Arnold Air Society (AAS), named for General Henry “Hap” Arnold, is a professional, honorary, service organization advocating the support of aerospace power. AAS is a private, non-profit organization made up of Air Force ROTC cadets from 150 of the nation’s colleges and universities with about 3,000 cadet members nationwide. For the members, the “service” aspect is the foremost aspect of this club in their minds because of the continuing contributions to our campus, our community, and our corps. AAS’s primary mission is to develop future Air Force officers.
AAS provides cadets with many important leadership and organizational opportunities that allow them the chance to grow. With national conventions, like RCON and NATCON, cadets have the opportunity to meet and interact with other cadets from across the country as well as military members associated with the organization.
At the University of Portland’s AFROTC Detachment 695’s Richard J. Mallon Squadron, cadets focus on community service in our local Portland Neighborhoods. Nurturing the ideals of continuous improvement in our professional and personal lives allows us to accomplish our primary mission of becoming officers in the world’s greatest Air Force.
