Airmen Helping Airmen: Recent Episodes
Air Force Aid Society
Older than the U.S. Air Force itself, AFAS traces its roots back to 1942 and the great 5-Star General Henry “Hap” Arnold. His vision of an organization that embodied the ideal of Airmen helping Airmen still drives our mission today.
Tune in and learn how we’re still delivering on this mission and continuing to make an impact in the lives of so many Air Force families.
Sean Molino, Founder of Veteran Awards CIC, joins the Airmen Helping Airmen Podcast with John Farrell to discuss the fitness role in maintaining and improving veterans' physical and mental health, how Veterans Awards CIC inspires future service leaders, and shares military skills that help veterans succeed after the transition.
Christopher Perkins, Co-Founder of Veterans in Digital Assets and Veterans On Wall Street, joins the Airmen Helping Airmen Podcast with John Farrell to share business and career opportunities for veterans in the digital and crypto spaces, tips for transitioning from military to civilian life, mental health resources for veterans, and the value of veterans in the workforce.
- Jerry is very passionate and a dedicated servant of military veterans, having been one himself. He focuses on transitioning and assisting folks when they leave the military.
- INvets partners with the state of Indiana and is working with veterans and their families, helping them identify the right career and community. Besides service members, Jerry and INvets help military spouses with jobs and careers as well.
- One of the primary things Jerry has to deal with regarding veteran employment is managing expectations. Most veterans believe they should work in the police or at random factories. So Jerry starts by helping them identify what they truly want and figuring out good-fitted jobs or industries for them.
- After understanding what they want, Jerry supports veterans to start looking at different companies and ensuring their cultures fit them well.
- Jerry believes that transitioning service members should know the importance of building a valuable network on LinkedIn to find career opportunities. Before ending your military service, set up your LinkedIn profile, start growing your network, and inform yourself of various job options.
- Some of the best resources Jerry recommends for veterans are USO Pathfinder, the Army COOL program, the US Army Career Skills Program, and the Fort Campbell training programs.
- Tech For Troops is a donation-based organization that provides veterans with equipment and empowers them with skills, and IT workforce training by providing veterans and children of veterans with free, refurbished computers and training and networking experiences.
- For Mark, success for transitioning military folks is being able to support themselves and their families without falling into or becoming impoverished. To achieve that, you have to prepare yourself a year plus before you end your time in the service by learning and getting the required skills for a specific career.
- In the transitioning process, search for an internship or apprenticeship on SkillBridge to help you get a good job when you finish your military service.
- Having a computer is essential to apply for a job today. So Mark and his team provide free computers to veterans, which they can take home and learn to use. Tech For Troops also helps veterans with computer training skills.
- Tech For Troops training starts with basic computer literacy skills. Then comes the intermediate level, which includes financial management and Microsoft tools. The last one is the advanced or expert level, where you can learn Python coding, for example.
- Besides computer training, Mark and Tech For Troops help veterans with resumes and advisory and mentoring programs.
- Some veterans have a hard time separating their military identities during their transition back into civilian life. They feel like going from hero to zero in the eyes of the civilian population.
- Some rose to the ranks of military leadership, and transitioning to civilian life would mean building their way up from scratch.
- Mia and Combined Arms are on a mission to encourage transitioning service members to connect with the communities they're returning to and build a plan for their transition.
- To help veterans overcome transition challenges you can start by communicating possible career opportunities, helping them get started, and connecting them with mentors from the industry.
- Combined Arms' services include career support, networking, interviewing skills, resumes, direct placement, fitness activities, mental health, family counseling, access to food, financial assistance, and more.
- Make sure every single thing is documented in your medical history before you transition. Trying to get people to write a testimony for you after the fact doesn't play as well.
- When it comes to Making Texas the First Interconnected State for Veterans, Combined Arms aims to break down the silos of veteran-serving organizations and government entities that are serving veterans to work together to share the veteran and ensure they have access to all the resources they need.
- Combined Arms launched the Texas Veterans Network, which has been able to help 30,000 unique veteran clients so far who have been connected to more than 60,000 resources. They have grown the network from seventy organizations to 256 organizations that now offer 1032 unique resources.
Key takeaways
* Serving in various military tactical units, Lila was often the only black female in the room, which came with some challenges. But she relied on strong leadership and individuals, learned from them constantly, and rose up the ranks.
* If you find yourself in a situation where you are the only minority in the room, be aware of what you bring to the table, walk in with confidence, and help the unit or team get better.
* There is always room for growth, so be open to constantly learning from the people around you. Find a mentor to guide you and lean into your potential.
* Transitioning from military to civilian life could be challenging and unbearable for some people, which is why Lila advises them to reach mental health services.
* Though there is still a stigma around mental health for the military, you should overcome it and take that step forward to get help and support.
* The Camouflaged Sisters movement was started by Lila sharing stories of women veterans in her books. So the platform is based on the power of storytelling, how it empowers military women to take back the narrative of their stories and encourage other people who still serve or plan to.
Key takeaways
* As a military spouse, there are times when you feel extra pressure, and you might have to put your career in second place.
* Just like some military folks who have a hard time separating the identity of the uniform when finishing their services, military spouses find it difficult when they have to take breaks from the workforce, take an underemployed and overqualified position, and have gaps in their resumes.
* A civilian employer might find it tough to understand why a military spouse wants to take an entry-level job when she has a master's degree and work experience.
* Laura started The Operation Freelance organization to help military spouses find freelance and remote career opportunities.
* In Operation Freelance, Laura focuses on helping beginners get their very first clients by teaching them how to pitch themselves, write a proposal, negotiate contracts, build a marketing plan, etc. It's the 101 of just getting started and diving in there.
* There are two routes military spouses can take to address some of the career challenges they face. One is becoming an entrepreneur and working for yourself, and the second is becoming a remote employee.
Errol Doebler, Founder of Leader 193, joins the Airmen Helping Airmen Podcast with John Farrell to discuss the lessons he took from Navy SEAL and FBI about effective and poor leadership and his five-step process for effective leadership.
Key facts
* Errol’s LinkedIn
* Errol’s Instagram
* Errol’s Book
* Leader 193 Website
* Leader 193 Facebook
* Leader 193 Online Academy
* Served as a SEAL Team and Surface Warfare Officer in the US Navy for eight years
* Served as a Special Agent for the FBI for over thirteen years
* Errol is also a top keynote speaker who inspires and motivates audiences to become the best versions of themselves as both leaders and individuals
Key takeaways
* During his time as a Navy SEAL and FBI Agent, Errol designed a five-step process for effective leadership and tested it in the most high-stakes, high-stress environments possible
* Military leadership differs from FBI leadership. In the military, orders must be executed, even if you have doubts. In the FBI, special agents have a tremendous amount of autonomy
* Often, it doesn't matter what you say but how you say it. And you can make someone take your side simply by adopting a convincing attitude
* In every action that you take, there is a trigger that generates emotion. Then you fall back on learned behaviors based on that emotion you are probably unaware of and act in some manner. If you can be aware of each of those elements, you will start making better and more conscious decisions. Next, you must reflect if your decision was a success or failure to adjust it in the future
* Conscious decision-making is the cornerstone of effective leadership
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* Helping Airmen Members Manage Financial Challenges and TSP Changes with John Osarczuk, Executive Vice President and National Director of Advisor Operations at First Command Financial Services
* Leadership Principle #1: Invest in Yourself and Serve Your People with Jared Metcalfe, Special Agent for the Air Force Office of Special Investigations
Quotes
* “Navy SEAL is the basis for most of my leadership philosophy. It's where I saw a lot of great and poor leadership”
* “I had the ability and courage to speak out, have my voice heard, and stand up for things I thought were wrong”
* “So that is the end game on where my process is. Conscious decision-making so you can repeat successes, train on that thought or problem-solving, find problems and where they occurred, and adjust”
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Previous guests include:Errol Doebler, John Osarczuk of FirstCommand , Jared Metcalfe, Rich Diviney, Ginger Miller, Thomas Connally, Kara Taylor, Kathleen McMahon, Jennifer Pasquale Dr. Geri Lynn Maples, Haley McClain Hill, Amanda Huffman, Lizann Lightfoot, Tom Landwermeyer, Diane Rauch, Kim Nahom, Kristen Christy, Jai Salters, The AFAF Campaign, Shermaine Perry-Knights and Lacey Langford.
Check out our 3 most downloaded episodes:
- Financial Literacy with Lacey Langford, Founder of The Military Money Expert®
- Airmen Helping Airmen Vodcast; General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant
- The Thriving Family with Kathleen McMahon, Executive Vice President for Development and Communications at Northern Virginia Family Service
John Osarczuk, Executive Vice President and National Director of Advisor Operations at First Command Financial Services, joins the Airmen Helping Airmen Podcast with Kaleth Wright to discuss the partnership between First Command and Air Force Aid Society, some of the recent changes to the TSP, and how we can help all our service members navigate those changes.
