Aaf

AAF is an abbreviation used for several organizations, historical entities, and concepts across different fields.

The United States Army Air Forces (USAAF), commonly referred to as the AAF, was the aerial warfare service component of the United States Army from 1941 until 1947. It grew rapidly during World War II, becoming the largest air force in the world and playing a decisive role in both the European and Pacific theaters. In 1947 the AAF was succeeded by the United States Air Force, an independent branch of the armed services.

The American Advertising Federation (AAF) is a nonprofit industry association founded in 1905. It represents more than 100 000 advertising professionals and agencies, and it sponsors the annual ADDY Awards, a competition that recognizes creative excellence in advertising, design and marketing communications.

In the field of aviation, the AAF may denote the Aviation Accreditation and Approval Board, an international body that establishes standards for pilot training and aircraft maintenance.

Within cultural contexts, AAF can refer to the Asian American Film (AAF) Festival, an annual event that showcases the work of Asian American filmmakers and promotes dialogue about representation in media.

The abbreviation is also used in sports, notably for the Alliance of American Football, a short‑lived professional football league that operated in 2019 before ceasing operations.

Other specialized uses include the Automated Architecture Framework, a methodology for enterprise architecture, and the Antimicrobial Activity Factor, a metric in microbiology.

Because the letters AAF serve numerous distinct meanings, the intended reference is usually clarified by context or by adding a qualifying term such as “USAAF,” “American Advertising Federation,” or “Alliance of American Football.”