​Mission Statement

The mission of the USAFA Parents' Club of Eastern Michigan is to support families throughout their Cadet’s experiences at the United States Air Force Academy and instill them with an appreciation for their role in the “Long Blue  Line” (connection to the Air Force) while providing recognition and support to our Cadets.

​To Promote:
  • Long lasting friendships across past, present and future parents of USAFA cadets in a relationship built from unique experiences and mutual interests while parenting a cadet and US Air Force Officer.
  • Mentoring to families and appointees as they prepare to leave for Basic Cadet Training and their Doolie year at the Academy.
  • An understanding of life at the USAFA and Prep School through education of appointees, cadets, parents and the community.
  • Support for Eastern Michigan USAFA families while their cadet is away attending the USAFA and Prep School.
  • Recognition of cadets across milestones in their USAFA life.
  • Financial support for emergency cadet travel in a time of crisis, via the Rando fund.  The Annual All Academy Holiday Ball to recognize all Michigan cadets attending all the military academies.
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USAFA Parents' Club of Eastern Michigan


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History of the USAFA Parents' Club of East Michigan

The USAFA Parents Club of Eastern Michigan was started in 1972 by two moms with cadets at the United States Air Force Academy and with support from Col. Jack Morgan, an ALO (Admissions Liaison Officer) since 1962.

Read about the history of our club in this article written by Linda Bailey, a past president of our club back in 2011.
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Bylaws

Club bylaws updated March 14, 2014