Streamlined Application Process & New Support Categories

Starting June 1st – A single application makes it easier to request help, and new categories including adoption, car seats, mental health and more have been added to better meet the evolving needs of Airmen, Guardians, and their families.

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New Child Care Program Enhancements

More provider flexibility, expanded eligibility, and direct payments – our Give Parents a Break and Child Care for PCS programs just got better!

 

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AFAS 2024 Impact

See how we supported Airmen, Guardians, and their families last year in our new 2024 Impact video.

 

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Earn $150 for New Baby Essentials

The Bundles for Babies class teaches soon to be and new parents basic parenting and financial skills. After completing the class, parents can apply for a $150 monetary gift from AFAS to help purchase baby’s first essentials.

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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.

How We Help

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

How We Help Airmen and Guardians

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

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

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EDUCATION SUPPORT

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

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2024 IMPACT

$14 million in total support was provided to Airmen, Guardians, and their families in 2024.

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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 15,000 individual assists to Air Force and Space Force families were facilitated in 2024.

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