Emergency Assistance

The Air Force Aid Society (AFAS) is the official charity of the U.S. Air Force. Through AFAS interest-free loans and grants to meet immediate needs and make a positive step to toward a lasting financial solution. Loans and grants are provided for short-term emergencies related to food, rent, utilities, childcare, and car repair. Members can apply directly online at the Air Aid website: https://afas.org.

For any question contact the Military 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.

Air Force Standard Assistance:  AFAS Standard Assistance is intended to help Airmen and Guardians stabilize emergency situations with a substantial financial impact. The collaborative process includes establishing a budget for long term financial stability. Standard Assistance can be in the form of a no-interest loan, a grant, or a combination of the two.

Falcon Loan: The AFAS Falcon Loan is an expedited, no-interest loan of up to $1,000. The streamlined application process allows for quick support when time and resources are limited.

Pet Grant: Pet grants are designed to defray pet relocation costs (airfare, shipping kennels, etc.). Pets qualifying for this grant include only dogs and cats. Only dogs and cats qualify for the pet grant. The maximum amount for the grant is $1,000.

The Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to people affected by disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families.

The Red Cross is not a government agency. The Red Cross is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission.

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. You may also call DSN 315-782-4601 or COMM: 063-4705644 for the Red Cross office on Base. 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 Community Standards, 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 is 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 and not packed in 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.