Formation | 1946 |
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Type | 501(c)(6) |
53-0180161[1] | |
Legal status | nonprofit membership association |
Purpose | To provide a forum for the ethical exchange of information and increase of knowledge through the exploration of issues relevant to its members in information technology, communications, and electronics for the defense, homeland security, and intelligence communities.[2] |
Headquarters | Fairfax, Virginia, U.S. |
Tamara Greenspan[3] | |
Lt. Gen. Susan Lawrence, USA (Ret.)[3] | |
Subsidiaries | AFCEA Educational Foundation (501(c)(3)), [2] |
Revenue (2018) | $17,563,322[2] |
Expenses (2018) | $17,471,228[2] |
Employees (2017) | 60[2] |
Volunteers (2017) | 1,800[2] |
Website | www |
Formerly called | Army Signal Association, Armed Forces Communications Association, Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association |
AFCEA International (formerly called Armed Forces Communications & Electronics Association International), established in 1946,[4] is a nonprofit membership association serving the military, government, industry, and academia as a forum for advancing professional knowledge and relationships in the fields of communications, information technology, intelligence and global security. AFCEA provides a forum for military, government, academic and industry communities with altogether more than 30,000 members. AFCEA supports local chapters, sponsors events, publishes a magazine, promotes STEM education and provides member benefits.[5]