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.
Less Worry and More Focus
A grant from AFAS eased a burden during COVID-19 Two years ago, Airman First Class Kyle Shenberger headed to Basic Military Training. He had been deeply affected by 9/11 and joined the Air Force because he wanted to contribute and help defend and preserve the freedoms...
Helping AFAS Help Others
An Airman’s spouse donates part of her business’s profits to AFAS Jennifer Lehman and her husband, Technical Sergeant Richard Lehman, have been a part of the Air Force family for 18 years. Years ago, Jennifer was pregnant with their daughter while her husband was...