Christopher Jones

The Air Force Association (AFA) is a non-profit, independent, professional military and aerospace education association based in Arlington, VA. The AFA's mission is to promote dominant air and space forces as the foundation of a strong national defense, honor and support airmen, guardians, and their families, and remember and respect the enduring heritage. The AFA achieves this mission through three strategic pillars: educating the public on the critical need for unrivaled aerospace power, promoting aerospace and STEM education, and advocating for military preparedness. The AFA also supports both the air and space forces and offers exclusive training and professional development opportunities, critical updates on key issues facing the air and space forces, discounts to AFA conferences, and a personal connection to the local AFA chapter.

Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum operates museums. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. designs, manufactures and services of military and commercial helicopters. It offers light turbine, piston helicopters, fixed-wing and twin turboprop aircraft and spare parts. The company was founded in 1923 and is headquartered in Stratford, CT.

Northrop Grumman Technical Services, Inc. provides logistics solutions, supply chain management and training. The firm serves in the areas that include domestic and regional security, irregular warfare, modernization through sustainment and nuclear security. It serves government departments that include Departments of Energy, Defense and Homeland Security and federal agencies. The company is headquartered in Herndon, VA.

The National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering provides college scholarships for underrepresented minorities pursuing degrees at schools of engineering. The company was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in White Plains, NY.