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Arnold Air Society & Silver Wings Toggle Navigation Arnold Air Society AAS Merchandise Store Awards Reference Guide Silver Wings Events Scholarships & InternshipsNewsroom Staff Sponsors ASEF FAQ Login Search for: Arnold Air Society & Silver Wings Innovation... Creativity... Impact. Learn More Who We Are Arnold Air Society & Silver Wings are national sister organizations, working together to develop future leaders through community service, professional development, and education about our national defense. Community Service Together, we perform over 100,000 hours of community service over 100 college campuses. Professional Development We develop young military and civic leaders who are proactive, knowledgeable, and inspired to make a difference. National Defense Our focus is to educate others of national defense and the advancement of aerospace. How do I get involved? Arnold Air Society (AAS) Arnold Air Society is a collegiate organization comprised of Air Force Cadets who are a part of Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC). They are cadets who are dedicated to their community and to becoming an Air Force Officer. Join AAS Silver Wings (SW) Silver Wings is a collegiate organization compromised of students who are looking to service their community, enhance their professional development, and advocate for the advancement of aerospace and national defense. Join SW Lead. Grow and become a better leader by joining our organizations today. Donate Newsroom Our impact in your community Uncategorized 2022 National Honorary Commander Arnold Air Society is proud to present Major Gabbe Kearney with the 2022 National Honorary Commander Award! Major Gabbe Kearney attended Michigan State University, where she received her commission through Air Force ROTC. She was Read more… Uncategorized 2022 National Honorary President Silver Wings is proud to present Ms. Molly Mae Potter with the 2022 National Honorary President Award! Born and raised in North Carolina, Molly Mae Potter developed a passion for aviation, science, and space from Read more… Meta Log in Entries feed Comments feed WordPress.org Follow Us Facebook Twitter YouTube Instagram Photo Credit Our site photos are taken by Isaac McDermott. Flickr Arnold Air Society Silver Wings Events Scholarships & InternshipsLogin Hestia | Developed by ThemeIsle IDA Summer Associate Program MEMORANDUM FOR ALL ARNOLD AIR SOCIETY AND SILVER WINGS RISING SENIORS AND GRADUATE STUDENTS Subj: IDA SUMMER ASSOCIATE PROGRAM//SUSPENSE 26 JANUARY 2024 FROM: THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS Retired General Norty” Schwartz, former Air Force Chief of Staff and President of the Institute for Defense Analysis (IDA), has asked that we distribute the following solicitation for summer 2024 IDA Associates. Rising seniors and graduate students are eligible. General Schwartz is a long time supporter of Arnold Air Society and Silver Wings, and previously coordinated internships for our students when he was President of Business Executives for National Security (BENS). We are pleased to endorse this IDA Associate program. More information about IDA is available at: https://www.ida.org/about-ida Application instructions are available at: *corrected link* Position Description (taleo.net) Contact General Woodward with questions at: mgmt.center@arnold-air.org × Marianne Tango Williams - Biography Born and raised a Jersey Girl, Marianne received her commission through AFROTC Detachment 585 at Duke University, where she met her husband, Major General Brett T. Williams, USAF, Retired. She is an Arnie Alum” of the Kevin J. McManus Squadron. Marianne retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in June 2003 after a rewarding 20-year career, primarily in Personnel. She commanded the 1 st Mission Support Squadron, Langley AFB, VA, while her husband commanded the 94 th Fighter Squadron there. Other assignments included Eglin AFB, FL; Keflavik NAS, Iceland; Maxwell AFB, AL; and MacDill AFB, FL, where she served in a variety of Wing- and Staff/HQs-level assignments to include Chief, Senior Officer Management at Air Combat Command and Chief, A-1, US Central Command. She also served as an Executive Officer and Chief of Protocol. Since retirement, Marianne has shared her leadership and team-building experience as a senior mentor for the Air Force Key Spouse Program, Leadership Spouse Forums, and New Spouse Seminars. In 2012, with Mrs. Suzie Schwartz, Air Force Chief of Staff spouse, Marianne authored Air Force 101: A Back to Basics” Guide for Air Force Spouses, the first of its kind on standardized information for Air Force spouses. She also volunteered on the USAF Charity Ball Committee to raise funds for the Air Force Aid Society. In 2009, the Air Force Chief of Staff recognized Team Williams” with the General and Mrs. O’Malley Award as the Wing Commander and Spouse Team of the Year for their tenure at the 18 th Wing, Kadena AB, Okinawa. Upon her husband’s retirement in 2014, Marianne received the Air Force Scroll of Appreciation from the Secretary of the Air Force for 33 years of service to the Air Force, as an active-duty officer and military spouse. As a fervent Duke Alum, Marianne serves as a member of the Duke Annual Fund Alumni Board and is an Emerita on the Duke School of Nursing Alumni Council after having served as President from 2018-2021. Team Williams was honored by Duke University with the Forever Duke Award in 2021. Marianne currently works as the Senior Director, Arnold Air Society and Silver Wings. Team Williams resides in Durham NC – the Land of the Duke Blue Devils — and they have two children, Mikaela and Sean Michael (Capt and F-16 IP at Holloman AFB NM). × Pentagon Internships ACTION MEMORANDUM FOR ALL AAS/SW REGION COMMANDERS AND PRESIDENTS: FOR IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION TO ALL JUNIOR, SENIOR AND FIFTH YEAR CADETS INCLUDING THOSE GRADUATING//SUSPENSE 16 FEB 2024 SUBJECT: ARNOLD AIR SOCIETY//SILVER WINGS AND THE AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION PENTAGON INTERNSHIPS FOR CADETS//$1,000 STIPEND INCLUDED NOTE: ARNOLD AIR SOCIETY AND SILVER WINGS EXPRESSES APPRECIATION TO THE AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION FOR SPONSORING THIS PROGRAM. WE COULD NOT DO WHAT WE DO WITHOUT THE TREMENDOUS AND GENEROUS SUPPORT OF THE AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION. NOTE: STUDENTS MAY APPLY FOR THIS PROGRAM AND FOR THE AMERICAN BATTLE MONUMENTS COMMISSION FELLOWSHIPS AS WELL. FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS The AAS/SW Executive Management Center is accepting nominations for the following Pentagon Internships (see additional information on each opportunity below Brig Gen Woodward’s signature block) (NOTE: PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS ARE STILL TENTATIVE BUT ARE EXPECTED TO BE AVAILABLE) As many as two in the Office of Air Force Financial Management (SAF/FM) As many as two in the Office of Air Force International Affairs (SAF/IA) As many as two in the Office of the Assistant to the Secretary of the Air Force (SAF/AA) (NOTE: one with computer science, engineering or other related field of study is desired) As many as two in the Office of Legislative Liaison (SAF/LL) As many as t wo in the Office of Air Force Public Affairs (SAF/PA) As many as two in the Office of the Air Force Judge Advocate General (HAF/JA) (Special criteria apply; see paragraph 6) (Still pending final approval) As many as two in the Air Force Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations (HAF/A3) Likely one in Studies, Analysis and Assessments (SAF/SG) (Top Secret Clearance desired but not required: technical degree desired) Likely one in United States Space Force (USSF) Likely one in the Office of the Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force Strategic Studies Group (SSG) NOTE: no additional information is below General Woodward’s signature block; this organization performs tasks as directed by the Vice Chief Potentially one in the Air Force Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategic Deterrence and Nuclear Integration (HAF/A10) (was not available last year so additional coordination is pending) Successful candidates will be required to live in the Washington DC metro...