C006048

Round shaped coin, pewter in color, 1 3/4 inches in diameter.

The Air Force Aid Society (AFAS) is the official charity of the United States Air Force. Founded in 1942, AFAS is a private non-profit organization whose mission is to help relieve financial distress of Air Force members and their families and assist them in financing their higher education goals.

AFAS Sections are located at bases throughout the world. Most are located in Family Support Centers, with a few in the Military Personnel Flight. The AFAS maintains a cross-servicing agreement with emergency relief organizations of the Army and Navy so Air Force people can request help through those offices when no AF facility is relatively close to the member/family. Local Red Cross offices will also provide assistance when there is no military base or post nearby.