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Membership makes a difference...
Your AFSA leadership advocates, educates and legislates in Congress and with military and local leaders to keep you protected and up-to-date on issues, laws and regulations that strongly affect your earned benefits, services and family support. Your membership gives you access to career and professional development resources, educational scholarships, local and global amenities; opportunities to join others to give back within your local military communities, plus Mission Partner discounts, rewards and membership perks. We are grateful for the many Mission Partnerships, if you own a business that supports military members and their families, we'd love to connect and share our wide range of sponsorship opportunities. For additional information contact our afsacomm@hqafsa.org now. We are pleased to provide you with the following Membership Benefit Guide and list of current membership benefits and services: |
With respect, honor and gratitude, we thank you for your military service and for your cherished Air Force Sergeants Association membership. We are grateful for your continued presence and support. Your AFSA membership allows us to ensure our strength in numbers to:
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AFSA MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES
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Our legislative priorities are specifically focused on issues that affect the enlisted corps and their families. The AFSA Military & Government Relations representative regularly meets with members of the United States Congress and United States Air Force senior leaders to advocate for fair and equitable benefits that matter to today’s Airmen and their families, and to veterans. To learn more visit our Legislative page
Our Legislative priorities include: - Military Health Care - Education - Military Pay and Benefits - Military Families - Military Benefits & Programs - Caring for Survivors - Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve - Veteran/Retiree Benefits |
Get connected now... communication, an informed and active membership, and legislative committee are key to the success of our organization. AFSA fulfills these critical functions by distributing information through the AFSA website and social media outlets, the AFSA Magazine, legislative bulletins, newsletters and other important and timely publications.
Captioned Telephone Service for Americans with Hearing Loss
The AFSA is a member of the Clear2Connect Coalition, a group of disability advocacy and veterans service organizations dedicated to preserving the right for Americans with hearing loss to access the quality, accurate technology services they need to communicate using a phone—as is their right under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you are Interested in using captioned telephone service, learn more here now.
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Founded in 1983, the Airmen Memorial Foundation (AMF) is a not-for-profit charitable and educational assistance organization. Through our Mission Partner Geico and personal contributions, the organization provides funds for worthy causes such as scholarships for enlisted Airmen’s children aged 23 and younger. In addition, the Foundation manages the AFSA scholarship programs and works with its Mission Partners to provide scholarships for special award recipients in support of the AFSA Professional Educational and Development Symposium. Funding to support AMF program services is derived principally from generous donors like you and during the annual Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) drive. The AMF is listed under its national charity designation number 10517, permitting DoD personnel a way to support the AMF motto: Taking Care of Our Own. The Air Force Sergeants Association (AFSA) Scholarships programs, to include its auxiliary continuing education grant, provides funds for worthy causes such as scholarships for its members’ dependents’ children aged 23 and younger. The AFSA international continuing education grants scholarships are valued from 1,000 to 4,000 to students attending an accredited academic institution. To date, the Foundation along with its managed scholarship programs has provided over 2.4 million dollars in scholarship to Military dependent children.
Professional Development at AFSA Annual Professional Development Conferences & Professional Educations & Development SymposiumsThe AFSA International Convention is held annually and is host to the Professional Airmen’s Conference. Members and guests learn about issues affecting the U.S. Air Force and our national security. The Conferences feature educational forums, key note speakers and participants from senior congressional, DoD and Air Force military leaders, educational centers, supporting joint services trainers, as well as Enlisted Leadership groups. These forums continue to build on the strong, solid foundation of activism, education and support for our Total Enlisted Corps and their families.
The 7 AFSA Divisions and 125 Chapters hold annual conferences at local levels to provide a wide range of educational, mentoring and professional development opportunities, community support, award and recognition ceremonies. The Annual Conferences and Convention are a great way to meet, greet, network and celebrate with your peers. Become an active member within your local Chapter and Division to learn about upcoming Conference dates, enroll in our social media and watch our website for the International Convention, its location and registration information. |
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Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) Partnership
TAPS offers compassionate care to all those grieving the loss of a military loved one. We are proud of our AFSA/TAPS Mission Partnership and encourage our members to contact TAPS when in need. 800-959-8277 www.taps.org |
Air Force Times Mission Partnership Subscribe to the Air Force Times for only $39.95 for 24 issues. With this exclusive offer, you’ll save 76% off the newsstand price. Air Force Times will also donate $5 to AFSA for every paid subscription. To subscribe, click here or call 800-368-5718. PLEASE NOTE: Due to COVID-19, the AF Times has suspended print issues at this time. Digital issues are available at $11.99 for 24 issues until further notice. MENTORING PROGRAMS: eMentor is a cutting-edge online mentoring program for military personnel, veterans and military spouses. eMentor connects individuals for dynamic mentoring experiences that powerfully move them forward in their personal and professional lives.
AFSA partnered programs are:
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