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 SUNDAY 14 FEB 2021
SUBJECT: ARNOLD AIR SOCIETY/SILVER WINGS AND THE AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION PENTAGON INTERNSHIPS FOR CADETS//$1,000 + STIPEND INCLUDED
FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS
1. 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):
· As many as four 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 Air Force Judge Advocate General (HAF/JA (Special criteria apply; see paragraph 6)
· As many as two in the Office of the Assistant to the Secretary of the Air Force (SAF/AA)
· As many as one in the Air Force Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategic Deterrence and Nuclear Integration (HAF/A10)
· Two in the Office of the Legislative Liaison (SAF/LL)
· One in the Office of Air Force Public Affairs (SAF/PA)
· One in the Air Force Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations (HAF/A3)
2. Successful candidates will be required to live in the Washington DC metro area during these internships and must be able to participate without supplemental funding (beyond the stipend offered) provided by the EMC (all costs will be borne by the individual). These internships are open to Arnold Air Society and Silver Wings Juniors, Seniors and fifth year students who are cadets under contract, including those graduating this summer who will be commissioned and awaiting entry into active duty.
3. THESE POSITIONS REQUIRE A VALID SECRET CLEARANCE OR HIGHER. CANDIDATES MUST BE AVAILABLE DURING THE 2021 SPRING/SUMMER/FALL FOR A MINIMUM OF TWO TO THREE MONTHS.
AAS AND SW CONTRACT CADETS WITH A CLEARANCE PENDING MAY APPLY BUT MUST CONFIRM IN WRITING THAT THE DETACHMENT COMMANDER BELIEVES A CLEARANCE WILL BE OBTAINED BY MAY 2021 IF THEY ARE SELECTED.
4. These internships may include travel and will involve interaction with senior Air Force leadership. They require impeccable dress and appearance and superior communicative skills. These internships were approved by the SAF/GC, SAF/AA and participating organizations at the Flag Officer level.
5. SELECTION PROCESS
Successful candidates will be selected by the EDs and sponsors following a phone interview and/or discussion with the applicable Detachment Commander and/or references provided by the candidate. An additional phone interview with a member of the sponsoring office may be required. The following will be used to further evaluate individuals:
· MANDATORY: For all positions, a secret or higher clearance and be either an active SW or AAS contract cadet (see paragraph 3 if you do not yet have a clearance)
· MANDATORY: Availability during the spring/summer/fall of 2021 for a minimum of two to three months
· MANDATORY: Availability in the Washington DC Metro Area; candidates must plan on no funding for this program (NOTE: AAS/SW and the Air Force Association will combine to provide at least $1000.00 to each intern to help defray costs)
· MANDATORY: Eligible member of AAS/SW with dues paid in full when the application is submitted
· MANDATORY: Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, or 2.75 cumulative for STEM areas of study, or equivalent
Candidates will self-nominate by sending the following information to mgmt.center@arnold-air.org NOT LATER THAN Sunday 14 February 2021 at midnight Pacific Time. Late submissions will not be accepted under any circumstances.
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION MUST BE SUBMITTED AS PART OF AN EMAIL AND NOT AS AN ATTACHMENT. THE ONLY ATTACHMENT PERMITTED IS THE UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT:
· A PRIORITIZED LIST OF INTERNSHIPS FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING (YOU MAY APPLY FOR ONE OR ALL WITH ONE E-MAIL) (NOTE: HAF/JA HAS SPECIAL APPLICATION CRITERIA (SEE BELOW)); PLEASE DO NOT APPLY FOR THE JA INTERNSHIP UNLESS YOU MEET THESE UNIQUE REQUIREMENTS
· NAME, ADDRESS OF RECORD (NOT COLLEGE ADDRESS), PHONE NUMBER AND PERMANENT (NOT SCHOOL) EMAIL ADDRESS
· NAME OF COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY, FIELD(S) OF STUDY, PROFICIENCY LEVEL (IF ANY) IN ANY FOREIGN LANGUAGE(S) AND GPA
· PLANNED DATE OF GRADUATION
· NAME OF CHAPTER OR SQUADRON AND LIST OF ANY LEADERSHIP POSITIONS HELD (IF ANY)
· NAME, RANK, PHONE NUMBER AND EMAIL ADDRESS OF AFFILIATED DETACHMENT COMMANDER
· NAME, TITLE, PHONE NUMBER AND EMAIL ADDRESS OF ONE REFERENCE WHO MAY VOUCH FOR ACADEMIC RECORD AND PERSONAL RELIABILITY
· A STATEMENT CONFIRMING POSSESSION OF A SECRET OR HIGHER CLEARANCE OR A STATEMENT AFFIRMING THAT THE DETACHMENT COMMANDER BELIEVES A SECRET OR HIGHER CLEARANCE WILL BE OBTAINED BY MAY 2021 (SEE PARAGRAPH 3)
· A STATEMENT PROVIDING THE APPROXIMATE DATES OF AVAILABILITY DURING THE SPRING/SUMMER/FALL PERIOD (SPECIFICS WILL BE WORKED OUT WITH THE SPONSORING AGENCY WHEN SELECTED)
· A 300 WORD OR LESS SUMMARY DESCRIBING WHY YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE SELECTED FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY AS PART OF THE BODY OF THE EMAIL APPLICATION
· A COPY OF AN UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT ATTACHED TO THE NOMINATING EMAIL (THIS IS THE ONLY ATTACHMENT AUTHORIZED)
6. If applying for an internship in the Office of the Judge Advocate General (HAF/JA), candidates will add the following information to their application:
· A STATEMENT INDICATING IF YOU HAVE APPLIED FOR AN EDUCATIONAL DELAY FOR LAW SCHOOL UPON GRADUATION
· A STATEMENT LISTING LAW SCHOOLS TO WHICH YOU HAVE APPLIED (IF ANY)
7. These are highly prestigious internships; candidates will carry the reputation of AAS/SW forward with the sponsor. All highly motivated, eligible candidates are encouraged to apply.
