History
AFSA was founded and incorporated on May 3, 1961 and has evolved
into an organization highly respected by congressional members and
Department of Defense officials. AFSA is a leading force on Capitol Hill
and works closely with elected representatives and their staff members
to assist in drafting proposals for legislation on issues related to military
members and their families.

AFSA testifies numerous times each year before House and Senate
committees and sub-committees. AFSA also works closely with White
House staff personnel and Pentagon officials to ensure that enlisted
members’ concerns are heard and acted upon.

Organization
AFSA is a federally chartered non-profit organization representing the
professional and personal interests of 130,000 Air Force Active Duty (AFAD),
Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC), and Air National Guard (ANG)
including active, retired, and veteran enlisted members and their families.

Membership
AFAD, AFRC and ANG active, retired and veteran enlisted members of
all grades are eligible for AFSA membership. Family members, which
include spouses, children, parents and siblings, are eligible for
membership in the AFSA Auxiliary. Others are eligible for associate
membership.

Persons meeting eligibility criteria may join simply by going online to
the web site or by calling 800.638.0594 and speaking to someone
in Member and Field Relations.