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
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...
AIR FORCE AID SOCIETY TO APPOINT CMSAF KALETH O. WRIGHT AS NEW CEO
WASHINGTON, May 27, 2020 – Air Force Aid Society officially announced today that the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force (CMSAF) Kaleth O. Wright will assume the CEO role effective October 1, 2020. Wright will replace the current CEO, Lt. Gen. John D. Hopper, Jr.,...
PODCAST DISCUSSING CORONAVIRUS RELIEF EFFORTS FOR MILITARY MEMBERS FEATURING AFAS CEO, LT. GEN. JOHN D. HOPPER, JR. (Ret)
In an interview and podcast with Stars and Stripes, Hopper shares how the Air Force Aid Society is helping Airmen and their families impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's the link to the full podcast:...