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Airmen and Guardian Stories
Helping Airmen and Guardians is the singular philosophy driving everything at Air Force Aid Society. More than 11,000 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.
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AFAS News And Updates
AIR FORCE AID SOCIETY TO AWARD $6 MILLION IN ANNUAL GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
WASHINGTON, August 8, 2018 – The Air Force Aid Society (AFAS) will award $6.2 million in General Henry Hap Arnold education grants and AFAS merit scholarships to the dependents of active duty and retired Airmen.A total of 2,556 college and university students will receive the education grants and merit-based scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000 during the 2018-2019 academic year.
AFAS Provides $1 Million Dollar Grant to The Air Force Enlisted Village
WASHINGTON, June 26, 2018 – The Air Force Aid Society today announced a $1 million grant to the Air Force Enlisted Village to complete a $3 million renovation community center project.
The grant will be used to fund construction updates to the Bob Hope Village Community Center, which will undergo a complete interior building redesign. The 30-year-old facility has historically been used for social events, fitness and wellness programs year-round for residents. The entire Bob Hope community houses more than 430 senior residents in 350 independent living apartments.
The Air Force Aid Society launches a free, financial budgeting app to help U.S. Airmen manage and track their money
Washington, DC—The Air Force Aid Society (AFAS), the official charity of the U.S. Air Force, today announced the launch of the AFAS Budget Builder App. AFAS launches the app in conjunction with Military Saves Week, February 26 – March 3. Military Saves Week is an annual opportunity created to promote good savings behavior and a chance for service members and their families to assess their own saving status.