Key facts
* John’s LinkedIn
* First Command Financial Services Website
* First Command Donation Link
* John served for ten years as an Air Force pilot
* Currently, John leads a team of more than 500 Financial Advisors
* First Command Financial Services is a financial services company that coaches US military families in their pursuit of financial security
Key takeaways
* Air Force Aid Society and First Command are teaming up in honor of the Air Force's 75th birthday and the Space Force's third birthday. This year, organizations want to match dollar-for-dollar donations up to $25,000
* More than half of career military families feel financially insecure month to month. Though government benefits are significant, they don't cover some specific needs many members need
* In 2022, there was a 4.6% pay raise for military members, the biggest one in two decades. To maximize the benefits of the pay raise, First Command suggests creating a plan for how to allocate those extra funds
* In that plan, allocate about half of that pay raise to your lifestyle. In other words, pay yourself first. Next, save three to six months of living expenses in your emergency savings. With what is left over, put that money towards something that will improve your progress toward your goals
* A great opportunity to make sure that you're maxing out your TSP. Recent TSP changes will offer more investment options through a brand new mutual fund window
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* Leadership Principle #1: Invest in Yourself and Serve Your People with Jared Metcalfe, Special Agent for the Air Force Office of Special Investigations
* What Can Attributes Tell About Performance with Rich Diviney, Founder of The Attributes
Quotes
* “We believe those who serve their country deserve to have their finances squared away”
* “First Command is in a position where we constantly advocate for service members. We advocate for their financial health so it's important for us to support organizations whose mission aligns with our own”
* “Folks in the military work really hard, and they deserve to reap the rewards, and those pay raises come by few and far between. And so sometimes it's nice to be able to put that to your lifestyle”
Airmen Helping Airmen is hand crafted by our friends over at: fame.so
Previous guests include:Errol Doebler, John Osarczuk of FirstCommand , Jared Metcalfe, Rich Diviney, Ginger Miller, Thomas Connally, Kara Taylor, Kathleen McMahon, Jennifer Pasquale Dr. Geri Lynn Maples, Haley McClain Hill, Amanda Huffman, Lizann Lightfoot, Tom Landwermeyer, Diane Rauch, Kim Nahom, Kristen Christy, Jai Salters, The AFAF Campaign, Shermaine Perry-Knights and Lacey Langford.
Check out our 3 most downloaded episodes:
- Financial Literacy with Lacey Langford, Founder of The Military Money Expert®
- Airmen Helping Airmen Vodcast; General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant
- The Thriving Family with Kathleen McMahon, Executive Vice President for Development and Communications at Northern Virginia Family Service
Jared Metcalfe, Special Agent for the Air Force Office of Special Investigations, joins the Airmen Helping Airmen Podcast with Kaleth Wright to discuss leadership principles that will help first-time leaders succeed.
Key facts
* Jared’s LinkedIn
* Serving Matters in Leadership Website
* Pre-Order Serving Matter Here
* Air Force Office of Special Investigations Website
* Previously worked for the United States Air Force
Key takeaways
* Follow your passions when joining a military branch and see if you need or not a college degree. If not, don't waste your time. If yes, dedicate yourself 100% to getting it
* Compared to the other federal law enforcement agencies, OSI includes civilians, active duty, and reservists and investigates all sorts of criminal activity, including sex crimes, cyber crimes, frauds, and others
* Jared wrote Service Matters to teach first-time leaders the leading leadership principles that will help them thrive. His primary message is for new leaders to invest in themselves and serve their people
* If you want to be an effective leader, get to know your people, set expectations with your team, and get their feedback to understand where you stand as their leader
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* What Can Attributes Tell About Performance with Rich Diviney, Founder of The Attributes
* Tackling Veteran Homelessness with Ginger Miller, a Board of Governors (Presidential Appointee) Member for the USO and President and CEO of Women Veterans Interactive
Quotes
* “There is no shame in stepping away. It all comes down to what you are truly passionate about and what you really want to do in life”
* “Invest in yourself and serve your people. As a leader, that's our main focus. We have to serve our people. Once you take care of the people, they'll take care of the mission”
Airmen Helping Airmen is hand crafted by our friends over at: fame.so
Previous guests include:Errol Doebler, John Osarczuk of FirstCommand , Jared Metcalfe, Rich Diviney, Ginger Miller, Thomas Connally, Kara Taylor, Kathleen McMahon, Jennifer Pasquale Dr. Geri Lynn Maples, Haley McClain Hill, Amanda Huffman, Lizann Lightfoot, Tom Landwermeyer, Diane Rauch, Kim Nahom, Kristen Christy, Jai Salters, The AFAF Campaign, Shermaine Perry-Knights and Lacey Langford.
Check out our 3 most downloaded episodes:
- Financial Literacy with Lacey Langford, Founder of The Military Money Expert®
- Airmen Helping Airmen Vodcast; General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant
- The Thriving Family with Kathleen McMahon, Executive Vice President for Development and Communications at Northern Virginia Family Service
Rich Diviney, Founder of The Attributes, joins the Airmen Helping Airmen Podcast with John A. Farrell to discuss the difference between skills and attributes, why we should focus on attributes when judging performance, and what are the key leadership attributes.
Key facts
* Rich’s LinkedIn
* Rich’s Twitter
* Rich’s Instagram
* The Attributes Website
* The Attributes YouTube
* The Attributes Facebook
* The Attributes Instagram
* The Attributes: 25 Hidden Drivers of Optimal Performance Book
* Rich has over twenty years of experience as a Navy SEAL Officer
* Rich achieved multiple leadership positions, including the Commanding Officer of a Navy SEAL Command
Key takeaways
As part of a specialized Navy SEAL Command, Rich was responsible for determining which attributes make successful recruits
Passing the basic SEAL training requires courage, adaptability, perseverance, resilience, information prioritization, and high focus. Regarding specialized training, the distinguishing factor is the predominance of the mental acuity attribute. This includes situation awareness, compartmentation, task switching, and learnability
If you want to become a Navy SEAL, focus on why you want to do it. You also need to be highly physical and mentally prepared
Transitioning from a Navy SEAL to a civilian can be challenging. So ask for help from other people, use transition opportunities, and find resources that will make the transition easier
In his book, The Attributes: 25 Hidden Drivers of Optimal Performance, Rich describes the importance of focusing on attributes to judge performance
To develop attributes, you need self-awareness, self-motivation, and a willingness to put yourself into an environment that tests and teases that attribute. Those are going to be uncomfortable environments because it's asking you to do something you are not naturally good at doing
There is a difference between being in charge and being a leader. You can have a high rank or position, but people may not see you as a leader. Other people decide whether or not you are someone they want to follow
The leadership attributes people look for are empathy, selflessness, authenticity, decisiveness, and accountability
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* Tackling Veteran Homelessness with Ginger Miller, a Board of Governors (Presidential Appointee) Member for the USO and President and CEO of Women Veterans Interactive
* What the Military Teaches You About Organizational Leadership with Tom Connally, President of Connally Consulting and Leadership Coach at National Marine Corps Business Network
Quotes
* “It's really these attributes that are the most important in determining how someone's going to perform in any given role but especially in stress challenges”
* “Although it's cool to be a Navy SEAL, doing the job of a Navy SEAL is never cool. It's always tough, gritty, and dangerous”
* “We are judging performance based on visible skills. But we're missing a huge percentage of the performance equation, and you will not get any information or data on how you or anybody else will perform in a stress challenge and uncertainty”
Airmen Helping Airmen is hand crafted by our friends over at: fame.so
Previous guests include:Errol Doebler, John Osarczuk of FirstCommand , Jared Metcalfe, Rich Diviney, Ginger Miller, Thomas Connally, Kara Taylor, Kathleen McMahon, Jennifer Pasquale Dr. Geri Lynn Maples, Haley McClain Hill, Amanda Huffman, Lizann Lightfoot, Tom Landwermeyer, Diane Rauch, Kim Nahom, Kristen Christy, Jai Salters, The AFAF Campaign, Shermaine Perry-Knights and Lacey Langford.
Check out our 3 most downloaded episodes:
- Financial Literacy with Lacey Langford, Founder of The Military Money Expert®
- Airmen Helping Airmen Vodcast; General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant
- The Thriving Family with Kathleen McMahon, Executive Vice President for Development and Communications at Northern Virginia Family Service
Ginger Miller, a Board of Governors (Presidential Appointee) Member for the USO and President and CEO of Women Veterans Interactive, joins the Airmen Helping Airmen Podcast with Kaleth Wright to discuss veteran homelessness in the United States.
Key facts
* Ginger’s LinkedIn
* Ginger’s Twitter
* Ginger’s Instagram
* USO Website
* 316 Operations Group Joint Base Andrews Website
* Women Veterans Interactive Website
* Ginger served as a Boatswain’s Mate Third Class in the U.S. Navy for over four years during the First Gulf War
Key takeaways
* After caring for her husband, a disabled veteran who suffered from PTSD for over a decade, and experiencing homelessness with her family, Ginger vowed to be victorious and worked three jobs and went to school full time to pull her family out of homelessness
* Tackling veteran homelessness requires getting those veterans outta homelessness and preventing others from being homeless at the same time. Becoming homeless is not an overnight process. People first become unstable. When veterans are unstable, they don't reach out for help
* If someone finds themself in that unstable position, they should embrace the reality and ask for help. The best way is to go to a specialized organization, like Women Veterans Interactive
* Women Veterans Interactive started as a division of John 14:2. Then, it became a nonprofit organization that brings a fresh new interactive approach to support women veterans. The foundation works through paid memberships and volunteering
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* What the Military Teaches You About Organizational Leadership with Tom Connally, President of Connally Consulting and Leadership Coach at National Marine Corps Business Network
* Finding Meaning After Service with Kara Taylor, CEO at Kara Taylor Coaching and Licensed Clinical Social Worker at OCD Spectrum
Quotes
* “The one thing that I wanted to hold onto was my mental state. Because I knew if my mental state had been gone, everything else would go with it”
* “When you start to become unstable and see these issues arising and these red flags, you gotta reach out for help before it's too late”
Airmen Helping Airmen is hand crafted by our friends over at: fame.so
Previous guests include:Errol Doebler, John Osarczuk of FirstCommand , Jared Metcalfe, Rich Diviney, Ginger Miller, Thomas Connally, Kara Taylor, Kathleen McMahon, Jennifer Pasquale Dr. Geri Lynn Maples, Haley McClain Hill, Amanda Huffman, Lizann Lightfoot, Tom Landwermeyer, Diane Rauch, Kim Nahom, Kristen Christy, Jai Salters, The AFAF Campaign, Shermaine Perry-Knights and Lacey Langford.
