
ENID AFA
Chapter 214
Chapter 214
"Our mission is to promote dominant U.S. Air and Space Forces as the foundation of a strong National Defense; to honor and support our Airmen, Guardians, and their Families; and to remember and respect our enduring Heritage."
"Chapter 214 includes a specific focus on supporting Vance Air Force Base"
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CHAPTER 214
Enid, Oklahoma
When the United States entered World War I, it was the eighth-ranked nation in airpower. As other forces prioritized the impact of airpower, the U.S. Air Service drastically cut 6,000 of its 10,000 pilots in just nine days back in 1919. This did not sit well with Army General Billy Mitchell. He fought long and hard for the importance of airpower and the need for a strong national defense.
Today, we know Mitchell as the father of the United States Air Force. After his passing in 1936, General Henry H. "Hap" Arnold, the commander of World War II Army Forces, succeeded Mitchell as the leading voice for airpower. Nearly a decade later, General Arnold’s advocacy for an independent civilian organization was incorporated as the Air Force Association. Our first national president was noted aviation pioneer and Medal of Honor recipient, General Jimmy Doolittle, who spent AFA’s inaugural year establishing chapters across the country. While we have evolved over the decades to uphold the military’s standards, national security and the preservation of world peace has remained our core focus for members.

Adopt An Airman Program
Enid & Vance Air Force Base - Strengthening our community one match at a time
Vance Air Force Base home of the Seventy-first Flying Training Wing originated as the Air Corps Basic Flying School, Enid. It served as a training facility for the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II. The base was later renamed for Lt. Col. Leon R. Vance, an Enid native who earned the Congressional Medal of Honor in World War II. Today Vance Air Force Base continues on in the mission to train the worlds finest pilots for the United States Air Force.
About the Program:​
Adopt an Airman Program asks Enid community members to volunteer as “hosts”who are matched with an Airman. The matched Airmen are brand new to Enid, in their very first assignment in the Air Force. The host helps the Airman gain a sense of belonging in the community and a “home away from home”, building resiliency and relationships for both the community and the Airmen.
What to Expect:
The program is designed to match hosts and Airmen who have similar interests so the host can simply include the Airman into normal activities. Having a family dinner and game night on Saturday evening … invite your Airman. Love to watch college football on the weekend … invite your Airman. Going to First Friday downtown … invite your Airman.YOU make it what YOU want!
Who can Host an Airman?
Community members of Enid and the surrounding area over the age of 18 are welcome to fill out a host application. Singles, couples, and families are all welcome to become hosts. Retired military and Oklahoma National Guard members are welcome to become hosts. Active duty military cannot host to prevent any potential inappropriate superior/subordinate relationships.
Why become a host?
First-term Airmen enrolled in the program are not only new to the Air Force, but many are far away from home, family, and friends for the first time. Adjusting to the demands of being in the military and living in a new town far away from family can be stressful and lonely. Some first-term Airmen are newly married, so their spouses are also experiencing the strains of transition. By providing a home-away-from-home, members of our community can establish meaningful friendships with Airmen increasing their resiliency. Hosts also benefit from the program by gaining a greater understanding of military life, and by feeling joy in knowing that you are making a positive difference in the lives of these young Airmen.
Application & Matching
Participation in the program is voluntary for both host and Airmen. All participants must fill out an application. The matching committee will call every applicant to get to know the applicant better and their personal goals for the program. Hosts and Airmen will be matched based on similarities in interests, hobbies, and preferences shared on the application. If you already know an Airman or a host you want to be matched with you can share that info on your application. NOTE: As part of the application process hosts who do not have access to Vance Air Force Base will have a National Crime Information Center (NCIC) check run by base security forces to grant the host base access. Once matched, the host and Airman are notified of the other’s contact information, and they are encouraged to meet as the first step in the new relationship. If desired, Adopt an Airman committee members are always available to help with that first meeting.
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More info & to submit an application:
Host Application Airman Application
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