-not been elected by the general assembly more than twice in the past five years
Answers
When (month and year) and where (school) was AAS founded? - ANSWERSMay 1947, University
of Cincinnati
What kind of organization is AAS (3 main things) - ANSWERSProfessional, Honorary, Service
Organization
Who is AAS named after? - ANSWERSGeneral Henry "Hap" Arnold, the only 5-star general of the
AF
When was AAS officially recognized by the AF? (month and year) - ANSWERSApril 1948
What are the four membership types? - ANSWERSActive, Inactive, Associate, Honorary
What was Silver Wings' originally called? - ANSWERSAngel Flight
When (locally and nationally) and where (school) was Silver Wings formed? - ANSWERS1951
locally;
1952 nationally;
University of Omaha
What is Silver Wings' Mission? - ANSWERSSilver Wings (SW) is a national, co-ed, professional
organization dedicated to creating proactive, knowledgeable, and effective civic leaders through
community service and education about national defense
, True or False: Members of Silver Wings automatically become associate members of AAS upon
payment of national SW dues? - ANSWERSTrue
True or False: Members of AAS cannot be active members of SW - ANSWERSTrue
What type of organization is the Air Force Association? - ANSWERSThe AFA is a national,
independent, non-profit aerospace organization
Who publicized the establishment of the AFA? When? (month and year) - ANSWERSGeneral
Doolittle, January 1946
Who is AAS formally affiliated (associated) with? - ANSWERSAir Force Association
Where is the AFA headquarters? - ANSWERSArlington, VA
What two magazines does the AFA publish? - ANSWERSAir Force Magazine and the Daily Report
What does JNP stand for? - ANSWERSJoint National Project
True or False: AAS can do a JNP by themselves - ANSWERSFalse: AAS must involve a local SW
and AFA chapter
JNPs are judged on what themes? - ANSWERS- national appeal
-broad enough so every squadron can participate
-flexible enough so unique projects can be planned
-narrow enough so a distinct need is met
-not been elected by the general assembly more than twice in the past five years
