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.
Help in Tough Times
A grant from AFAS allows an Airman to purchase resources for his son Master Sergeant Christopher Kelley joined the U.S. Air Force with hopes of being able to take care of his family while also having the ability to pursue his education. He has served in the U.S. Air...
Helping Others in the Family
An Airman sees first-hand how AFAS helps the Air Force family Growing up with a father as an Airman, Major Kevin Gore loved meeting new people and learning new cultures. When Maj Gore took an aviation course in high school, he was inspired by his teacher to consider a...