AIRMEN & GUARDIAN STORIES
Helping Airmen and Guardians is the singular philosophy driving everything at Air Force Aid Society. More than 17,000 assists in 2022, over $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.
Keeping His Son Safe
Master Sergeant Jason DeBlasio joined the Air Force 19 years ago so that he could travel and see the world. As a KC-10 flight engineer, MSgt DeBlasio has spent almost two decades traveling the world while serving his country. Grateful for not..
A Dream Becomes A Reality
Staff Sergeant Conrad Borgerding followed in both of his grandfathers’ footsteps by joining the Air Force. He even followed in one of his grandfather’s footsteps literally by holding the same job in Aircraft Maintenance. His decision..