Check out our 3 most downloaded episodes:
- Financial Literacy with Lacey Langford, Founder of The Military Money Expert®
- Airmen Helping Airmen Vodcast; General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant
- The Thriving Family with Kathleen McMahon, Executive Vice President for Development and Communications at Northern Virginia Family Service
Tom Connally, President of Connally Consulting and Leadership Coach at National Marine Corps Business Network, joins the Airmen Helping Airmen Podcast with Kaleth Wright to discuss how his Marine experience helps him grow and teach successful business leaders.
Key facts
* Tom’s LinkedIn
* Tom’s Instagram
* Tom’s Facebook
* Tom’s Youtube
* Tom’s Book
* Connally Consulting Website
* National Marine Corps Business Network Website
* Tom was raised in a Navy family with two WWII Veterans as parents.
* Tom followed his older brothers to the Naval Academy and into the Marine Corps, where he served for over thirty years.
* Tom started Connally Consulting to help leaders and organizations to improve their performance and success personally, professionally, spiritually, and physically using the lessons he learned in the Marines.
Key takeaways
Raised in a Navy family, Tom learned the importance of hard work. As a result, he developed the philosophy that leading is a 110% effort to commit to a life-long endeavor of study, action, reflection, and refinement
- To succeed in whatever you do, imitate successful persons and emulate the things that they did. Also, find or create a culture of performance in which you feel valued, where you're learning and growing all the time
- A leader is someone who continues to improve and grow. So look inside and outside your organization for more experienced people you can learn from. Find a mentor, a peer, and a mentee, as these people will help you constantly grow
- Great leaders understand they have to be what their organizations need at a specific time.
- Coaching is about helping people to define their objectives and then attain them
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* Finding Meaning After Service with Kara Taylor, CEO at Kara Taylor Coaching and Licensed Clinical Social Worker at OCD Spectrum
* The Thriving Family with Kathleen McMahon, Executive Vice President for Development and Communications at Northern Virginia Family Service
Quotes
* “Emulate to accelerate. If you want to improve, find somebody who's done what you want to do and be like that person”
* “Sometimes you're a master of something, but you have to apprentice yourself because leadership is learned. I call it an apprentice vocation”
* “But the best leaders, the most successful people, understand this role. You have to do what needs to be done. You don't get to choose just to do the easy stuff”
Airmen Helping Airmen is hand crafted by our friends over at: fame.so
Previous guests include:Errol Doebler, John Osarczuk of FirstCommand , Jared Metcalfe, Rich Diviney, Ginger Miller, Thomas Connally, Kara Taylor, Kathleen McMahon, Jennifer Pasquale Dr. Geri Lynn Maples, Haley McClain Hill, Amanda Huffman, Lizann Lightfoot, Tom Landwermeyer, Diane Rauch, Kim Nahom, Kristen Christy, Jai Salters, The AFAF Campaign, Shermaine Perry-Knights and Lacey Langford.
Check out our 3 most downloaded episodes:
- Financial Literacy with Lacey Langford, Founder of The Military Money Expert®
- Airmen Helping Airmen Vodcast; General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant
- The Thriving Family with Kathleen McMahon, Executive Vice President for Development and Communications at Northern Virginia Family Service
In this episode of Airmen Helping Airmen Podcast by Kaleth Wright, Kara Taylor, CEO at Kara Taylor Coaching and Licensed Clinical Social Worker at OCD Spectrum, talks about finding meaning after military service. She shares insights on the role of a life coach in making the transition a lot easier.
Kara Taylor, CEO at Kara Taylor Coaching and Licensed Clinical Social Worker at OCD Spectrum, joins the Airmen Helping Airmen Podcast with Kaleth Wright to discuss finding meaning after service.
Key facts
* Kara’s Instagram
* Kara’s LinkedIn
* Kara’s Facebook
* Kara’s Youtube
* Kara Taylor Coaching Website
* CEO at Kara Taylor Coaching and Licensed Clinical Social Worker at OCD Spectrum, Kara Taylor was in the Air Force for thirteen years and successfully transitioned to business ownership in 2021. She helps military members transitioning out of the military create their Ultimate Life Plan
Key takeaways
* When serving in the military, you frequently become completely engrossed in the core values of the entity you are representing but sometimes don’t really know what you personally stand for outside the uniform
* You should choose a life coach that fits your personality type when searching for one. It's crucial to look at their background, and experience to make sure there is a fit because this is a significant step in your life and you want to feel connected to that person
* The five pillars for the Ultimate Life Plan program are:
+ Working on habits
+ Working on mindset
+ Building your tribe
+ Building social connectedness
+ Discovering your passion
* The most crucial thing a service member can do to help themselves with their finances after serving is to begin planning and saving for retirement as soon as they report for active duty
* Building a sense of community and connecting with people who can support and connect you to others is crucial because once you take off your military uniform, you often feel incredibly alone
* Leveraging social networks like LinkedIn and YouTube is a wonderful resource for transitioning military personnel to stay updated and educated with the appropriate information and connections
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* The Thriving Family with Kathleen McMahon, Executive Vice President for Development and Communications at Northern Virginia Family Service
* Finding Your Identity with Jennifer Pasquale, Founder & Director of Programming, Pride & Grit
Quotes
“It is much easier if you do not spend the final six months before you leave the uniform striving to get your funds and thought processes ready. It's crucial to get started as soon as active service starts”“...one of the most important things a person can do is to be open to feedback. If you are unmotivated, a coach won't be able to help you much, but when you're receptive to feedback, you can work with a coach to improve your motivation”Airmen Helping Airmen is hand crafted by our friends over at: fame.so
Previous guests include:Errol Doebler, John Osarczuk of FirstCommand , Jared Metcalfe, Rich Diviney, Ginger Miller, Thomas Connally, Kara Taylor, Kathleen McMahon, Jennifer Pasquale Dr. Geri Lynn Maples, Haley McClain Hill, Amanda Huffman, Lizann Lightfoot, Tom Landwermeyer, Diane Rauch, Kim Nahom, Kristen Christy, Jai Salters, The AFAF Campaign, Shermaine Perry-Knights and Lacey Langford.
Check out our 3 most downloaded episodes:
- Financial Literacy with Lacey Langford, Founder of The Military Money Expert®
- Airmen Helping Airmen Vodcast; General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant
- The Thriving Family with Kathleen McMahon, Executive Vice President for Development and Communications at Northern Virginia Family Service
Kathleen McMahon, Executive Vice President for Development and Communications at Northern Virginia Family Service (NVSF), joins the Airmen Helping Airmen Podcast with John Farrell to talk about NVFS’s goals of providing service to humanity by supporting families and molding a successful future for them transactionally, transitionally and transformationally.
Key facts
* NVSF’s Instagram
* NVSF’s Twitter
* NVSF’s LinkedIn
* NVSF’s Facebook
* NVSF’s Website
* Kathleen’s LinkedIn
* The Northern Virginia Family Service, a nonprofit organization since its inception in 1924, is now almost 100 years in service to families and local communities. NVSF has evolved from handing out coal and coats during the Great Depression to assisting over 35,000 families and individuals every year. They offer foster care and adoption services, immigration legal services, mental health, workforce development like Escala, and lots more.
* Kathleen McMahon is the Executive Vice President for Development and Communications at Northern Virginia Family Service. She directs resources, supports over 325 employees in 13 regional locations, and drives strategies for all private philanthropic fundraising. She previously worked at the Student Conservation Association (SCA) as the Senior Director, was the Chief Operating Officer & Chief of Staff at Civic Enterprises, and was the Program Development Specialist at Work, Achievement, Values & Education, Inc. (WAVE). Kathleen is a Change Agent and Social Sector Leader and a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania with an MSc degree in NGO/Nonprofit Leadership. She is also a member of Leadership Greater Washington’s Class of 2022 and a mother to three daughters.
Key takeaways* The CARE Awards aim to give recognition to companies as responsive employers who look after the well-being of their employees, provide support to them, and make the community a place to live, work, and thrive. * The Air Force Aid Society is a multi-time winner of the CARE Awards. * CARE applications are open starting this Friday until June 20th at 11:59 PM. * The 30th anniversary of the CARE Awards will hold in person on Friday, November 4, 2022. * “There’s no wrong door to enter our organization and get help”. To combat multi-generational poverty, NVFS offers a wide range of integrated services such as foster care and adoption, early childhood development, health and wellbeing, housing, immigration legal services, mental health, youth initiatives, and workforce development like Escala. * The annual NVFS Road to Independence Gala is an event for celebrating our impact, in conjunction with donors, partners, and volunteers, on neighbors and the community. It is also an opportunity to offer support through donations and sponsorships. * NVFS Road to Independence Gala holds at 6:00 PM on Friday, May 13, 2022, at The Pavilions at Wolf Trap. * The annual Back2School Drive is aimed to provide thousands of students with school supplies every August. * Get involved and volunteer here.
