Airmen Stories
Helping Airmen and Guardians is the singular philosophy driving everything at Air Force Aid Society. More than 26,000 assists. Nearly $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.
Donor Highlights
The generosity of our donors – both fellow Airmen, Guardians, and friends of the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force – allows Air Force Aid Society to always be there when our Airmen and Guardians need us.
Learn more about the individuals and organizations that support AFAS and understand what helping Airmen and Guardians means to them.
Share Your Story
Whether you are an Airman or Guardian who’s been helped by Air Force Aid Society or a supporter who’s committed to making a difference for Air Force and Space Force families, we’d love to tell your AFAS story. Share more about what helping Airmen and Guardians means to you.
AFAS News And Updates
AIR FORCE AID SOCIETY ESTABLISHES AN ENDOWED EDUCATION GRANT IN HONOR OF FORMER CEO
WASHINGTON, October 20, 2020 – Air Force Aid Society (AFAS) establishes The General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant in honor of Lieutenant General John D. Hopper, Jr. to pay tribute to the former CEO. Funding for the endowed grant was made possible…
AIR FORCE AID SOCIETY RECEIVES $3.5 MILLION IN GRANTS FROM USAA AND LOCKHEED MARTIN
Funding will be used to help Air Force families impacted by COVID-19 WASHINGTON, August 27, 2020 – Air Force Aid Society (AFAS) received $3.5 million in combined grant funding from USAA and Lockheed Martin Corporation to help airmen, space professionals, and their...
AIR FORCE AID SOCIETY AWARDS $5.7 MILLION IN EDUCATION GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
This includes a named grant in honor of the fifth CMSAF Robert D. Gaylor WASHINGTON, August 25, 2020 - The Air Force Aid Society (AFAS) awarded $5.7 million in General Henry “Hap” Arnold education grants and merit scholarships to 2,048 college and university...