AIRMEN & GUARDIAN STORIES

Helping Airmen and Guardians is the singular philosophy driving everything at Air Force Aid Society. More than 17,000 assists in 2022, over $12.5 million in direct help through emergency financial assistance, education support, and community programs.

Get to know the real Airmen and Guardians behind those numbers and learn more about how AFAS is helping Airmen and Guardians every day.

MENTAL PEACE

MENTAL PEACE

Technical Sergeant Dalia Burns joined the Air Force 13 years ago to secure a better future. She has been extremely grateful for her years of service and has…

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A Nine-Year-Old Warrior

A Nine-Year-Old Warrior

Nine years ago, Rebecca Sundhagen and her former spouse Lieutenant Colonel Chad Grondahl adopted their daughter, Lauralei, when she was five weeks old. Lauralei was…

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