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* Finding Your Identity with Jennifer Pasquale, Founder & Director of Programming, Pride & Grit
* Chasing Goal and Passions with Dr. Geri Lynn Maples, Chapter Director at Blue Star Families, and Founder of Operation Mission Insight
Quotes
“Our hope is that we can create integrated services that can disrupt multi-generational poverty.”“Reach out and make that phone call and take that step forward.”“At the end of the day, it's about the families that we're helping and being a small part of making their lives better and easier if we can.”Airmen Helping Airmen is hand crafted by our friends over at: fame.so
Previous guests include:Errol Doebler, John Osarczuk of FirstCommand , Jared Metcalfe, Rich Diviney, Ginger Miller, Thomas Connally, Kara Taylor, Kathleen McMahon, Jennifer Pasquale Dr. Geri Lynn Maples, Haley McClain Hill, Amanda Huffman, Lizann Lightfoot, Tom Landwermeyer, Diane Rauch, Kim Nahom, Kristen Christy, Jai Salters, The AFAF Campaign, Shermaine Perry-Knights and Lacey Langford.
Check out our 3 most downloaded episodes:
- Financial Literacy with Lacey Langford, Founder of The Military Money Expert®
- Airmen Helping Airmen Vodcast; General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant
- The Thriving Family with Kathleen McMahon, Executive Vice President for Development and Communications at Northern Virginia Family Service
In this episode of Airmen Helping Airmen Podcast by Kaleth Wright, Jennifer Pasquale, Founder & Director of Programming Pride & Grit, talks about using one’s strengths to find one’s identity. She talks about how grit and a supportive community can make this process easier.
Jennifer Pasquale, Founder & Director of Programming, Pride & Grit, joins the Airmen Helping Airmen Podcast with Kaleth Wright to talk about finding strength, identity, and community.
Key facts
* Jennifer's LinkedIn
* Pride & Grit's Instagram
* Pride & Grit's Twitter
* Pride & Grit's Facebook
* Pride & Grit's Website
* National Resilience Day Website
* Jennifer Pasquale is the Founder & Director of Programming at Pride & Grit, a Gallup-certified CliftonStrengths coach, a corporate trainer, and a military spouse advocate who provides resource highlights, articles, interviews, and tools to support their mental health and guide them through their personal development journey. She bagged a B.A. Psychology at Hollins University graduated magna cum laude with departmental honors.
Key takeaways
* There are some things that you just can't appreciate until you're in it, and that is why having an understanding community is helpful
* Don’t be afraid of leaving your comfort zone. Learn where and how to stretch in ways that support your lifestyle and help you grow
* Allow yourself to feel all the feelings and then process each of them
* The key to adapting well to change is recognizing what you need and being able to lean into those things
* Take the time to carefully go through your options and decide what is best for you (and your family)
* “Know your limits, but be willing to stretch”
* If you’re feeling overwhelmed, take the first step and start with one thing. You don’t have to have it figured out; just focus on one small goal at a time
* Don’t feel pressured to do things a certain way because most people do it that way. Reflect, define your methods in a way you're comfortable with, and unapologetically execute it
* Answering the question, “Who am I?” begins with identifying your strengths and applying them to your life
* Lean into your potential. Find what makes you tick. Find your passion
* Thrive with your grit. Use your grit to continuously get better at what you’re trying to do
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Quotes
“...Just raise your hand because no matter what it is you need, no matter what season you're in, no matter where you are, somebody's been there. And, sometimes, the hardest part is just raising your hand. The rest of it will come, and the support will come.”“...Know your limits, but be willing to stretch...”“...You have to be a little gritty, and you have to have that capability of digging in when things are hard...”Airmen Helping Airmen is hand crafted by our friends over at: fame.so
Previous guests include:Errol Doebler, John Osarczuk of FirstCommand , Jared Metcalfe, Rich Diviney, Ginger Miller, Thomas Connally, Kara Taylor, Kathleen McMahon, Jennifer Pasquale Dr. Geri Lynn Maples, Haley McClain Hill, Amanda Huffman, Lizann Lightfoot, Tom Landwermeyer, Diane Rauch, Kim Nahom, Kristen Christy, Jai Salters, The AFAF Campaign, Shermaine Perry-Knights and Lacey Langford.
Check out our 3 most downloaded episodes:
- Financial Literacy with Lacey Langford, Founder of The Military Money Expert®
- Airmen Helping Airmen Vodcast; General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant
- The Thriving Family with Kathleen McMahon, Executive Vice President for Development and Communications at Northern Virginia Family Service
In this episode of Airmen Helping Airmen Podcast by Kaleth Wright, Dr. Geri Lynn Maples, the Chapter Director at Blue Star Families and Founder of Operation Mission Insight, talks about being a military spouse and caregiver while chasing goals and passions. She shares tips on balancing life and being a full-time veteran helper.
Dr. Geri Lynn Maples, Chapter Director at Blue Star Families and Founder of Operation Mission Insight, joins the Airmen Helping Airmen Podcast with Kaleth Wright to discuss caregiving, its challenges and solutions.
Key facts
* Geri Lynn’s Facebook
* Geri Lynn’s Twitter
* Geri Lynn’s LinkedIn
* Blue Star Families Website
* Operation Mission Insight Website
* Dr. Geri Lynn Maples is a military spouse and caregiver to her veteran husband. She is the Chapter Director at Blue Star Families and the Founder of Operation Mission Insight, where she assists organizations, businesses and educators in developing support programs for military families. Dr. Geri Lynn is also a doctorate holder with a dissertation dedicated to military spouses, caregivers, and dependent children. She is also the author of "Finding Creativity in Your Caregiver Journey: Creativity Along the Unseen Heroes Journey." Geri Lynn is a 2020 Elizabeth Dole Fellow.
Key takeaways* “We don't often know we’re caregivers until someone tells us that we are” * Don't think of being a caregiver as a barrier or a stigma * To employers, don't see a military caregiver as a barrier. See them as people with discipline, people who are energetic, experienced, well-versed, flexible, adaptable, are assets, and leaders in their community * “Don't be afraid because [I think] there's someone out there who's going to value you” * “The military life doesn't stop after service” * “Do something for you, something that you love to do, something that you're passionate about, and that gives you that ability to restore [or] reboot” * “Don't forget your goals. Don't forget your visions. They're all still possible. You just have to think of a different way to achieve them” * The challenges you face make you who you are * You're not alone. Don't ever feel like you're alone. * “Don't forget your pre-caregiver self” * "Don't be afraid to share your caregiver story because one thing that I found is that when you start sharing your story, other people are going to connect with you and find similarities. So don't ever forget that"
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Quotes
“We don't often know we’re caregivers until someone tells us that we are”“Don't be afraid because there's someone out there who's going to value you”“Don't forget your goals. Don't forget your visions. They're all still possible. You just have to.”Airmen Helping Airmen is hand crafted by our friends over at: fame.so
Previous guests include:Errol Doebler, John Osarczuk of FirstCommand , Jared Metcalfe, Rich Diviney, Ginger Miller, Thomas Connally, Kara Taylor, Kathleen McMahon, Jennifer Pasquale Dr. Geri Lynn Maples, Haley McClain Hill, Amanda Huffman, Lizann Lightfoot, Tom Landwermeyer, Diane Rauch, Kim Nahom, Kristen Christy, Jai Salters, The AFAF Campaign, Shermaine Perry-Knights and Lacey Langford.
Check out our 3 most downloaded episodes:
- Financial Literacy with Lacey Langford, Founder of The Military Money Expert®
- Airmen Helping Airmen Vodcast; General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant
- The Thriving Family with Kathleen McMahon, Executive Vice President for Development and Communications at Northern Virginia Family Service
In this episode of Airmen Helping Airmen Podcast by Kaleth Wright, Lacey Langford, Founder of The Military Money Expert®, joins the Airmen Helping Airmen Podcast with Kaleth Wright to talk about financial planning and freedom through entrepreneurship and following passions. She shares tips on how military families can get rid of debts, invest wisely, and achieve financial stability.
In this episode of Airmen Helping Airmen Podcast by Kaleth Wright, Shermaine Perry-Knights, Author of “I Move A Lot And That’s Okay,” joins the Airmen Helping Airmen Podcast with Kaleth Wright to discuss adapting, resilience, and hope. She also talks about adapting, resilience, and hopefulness in relation to PCs. She talks about the realities of moving for kids and how parents can handle it.
In this episode of Airmen Helping Airmen Podcast with Latoya Crowe, she is joined by Jennifer Matthews (Director of Development at AFVCF/Blue Skies of Texas), Alicia Lara (Executive Assistant at the LeMay Foundation), VaTema M. Ivy (Director of Development for the AFEV), and Bill D’Avanzo (Human Resources Program Manager and Fundraising Chief at USAF), to discuss the mission and importance of these charities, and how donation helps airmen and their families.
