AFAF is an all volunteer, not for profit charity, committed to meeting the needs of American military families. Click here to learn how you can help.
AFAF holds several major annual events that benefit more than 50,000 American military families. Attend one of these fun filled events. Click here for more details
Volunteers play a major role in AFAF’s success. You can work from home or at an event. Help us serve those that serve us! Click HERE to join the AFAF Team
AFAF hosts special events to create awareness of the needs of our military families and to assist our troops meet the financial, emotional and social challenges they face while defending America’s freedoms. Click any title to read about past & upcoming events.
The Temptations Salute to our Troops Event...
American Friends of our Armed Forces has announced the world-famous Temptations will headline the entertainment portion of the charity’s 19th annual Salute to our Troops & Golf Classic being held at Toscana Country Club April 9, 2024. The Temptations have released more than 50 Gold, Platinum, and Multi-Platinum hit songs with 14 #1 R&B singles. Registration for the annual event will begin January 1, 2024.
Additional event details are available HERE
AFAF’s Military Appreciation Golf Tournament returns to the world famous Classic Club on November 27, 2023. The day includes championship golf, great food and prizes for everyone. AFAF will host 75 Marines who will join civilian sponsors for the charity’s 13the Annual Golf Classic. Click here for more details.
Celebrations Planned with Valley Host Families and at Marine Base
AFAF has announced plans for the charity’s 17th Annual Adopt a Marine for Thanksgiving, including the hosting of more than 250 Marines from the Marine Air Ground Combat Center at Twentynine Palms, California.
Luxury, chartered busses will make the trip from the Coachella Valley to the Marine Base to pick up the Marines for the trip to valley drop off points where host families will be anxiously awaiting the Marine they will host on this most American of Holidays.
As in recent years, AFAF will also host a Thanksgiving celebration at the base for over 500 Marines. This double Thanksgiving celebration in the valley and at the base has become an annual tradition that Marines look forward to each year.
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American Friends of our Armed Forces and 29 Palms Marine Corps Community Services came together to provide an unforgettable We Salute You Celebration for Marines, Sailors, and their families.
AFAF’s annual participation of providing “teddy bears” to more than 400 children was a highlight of the day for many of the families attending. Military families could also enjoy a fun zone that included rock climbing, face painting, balloon twisting, dunk tank and more.
With an impressive turnout of over 7,000 attendees, the event was a huge success. When the sun set, comedian Big Mike warmed up the crowd and was followed on the stage with an electrifying performance by 3 Doors Down.
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Our mission is to provide financial, emotional and social assistance to America’s military men and women serving overseas and their families remaining at home.
AFAF is an all volunteer, not for profit charity established in 2005. Your support provides assistance to military families.
AFAF accepts donations of cash, stocks, goods and services. We receive no government funding. Donate Today!
Since AFAF's 2005 inception, AFAF has donated more than $4 million to military causes for the benefit of military personnel and their families.
AFAF annually issues grants to organizations that provide programs and services that benefit military families deployed at bases in the southwestern United States.
AFAF hosts annual charity events that benefit more than 50,000 American military families. Be a part of these fun filled events!
AFAF supports many programs. Here are some of our stories.
AFAF supports many programs, read more about them!
A group of more than 30 key AFAF supporters visited the Marine Air Ground Combat Center at 29 Palms for a tour of combat training sites and activities.
Semper Fi Fund & AFAF provide assistance. As much as our heroes have sacrificed, they deserve the best care and support available in their hour of need.
World Of Women (WOW) - Sun City Palm Desert held its annual "Fashion Trends" Teddy Bear Fashion Show and Luncheon at the Renaissance Indian Wells Resort & Spa.
AFAF provides the single Marines at the 29 Palms Marine Corps base with morale boosters in the form of prizes, care packages and entertainment.
ASYMCA Executive Director Anita Neu-Fultz commented that the support of AFAF made it possible for many military children to enjoy camp for the first time.
Since AFAF came on board as a sponsor for MCAGCC Youth Sports several years back, we now serve over 3000 Children & Youth.
AFAF came to the rescue during the “dog days of summer” providing funding for 34 children, 34 mothers, 13 siblings, & 14 visiting fathers & grandparents.
This unique, one of kind program increases both the students and instructors morale, including time to unwind, listen to music and enjoy a hot meal away from their daily training.
School of Infantry recreation center provides Marine students the ability to de-stress, unwind, and relax from their arduous & intensive training.
