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Emergency Assistance | Ellsworth Air Force Base

1000 Ellsworth Street, Suite 1500, Ellsworth Afb, SD 57706

Eligibility

-Active duty members and their dependents -Retired personnel receiving retirement pay and their dependents, but not on a continuing basis (case by case review is required) -Dependent-aged children of deceased members (who died on active duty or retired status) -Guard and Reserve personnel serving on active duty under Title 10, U.S. Code on extend

Hours

8:00am - 4:00pm (MT), Monday - Friday
https://ellsworthfss.com/military-and-family-readiness-center/
[email protected]

Application process

All requests for emergency assistance are now submitted online through the website: https://portal.afas.org/ea-eligibility/

Service area

Butte County, SD
Custer County, SD
Fall River County, SD
Lawrence County, SD
Meade County, SD
Pennington County, SD

Other Information

Payment Options

Free

Insurance Accepted

TRICARE

Age Group

Older Adults (65+)
Young Adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)

Description

Air Force Aid Society (AFAS) emergency assistance provides interest-free loans or grants to help stabilize a member's emergency financial situation based on the individuals needs such as: basic living expenses, vehicle expenses, funeral expenses, medical/dental, pet emergency surgery or treatment child care/respite, moving expenses, and miscellaneous expenses. Additionally, AFAS offers to active duty Air Force members only Falcon Loans of $500.00 or less that can be used for emergency needs such as basic living expenses, car repairs, or other approved needs. The streamlined application process for a Falcon Loan requires no budget information, or backup documentation. EMERGENCY TRAVEL - All emergency travel financial assistance required due to serious illness/death of an immediate family member, grandparent or other family relationship will be processed through the American Red Cross (ARC). Please contact the ARC at 877-272-7337 for immediate assistance.

Data provided by

HLC211 Helpline Center

Providing organization

Ellsworth Air Force Base

Air Force Base located near Rapid City, South Dakota.