Airmen Stories
Helping Airmen is the singular philosophy driving everything at Air Force Aid Society. More than 27,000 assists. Nearly $14.4 million in direct help through emergency financial assistance, education support and community programs.
Get to know the real Airmen behind those numbers and learn more about how AFAS is helping Airmen every day.
Donor Highlights
The generosity of our donors – both fellow Airmen and friends of the USAF – allows Air Force Aid Society to always be there when our Airmen need us.
Learn more about the individuals and organizations that support AFAS and understand what helping Airmen means to them.
Share Your Story
Whether you are an Airman who’s been helped by Air Force Aid Society or a supporter who’s committed to making a difference for Air Force families, we’d love to tell your AFAS story. Share more about what helping Airmen means to you.
AFAS News And Updates
Re-entering the Workforce
Madeline Jensen can start a new career because of a program from AFAS When Madeline Jensen married her husband, Captain Kyle Jensen, she was in the middle of studying for an undergraduate degree. When they moved soon after, she learned that many of her college credits...
A Career That’s Ready to Go
An Air Force spouse gains a new career that can move with her As a military spouse, Heather Cameron wanted a career that would be easily transferable for when her family inevitably is relocated. Or, in Heather’s words one that she can put “in go-mode.” Through the...
Building His Future
An Airman’s son works toward a career in communication CJ May is a freshman at Delaware State University, graduating in 2023 with a degree in mass communication. When he was planning to apply for college, CJ was concerned with how expensive pursuing his higher...