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A Note from AFAS CEO Maj Gen (Ret.) Ed Thomas

social@afas-hq.org — Tue, 07 May 2024 16:00:03 +0000

As I reflect on my first two months as CEO of Air Force Aid Society (AFAS), I am humbled by the generosity of AFAS supporters and honored to be a part of this community that plays such a vital role in helping Airmen, Guardians, and their families.

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AFAS Announces the 2024 Columbia Southern University (CSU) Scholarship Award Recipient

social@afas-hq.org — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 19:31:35 +0000

Navy Federal Credit Union, the world's largest credit union serving the military community, is celebrating its 90th anniversary by donating $10,000 to nine military-focused nonprofit organizations. These donations will support organizations like the Air Force Aid Society in..

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April 2024 AFAS Insider Newsletter

social@afas-hq.org — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 19:04:43 +0000

In This Issue: Month of the Military Child: Featuring the Diibon Family Hap Arnold Education Grant Program Deadline Reminder and FAFSA Information Katherine’s Story: Education Support in Action Bundles for Babies “Bee” Arnold Spouse Tuition Program is Open for Applications Donate to AFAS through the AFAF Campaign April is #MonthoftheMilitaryChild April is #MonthoftheMilitaryChild and AFAS is highlighting stories of how we support Air Force and Space Force families as they navigate the unique challenges that come with raising kids in the military. AFAS’ Emergency Financial Assistance Program helps families like the Diibons in San Angelo, Texas. When 12-year-old Damien Diibon began to need a power wheelchair to get around independently, AFAS was able to help the family pay for a wheelchair lift for their van. Their story can be viewed below. Visit our website, AFAS.org, to access our support programs, or make a donation to help a family like the Diibons. Hap Arnold Education Grant Program Accepting Applications until April 30th Another AFAS program that helps support the children and families of our Airmen and Guardians is our Hap Arnold Education Grant Program, currently open for applications. Financial assistance for educational expenses helps ensure that Air Force and Space Force children have access to quality education, regardless of the challenges posed by relocations and deployments. This support promotes continuity in their academic journey,

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March 2024 AFAS Insider Newsletter

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 19:56:15 +0000

In This Issue: Hap Arnold Education Grant Program Making Education Dreams Come True The Numbers are In: Our Impact in 2023 Double your Donation Through a Matching Gift Support AFAS Through the Air Force Assistance Fund The Colonel Richard Ernest Evans Memorial Fund Hap Arnold Education Grant Program is Currently Accepting Applications The General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant program awards competitive education grants to eligible Air Force and Space Force dependents based on family financial need. The application process for the Hap Arnold Education Grant also serves as the platform to access other important AFAS education support opportunities. The application deadline for this grant opportunity is April 30th, 2024. Make sure to submit your FAFSA now so you have the required FAFSA Submission Summary before the April 30 application deadline. FAFSA Submission Summaries already submitted are expected to be processed mid-March or later. Register now on our website and begin your Hap Arnold program application, so you can easily complete and submit it when you get your completed FAFSA document. Get all the eligibility and application details. Making Education Dreams Come True The General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant program awards competitive education grants to eligible Air Force and Space Force dependents based on family financial need. The application process for the Hap Arnold Education Grant also serves as the platform to

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February 2024 AFAS Insider Newsletter

social@afas-hq.org — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 15:35:27 +0000

In This Issue: CSU Scholarship Deadline Extended to March 3rd! Hap Arnold Education Grant Program is Open for Applications Donate to AFAS From Your IRA and You May Earn a Tax Break 2024 Air Force and Marine Corps Trials Coming up in March Thank You to the Schaller Group for Supporting Airmen, Guardians, and Their Families Columbia Southern University Scholarship Application Deadline Extended to March 3rd! Columbia Southern University is partnering with AFAS to offer a 60 credit hour scholarship to an Airman or Guardian spouse who is interested in attending CSU. Who is eligible? Spouses of enlisted Airmen or Guardians on active duty, Title 10 Reserve and Guard on extended active duty, and Title 32 Guard performing full-time active duty can apply for the scholarship each year, which can be used toward obtaining an associate, bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree. This is an online learning institution that you can attend from anywhere in the world! Get all the eligibility details and learn how to apply on our website, and then get your application in before March 3rd! Apply Now for a Hap Arnold Education Grant The General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant program awards competitive education grants to eligible Air Force and Space Force dependents based on family financial need. The application process for the Hap Arnold Education Grant also serves as the platform to access other

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January 2024 AFAS Insider Newsletter

social@afas-hq.org — Tue, 09 Jan 2024 21:31:13 +0000

In This Issue: Education Support Programs are Now Open for Applications AFAS Education Support in Action Thank You to All of Our Year-End Donors! AFAS Receives a 2023 CARES Award AFAS Acting CEO and Former CEO Reflect on Years of Service Education Support Programs are Now Open for Applications Dependent children and spouses of Airmen and Guardians can work toward their dreams of a college degree with AFAS education grants and scholarships. Learn more about all of the different Education Support programs, including some new options, on our website. Review the eligibility criteria for each opportunity to find the one that is right for you. Don’t delay! Begin your application for Education Support on our website today, and you can save your progress and upload your FAFSA Submission Summary when you receive it. AFAS Education Support in Action William Bumcum, a first-year BS Computer Science Data Science major at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, was the recipient of a 2023 AFAS Merit Scholarship. “I am sincerely grateful for your investment in my education and future. Your support has not only made a difference in my life but has also empowered me to explore, learn, and grow in ways that would have otherwise been challenging.” Have you received Education Support from AFAS in the past? We would love to hear from you. Please

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December 2023 AFAS Insider Newsletter

AFAS — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 20:16:51 +0000

We are excited to re-launch our e-newsletter series, AFAS Insider, which will now come directly to your inbox every month. Thank you for your support and engagement – Together We Rise! In This Issue: Happy Birthday U.S. Space Force! Thatcher and His Family Thank You AFAS Coin Opportunity Through December 31 Our Impact in 2023 Share Your Story! Thank You to Lockheed Martin Happy Birthday to the U.S. Space Force! We want to thank First Command Financial Services for supporting our work to help Guardians and their families. Donate to Air Force Aid Society by December 15th, 2023 in honor of the U.S. Space Force’s 4th birthday, and First Command will match your gift up to $25,000. “I have never previously needed to rely on any type of aid society and I was surprised about the quick turn-around professionalism of the organization. We would highly recommend, seeking out and leveraging AFAS in times of need.” -Space Force Guardian and Emergency Financial Assistance recipient. The men and women of the Space Force do so much for us, now it’s time we show our support for them. Make your donation today! Thatcher and His Family Say Thank You for Your Support! In November, we shared the story of how AFAS was able to provide emergency financial assistance so that baby Thatcher and his family could get the cranial helment

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September 2023 Newsletter Stories

AFAS — Tue, 05 Sep 2023 18:35:48 +0000

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May 2023 Newsletter Stories

AFAS — Wed, 24 May 2023 21:26:11 +0000

View our quarterly newsletter for the latest stories and updates.

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NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION CELEBRATES 90TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY BY PARTNERING WITH MILITARY- FOCUSED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

AFAS — Wed, 17 May 2023 20:28:41 +0000

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