What is the Air Force Aid Society and can I use it while my spouse is gone?
The AFAS is a non-profit organization to help Air Force personnel in emergency situations. They can give interest-free loans for basic needs such as; food, rent, utilities, moving expenses, funeral expenses, dental work and so forth. Active duty needs to go through their unit commander or first sergeant for services and retirees need to go through the American Red Cross. If your spouse is gone you may use the AFAS if you have a power of attorney. If you do not have a POA, they can contact your spouse and if permission is granted they may give you assistance.
