The Armed Forces Benefit Association (AFBA) was established in February 1947 with the approval of the Secretary of War, Mr. Robert Patterson.

“To promote the general welfare and economic interests of its members and their families by providing superior benefits and services principally to military families during peace and war..”

Membership in AFBA today is available to all members of the Uniformed Military Services; Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security and other Federal Government employees; Contractor Employees in support of the Uniformed Military Services; State and Local Employees (to include Police Officers, Firefighters and other First Responders); and their families.