CAF Membership

Colonel (age 18 and over)
As a CAF Colonel, you are eligible to become a members of a CAF Unit, join an aircraft support team and may enjoy the privilege of flying in a CAF aircraft as opportunities become available. You may also qualify to become a flight crew member on some aircraft. The CAF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Therefore, your membership dues are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.

Don't forget: The CAF also offers a life membership option...

Membership Dues: $160.00 per year plus a one-time processing fee of $40.00.

Benefits of Membership:

  • Free admission to American Airpower Heritage Museum
  • Full subscription to the monthly newsletter "Contrails"
  • Full subscription to the quarterly magazine "Dispatch"
  • Gift shop discount
  • CAF wings
  • CAF name tag
  • Date of commission certificate
  • Membership card
  • Invitation to member's only events
  • Discount admission to AIRSHO & Officers Club
  • Opportunity to hold office at the Unit level
  • Voting rights at national elections

Colonel memberships in the CAF can be purchased online or forms downloaded for joining by mail or fax.

Bank Draft System

For those who wish to join by mail, a bank draft system is available. Through this system, you remit $56.00 with your application and your designated bank account will be drafted $16.00 on the 5th day of each month. Sorry, but this option is currently not available with the online membership application form.


Copyright © Commemorative Air Force, Inc. except as otherwise marked. All rights reserved.