In this episode of Airmen Helping Airmen Podcast by Kaleth Wright, Jai Salters, Founder & CEO ACT Now Education, talks about getting educated in preparation for transition. He gives hope to airmen, talks about the numerous opportunities outside the military, and provides them resources. He talks about chasing one’s passions with the help of mentors.
In this episode of Airmen Helping Airmen Podcast by Kaleth Wright, Kristen Christy, Speaker & Resilience Expert, talks about finding community and being a beacon of hope to others and oneself. She shares nuggets on character and resilience.
In this episode of Airmen Helping Airmen Podcast with Kaleth Wright, he is joined by Diane Rauch & Kim Nahom. The Chair and Co-Chair of the Air Force Charity Ball, respectively, to discuss their experience as heads of the committee, the changes they’ve affected in the past few years, and their plans for the first physical event in a while.
In this episode of Airmen Helping Airmen Podcast by Kaleth Wright we interview Tom Landwermeyer, President/CEO of Homes For Our Troops, Ret. Staff Sergeant USAF Keith Sekora, and Ret. Master Sergeant USAF Christopher Aguilera to discuss life after retirement.
The episode ends with guided information about rebuilding the lives of veterans after service.
In this episode of Airmen Helping Airmen Podcast by Kaleth Wright, Lizann Lightfoot talks about surviving military life and guiding spouses through deployment.
In this episode of Airmen Helping Airmen Podcast by Kaleth Wright, he is joined by Amanda Huffman, Author of “Women of the Military,” to talk about the reality of leaving the force. They get candid about the highs and lows of transitioning, and how to deal with it. Amanda also shares a resource called "Girls' Guide to the Military," a quick aid for girls considering joining the military.
In this episode of Airmen Helping Airmen Podcast by Kaleth Wright, Haley McClain-Hill, the Founder and CEO of TORCH by Haley Marie, and Seek and Set Free with Haley Marie talks about balancing work, life, entrepreneurship, and other personal interests. She shares insights on exploring life and crushing goals regardless of fear.
In the season 3 Finale of Airmen Helping Airmen, #AFAS CEO K. Wright sits down with Lt. Gen. John D. Hopper Jr. USAF (Ret), former AFAS CEO and the President of Concourse Federal Group, Maj Geoff Perkins, USAF (Ret), and Jayden McDonald (Award recipient).
Tune in to learn more about the recent named grant established in honor of Lt Gen John D. Hopper Jr., USAF (Ret.) and meet Jayden McDonald, the first student to receive the named grant!
If you are new to the Airmen Helping Airmen series, we break down the who, what, and why of the Air Force Aid Society (AFAS).
AFAS is an official charity of the United States Air Force and operates as a nonprofit organization.
Through its three Programs they support the Air Force mission by providing worldwide emergency assistance to Air Force members and their families, sponsoring education assistance programs, and offering a variety of base community enhancement programs that impact member and family welfare.
AFAS operates worldwide at every major USAF installation. The Society’s programs to provide relief loans and grants are administered, in part, by the USAF Airman and Family Readiness Centers located at those bases.
We are grateful for your continued partnership in support of our Airmen and Guardians. Are you interested in donating to the Air Force Aid Society?
For more information on how to donate, please visit us athttp://www.afas.org/ ( www.AFAS.org) If you would like to make an impact on Airmen and their families lives, click on the linkhttps://bit.ly/2Z1pPWu ( ) https://portal.afas.org/donate/?freq=1andisMemoriam=0 and find out ways you can donate Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and visit us on our social media platforms. Remember none of this is possible without you! Thank you for supporting this podcast.
In this episode of Airmen Helping Airmen, #AFAS CEO K. Wright sits down with American actor, director, musician, producer, philanthropist, and author Gary Sinise.
They discuss Gary’s early life, career paths, and the importance of service. In this episode you will learn that service before self is not limited to just our Air Force members.
If you are new to the Airmen Helping Airmen series, we break down the who, what, and why of the Air Force Aid Society (AFAS).
AFAS is an official charity of the United States Air Force and operates as a nonprofit organization.
Through its three Programs they support the Air Force mission by providing worldwide emergency assistance to Air Force members and their families, sponsoring education assistance programs, and offering a variety of base community enhancement programs that impact member and family welfare.
AFAS operates worldwide at every major USAF installation. The Society’s programs to provide relief loans and grants are administered, in part, by the USAF Airman and Family Readiness Centers located at those bases.
We are grateful for your continued partnership in support of our Airmen. Are you interested in donating to the Air Force Aid Society? For more information on how to donate, please visit us athttp://www.afas.org/ ( www.AFAS.org) If you would like to make an impact on Airmen and their families lives, click on the linkhttps://bit.ly/2Z1pPWu ( ) https://bit.ly/2Z1pPWu (https://bit.ly/2Z1pPWu) and find out ways you can donate Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and visit us on our social media platforms. Remember none of this is possible without you! Thank you for supporting this podcast.
In this episode of Airmen Helping Airmen, we debute our new segment “Ask Kaleth.” He discusses his role models, rendering assistance to Space Force Guardians, what’s new with AFAS, and more. This is your time to “Ask Kaleth” submit your questions here: https://afas.org/ask-kaleth/
If you are new to the Airmen Helping Airmen series, we break down the who, what, and why of the Air Force Aid Society (AFAS).
AFAS is an official charity of the United States Air Force and operates as a nonprofit organization.
Through its three Programs they support the Air Force mission by providing worldwide emergency assistance to Air Force members and their families, sponsoring education assistance programs, and offering a variety of base community enhancement programs that impact member and family welfare.
AFAS operates worldwide at every major USAF installation. The Society’s programs to provide relief loans and grants are administered, in part, by the USAF Airman and Family Readiness Centers located at those bases.
We are grateful for your continued partnership in support of our Airmen. Are you interested in donating to the Air Force Aid Society? For more information on how to donate, please visit us athttp://www.afas.org/ ( www.AFAS.org) If you would like to make an impact on Airmen and their families lives, click on the linkhttps://bit.ly/2Z1pPWu ( ) https://bit.ly/2Z1pPWu (https://bit.ly/2Z1pPWu) and find out ways you can donate Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and visit us on our social media platforms. Remember none of this is possible without you! Thank you for supporting this podcast.
In this episode of Airmen Helping Airmen, #AFAS CEO K. Wright sits down with his long-time friend, CMSgt Roger A. Towberman the 1st Chief Master Sergeant of the newly formed Space Force. They discuss their friendship, career paths, and the importance of mentorship. In this episode you will learn that going from wingman to guardian is not that much of a difference and at the end of the day we are all working together for our nation. If you are new to the Airmen Helping Airmen series, we break down the who, what, and why of the Air Force Aid Society (AFAS).
AFAS is an official charity of the United States Air Force and operates as a nonprofit organization.
Through its three Programs they support the Air Force mission by providing worldwide emergency assistance to Air Force members and their families, sponsoring education assistance programs, and offering a variety of base community enhancement programs that impact member and family welfare.
AFAS operates worldwide at every major USAF installation. The Society’s programs to provide relief loans and grants are administered, in part, by the USAF Airman and Family Readiness Centers located at those bases.
We are grateful for your continued partnership in support of our Airmen. Are you interested in donating to the Air Force Aid Society? For more information on how to donate, please visit us athttp://www.afas.org/ ( www.AFAS.org) If you would like to make an impact on Airmen and their families lives, click on the linkhttps://bit.ly/2Z1pPWu ( ) https://bit.ly/2Z1pPWu (https://bit.ly/2Z1pPWu) and find out ways you can donate Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and visit us on our social media platforms. Remember none of this is possible without you! Thank you for supporting this podcast.
In this episode of Airmen Helping Airmen, Kaleth O. Wright sits down with Harriet Dominique, USAA’s Chief Diversity, Inclusion, and Corporate Responsibility Officer. They discuss the importance of partnerships, Inspiring Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace, and what both organizations are doing to take on these important issues. If you are new to the Airmen Helping Airmen series, we break down the who, what, and why of the Air Force Aid Society (AFAS).
AFAS is an official charity of the United States Air Force and operates as a nonprofit organization.
Through its three Programs they support the Air Force mission by providing worldwide emergency assistance to Air Force members and their families, sponsoring education assistance programs, and offering a variety of base community enhancement programs that impact member and family welfare.
AFAS operates worldwide at every major USAF installation. The Society’s programs to provide relief loans and grants are administered, in part, by the USAF Airman and Family Readiness Centers located at those bases.
We are grateful for your continued partnership in support of our Airmen. Are you interested in donating to the Air Force Aid Society? For more information on how to donate, please visit us athttp://www.afas.org/ ( www.AFAS.org) If you would like to make an impact on Airmen and their families lives, click on the linkhttps://bit.ly/2Z1pPWu ( ) https://bit.ly/2Z1pPWu (https://bit.ly/2Z1pPWu) and find out ways you can donate Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and visit us on our social media platforms. Remember none of this is possible without you! Thank you for supporting this podcast.
In this bonus Episode for season 2 of Airmen Helping Airmen we celebrate women’s history month by interviewing the 19th CMSAF JoAnne S Bass. Guest host’s MSgt Ariel Dehogues and TSgt Maria David join chief Bass to talk about what it's like serving as the CMSAF, being an Airmen, wife, and a mother in today's Air Force
If you are new to the Airmen Helping Airmen series, we break down the who, what, and why of the Air Force Aid Society (AFAS).
