Armed Forces Top Enlisted Association

ABOUT US

WE ARE PROUD TO SERVE

WHO WE ARE

OUR MISSION

The AFTEA mission is to advocate a strong national defense that will protect the security of the United States. We support a defense budget that will provide modern and sufficient equipment so that our military personnel can safely and effectively accomplish their mission.

We seek to educate the public and members of Congress about the uniformed services and their most important asset, its people.

We promote improved quality-of-life and economic fairness that will support the well-being of the men and women of America’s Uniformed Services and their families. We give voice to our members’ concerns about military pay, health care, pension and disability, survivor benefits, education, housing, child care, and other quality-of-life programs.

The Armed Forces Top Enlisted Association (AFTEA) is a non-profit veteran’s organization representing the professional and personal interests of active duty and retired men and women of America’s Uniformed Services, National Guard and Reserve.

OUR VISION

As an influential voice for America’s soldiers, sailors, airmen, and guardians, we are a dedicated team committed to building the best professional and representative association for the world’s best Armed Service.

OUR MANDATE

AFTEA represents your interests in Congress, at the White House, the Veterans Administration, and the Department of War. We monitor proposed legislation, and we lobby and educate members of Congress and Pentagon officials on behalf of our members.

Participation by the people is the key to good government.  AFTEA amplifies your voice and your participation, so your voice is sure to be heard. When you work through AFTEA, you can have a great impact on the issues that concern you.

THE TEAM

OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS

Dr. Thaddues “Pete” Peters
CMSgt USAF (Ret)

National President

Roger J. Ehrke
CSM USA (Ret)

1st Vice President

Marrion Walley
CSM USA (Ret)

2nd Vice President

John P. May
CMSgt USAF (Ret)

Secretary

Kathleen Gray
CMSgt USAF (Ret)

Treasurer

Fil Villarreal
CMSgt USAF (Ret)

Director

Alan Wentzel
CMSgt USAF (Ret)

Director

Bernd Dela Cruz
CSM USA (Ret)

Immediate Past National President

OUR ADVOCACY

AFTEA speaks out for the men and women of America’s Uniformed Services who proudly serve our country.

AFTEA represents their interests in Congress, at the White House, the Veterans Administration, and the Department of Defense. We monitor proposed legislation, and we lobby and educate members of Congress and Pentagon officials on behalf of our members.

AFTEA lobbyists continue to inform members of Congress of the sacrifices those who wear and have worn the uniform (and their families) make on a daily basis for the protection of the American way-of-life. From fighting for full pay raises for those still wearing the uniform, to full on-time cost of living allowances (COLA) for retirees, AFTEA continues to lead the way to preserve and improve the quality-of-life for its members.

WHO CAN JOIN?

Senior Enlisted Leadership — AFTEA brings together leaders who have reached the highest levels of enlisted service in the Uniformed Services.

AFTEA membership includes leaders in the “Top Three” enlisted grades — E7, E8, and E9 — from all branches and components of the Uniformed Services: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, and Coast Guard.

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO KNOW?

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AFTEA represents the interests of members of the Uniformed Services in Congress, at the White House, the Veterans Administration, and the Department of Defense. We educate the public and members of Congress about the Uniformed Services and their most important asset, its people.

We monitor proposed legislation and we lobby and educate members of Congress and Pentagon officials on behalf of our members. We give voice to our members’ concerns about military pay, health care, pension and disability, survivor benefits, education, housing, child care, and other quality-of-life programs.

AFTEA represents the interests of members of the Uniformed Services in Congress, at the White House, the Veterans Administration, and the Department of Defense. We educate the public and members of Congress about the Uniformed Services and their most important asset, its people.

We monitor proposed legislation and we lobby and educate members of Congress and Pentagon officials on behalf of our members. We give voice to our members’ concerns about military pay, health care, pension and disability, survivor benefits, education, housing, child care, and other quality-of-life programs.

AFTEA represents the interests of members of the Uniformed Services in Congress, at the White House, the Veterans Administration, and the Department of Defense. We educate the public and members of Congress about the Uniformed Services and their most important asset, its people.

We monitor proposed legislation and we lobby and educate members of Congress and Pentagon officials on behalf of our members. We give voice to our members’ concerns about military pay, health care, pension and disability, survivor benefits, education, housing, child care, and other quality-of-life programs.

AFTEA represents the interests of members of the Uniformed Services in Congress, at the White House, the Veterans Administration, and the Department of Defense. We educate the public and members of Congress about the Uniformed Services and their most important asset, its people.

We monitor proposed legislation and we lobby and educate members of Congress and Pentagon officials on behalf of our members. We give voice to our members’ concerns about military pay, health care, pension and disability, survivor benefits, education, housing, child care, and other quality-of-life programs.

AFTEA represents the interests of members of the Uniformed Services in Congress, at the White House, the Veterans Administration, and the Department of Defense. We educate the public and members of Congress about the Uniformed Services and their most important asset, its people.

We monitor proposed legislation and we lobby and educate members of Congress and Pentagon officials on behalf of our members. We give voice to our members’ concerns about military pay, health care, pension and disability, survivor benefits, education, housing, child care, and other quality-of-life programs.

HELP US CONTINUE OUR MISSION

We represent the interests of the military community (active duty, retired, guard/reserve, family members, and survivors) through testimony before Congress and personal contact with elected officials, congressional staffers, and representatives of the Department of Defense and other executive branch agencies.