Warrior Knowledge
What is the Arnold Air Society Motto?
“The warrior who cultivates his mind polishes his arms.”
- Duc de Boufflers
What are the 4 types of membership in the Arnold Air Society?
Active, Inactive, Associate, and Honorary
What was Silver Wings originally known as?
Angel Flight
What year was AAS created?
1947
What is the proper combination of the AAS insignia? (Fourragere, Rank Pin, and Ribbon)
The Fourragere and the Rank Pin must be worn together.
What is Article II of the Code of Conduct?
II. I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I will never surrender the members of my command while they still have the means to resist.
List the duties of the Financial Management Officer.
FM is responsible for the budgeting process, collecting dues, keeping financial records, and handling transactions.
What are the colors of Silver Wings?
White & Blue
West Point Military Academy
What airplane did Bernie V. Guthrie fly in combat?
P-38 Lighting
What is Quote 3?
“War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things. The decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feeling, which thinks that nothing is worth war, is much worse. The person, who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself.”
- John Stuart Mill
Who is the chairman of the Executive Board of Directors?
AAS National Commander
What are the objectives of Silver Wings?
Civic Awareness, Personal Development, and Professional Development.
What gave Gen Arnold the nickname Hap?
Throughout his time at West Point, even in the hardest training environments, he always had a smile.
When was Bernie V. Guthrie born?
18 December 1915
What is the Arnold Air Society Flower?
Crimson Glory Rose
Who is the AAS National Commander?
AAS C/Brig Gen Kyle DeNeef
What are the 3 primary governing manuals for AAS members?
AAS Constitution, AASMAN-1, and JPM-1
What was the first airplane Gen Arnold flew?
Wright Bi-Plane
How many Silver Wings Regions are there?
11
What is the entire Code of Conduct?
Recite all articles, I - VI.
How is the AAS National HQ selected each year?
The NATCON General Assembly votes at NATCON.
Signature National Project
Gen Arnold won the first ______ Trophy for his flight demonstrations.
Mackay
What are the objectives of the Arnold Air Society?
To create a more efficient relationship among Air Force officer candidates, in particular within the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps.
To aid in the development of effective Air Force officers.
To further the purpose, traditions, and concepts of the United States Air Force.