AFAS is an official charity of the United States Air Force and operates as a nonprofit organization.
Through its three Programs they support the Air Force mission by providing worldwide emergency assistance to Air Force members and their families, sponsoring education assistance programs, and offering a variety of base community enhancement programs that impact member and family welfare.
AFAS operates worldwide at every major USAF installation. The Society’s programs to provide relief loans and grants are administered, in part, by the USAF Airman and Family Readiness Centers located at those bases.
We are grateful for your continued partnership in support of our Airmen. Are you interested in donating to the Air Force Aid Society? For more information on how to donate, please visit us athttp://www.afas.org/ ( www.AFAS.org) If you would like to make an impact on Airmen and their families lives, click on the linkhttps://bit.ly/2Z1pPWu ( ) https://bit.ly/2Z1pPWu (https://bit.ly/2Z1pPWu) and find out ways you can donate Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and visit us on our social media platforms. Remember none of this is possible without you! Thank you for supporting this podcast.
It's time for the annual Air Force Aid Society’s Charity Ball. In this episode of Airmen Helping Airmen, Diane Rauch, the 2021 charity ball committee chairmen, gives us information on what it takes to put on this event and why it's important. The United States Air Force Charity Ball is Saturday March 20th, 2021
The deadline for admission tickets is March 15 2021. Those tickets are available athttp://airforcecharityball.org/ ( airforcecharityball.org), while there check out this year's Silent auction catalog.
The auction will be held online, similar to last year. It will be updated frequently as items are received. Pick up is available in the National Capital Region and limited shipping is available. You’ll be able to bid on items like a Washington Nationals signed Baseball, Wine tastings, and a whole lot more.
Big thank you to the 2021 Charity ball Corporate sponsors, the Spouses’ Clubs and Thrift Shops for their Support for the 2021 Ball
As a reminder This years 2021 charity ball is virtual:
-VIP Reception Begins at 5:30 pm (EST). March 20 2021
-General Attendance Reception Begins at 5:30 pm (EST). March 20 2021
-The Main Event program will begin at 6:30 pm (EST). March 20 2021
- Logging into the event Links for the virtual receptions and main event will be emailed prior to the event to the email address you provided at registration.
If you are new to the Airmen Helping Airmen series, we break down the who, what, and why of the Air Force Aid Society (AFAS).
AFAS is an official charity of the United States Air Force and operates as a nonprofit organization.
Through its three Programs they support the Air Force mission by providing worldwide emergency assistance to Air Force members and their families, sponsoring education assistance programs, and offering a variety of base community enhancement programs that impact member and family welfare.
AFAS operates worldwide at every major USAF installation. The Society’s programs to provide relief loans and grants are administered, in part, by the USAF Airman and Family Readiness Centers located at those bases.
We are grateful for your continued partnership in support of our Airmen. Are you interested in donating to the Air Force Aid Society? For more information on how to donate, please visit us athttp://www.afas.org/ ( www.AFAS.org) If you would like to make an impact on Airmen and their families lives, click on the linkhttps://bit.ly/2Z1pPWu ( ) https://bit.ly/2Z1pPWu (https://bit.ly/2Z1pPWu) and find out ways you can donate Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and visit us on our social media platforms. Remember none of this is possible without you! Thank you for supporting this podcast.
Tune in to our 7th episode of season 2, we showcase our ongoing Air Force Assistance Fund (AFAF) partnerships. #AFAS CEO K. Wright talks with the leadership from our AFAF charities about the upcoming #AFAF 2021 Campaign. Air Force Aid Society is one of four charities that benefit from your donation. Tune in to hear the great details about this year’s campaign and how your support helps #Airmen, #Guardians and their families. You can support the AFAF campaign by donating at http://afassistancefund.org/ (afassistancefund.org) or by texting AFAF to 50155. You can also support your base’s Peer to Peer campaign! If you are new to the Airmen Helping Airmen series, we break down the who, what, and why of the Air Force Aid Society (AFAS).
AFAS is an official charity of the United States Air Force and operates as a nonprofit organization.
Through its three Programs they support the Air Force mission by providing worldwide emergency assistance to Air Force members and their families, sponsoring education assistance programs, and offering a variety of base community enhancement programs that impact member and family welfare.
AFAS operates worldwide at every major USAF installation. The Society’s programs to provide relief loans and grants are administered, in part, by the USAF Airman and Family Readiness Centers located at those bases.
We are grateful for your continued partnership in support of our Airmen. Are you interested in donating to the Air Force Aid Society? For more information on how to donate, please visit us athttp://www.afas.org/ ( www.AFAS.org) If you would like to make an impact on Airmen and their families lives, click on the linkhttps://bit.ly/2Z1pPWu ( ) https://bit.ly/2Z1pPWu (https://bit.ly/2Z1pPWu) and find out ways you can donate Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and visit us on our social media platforms. Remember none of this is possible without you! Thank you for supporting this podcast.
February is the month that we celebrate Black History. We here at the Air Force Aid Society wanted to observe it in a new way with our Airmen Helping Airmen podcast. In this episode, you’ll hear from Lt Gen John D. Hopper, Jr USAF (Ret), Major General Alfred K. Flowers, USAF (Ret), Maj. Gen. Mark A. Brown USAF (Ret) , and CMSgt Dennis Fritz, USAF (Ret). They are just a few African-American Airmen who made a large impact on the lives of many. If you are new to the Airmen Helping Airmen series, we break down the who, what, and why of the Air Force Aid Society (AFAS).
AFAS is an official charity of the United States Air Force and operates as a nonprofit organization.
Through its three programs they support the Air Force mission by providing worldwide emergency assistance to Air Force and Space Force members and their families, offering college educational assistance, as well as on-base community enhancement programs.
AFAS operates worldwide at every major USAF and USSF installations. The Society’s programs to provide no-interest loans and grants are administered, in part, by the Airman and Family Readiness Centers located at those bases.
We are grateful for your continued partnership in support of our Airmen. Are you interested in donating to the Air Force Aid Society? Visit us athttp://www.afas.org/ ( www.AFAS.org) If you would like to make an impact on the lives of Airmen, Guardians and their families, click on the linkhttps://bit.ly/2Z1pPWu ( ) https://bit.ly/2Z1pPWu (https://bit.ly/2Z1pPWu) and find out ways you can donate Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and visit us on our social media platforms. Remember none of this is possible without you! Thank you for supporting this podcast.
In this episode of Airmen Helping Airmen, Kaleth O. Wright sits down with our partners Army Emergency Relief Director retired Army Lieutenant General Raymond Mason, and Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Osby, the Army and Air Force Exchange Service Senior Enlisted Advisor. They Discuss the impact exchange shoppers donations have made, What AAFES did differently in 2020 that bought a significant increase in funding for both the Air Force Aid Society, and Army Emergency Relief, and why it’s important to shop at the exchange, also they discuss how shoppers can still make a difference. If you are new to the Airmen Helping Airmen series, we break down the who, what, and why of the Air Force Aid Society (AFAS).
AFAS is the official charity of the United States Air Force and operates as a nonprofit organization.
Through its three Programs they support the Air Force mission by providing worldwide emergency assistance to Air Force members and their families, sponsoring education assistance programs, and offering a variety of base community enhancement programs that impact member and family welfare.
AFAS operates worldwide at every major USAF installation. The Society’s programs to provide relief loans and grants are administered, in part, by the USAF Airman and Family Readiness Centers located at those bases.
We are grateful for your continued partnership in support of our Airmen. Are you interested in donating to the Air Force Aid Society? For more information on how to donate, please visit us athttp://www.afas.org/ ( www.AFAS.org) If you would like to make an impact on Airmen and their families lives, click on the linkhttps://bit.ly/2Z1pPWu ( ) https://bit.ly/2Z1pPWu (https://bit.ly/2Z1pPWu) and find out ways you can donate Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and visit us on our social media platforms. Remember none of this is possible without you! Thank you for supporting this podcast.
In this episode of Airmen Helping Airmen, we showcase the stories of those we assisted with educational grants! Also in this episode you’ll hear from Col Linda F. Egentowich, USAF (RET). She reflects on her time with the Society and how she is giving back to the Air Force Aid Society. If you are new to the Airmen Helping Airmen series, we break down the who, what, and why of the Air Force Aid Society (AFAS).
AFAS is the official charity of the United States Air Force and operates as a nonprofit organization.
Through its three Programs they support the Air Force mission by providing worldwide emergency assistance to Air Force members and their families, sponsoring education assistance programs, and offering a variety of on-base community enhancement programs that impact member and family welfare.
AFAS operates worldwide at every major USAF installation. The Society’s programs to provide relief loans and grants are administered, in part, by the USAF Airman and Family Readiness Centers located at those bases.
We are grateful for your continued partnership in support of our Airmen. Are you interested in donating to the Air Force Aid Society? For more information on how to donate, please visit us athttp://www.afas.org/ ( www.AFAS.org) If you would like to make an impact on Airmen and their families lives, click on the linkhttps://bit.ly/2Z1pPWu ( ) https://bit.ly/2Z1pPWu (https://bit.ly/2Z1pPWu) and find out ways you can donate Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and visit us on our social media platforms. Remember none of this is possible without you! Thank you for supporting this podcast.
