Air & Space Forces Aid Society (AFAS)

A Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move comes with challenges. Child care shouldn’t be one of them. AFAS offers Air & Space Force families $200 per dependent child up to age 12 (max $1000 per family) for child care needs during your move. Learn more: bit.ly/42Glmsc

Serving Air & Space Force families is made possible through the support of partners like @L3HarrisTech. Thank you for your contributions to our mission. Together, we’re able to directly impact the lives of our service members through a shared commitment. #SupporttheForce #AFAS

Our May Newsletter is now available online. Get all the latest updates and opportunities for our military families! Read now: bit.ly/4uGEoud

We’re proud to be a member of the @bwforg #GotYour6 Network. Thanks to the BWF & Craig Newmark Philanthropies, we were able to aid 1,100+ Active Duty, Guard and Reserve Airmen & Guardians with $1.5M in financial assistance. Learn more: bit.ly/2NOrzg8

Our CEO, Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Ed Thomas, visited the “Desert Lightning Team” at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. We're grateful to the First Sergeants, spouses, chaplains, the Military & Family Readiness team, & many others who work to care of our people. bit.ly/48LqQFl

We’re expanding our team! If you are passionate about directly serving Air & Space Force families and hold a background in fundraising and donor engagement, apply to become our next Donor Relations Specialist. ➡️ bit.ly/4wc02YW #AFAS #SupporttheForce

Just 2 days left to apply for college funding! Spouses & dependent children can still apply to receive financial aid to purse full-time undergraduate degrees. Don’t let this opportunity pass, apply for the Hap Arnold Education Grant by 4/30! bit.ly/3pGt00N

We’re closing out #MonthoftheMilitaryChild with a message from our case managers! Serving military kids & families is at the core of what we do. From our Child Care for PCS program to providing funds for Cranial Helmets & car seats. Learn more at afas.org 🔗

You only have 7 days left to apply for college funding! If you are a spouse or dependent child of an active-duty Airmen or Guardian, you can apply for aid to pursue a full-time undergraduate degree. Apply by 4/30: bit.ly/3pGt00N

We honor #MonthoftheMilitaryChild because children & families are the heart of our mission! Our Give Parents a Break program offers child care funds in stressful times, like deployments & frequent moves. Families can receive up to $120 per child. Apply: bit.ly/3OhRvCE

Supporters like @SAICinc make it possible for us to ensure our Air and Space Force families have the financial support, family, and educational resources they need to thrive. Thanks to SAIC, we are providing families with the help they need. #SupporttheForce #AFAS

Our CEO, Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Ed Thomas visited Vance Air Force Base in Enid Oklahoma. For more than 80 years, Vance has trained the world’s finest pilots since 1941. We are grateful for the leadership of the incredible team supporting these service members and their families.

Our April Newsletter is now available online. Get all the latest updates and opportunities for our military families! 📅 Reminder: Our need-based scholarship applications close April 30, 2026. Read now: bit.ly/4cJRMaL

#MonthoftheMilitaryChild also means talking about child safety! #AFAS provides funds for eligible service members to purchase a child car seat/booster seat. This program offers ranks E1-E5: ✔ $200 one-time grant ✔ Payment via Zelle or ACH Learn more: afas.org

Did you know spouses can apply for assistance on behalf of the service member with a Power of Attorney (POA)? With a POA, you can apply for all available programs. Head to our website to learn more about how AFAS can help your family: afas.org/how-we-help/

It's #MonthoftheMilitaryChild! We’re celebrating Air & Space Force children by highlighting programs that support military families! Active-duty members who complete a Bundles for Babies class receive $150 for essential baby items, paid via Zelle or ACH. ➡️bit.ly/4jl0aPB

Apply for college funding – Applications still open! Spouses & dependent children pursuing a full-time undergraduate degree can apply for financial support for the 2026–2027 academic year through the Hap Arnold Education Grant. Apply before April 30th: afas.org/haparnoldgrant/

The Air & Space Forces Charity Gala was unforgettable. Thank you to the Spouses Club & Gala Committee, Air & Space Forces leadership, our donors, corporate partners, sponsors, & staff for your continued support. #AFAS is stronger because of this community. #SupporttheForce

Child care is a challenge during a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move, and we can help. Our Child Care for PCS program offers $200 per dependent child 12 & under to support child care needs during a PCS, retirement, or separation move. Learn more here: afas.org/ccfpcs/

Our CEO, Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Ed Thomas & his wife Dinah had a great visit with Chief Master Sergeant and AFAS Board member, John Bentivegna. We’re grateful for his commitment and the way he represents our Guardians and their families every day.