What EDWARDS AIRFORCE BASE CIVILIAN MILITARY SUPPORT GROUP does

The Edwards Air Force Base Civilian-Military Support Group (EAFB Civ-Mil) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1988/1989 by civic leaders including Aida O'Connor, modeled on a similar group at Patrick Air Force Base. The organization operates from Lancaster, California, with a mailing-only office (P.O. Box 812) and a 1–10 employee footprint, serving active-duty personnel at the remote Edwards Air Force Base by connecting them with Antelope Valley civic leaders, local businesses, and community organizations. Its stated mission is to alleviate the isolation felt by Airmen stationed at the remote installation and to fund quality-of-life improvements that the base's military budget does not cover.

EAFB Civ-Mil delivers a portfolio of community programs rather than technology products. Core offerings include the Higher Grounds social lounge (originally opened as an Internet Café in 2007 and renovated in 2024), the Flag Park memorial dedicated in 1990 with flags for every U.S. state and territory, renovated Airman Leadership School facilities, and the 2020-launched TechED Makerspace. The organization runs recurring community events — the annual Bob Slade Memorial BBQ, Spring and Fall Mixers, and the Red Tail Rendezvous — and supports the Honorary Commanders Program that pairs community leaders with base commanders. There is no proprietary technology platform; the only digital infrastructure is a website (eafbcivmil.org) running aMember Pro membership software and a Joomla-based CMS, with donations processed via PayPal and check.

Revenue is generated entirely through charitable channels: individual memberships ($60/year), member+spouse ($100/year), corporate memberships ($125/year or $5,000 lifetime), free first-year memberships, event sponsorship tiers ranging from $125 (Community Partner) to $7,500 (Titanium), and unrestricted donations. The organization is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors dominated by senior aerospace, government, and education figures (NASA Armstrong, Boeing, National Test Pilot School, Antelope Valley College District). Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

EDWARDS AIRFORCE BASE CIVILIAN MILITARY SUPPORT GROUP

Legal name

The EAFB Civilian-Military Support Group

Website

https://eafbcivmil.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

LANCASTER, California

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees from individual, spouse, and corporate members provide recurring revenue. Membership year begins October 1.
2. Donations and Fundraising: The organization accepts donations through PayPal and offline check payments, with funds supporting military families and base projects.
3. Event Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorships at various levels (Titanium $7,500, Platinum $2,500, Gold $750, Silver $500, Bronze $250, Community Partner $125) for events like the Bob Slade Memorial BBQ.

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Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

EAFB Civ-Mil is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that connects civic and military leaders to support projects improving quality of life at Edwards Air Force Base. It operates social spaces such as the Higher Grounds lounge, hosts the annual Bob Slade Memorial BBQ and seasonal mixers, maintains the Flag Park memorial, funds Airman Leadership School upgrades, runs the Honorary Commanders Program, and provides membership and donation management through its website.

Product overview

The Edwards Air Force Base Civilian-Military Support Group (EAFB Civ-Mil) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1988/1989 that connects civic and military leaders to support projects improving quality of life at Edwards AFB. The organization operates as a single unified charitable mission rather than a technology platform, providing social spaces (Higher Grounds lounge), hosting events (Bob Slade Memorial BBQ, Spring/Fall Mixers), maintaining the Flag Park memorial, supporting Airman Leadership School upgrades, and offering membership and donation management through its website. The organization does not offer a technology product or platform but rather provides community support services funded through memberships, corporate sponsorships, and donations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• EAFB Civ-Mil Membership Program Annual membership program for individuals, spouses, and corporations that funds the organization's mission to support Edwards Air Force Base personnel. Members gain access to events, newsletters, and the member directory.
• Bob Slade Memorial BBQ Annual fundraising event held at the Mojave Air & Space Port that brings together the civilian community, corporate sponsors, and Edwards AFB personnel to support military families. Features multi-tier corporate sponsorship.
• Spring and Fall Mixer Events Seasonal networking events connecting Edwards AFB military personnel with Antelope Valley civic and business leaders. The 2025 Spring Mixer was held at Club Muroc.
• Higher Grounds Social Space Renovated non-alcoholic social lounge within walking distance of Edwards AFB dormitories where Airmen can connect and relax. Originally opened as the Higher Grounds Internet Café in 2007 and renovated in 2024.
• Flag Park Memorial Outdoor memorial featuring flags and poles for each U.S. state and territory, located across from Air Force Test Center headquarters (Building 1) at Edwards AFB. The organization's first major project, dedicated in July 1990.
• Airman Leadership School Upgrades Renovation project at Edwards AFB Airman Leadership School providing a student resource center and instructor room, including paint, fixtures, furniture, and electronics, funded by EAFB Civ-Mil donations.
• Honorary Commanders Program Program pairing community leaders with Edwards AFB military commanders to deepen civilian-military understanding and relationships, formalized across the Air Force Flight Test Center in 2005 with the help of EAFB Civ-Mil.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered moderate and core.

• Antelope Valley CollegemoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoard member Les Uhazy served as Interim Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of Mathematics, Sciences and Engineering at Antelope Valley College. The college supports STEM education initiatives in partnership with the base.
• National Test Pilot SchoolmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEO Jeff Trang serves on the Civ-Mil Board of Directors. Located in Mojave, California, NTPS supports the aerospace testing mission at Edwards AFB.
• Edwards Air Force BasecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe primary beneficiary of Civ-Mil support. The organization connects civilian community leaders with base military leadership to improve quality of life for Airmen.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Broad incumbents

• Wounded Warrior Project: Large national nonprofit serving wounded, ill, and injured veterans. Shares the broader 'supporting those who serve' mission of EAFB Civ-Mil but with a much narrower beneficiary focus on post-injury recovery and a national operating model.
• Air Force Aid Society: The official charity of the U.S. Air Force, providing financial assistance, education support, and community programs. Highly comparable mission of supporting Airmen and families, but operating as the centrally chartered Air Force-wide aid organization rather than a single-base civic group.
• Operation Homefront: National nonprofit providing financial assistance, housing, and family support to service members and veterans. Closely comparable mission of connecting civilian resources to military families, but at a much larger national scale.
• USO (United Service Organizations): National nonprofit delivering programs and services to U.S. service members. Comparable in mission to EAFB Civ-Mil — strengthening the connection between service members and the civilian community — but operates at a much larger national scale with paid entertainment, centers, and transition programs.

Others

• Fisher House Foundation: Provides free housing for military and veteran families near treatment facilities. Shares the underlying civic-military support mission of EAFB Civ-Mil but focuses on medical-related lodging rather than installation-based quality of life.
• Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS): Provides comfort, care, and resources to military families surviving the loss of a loved one. Comparable as a military-family-support nonprofit, but focused specifically on bereavement rather than the broader quality-of-life mission EAFB Civ-Mil pursues.

Direct peers

• Spirit of America: National nonprofit that funds projects requested by deployed U.S. service members and first responders. Highly comparable civic-military bridge model to EAFB Civ-Mil, with similar reliance on community-driven fundraising and direct project delivery.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

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