In this episode of Airmen Helping Airmen, we showcase testimony from those who received an #AFAS food grant in partnership with Lockheed Martin. Airmen discuss what receiving this grant right before the 2020 holiday meant to them. If you are new to the Airmen Helping Airmen series, we break down the who, what, and why of the Air Force Aid Society (AFAS).
AFAS is the official charity of the United States Air Force and operates as a nonprofit organization.
Through its three Programs they support the Air Force mission by providing worldwide emergency assistance to Air Force members and their families, sponsoring education assistance programs, and offering a variety of base community enhancement programs that impact member and family welfare.
AFAS operates worldwide at every major USAF installation. The Society’s programs to provide relief loans and grants are administered, in part, by the USAF Airman and Family Readiness Centers located at those bases.
We are grateful for your continued partnership in support of our Airmen. Are you interested in donating to the Air Force Aid Society? For more information on how to donate, please visit us athttp://www.afas.org/ ( www.AFAS.org) If you would like to make an impact on Airmen and their families lives, click on the linkhttps://bit.ly/2Z1pPWu ( ) https://bit.ly/2Z1pPWu (https://bit.ly/2Z1pPWu) and find out ways you can donate Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and visit us on our social media platforms. Remember none of this is possible without you! Thank you for supporting this podcast.
In this episode of Airmen Helping Airmen, we showcase testimony from those who we've had the honor of assisting! If you are new to the Airmen Helping Airmen series, we break down the who, what, and why of the Air Force Aid Society (AFAS).
AFAS is the official charity of the United States Air Force and operates as a nonprofit organization.
Through its three Programs they support the Air Force mission by providing worldwide emergency assistance to Air Force members and their families, sponsoring education assistance programs, and offering a variety of base community enhancement programs that impact member and family welfare.
AFAS operates worldwide at every major USAF installation. The Society’s programs to provide relief loans and grants are administered, in part, by the USAF Airman and Family Readiness Centers located at those bases.
We are grateful for your continued partnership in support of our Airmen. Are you interested in donating to the Air Force Aid Society? For more information on how to donate, please visit us athttp://www.afas.org/ ( www.AFAS.org) If you would like to make an impact on Airmen and their families lives, click on the linkhttps://bit.ly/2Z1pPWu ( ) https://bit.ly/2Z1pPWu (https://bit.ly/2Z1pPWu) and find out ways you can donate Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and visit us on our social media platforms. Remember none of this is possible without you! Thank you for supporting this podcast.
In this episode of Airmen Helping Airmen, we meet TSgt Jeffery Brown. TSgt Brown’s wife works at the Child Development Center at Holloman Air Force Base, but when COVID-19 hit, her hours were drastically cut. Still having all of their regular bills, the Browns found themselves struggling financially. Find out how TSgt Brown went to his local Airmen and family readiness center to get the help he and his family needed. If you are new to the Airmen Helping Airmen series, we break down the who, what, and why of the Air Force Aid Society (AFAS).
AFAS is the official charity of the United States Air Force and operates as a nonprofit organization.
Through its three Programs they support the Air Force mission by providing worldwide emergency assistance to Air Force members and their families, sponsoring education assistance programs, and offering a variety of base community enhancement programs that impact member and family welfare.
AFAS operates worldwide at every major USAF installation. The Society’s programs to provide relief loans and grants are administered, in part, by the USAF Airman and Family Readiness Centers located at those bases.
We are grateful for your continued partnership in support of our Airmen. Are you interested in donating to the Air Force Aid Society? For more information on how to donate, please visit us athttp://www.afas.org/ ( www.AFAS.org) If you would like to make an impact on Airmen and their families lives, click on the linkhttps://bit.ly/2Z1pPWu ( ) https://bit.ly/2Z1pPWu (https://bit.ly/2Z1pPWu) and find out ways you can donate Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and visit us on our social media platforms. Remember none of this is possible without you! Thank you for supporting this podcast.
In this first episode in Season 2 of Airmen Helping Airmen, we meet the new CEO of the Air Force Aid Society, Kaleth Wright. Kaleth served as the 18th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force which is the highest noncommissioned officer position. He held this role from February 2017 to August 2020, and was responsible for more than 410,000 enlisted Air Force members. He also served as the advisor to the Chief of Staff and Secretary of the Air Force on issues related to welfare, readiness, morale, and proper utilization of the enlisted force. If you are new to the Airmen Helping Airmen series, we break down the who, what, and why of the Air Force Aid Society (AFAS).
AFAS is the official charity of the United States Air Force and operates as a nonprofit organization.
Through its three Programs they support the Air Force mission by providing worldwide emergency assistance to Air Force members and their families, sponsoring education assistance programs, and offering a variety of base community enhancement programs that impact member and family welfare.
AFAS operates worldwide at every major USAF installation. The Society’s programs to provide relief loans and grants are administered, in part, by the USAF Airman and Family Readiness Centers located at those bases.
We are grateful for your continued partnership in support of our Airmen. Are you interested in donating to the Air Force Aid Society? For more information on how to donate, please visit us at http://www.AFAS.org (www.AFAS.org) If you would like to make an impact on Airmen and their families lives, click on the link https://bit.ly/2Z1pPWu (https://bit.ly/2Z1pPWu) and find out ways you can donate Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and visit us on our social media platforms. Remember none of this is possible without you! Thank you for supporting this podcast.
In this season finale episode of Airmen Helping Airmen, we learn about the General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant. This grant carries on the legacy of the AFAS supporting fellow Airmen and their families. From key members of the Air Force Aid Society, we learn what defines the program, how to apply for the grant and why the program is beneficial to students and their families. You will hear insight from CMSAF Robert D. Gaylor, Lt General John D. Hopper Jr., Colonel Linda F. Egentowich, CMSgt John A Farrell III, Sarah McNulty. and Jennifer Briel. In addition, we hear from Madison E. Reuter, a 2020 recipient of the General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant. The Air Force Aid Society is offering an interest-free loan up to $1,000 to help Air Force families with dependents attending college who have been impacted financially by the COVID-19 pandemic.
If you applied for the 2020-2021 General Henry H. Arnold Education grant program, you should have received an email with instructions on how to apply for an interest-free loan for out-of-pocket college expenses, as well as extra funding if your family has been impacted financially by the COVID-19 pandemic.
For those who might be new to the Airmen Helping Airmen series, we break down what The Air Force Aid Society is and what they do.
We are grateful for your continued partnership in support of our Airmen.
Are you interested in donating to the Air Force Aid Society?
For more information on how to donate visit us at http://www.afas.org/ (www.AFAS.org)
If you would like to make an impact on Airmen and their families lives, click on the linkhttps://bit.ly/2Z1pPWu ( https://bit.ly/2Z1pPWu) and find out ways you can donate
Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and visit us on our social media platforms.
Remember none of this is possible without you!
Support this podcast.
In this episode, we here from members of the Air Force Aid Society headquarters staff. We got a chance to learn about who they are, what they do, and what drives them to be a part of this organization. Are you interested in donating to the Air Force Aid Society? For more information on how to donate visit us at www.AFAS.org If you would like to make an impact on Airmen and their families lives, click on the link and find out ways you can donate. https://bit.ly/2Z1pPWu Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and visit us on our social media platforms. Remember none of this is possible without you!
In this episode of Airmen Helping Airmen, we wanted to take a look back, before we wrap it all up with our last 2 episodes for this season. For those who might be new to the Airmen Helping Airmen series, we break down what The Air Force Aid Society is and what they do. Then we do a brief recap of each episode of the season. We also give some insight into the impact our donors made for Airmen and their families in the fiscal year 2019. Because of your generosity, the Air Force Aid Society was able to provide $14.4 Million in direct assistance to over 27,000 Airmen and their families in 2019. That information and more is available on the Air Force Aid Society’s interactive annual report. If you haven’t had the chance to take a look yet, you can view it online at https://afas.org/disclosures/ (afas.org/disclosures) We are grateful for your continued partnership in support of our Airmen. Are you interested in donating to the Air Force Aid Society? For more information on how to donate visit us at http://www.afas.org (www.AFAS.org) If you would like to make an impact on Airmen and their families lives, click on the linkhttps://bit.ly/2Z1pPWu ( https://bit.ly/2Z1pPWu) and find out ways you can donate If you want to run your own campaign to raise funds for the Air Force Aid Society, contact the Society at (703) 972-2650 or by email at fundraising@afas-hq.org. All proceeds will go directly to Air Force families. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and visit us on our social media platforms. Remember none of this is possible without you!
In this episode of Airmen Helping Airmen, we Look at how Legacy and Lineage tie together. We also get to hear from Msgt Mark Attucks Sr., USAF (Ret). He is a descendent of one of Americas 1st Patriots, Crispus Attucks. We hear his story of service to our country in and out of the military, and how stories from his forefather drove his determination to continue his education even to this day. Are you Interested in donating to the Air Force Aid Society? For more information on how to donate visit us at www.AFAS.org If you want to run your own campaign to raise funds for Air Force Aid Society, here are a few options to get you started. Don’t see your campaign idea here, contact the Society at (703) 972-2650 or by email fundraising@afas-hq.org . All proceeds will go directly to Air Force families. http://honor-an-airman.everydayhero.do/ (http://honor-an-airman.everydayhero.do/) http://run-for-airmen-2019.everydayhero.do/ (http://run-for-airmen-2019.everydayhero.do/) http://support-afas-for-my-birthday.everydayhero.do/ (http://support-afas-for-my-birthday.everydayhero.do/) http://help-airmen-in-crisis.everydayhero.do/ (http://help-airmen-in-crisis.everydayhero.do/) Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and visit us on our social media platforms. Remember none of this is possible without you!
