About AFSA

The Air Force Sergeants Association (AFSA) is a federally chartered, non-profit organization representing the professional and personal interests of more than 135,000 active duty and retired enlisted members of the U.S. Air Force, Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve. AFSA also provides family members, former enlisted personnel and other interested parties the opportunity to join and support the association as members of AFSA or the AFSA Auxiliary.

Since its founding in 1961, AFSA has led the way on both Capitol Hill and in the Pentagon and has earned the recognition and respect of Washington's leaders for its sustained role as the "Voice of the Enlisted". The AFSA mission, at the headquarters level, is to advocate improved quality-of-life and economic fairness that will support the well-being of Air Force enlisted personnel and their families.

AFSA lobbyists continue to inform members of Congress of the sacrifices those who wear and have worn the uniform (and their families) make on a daily basis for the protection of the American way-of-life. From fighting for full pay raises for those still wearing the uniform, to full on-time cost of living allowances (COLA) for retirees, AFSA continues to lead the way to preserve and improve the quality-of-life for its members.

AFSA and AFSA Auxiliary members are kept up-to-date with SERGEANTS magazine. This top-rated publication provides substantive articles and features about Air Force enlisted issues. The annual Enlisted Almanac edition has been praised as the definitive reference of Air Force and DOD statistics and projections. Additionally, members have access to a toll-free Capitol Hill Update recording with the latest information on proposals and legislation on matters affecting military people, retirees and their families.

AFSA and AFSA Auxiliary members have access to members-only benefits and services, including a variety of affordable health and auto insurance plans, VISA and MasterCard availability, discounts on family eye wear and contact lenses, cruises arranged for your budget and lifestyles, as well as many other money-saving services.

Another major benefit is the AFSA Scholarship Program. This valuable program provides members an opportunity to help finance their childrens' educations. In 2001, AFSA Headquarters awarded 19 scholarship grants totaling $30,500.00, three of which were sponsored by Divisions or Chapters. In addition, the AFSA Auxiliary awarded six $1,000 scholarships to AFSA dependents.

In 1983, AFSA founded the Airmen Memorial Foundation (AMF). This separate organization sponsors several major programs. Two of these are the Education and the Educational Loan Programs that assist members in gaining college credits.

The information above is from the AFSA website. You can read more by clicking on the AFSA logo in the top left corner of this page, or by going to http://www.afsahq.org/.