Air Force Aid Society

#GivingTuesday: Military Aid Societies Ready for Round 2

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Monday, November 20, 2023

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WASHINGTON, Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On November 28th, the combined forces of Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS), Air Force Aid Society (AFAS), Army Emergency Relief (AER), and Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CGMA) have announced their intent to engage in the #Battle4BraggingRights for the second consecutive year on #GivingTuesday. The mission remains the same: secure essential funds to provide service members and their families with vital emergency relief, financial support and educational resources.

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Military Aid Societies are poised to embark on their second annual fundraising battle, setting the stage for the #Battle4BraggingRights, where they will vie for supremacy in contributions.
Supporters are encouraged to visit Battle4BraggingRights.com , where they can allocate their contributions to one of the four Military Aid Societies.
This substantial matching pledge guarantees that donations to these transformative Military Aid Societies will yield double the impact for military members, veterans and their families.
To make a donation, and have it doubled for your favorite Military Aid Society, be sure to visit Battle4BraggingRights.com this #GivingTuesday on November 28th, 2023.

Military Aid Societies to engage in epic battle on #GivingTuesday

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS), Air Force Aid Society (AFAS), Army Emergency Relief (AER), and Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CGMA) announced they will #Battle4BraggingRights on #GivingTuesday. The effort is intended to raise critical funds to help service members and their families with emergency relief, financial assistance and educational support.

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"The Military Aid Societies decided it would be fun to have a friendly competition and see who could raise the most money."
Donors are asked to visit Battle4BraggingRights.com and designate their gift to one of the four Military Aid Societies.
The United States has four Congressionally sanctioned Military Aid Societies charged with helping more than 2.5 million service members, their families and, in some cases, military retirees in financial need.
Please visit Battle4BraggingRights.com to donate to one or more of the Military Aid Societies and learn more about the unique programs of each organization.

AIR FORCE AID SOCIETY AWARDS $2.6 MILLION IN EDUCATION GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

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Thursday, September 15, 2022

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Air Force Aid Society (AFAS) awards $2.6 million to 1,723 scholars for the 2022-2023 academic year.

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WASHINGTON, Sept. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Air Force Aid Society (AFAS) awards $2.6 million to 1,723 scholars for the 2022-2023 academic year.
Since launching the education program, AFAS has awarded over $186 million in General Henry H. Arnold Education Grants and $1.3 million in merit scholarships.
In 2021 alone, the Air Force Aid Society provided over $13.5 million in assistance to more than 19,000 Airmen, Guardians, and their families, through emergency assistance, education and community programs.
To learn more about the Air Force Aid Society, please visit www.afas.org or follow us on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram or LinkedIn .

AIR FORCE AID SOCIETY AND COLUMBIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY ESTABLISH ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR MILITARY SPOUSES

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Thursday, January 13, 2022

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WASHINGTON, Jan. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Air Force Aid Society (AFAS) today announced a new partnership with Columbia Southern University (CSU) to offer an annual 60-credit hour, $25,000 scholarship for military spouses.

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WASHINGTON, Jan. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Air Force Aid Society (AFAS) today announced a new partnership with Columbia Southern University (CSU) to offer an annual 60-credit hour, $25,000 scholarship for military spouses.
This scholarship is a great step for us to help provide an online degree offering for busy military spouses.
Spouses of active-duty Air Force or Space Force members can apply for the scholarship each year to obtain an associate, bachelors, masters, or doctoral degree.
To learn more about the Air Force Aid Society, please visit www.afas.org or follow us on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram .

AIR FORCE AID SOCIETY AWARDS $5.6 MILLION IN EDUCATION GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

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Thursday, August 19, 2021

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Air Force Aid Society (AFAS) has selected 1,930 scholars to receive grants and scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000 for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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WASHINGTON, Aug. 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Air Force Aid Society (AFAS) has selected 1,930 scholars to receive grants and scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000 for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Each year, the General Henry H. Arnold Education Grants awarded are named in honor of an individual or organization that has exemplified extraordinary service to the U.S. Air Force or Space Force.
Since launching the education program, AFAS has awarded over $183 million in General Henry H. Arnold Education Grants to over 15,614 students and 310 merit scholarships totaling nearly $1.3 million.
To learn more about the Air Force Aid Society, please visit www.afas.org or follow us on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram or LinkedIn .

