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THROUGH ADVOCACY AND EDUCATION FOR THE IMPROVED QUALITY-OF-LIFE AND ECONOMIC FAIRNESS TO SUPPORT THE WELL-BEING OF MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES | ONE POWERFUL FORCE UNITED TOGETHER
THROUGH ADVOCACY AND EDUCATION FOR THE IMPROVED QUALITY-OF-LIFE AND ECONOMIC FAIRNESS TO SUPPORT THE WELL-BEING OF MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES | ONE POWERFUL FORCE UNITED TOGETHER
WE ARE ONE POWERFUL FORCE UNITED TOGETHEROur mission is to advocate improved quality of life and
economic fairness that will support the well-being of all military personnel and their families. We represent 75,000+ military members and their families. |
WE PROTECT THOSE WHO SERVEAs a federally-chartered Veteran Service Organization, we are one of the few military associations able to lobby and provide face-to-face representation with our Nation’s Congressional and Military Leaders on Capitol Hill, and
within the DoD and VA. |
WE ARE A GLOBAL ASSOCIATION WITH A LOCAL IMPACTWith 7 Divisions and 125 Chapters worldwide, our members come together to make a difference within their own communities. We invite you to become a part of our Association. Join AFSA now and seek out your Division and Chapter leaders to volunteer your time and talents today!
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WE LEGISLATE, ADVOCATE AND EDUCATE FOR YOUOur Legislative Priorities are specifically focused on issues that affect all military members and their families. We meet regularly with members of Congress,
Armed Forces and Community Leaders to advocate for fair and equitable benefits including: current benefit protection, pay raises, commissary/exchange funding, educational and employment opportunities for military spouses, education and tuition assistance, adequate healthcare services, TRICARE benefits and reimbursements, COLA adjustments, transition programs, care for survivors, POW/MIAs, and enhanced Veterans services. |
AFSA MEMBERSHIP OPPORTUNITIESUNIFORMED SERVICES: All Active Duty, Guard, Reserve, Retired and
Veteran Military Members (Joint Services Enlisted and Commissioned Officers); Public Health Services (PHS), and National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) staff members. FAMILY: Family Members of Uniformed Service Members. ASSOCIATE: DoD Civilians, Civil Air Patrol, JROTC; AFSA Mission Partners, Member Service Providers, Sponsors, Military Supporters. GIFT MEMBERSHIP: Give the gift to members in any category listed above. |
WE SERVE THOSE WHO SERVE While we can never truly repay the debt owed to our current and past
military heroes, it is our responsibility to share, advocate, educate and continually fight for the promised care, benefits and services on behalf of our brave men and women who serve. With less than 1% of our current population serving in the U.S. Armed Forces, we urge you to join AFSA now. By becoming a member, you are joining an exclusive group of devoted military members, veterans, families, and sponsors who are making a strong statement of support during an extremely crucial time of change. |
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ABOUT AFSA
The Air Force Sergeants Association (AFSA) is a federally-chartered, Veterans’ Service Organization representing the professional and personal interests of our members, Total Forces and their families. AFSA is one of the few military associations able to lobby and provide face-to-face representation with our Nation’s Congressional and Military Leaders on Capitol Hill, and within the DoD and VA. The members are organized in 125 chapters throughout the world. The chapters provide professional development, opportunities for community involvement and a strong sense of fraternalism. AFSA's MISSION AFSA’s mission is to advocate for improved quality of life and economic fairness that will support the well-being of all military personnel and their families. We represent over 75,000+ military members and their families. VISION STATEMENT To be the premier professional military and veterans service organization of choice for the enlisted corps and their families. CORE VALUES Integrity, Patriotism, Service, Professional Development, Friendship and Networking PREAMBLE With reverence for God and Country, and being ever mindful of our responsibility to aid in maintaining a superior defense for our beloved country; our interest in the welfare of persons who served and are serving in the Uniformed Services; our devotion to our fellow members and their families in fortune and distress; and our reverence for the memory of those departed; we unite to further the aims and objectives of this association. HISTORY AFSA was founded in 1961 by four U.S. Air Force non-commissioned officers who recognized the need for an organization to represent the voice of all enlisted personnel to America’s elected and military leaders. Over the past five decades, AFSA has built a reputation as a stalwart advocate for U.S. Air Force enlisted members and their families. AFSA represents its members by advocating for its members’ interests, ensuring the military and veteran benefits its members earned through their service to the nation are maintained. As a federally chartered Veteran Service Organization, AFSA is endorsed by U.S. Congress to represent military personnel and their families on Capitol Hill. MEMBERSHIP Three membership categories are available and open to:
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STRUCTURE
AFSA’s headquarters is located in Suitland, Md. The association is governed by a 14-person Executive Council which consists of an International President, Vice President, seven Division Presidents, and Trustees for Uniformed Services, Family Matters and Retired and Veteran’s Affairs, a Senior Adviser and an Executive Director who serve as non-voting members. We have 7 Divisions and 125 Chapters through the world. SEVEN DIVISIONS AND 125 CHAPTERS ACROSS THE GLOBE
LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES Specifically focused on issues that affect enlisted Airmen and their families, AFSA regularly meets with members of Congress and U.S. Air Force senior leaders to advocate for fair and equitable benefits that matter to today’s Airmen and their families, and to veterans. Legislative priorities include:
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