In this episode of Airmen Helping Airmen, we explore the community programsThe Air Force Aid Society has to offer. We explore these programs with the people who administer, and those who utilize the community programs. For more information on how to donate visit us at www.AFAS.org Are you Interested in running your own campaign to raise funds for Air Force Aid Society today? Here are a few options to get you started. Don’t see your campaign idea here, contact the Society at (703) 972-2650 or by email fundraising@afas-hq.org . All proceeds will go directly to Air Force families. http://honor-an-airman.everydayhero.do/ (http://honor-an-airman.everydayhero.do/) http://run-for-airmen-2019.everydayhero.do/ (http://run-for-airmen-2019.everydayhero.do/) http://support-afas-for-my-birthday.everydayhero.do/ (http://support-afas-for-my-birthday.everydayhero.do/) http://help-airmen-in-crisis.everydayhero.do/ (http://help-airmen-in-crisis.everydayhero.do/) Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and visit us on our social media platforms. Remember none of this is possible without you!
In this episode of Airmen Helping Airmen, we dive into the ways you can give back to The Air Force Aid Society. We hear 3 compelling stories from donors, who are keeping the Airmen Helping Airmen mission going. For more information on how to donate visit us at www.AFAS.org Are you Interested in running your own campaign to raise funds for Air Force Aid Society today? Here are a few options to get you started. Don’t see your campaign idea here, contact the Society at (703) 972-2650 or by email fundraising@afas-hq.org . All proceeds will go directly to Air Force families. http://honor-an-airman.everydayhero.do/ (http://honor-an-airman.everydayhero.do/) http://run-for-airmen-2019.everydayhero.do/ (http://run-for-airmen-2019.everydayhero.do/) http://support-afas-for-my-birthday.everydayhero.do/ (http://support-afas-for-my-birthday.everydayhero.do/) http://help-airmen-in-crisis.everydayhero.do/ (http://help-airmen-in-crisis.everydayhero.do/) Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and visit us on our social media platforms. Remember none of this is possible without you!
In this episode of Airmen Helping Airmen, we give you an introduction to The Air Force Aid Society’s Emergency Assistance program. Next we meet the Clarke family, who has been on the receiving end of emergency assistance multiple times, and has turned that into advocating for the Air Force Aid Society as one of the most important tools Airmen have at their disposal. For more information on Emergency Assistance program’s visit https://bit.ly/30KCezh (https://bit.ly/30KCezh) and find out more. If you would like to make an impact on Airmen and their families lives click on the linkhttps://bit.ly/2Z1pPWu ( https://bit.ly/2Z1pPWu) and find out ways you can donate. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and visit us on our social media platforms. Remember none of this is possible without you!
In this bonus episode we break down the The Air Force Aid Societies education support programs in a bit more detail. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and visit us on our social media platforms. https://bit.ly/3e5gMbq?fbclid=IwAR3l2FKiL821TmWhW8asr4unufy9ls-e83KPaUnEbqZxWIsqsEQeaQ0O5MU (https://bit.ly/3e5gMbq) For more information on Education Support Programs- https://bit.ly/3ePMppL?fbclid=IwAR2kdcnWf2wYfrJ4yozS45hZ7kHuMN0PrLzauuAuApYlV7MES3t1ZZIAAsM (https://bit.ly/3ePMppL) If you would like to make an impact on Airmen and their families lives and find out ways you can donate. https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F2Z1pPWu%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3UDnfYZ4LoQRaaZ-UpVbwazPhPMaSYw42WcQlUP8OF15SJQoPfB_ds6-4andh=AT01ZOuWAFs9AZYjO04korWn9fFOVI0-4wOxUa1GXEHiOH7s1Z9Qg4MkTwrBR594-swWgPypJFkKdfkeBcC08f8rpuZdgALYIQcla-ZNK98l51_AlHA9mJ5rVm-nbnJfzUzr4dIFwJxsw5apvkvQfYwFmrHlRC1b26IkE-Lu6zNbOSsUNOLVJMECf1v4z6rl2R84T8RBRCYq1ocBuCWbqVWlt1TfecOsZPXoMwta3_UH-azCT6Ts6okkIMFpe44G_SapqidiiCWKj1Y32-y53hKhzbeZDeakVf_x5KktlRgvV63QcoyC5djxOpE0ArzwG7v5A_m4dd2ohzwLr39dwwznoi7vAVYKGnaVC4anCxoqBnJo5dg0fv5FimN--TCSyZqJY5PJh_F4laD9hnXCmbVePNgiTNEBrRNlKVQcgw_vFbD3I3ay-giRD-PvWWT26d0vRm3JXva1iM5IGCeIC6KjNWcliXMVGg7SqNdiH9dYpkC09SLoJcbHq5lNOdZ-nIKARHCUw7Tx7gaLMfOHAMMUmJ_6YUK-9gr1bHNLZ69HdZ-Z2f15nKmWBVlGFCynVLWJAUHrDk_ialZXSTP-9uW0xy1xNTZzkRL325FEyXGypt4gL0c_0SzY5Nilc4cdFisSNjY (https://bit.ly/2Z1pPWu)
In this episode of Airmen Helping Airmen, we breakdown what The Air Force Aid Society was founded on, Education. You will hear about how Higher Education is a key to advancement and future success. Through the Air Force Aid Societies Education Support programs dependent children and spouses of active duty and retired Airmen can work toward their dreams of a college degree. You will get to hear first hand from recipients as they tell their stories. For more information on Education Support Programs- https://bit.ly/3ePMppL If you would like to make an impact on Airmen and their families lives click on the link https://bit.ly/2Z1pPWu (https://bit.ly/2Z1pPWu) and find out ways you can donate. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and visit us on our social media platforms. Remember none of this is possible without you!
In this episode of Airmen Helping Airmen, we wanted to take you from Headquarters to the Frontlines. Well not the ones you might be thinking. We wanted to give you a look inside The Air Force Aid Societies Operations. USAF (RET) COLONEL LINDA EGENTOWICH Chief Operations Officer of the AFAS gives us that look, and explains the WHO,WHAT,WHEN,WHERE, and WHY The Airmen Helping Airmen Mission is important. Then we jump to the Frontlines with Amber Hess The community readiness specialist for the Airmen and Family Readiness Center at Luke Air Force Base. She discusses all the opportunities and resources Service members and their families have access to. If you would like to make an impact on Airmen and their families lives click on the link https://bit.ly/2Z1pPWu (https://bit.ly/2Z1pPWu) and find out ways you can donate. Don't forget to visit our social media platforms and subscribe to the podcast.
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In this episode of Airmen Helping Airmen, we hit on one of our military's key mottos. One team, one fight. Each of our military branches has a dedicated service relief society. These societies, like the Air Force Aid Society, help that branch's service members and their families. We had the opportunity to bring on the top leadership of each aid society. Lieutenant General (Ret.) John Hopper Air Force Aid society https://bit.ly/3g7qCLX (https://bit.ly/3g7qCLX)
Lieutenant General (Ret.) Raymond Mason Army Emergency Relief https://bit.ly/3gfo8LA (https://bit.ly/3gfo8LA)
Lieutenant General Jack W. Klimp, USMC (Ret.) Navy /Marine Corps relief society https://bit.ly/2XkLPJw (https://bit.ly/2XkLPJw)
Rear Admiral (Ret.) Cari Thomas Coast Guard Mutual Assistance https://bit.ly/2WRNck4 (https://bit.ly/2WRNck4)
They broke down a little bit about each organization, their core components, and challenges each of them face.
We also got to hear how the American Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces Hero Care Center services our service member’s, their families, and veterans.
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In this episode of Airmen Helping Airmen, we cover the history of the Air Force Aid Society and how it came to fruition. We also get to talk with LIEUTENANT GENERAL JOHN D. HOPPER, JR., USAF (RET) https://bit.ly/2WxnL7i (https://bit.ly/2WxnL7i) who is the current CEO of the Air Force Aid Society. We also got to talk with One of the Air Force Aid Society’s distinguished volunteer Trusteeshttps://bit.ly/2Auk4Xh (https://bit.ly/2Auk4Xh), Major General Alfred K. Flowers, USAF (RET). General Alfred K. Flowers holds the distinction of being the longest serving Airman on record with the USAF, as well as the longest serving African-American service member within the Department of Defense. You can find his book “Reflections of a Servant Leader: My Journey as the Longest Serving Airman in U. S. Air Force History” at https://amzn.to/2LswHEn (https://amzn.to/2LswHEn) We get to take a peek back in time with These two airmen who put the Air Force’s core value Service before self through its paces.
Not only do we find out how much money Airmen made joining the AIrforce over 6 Decades ago, we also got to hear stories of 2 gentlemen who would impact the lives of many Airmen to come.
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Older than the U.S. Air Force itself, AFAS traces its roots back to 1942 and the great 5-Star General Henry “Hap” Arnold. His vision of an organization that embodied the ideal of Airmen helping Airmen still drives our mission today. Tune in and learn how we’re still delivering on this mission and continuing to make an impact in the lives of so many Air Force families.