Kaleth Wright, retired Air Force leader, joins WPS Board of Directors

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Thursday, January 7, 2021

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Wright currently is Chief Executive Officer of the Air Force Aid Society (AFAS), which is the official charity of the Air Force.

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Wright currently is Chief Executive Officer of the Air Force Aid Society (AFAS), which is the official charity of the Air Force.
He oversees an annual budget of $20 million and manages an endowment of more than $140 million.
Before retiring from the Air Force, Wright was the 18th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, serving as senior adviser to the Chief of Staff and Secretary of the Air Force on issues affecting more than 600,000 Total Force Airmen.
He enlisted in the Air Force in March 1989 and served in various dental health support roles early in his military career.

Air Force Aid Society Establishes an Endowed Education Grant in Honor of Former CEO

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Tuesday, October 20, 2020

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WASHINGTON, Oct. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Air Force Aid Society (AFAS)establishesThe General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant in honor of Lieutenant General John D. Hopper, Jr.to pay tribute to the former CEO.

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WASHINGTON, Oct. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Air Force Aid Society (AFAS)establishesThe General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant in honor of Lieutenant General John D. Hopper, Jr.to pay tribute to the former CEO.
"Lt. Gen. Hopper's 50 years of Air Force leadership and service to our airmen and their families will be marked by this well-deserved education grant," said AFAS CEO Kaleth O. Wright, retired 18th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force.
He's always giving back, so this is the perfect way to honor his tradition," said Concourse Federal Group CEO and retired Air Force Major Geoff Perkins.
To learn more about the Air Force Aid Society, please visit www.afas.org or follow us on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram .

Air Force Aid Society Receives $3.5 Million in Grants From USAA and Lockheed Martin

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Thursday, August 27, 2020

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WASHINGTON, Aug. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Air Force Aid Society (AFAS) received $3.5 million in combined grant funding from USAA and Lockheed Martin Corporation to help airmen, space professionals, and their families facing hardships due to COVID-19.

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WASHINGTON, Aug. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Air Force Aid Society (AFAS) received $3.5 million in combined grant funding from USAA and Lockheed Martin Corporation to help airmen, space professionals, and their families facing hardships due to COVID-19.
USAA has committed $2.5 million and Lockheed Martin Corporation has provided $1 million to AFAS to offer emergency financial assistance and educational support.
It will also aid Air Force families facing extra expenses for remote learning due to school closings."
To learn more about the Air Force Aid Society, please visit www.afas.org or follow us on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram , and YouTube .

Air Force Aid Society Awards $5.7 Million in Education Grants and Scholarships

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Tuesday, August 25, 2020

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WASHINGTON, Aug. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Air Force Aid Society (AFAS) awarded $5.7 million in General Henry "Hap" Arnold education grants and merit scholarships to 2,048 college and university students for the 2020-2021 academic year.

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WASHINGTON, Aug. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Air Force Aid Society (AFAS) awarded $5.7 million in General Henry "Hap" Arnold education grants and merit scholarships to 2,048 college and university students for the 2020-2021 academic year.
The grants awarded are based on financial need and take into consideration an Air Force family's income and the student's educational costs.
Since launching the education program, AFAS has awarded over $178 million in "Hap" Arnold education grants to 113,716 students and 295 merit scholarships totaling nearly $1.2 million.
To learn more about the Air Force Aid Society, please visit www.afas.org or follow us on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram .

Air Force Aid Society Education Grant Program Opens for Upcoming Academic Year

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Thursday, January 2, 2020

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WASHINGTON, Jan. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Air Force Aid Society's (AFAS) General Henry "Hap" Arnold Education Grant application window is now open for the 2020-2021 academic year.

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WASHINGTON, Jan. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Air Force Aid Society's (AFAS) General Henry "Hap" Arnold Education Grant application window is now open for the 2020-2021 academic year.
"Our Hap Arnold education grants are the centerpiece and gateway to all of our education programs at AFAS," said the organization's CEO and retired Air Force Lt. Gen. John D. Hopper Jr. "Applying for the grant program opens the door to our scholarship program and no-interest education loans."
In 2018 alone, the Air Force Aid Society provided over $21.4 million to more than 37,000 Airmen and their families through emergency assistance, educational and community programs.
To learn more about the Air Force Aid Society, please visit www.afas.org or follow us on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram .