In This Issue: 1. Money for College – Scholarships Now Open 2. Earn a GED at No Cost – New Education Opportunity 3. How 270+ Airmen & Guardians Made it Home for the Holidays 4. $500 Loan Credit for Completing Financial Education Course 5. Did You Know – Car Seat Support Increased to $200 6. Supporting Organization Spotlight – Leidos 7. Charitable Bequest – Leave a Lasting Legacy Money for College – Scholarships Now Open Students pursuing a full-time undergraduate degree for the 2026-2027 academic year can apply now for need-based financial support to help cover the cost of their education. Hap Arnold Education Grants are available to eligible spouses and children of Airmen and Guardians. Award amounts are based on the applicant’s Student Aid Index (SAI) from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form and the cost of attendance for the chosen college or university. In addition, these applicants can apply for additional funding through our Merit and Grit Scholarships, and our interest-free Supplemental Loan Program. Applications are open through April 30, 2026. Learn more and apply: afas.org/haparnoldgrant Spouses: Full CSU Scholarship Available One eligible spouse of an Airman or Guardian will be selected to receive a full Columbia Southern University (CSU) scholarship, covering up to 60 credit hours toward an associate, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral
December 15, 2025 Today, Air Force Aid Society (AFAS) announced it has changed its name to Air & Space Forces Aid Society, while retaining its well-recognized acronym. Get all the details.
In This Issue: 1. Big News is Coming December 15! 2. Giving Tuesday Success – $406K Raised! 3. Mercy Medical Angels: 1-Year of Impact 4. Happy Birthday Space Force! 5. Did You Know –Scholarships & Education Support Available 6. Supporting Organization Spotlight – NFCU & BWF 7. Smart Giving in 2025 and 2026 Big News is Coming December 15! We have something exciting to share with you! On December 15, AFAS will unveil a major update to our identity – one that reflects who we are today and the military families we proudly serve. Stay tuned for the announcement next week and be sure to visit our website and social media channels. You won’t want to miss it! Giving Tuesday Success – $406K Raised! This year, we once again teamed up with our sister military relief societies – Army Emergency Relief (AER), Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CGMA), and Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) – to raise crucial funds for military families through our #MakeGivingYourSuperpower campaign for #GivingTuesday. Together we raised more than $406K to support service members and families across every branch. This is an amazing 33% increase from the nearly $305K raised last year. And thanks to Lockheed Martin’s incredible contribution, that impact was doubled! This momentum matters, because every dollar raised helps provide financial assistance, education
In This Issue: 1. Happy Veterans Day – Honoring All Who Served 2. Food Assistance & Financial Support During Government Shutdown 3. AFAS in Action – Events & Outreach 4. Board Updates – Welcome CSAF & CMSAF 5. Did You Know – Recipients Can Track Application & Loan Details Online 6. Supporting Organization Spotlight – Rolls-Royce 7. Make Giving Your Superpower this #GivingTuesday Veterans Day 2025 – Honoring All Who Served Behind every veteran is a story of courage, sacrifice, and service. This Veterans Day, honor their legacy by supporting Airmen and Guardians who continue to serve with that same commitment. Your generosity ensures our Airmen, Guardians, and their families never face life’s challenges alone. Make a gift today! Text AFASVET to 44834 or visit our website. Food Assistance & Financial Support During Government Shutdown During a government shutdown, we remain committed to supporting Airmen, Guardians, and their families who are impacted. Available assistance includes: SNAP & WIC Support AFAS provides food grants for eligible Airmen and Guardian families who may have missed Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) payments. Applicants can apply online at www.afas.org and need to select “Basic Living Expenses” and then “Food” in the application portal. Pay Gap Assistance If paychecks are affected, AFAS provides no-fee, no-interest loans to
In This Issue: 1. Government Shutdown Update 2. $58K Raised to Honor 78 Years of Service 3. Connecting at the AFA Conference 4. Board Updates and Remembrance 5. Did You Know – AFAS Can Help with Food Purchases 6. Supporting Organization Spotlight – Northrop Grumman 7. Financial Readiness – Plan with Purpose Government Shutdown Update Over the holiday weekend, AFAS provided $1 million in 0% interest loans to service members when a lapse in military pay appeared imminent. With the October 15 paychecks now expected, we remain optimistic that funding will resume. However, If the shutdown continues and the next pay period is affected, we will once again be ready to help. There are no credit checks, no command involvement, and no fees – just quick, confidential support when it’s needed most. We also encourage service members to contact their financial institutions. Many banks and credit unions offer no-interest loans or paycheck protection programs during government shutdowns (though some may require registration or enrollment to access these benefits). For the latest updates, check our social media channels or visit www.afas.org. $58K Raised to Honor 78 Years of Service Thanks to your generosity and the support of our matching partner, First Command Financial Services, we raised a total of more than $58K during this year’s Air Force Birthday Campaign
In This Issue: Topics Celebrate the Air Force Birthday & Double Your Impact! Board of Trustees Meeting Update $300K in Scholarships Awarded! Strengthen Readiness with Financial Lift-Off Did You Know – AFAS Helps with Menth Health & Counseling Costs Supporting Organization Spotlight – Lockheed Martin Support Tomorrow – Include AFAS in Your Will Celebrate the Air Force Birthday & Double Your Impact! On September 18, the U.S. Air Force celebrates another year of service and sacrifice. AFAS is honored to mark this milestone once again by partnering with First Command Financial Services, who will generously match every donation, dollar-for-dollar, up to $25,000. Your gift ensures we can continue providing critical financial assistance, whether covering a rent or mortgage payment, repairing a vehicle so the service member can get to work, or providing travel expenses during emergencies. Join the celebration by making your matched gift today: www.afas.org/donate Board of Trustees Meeting Update On August 19, we met with our Board of Trustees to reflect on the incredible progress AFAS has made this past year and to discuss the path ahead. Together we’ve expanded categories of support, enhanced programs, and simplified access for families in need. We also welcomed six distinguished leaders and a new advisor to our Board: Lt Gen (Ret) Thomas Bergeson Maj Gen (Ret) Steve Lepper Maj
