Hurricane Milton Assistance Available

Eligible service members and their families include those assigned to MacDill AFB.

 

Your Support Matters

Check out our new and improved Donation Page featuring more ways to give, safely and securely. Help us meet the evolving needs of our Air Force and Space Force families.

2023 Annual Report Now Available

Explore the impacts and support we’ve provided to Airmen, Guardians and their families – keeping our Forces strong, resilient, and mission ready.

“Bee” Arnold Spouse Tuition Program Open for Applications

The “Bee” Arnold Spouse Tuition Program provides funding for Air Force and Space Force spouses to pursue entry-level job training through short term programs/certifications, or a part-time undergraduate degree.

Our Legacy of Service

Since 1942, Air Force Aid Society has provided emergency assistance, education support, disaster relief, and community programs to Airmen, Guardians, and their families – available 24/7 to eligible service members 365 days a year. Each year over 11,000 Airmen, Guardians, and their families rely on AFAS. While much has changed over the last 80 years, our mission remains the same: To help Airmen and Guardians when they need us most.

The more you are able to donate, the more we are able to help!

How We Help Airmen and Guardians

EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE

When unexpected emergencies arise, there is a financial need and help is needed, AFAS provides no-interest loans and/or grants to help meet immediate needs and make a positive step towards a lasting financial solution.

EDUCATION SUPPORT

AFAS education grants, loans and scholarships are available to dependent children or spouses of Airmen and Guardians, both active duty and retired.

COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

AFAS understands the challenges that come with active duty military life, from deployments to PCSs, and offers targeted community programs to help with such things as child care, car upkeep and spouse employment education.
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RESOURCES FOR REFERRING LEADERS

The United States Air Force and the United States Space Force take care of their own. Many Airmen and Guardians learn how AFAS can help through referrals from Military Family Readiness Centers, Commanders, First Sergeants and Supervisors. This resource guide was developed to help this key group of leaders counsel their Airmen and Guardians on support options.

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Air Force Aid Society – Helping Airmen & Guardians

Incorporated in 1942, AFAS embodies the great 5-Star General Henry “Hap” Arnold’s vision of an organization that supports Airmen, Guardians, and their families.

LAST YEAR ALONE

$10.5 million in total support was provided to Airmen, Guardians, and their families.

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95% of AFAS Emergency Financial Assistance was provided to the Total Force (Active Duty, Guard and Reserve Airmen and Guardians), and 5% to retirees and widows.

Over 14,000 individual assists to Air Force and Space Force families were facilitated.

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