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ABOUT AFSA
The Air Force Sergeants Association (AFSA) (http://www.hqafsa.org) 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 100,000 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 Air Force; our devotion to our fellow enlisted 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.
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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 Advisor and an Executive Director who serve as non-voting members. Six of the divisions are located throughout the United States, and one in Europe.

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:
Military Pay and Benefits
Education
Military Families
Air National Guard & Air Force Reserve
Military Health Care
Veteran/Retiree Benefits
Caring for Survivors' Military Benefits & Programs

MEMBERSHIP
Three membership categories are available and open to:
AFSA Uniformed Membership: All Active Duty, Guard, Reserve, Retired and Veteran Military Members (Joint Services Enlisted & Commissioned Officers); Public Health Services (PHS) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) employees.
Family Membership: Family members of Uniformed Service members.
Associate Membership: DoD Civilians, Civil Air Patrol (CAP), Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC/JROTC), Member Service Providers, Business Partners, Sponsors, and Non-Military Supporters.