Kunsan AB  Base Essentials

The Air Force Aid Society is the official charity of the U.S. Air Force. Through AFAS, interest-free loans and grants are provided for short-term emergencies related to food, rent, utilities, child care and car repair. The AFAS can be reached by contacting a representative at the Airman and Family Readiness Center on any Air Force installation. If there are no Air Force bases nearby, sister services can assist. All military services and the American Red Cross have reciprocal agreements with the AFAS to help people in emergency situations. Members can apply online at the Air Force Aid Society website.

The American Red Cross and the Air Force Aid Society are available for emergency aid. For assistance from the Red Cross, you can call 877-272-7337 at any time, day or night. They can help with emergency financial assistance and contacting people that will need to know where you are and what's happening.

To ensure a smooth transition, your sponsor should have provided you with an electronic copy of: Kunsan Air Base Quarantine Handbook, COVID-19 Newcomer's Guide, Air Force Personnel Accountability and Assessment System update instructions and Kunsan's most recent senior staff directives and rules of engagement. A list of important numbers are provided in these documents. It is also recommended you take photocopies of all important documents and numbers to have for quick reference. It is very helpful to exchange social media contact information with your sponsor in the event you need to communicate while traveling and cellphone service is restricted.

Make sure you have all your important papers with you – not packed with your household goods. Write down contact phone numbers for your family and relatives, your sponsor, your gaining unit, orderly room, commander and the command post at Kunsan AB. The phone numbers will be invaluable in case of an emergency while traveling.