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
AFAS ANNOUNCES NEW MERIT SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS FOR 2020-2021
Air Force Aid Society is pleased to announce the 2020-2021 academic year recipients of the AFAS Merit Scholarship. Congratulations to these 20 outstanding Air Force dependent students, who will each receive up to $5,000 towards...
Committed to Military Service
AFAS donor establishes a charitable gift annuity as a lasting legacy. Captain Paul Litteau was raised in an Air Force family. He was born in Chicago in 1942, during the early days of World War II, and remembers most of his upbringing having been impacted by the war....
Returning an act of kindness
One donor pays it forward with endowed education grants Dr. David Tansik learned early on about the challenges of military life. He was born on Scott Air Force Base during WWII and lived on military bases until he left for college. Dr. Tansik’s father served in the...