Life Membership in the CAF
By investing in a lifetime membership at the Commemorative Air Force, you are declaring your commitment to preserving history and ensuring future generations can witness the legacy of a generation that fought against tyranny and fascism. Life, Gold, and Platinum Life Members substantially support our efforts to preserve the nation's important military and aviation history and support our mission to Educate, Inspire, and Honor. Become a Life Member or upgrade your Life Membership below.
Please note: if you have renewed your CAF Colonel or Preservation Colonel membership in the last few months, we may be able to apply that payment toward a CAF Life, Gold Life, or Platinum Life membership. Please contact our office for more information.
CAF Life Member: $2,700 one-time payment
As a CAF Life Member, you are eligible to receive the same benefits of CAF Colonel Membership plus:
- Life Member wings
- Life Member card
- Life Member plaque
Click here to become a Life Member
Are you interested in a monthly payment plan to become a CAF Life Member? Click here to learn more.
Please note that your first payment will be made once submitted; subsequent payments will run on the 5th day of each month.
CAF Gold Life Member: $3,700 one-time payment
As a CAF Gold Life Member, you are eligible to receive the same benefits of CAF Life Membership plus:
- Gold Life Member wings
- Gold lettering on black leather name patch
- An art print by Roy Grinnell
Click here to become a Gold Life Member
Are you already a Life Member and considering upgrading to Gold Life? Click here to upgrade through a single, one-time payment of $1,000.
Other payment options are available. Please call the Membership office at (877) 767-7175, ext. 3 or email us at memberinfo@cafhq.org with a convenient time to reach you by phone.
CAF Platinum Life Member: $6,500 one-time payment
As a CAF Platinum Life Member, you are eligible to receive the same benefits of CAF Life and Gold Life Membership plus:
- Platinum Life Member wings
- An enhanced Platinum Life Member card
- Platinum Life Member desk plaque
- A personalized engraved pocket watch
- A signed copy of a book honoring WWII heroes
Click here to become a Platinum Life Member
Are you already a Life Member and considering upgrading to Platinum Life? Click here to upgrade through a single, one-time payment of $3,800.
If you'd like to enroll in a monthly payment plan, click here to learn more.
Please note that your first payment will be made once submitted; subsequent payments will run on the 5th day of each month.
If you are a Gold Life Member and are interested in upgrading to Platinum Life by making a single payment of $2,800, click here.
If you'd prefer a monthly payment plan, click here to learn more.
Please note that your first payment will be made once submitted; subsequent payments will run on the 5th day of each month.
Other enrollment and payment plan options are available. Please call the Membership office at (877) 767-7175, ext. 3 or email us at memberinfo@cafhq.org with a convenient time to reach you by phone.
Please note: membership in the CAF is non-refundable and non-transferable.
The Commemorative Air Force is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization. A portion of your CAF Life Membership is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
