Retired Air Force Maj. Gen. Ed Thomas, left, Air and Space Forces Aid Society chief executive officer, and Packy Lyden, right, chief development officer, discuss educational grants and scholarships for military spouses and children through the AFAS at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 7, 2026. As the official charity of the Department of the Air Force, AFAS provided nearly $12 million in support to more than 13,000 service members last year. Thomas noted that the organization's primary challenge remains ensuring that young Guardians and Airmen know this safety net exists before a crisis occurs. (U.S. Space Force Photo by Airman Enso Valle)
| Date Taken: | 05.07.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.14.2026 11:40 |
| Photo ID: | 9683759 |
| VIRIN: | 260507-X-DY416-1004 |
| Resolution: | 6048x4032 |
| Size: | 7.37 MB |
| Location: | CALIFORNIA, US |
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