The Air Force Navigator Observer Association (AFNOA) is an association of US Air Force Navigators, Observers, Electronic Warfare Officers (EWOs), Weapon System Officers (WSOs), and Combat System Officers (CSOs). The f irst Combat System Officers graduated June 2005.  AFNOA currently has about 1200 members from World War II to current active duty, Air Guard, and Reserve members.   As a member, you receive a quarterly newsletter, DR Ahead, and the opportunity to participate in activities with fellow aviators.

Please send articles for DR Ahead to Richard Ahrens. We all have wonderful stories to tell and share. It doesn't need to be elaborate - planes you flew, wings or squadrons you were in, humorous happenings, memorable episodes, etc. He may include your story in a future issues of the DR AHEAD. Richard Ahrens, Editor (RNNN@mcn.org).   Inputs for newsletters due: 15 Feb, 15 May, 15 Aug, and 15 Nov for Apr, Jul, Oct, and Jan issues.

AFNOA started at Ellington AFB as a class reunion, 50-D. Other classes from Ellington wanted to be included and the organization became The Ellington AFB Navigators Observers Association (TENOA). Later, other training bases asked to be included. AFNOA is open to all Air Force Navigators and Observers. AFNOA has members who have commanded military operations in war and peace, published in numerous fields, continue to serve in community and national level careers, and continue to be outstanding representatives of US Air Force Navigators, Bombardiers, Observers, EWOs, WSO, and CSOs.