History
Who is AAS named after?
Where is the Air Mobility Command located?
Scott AFB, Illinois
What is the name of our Squadron?
Major General Norma E. Brown Squadron
What is the official flower of AAS?
Crimson Glory Rose
What does NATCON stand for?
National Conclave
Where was the first NATCON held and in what year?
University of Cincinnati in 1950
What is Article 5 of the Code of Conduct?
V. When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am required to give name, rank, service number, and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or written statement disloyal to my country and its allies or harmful to their cause.
What is our Squadrons mascot?
Sasquatch
What is the Arnold Air Society Motto and who is it by?
“The warrior who cultivates his mind polishes his arms.” – Duc de Boufflers
What happens at NATCON?
Arnies from the country come together and talk about the year?
What is AAS?
a non-profit, honorary service organization
What is the Sir Winston Churchill quote?
“Success is not final; failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.”
Who is the Squadron Deputy Commander?
AAS Cadet Captain Michael Jules
What are the 3 values of AAS?
professional, honorary, service organization
How many people can go to NATCON from our Squadron?
Anyone
What are the 2 sister organizations of AAS?
Silver Wings and AFA
Who is the Holm Center Commander?
Brigadier General Joseph L. Sheffield
How many regions are there and what region are we?
11 Regions and we are Region 11
What are the 4 different types of memberships?
1. Active
2. Inactive
3. Associate
4. Honorary
Where is this year's NATCON?
Atlanta, Georgia
What is the original name of Silver Wings?
Angel Flight
What is the Oath of Office?
“I [state your full name], having been appointed a (rank) in the United States Air Force, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office upon which I am about to enter. So help me God (optional).
Who is the closest sister squadron?
San Jose State
What are the colors of AAS and what does each color mean?
a. White represents the purity of our intent.
b. Red symbolizes the blood shed by Americans fighting for freedom
c. Blue is the color of the sky in which we fly.
d. Gold represents the wings with which we fly and warrior courage.
Who is the National Commander?
AAS Cadet Brigadier General Macy P. Taylor