What is the AAS motto?

• A. The warrior who cultivates his mind polishes his arms.
• B. Courage, loyalty, service above self
• C. Knowledge and power come from action
• D. Strength through adversity

Answer: (A)

The idea tested is how Arnold Air Society frames the balance between learning and military readiness. The motto “The warrior who cultivates his mind polishes his arms” embodies that balance directly: it says a true warrior isn’t only about strength and arms, but about continual learning and self-improvement that sharpen leadership and effectiveness. This line is the official phrase associated with AAS, so it best captures the organization’s emphasis on scholarly growth paired with disciplined, capable service.

The other phrases sound uplifting and motivational, but they aren’t the official motto tied to Arnold Air Society. They’re more generic or associated with other groups, so they don’t reflect AAS’s established closing statement about mind and arms in the same way.