In what year did the first NATCON take place?

• A. 1950
• B. 1948
• C. 1951
• D. 1952

Answer: (A)

The question tests knowledge of when Arnold Air Society began its national-level gathering, the first NATCON, which established the annual pattern for a national convention where chapters come together, national officers are elected, and standards are set. The inaugural NATCON occurred in 1950, creating the tradition of a yearly national conference that unites detachments to share ideas, recognize achievements, and coordinate nationwide initiatives. Records from AAS history confirm 1950 as the starting year for this national event, after which NATCONs continued annually at different host campuses. While there were earlier chapter-level activities and regional meetings, the first formal national convention dates to 1950, making that year the correct one.