AFSA Chapter 1474

Top 10 reasons why YOU need to become a member of AFSA:

1. AFSA.  We’re YOUR Organization:  The Air Force Sergeants Association (AFSA) represents the TOTAL AIR Force Enlisted Corps’s men and women and their families.  AFAD, ANG, and AFRC members (active, retired, and veteran) are the dynamic components of AFSA’s membership.  AFSA represents YOU as a military professional.  Join over 125,000 of your fellow Airmen…we’re only as strong as our membership!

2.  We fight for your hard-earned benefits and provide you with a strong VOICE on Capitol Hill:  A voice that is heard!  When Congress wants your component – AF Actie Duty, Air National Guard, AF Reserve Command; and whatever your status – active, retired, veteran, or family member – AFSA has the expertise and experience to speak for YOU!  Did you know, only 23 percent of the members of the current Congress served in the military?  That leaves 77 percent with NO military experience.  Members of Congress are the decision-makers that affect your life today – and tomorrow.  YOUR AFSA Legislative Representatives educate Congress about the enlisted force and fight for your best interests.  AFSA representatives have walked a mile in your shoes and know about your military contributions and sacrifices.  Step up, let your voice be heard…become an AFSA member today!

3.  Make professional contacts and meet people with the same interest and experiences:  Join the AFSA family and your colleagues at local Chapter meetings, special events, trips, educational programs, volunteer and social  functions.  Your membership includes an invitation to the annual AFSA Professional Airmen’s Conference on educational forum spotlighting the success of AFSA’s exceptional members.  Share your talents and expertise…complete your AFSA application and join your successful team!

4.  Receive our Magazine with news and information affecting you:  The AFSA SERGEANTS magazine is for – and about – enlisted people.  Published six times a year, SERGEANTS provides enlisted news and updates from your perspective – the side of the issues you don’t get from the other publications or the “mainstream media.”  Join now, have SERGEANTS magazine delivered directly to your door.

5.  Up-to-the Minute Legislative Updates:  You should know about upcoming issues, changes in policies, and decisions that affect you ASAP!  AFSA members can easily access our toll-free, 24-hour Capitol Hill Update Line, or check out the latest updates in our weekly AFSA  Newsletter on the AFSA web site: www.hqafsa.org.

6.  Security and peace-of-mind through affordable insurance programs exclusively for members:  $1,000 accidental death and dismemberment insurance is yours with your AFSA membership.  AFSA Members may also obtain affordable group life, health, cancer, and auto insurance.  The benefits of your AFSA membership are endless…join now.

7.  Members-only professional and money-saving discount programs for you and your family:  AFSA members will enjoy a wide-range of valuable discounts on hotel/motel rooms, vacation packages, auto rentals, computer equipment, mobile phone services, floral purchases, and auto insurance.  Other Member benefits and services include:  AFSA-related credit card programs, discounted health, life, dental insurance plans, and on-line banking.  The power of a large and active membership…AFSA has partnered with service professionals, retailers, and suppliers to create exclusive member discounts and extended services to our valued members.

8.  Academic Scholarships and Grant opportunities:  AFSA members’ children have the opportunity to apply for academic scholarships through the AFSA, CMSAF, and the Airmen Memorial Foundation (AMF) scholarship funds.  To date, over $2.1 million in scholarships have been awarded through AFSA’s Four Worthy Charities.  Education is the key to our future…we can help with the cost of your child’s continued education.

9.  Air Force Active Duty support and representation:  The Montgomery GI bill, 100% replacement for damaged household goods, local AFSA Chapter support for your spouse and family during deployment — All AFSA successes.!  AFSA supports your family as you support our country.

10.  ANG and AFRC unique military concerns:  AFSA is your organization.  We work for the programs and services you need.  AFSA succeeded in extending the MGIB benefit for Selected Reserves from 10 to 14 years and won year round commissary privileges to National Guard members.  AFSA is working towards lowering the age for receipt of retired pay from 60 to 55 and tax deductions for un-reimbursed military expenses.