Signed//DPW//17 Dec 2020
DANIEL P. WOODWARD
Brig Gen, USAF (Retired)
Co-Executive Director, Arnold Air Society and Silver Wings
202-999-5173
________SPONSOR SPECIFIC INFORMATION________
Additional Information for students considering an internship with SAF/FM:
A successful candidate for the SAF/FM internship will gain experience in one or more of the following key functions:
· Budget Formulation and Justification – Helping secure and employ resources to maximize Air Force capability including people, readiness and modernization
· Cost Analysis – Helping deliver credible, objective analysis, enabling cost conscious decisions
· Financial Services – Helping design, monitor, and hold the Air Force accountable for the effective, efficient, and audible journey of financial transactions from inception to Air Force Financial Statements
· Programming – Helping translate strategic priorities into an executable future-year resource plan
· Work with legislators on Capitol Hill
The SAF/FM Mission Statement follows:
“SAF/FM is focused on maximizing resources for our Nation’s Air Force, putting the right resources in the right place at the right time, every time. Since resources touch every aspect of every mission, Interns will learn how the Air Force brings capability to the fight.”
Additional Information for students considering an internship with SAF/IA:
Successful candidates for the SAF/IA internship will gain experience in one or more of the following key mission areas:
· Political-Military Assessment
· Security Assistance
· International Armaments Cooperation
· Foreign Disclosure and Export Control
· Comparative Weapons Analysis
· International Professional Development
The SAF/IA Mission Statement follows:
“SAF/IA is a team of international affairs experts committed to enabling conflict prevention and joint/coalition operational success through sustained security cooperation activities in air, space, and cyberspace domains. Our focus is on maintaining and building trust with existing and new partners for our mutual security interests while strengthening US and Global Security.”
Additional Information for students considering an internship with HAF/JA:
As an Intern, students will work under attorney supervision in numerous practice areas of the JAG Corps including, but not limited to:
· Preparing criminal and civil cases by conducting legal research
· Writing briefs and opinions, conducting investigations and interviewing witnesses
· Assisting attorneys who counsel and represent Airmen, their family members and retirees in personal legal matters in areas such as family law, estate planning, landlord-tenant law, tax, bankruptcy, immigration and naturalization law, and military administrative law
· Supporting attorneys in other areas, such as federal tort claims, government procurement law, employment law, international law, environmental law and operational law
The AF/JA Mission Statement follows:
“To deliver professional, candid, independent counsel and full-spectrum legal capabilities to command and the warfighter.”
Additional Information for students considering an internship with SAF/AA:
(SAF/AA) is established as part of the Secretariat. SAF/AA has overall responsibility for providing administrative continuity for the Office of the Secretary of the Air Force (SAF/OS); managing support activities for SAF/OS, Headquarters Air Force (HAF), and supported Field Operating Agencies (FOA) and elements; departmental programs involving policy, publishing/publications, security enterprise to include information, personnel and industrial security and committee management for the Department of the Air Force.
Additional Information for students considering SAF/PA
Public Affairs plans and executes communication strategies to gain informed public support for Air Force personnel, resources and missions; oversees worldwide public affairs force management, development and readiness; and directs public engagement and media operations programs. Key divisions include:
· STRATEGY & ASSESSMENTS: Strategy and Assessments Division provides communication, advice and planning support for Air Force priorities, issues and initiatives
· ENGAGEMENTS: Develops and executes public engagement programs to build sustained public understanding, trust and support for Air Force personnel and missions
· AF PUBLIC AFFAIRS AGENCY: Provides multimedia services to the Air Force
· MEDIA OPERATIONS: Media Operations Division provides information to the public (national and international) on Air Force policies, programs, activities & issues through independent and DoD media
· REQUIREMENTS & DEVELOPMENT: Establishes, manages and oversees force development and management, training programs and educational curricula for Public Affairs forces.
Additional Information for students considering an internship with HAF/A3:
Successful candidates will be placed in HAF/A3 and gain experience in one or more of the following key Air Force mission areas:
· Global operations and training
· Operational requirements
· Operational planning
Additional Information for students considering an internship with HAF/A10:
Successful candidates for this internship will gain experience in one or more of the following key mission areas:
· Formulating, evaluating, and shaping nuclear strategy, policy, doctrine, vulnerabilities, force structure and analysis
· Advocating for requirements, acquisition, programming, and budgeting processes for nuclear and global strike capabilities
· Providing technical information and framing issues to support Air Force nuclear requirements
· Guiding the development of ends, ways, and means to achieve extended deterrence and assurance for allies and partners
· Policy and procedures for safeguarding Nuclear Command and Control Extremely Sensitive Information