Membership
Why Belong to the AFAOA?
Started by Army FAO leadership in 2023, the Army FAO Association is the professional association for Army FAOs and FAO supporters. The AFAOA, chartered as a private, non-profit, fraternal organization, supports the Army FAO’s role in the security of our nation; helps FAO’s build closer affiliations with one another; and helps preserve the Army FAO heritage. Your membership promotes the organization dedicated to supporting the Army FAO and the entire Army FAO community. Our increasing membership strength ensures that the Army FAO voice will be heard by decision makers. You will share the camaraderie of like-minded Soldiers and citizens who believe in maintaining the FAO spirit, and you can help recognize outstanding Army FAOs through the Military Order of Lafayette Awards. You will receive the yearly AFAOA Horizonsacademic magazine, AFAOA bi-annual newsletter, and you will support the FAO institutions around the world.
How do I benefit?
Awards – The Military Order of Lafayette, which was established to recognize the achievements of deserving Army FAOs and FAO supporters; recognizes those who have served the United States Army Foreign Area Officers with distinction.
AFAOA academic journal Horizons – a yearly academic publication for FAOs and their supporters. This magazine gives every member a platform to communicate with other FAOs.
Mentorship – in 2025 AFAOA will launch its Mentorship program. This program is available to all Army FAOs to assist them in developing themselves throughout their careers.
Social Functions – The association will host a spring and fall social in the National Capital Region and an annual dinner in October.
AUSA – Online membership free through the AFAOA. For a full list of benefits from The Association of the United States Army, please click here and see below. AFAOA members enjoy a dual membership in the Association of the United States Army (AUSA). Check out the AUSA benefits here: https://www.ausa.org/savings
