Advancing Enlisted Force Education
The Air & Space Forces Association salutes the continued education and personal development of our Airmen and Guardians. As they improve themselves, they improve our Air Force and Space Force. AFA is proud to offer $750 cash awards to deserving Airmen and Guardians to pursue a bachelor’s degree.
AFA Pitsenbarger Awards provide a one-time grant of $750 and a one year complimentary AFA eMembership to selected top USAF and USSF enlisted personnel graduating from the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) who plan to pursue a baccalaureate degree (only). The grants coincide with the CCAF graduation ceremonies held each Spring and Fall.
This year the David C. Jones Chapter 135 from Minot Air Force Base present the Pisenbarger award to SSgt Roshanda Durant who received her Associate Degree in Criminal Justice during the 2025 Spring Graduation Ceremony of the Community College of the Air Force.
North Dakota AFA President Jim Simons presented the award to SSgt Durant, along with a check for $750.00, and a copy of the movie “The Last Full Measure” which chronicles the life of Airmen William H. “Pits” Pitsenbarger and the awarding of the nation’s highest military honor for his action on the battlefield.
