“There when you need us”. WHAT IS THE AIR FORCE AID SOCIETY (AFAS)? Official charity of the United States Air Force Supports AF mission by taking care.

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“There when you need us”

WHAT IS THE AIR FORCE AID SOCIETY (AFAS)? Official charity of the United States Air Force Supports AF mission by taking care of Airmen  Worldwide emergency assistance to Airmen & eligible family members  Sponsoring educational assistance programs  Offering base community enhancement programs

“There when you need us” Active duty Air Force members & their dependent family members Retired AF members (including TDRL) Surviving widow(ers) and dependents of deceased retirees ANG or AFR personnel away from home station on extended duty over 15 days under Title 10 USC WHO DOES AFAS HELP?

“There when you need us” WHAT CAN AFAS DO? Emergency Assistance  Interest free loans / grants based on situation Emergency travel Vehicle expenses Funeral Privation  Falcon Loans Streamlined loan up to $700 Help Airmen avoid high-interest predatory lenders!

“There when you need us” Education Assistance  General Henry H. Arnold Education Grants $2,000 grant Needs-based education grants Eligible spouses of AD/Title 10 & deceased AF members Dependent children of AD/Title 10, Title 32 AGR, retired & deceased AF members  Education Loan Program Up to $1,000 for college expenses (books, fees, equipment) Certified grant applicants under regular AD & regular retired categories are eligible  Spouse Tuition Assistance Program For spouses of AD members assigned overseas WHAT CAN AFAS DO? (cont.)

“There when you need us” Program Grants for Quality of Life Programs - Bundles for Babies - Car Care Because We Care - Child Care for PCS - Child Care for Volunteers - Give Parents a Break - Heart Link - Phone Home Program - Spouse Employment Program - Youth Employment Skills Assistance to Individuals - Respite Care Program COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENTS AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS

“There when you need us” HOW TO GET AFAS ASSISTANCE Airmen & Family Readiness Center (A&FRC) on AF installations Reciprocal Agreements with:  Army Emergency Relief  Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society  Coast Guard Mutual Assistance  American Red Cross

“There when you need us” CCs, 1 st Sgts, supervisors = key referral agents  Be knowledgeable about AFAS programs AFAS programs work best with supportive community working together in responsive way to solve problems AFAS Assistance Guide, “Commanders, First Sergeants, Supervisors” Know AFAS is “there when you need us” HOW DO YOU & CC FIT IN?

“There when you need us” 100% of financial contributions to AFAS goes back to help Airmen / their families  Contributions are fully tax deductible Get to know your A&FRC AFAS rep TAKE AWAYS