AFAS Circle of Support
Every day, Air Force Aid Society works to improve the lives of Airmen and their families. That mission depends on support from our generous individual donors. The Society believes it is important to acknowledge and thank those who demonstrate their support for our Airmen.
Through the AFAS Circle of Support, we recognize our annual donors across all levels.
The Liberator Circle
Gifts of $25,000+
Named in honor of the plane that AFAS Founder, Gen Hap Arnold, encouraged the creation of the B-24 Liberator. This American heavy bomber first took to flight in December 1939.
The Sabre Circle
Gifts of $5,000 – $24,999
Named for the North American F-86 Sabre. This transonic jet fighter aircraft first took to flight in October 1947, and proved useful during high-speed dogfights in the Korean War.
The Peacemaker Circle
Gifts of $2,500 – $4,999
Named for the B-36 Peacemaker, a strategic bomber. At the time of its first flight in August 1946, it had the longest wingspan of any combat aircraft. It’s still the largest mass-produced piston-engined aircraft ever built.
The Hercules Circle
Gifts of $1,000 – $2,499
Named for the C-130 Hercules, a four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft. This aircraft first took flight in August 1954 and is still the main tactical airlifter for many military forces worldwide.
The Phantom Circle
Gifts of $500 – $999
Named for the F-4 Phantom, a long-range supersonic jet interceptor and fighter-bomber that first took to flight in May 1958. The Phantom was used extensively during the Vietnam War and has the distinction of being the last U.S. fighter flown by pilots who attained ace status in the 20th century.
The Eagle Circle
Gifts of $200 – $499
Named for the F-15 Eagle, a tactical fighter aircraft designed to maintain air supremacy in aerial combat. This aircraft first took to flight in July 1972 and remains among the most successful modern fighters.
The Falcon Circle
Gifts of $100 – $199
Named for the F-16 Fighting Falcon, a supersonic multirole fighter aircraft originally developed for the USAF. This aircraft first took to flight in January 1974 and is the world’s most numerous airplane in service.
The Raptor Circle
Gifts of $50 – $99
Named for the F-22 Raptor, a fifth-generation stealth tactical fighter aircraft developed for the USAF. This aircraft first took to flight in September 1997 and is still considered critical to USAF tactical air power.
The Lightning Circle
Gifts of $1 – $49
Named for the F-35 Lightning II family of all-weather stealth multirole fighters. In August 2016, the USAF declared its first squadron of F-35A fighters combat-ready.