AFFN

09/04/2026

AFFN Offices will be closed on Friday, 4 September and Monday, 7 September 2026 in Observance of Labor Day.

09/03/2026

On November 11, the Charleston, SC community will gather aboard the USS Yorktown CV-10 at Patriots Point for a Veterans Day program honoring those who served and supporting veteran families receiving care in Charleston.

The day is planned in two parts: a public program on the flight deck featuring music, remembrance, and community participation, followed by a private evening reception for sponsors, donors, and partners in support of the Fisher House mission.

There are sponsorship opportunities still available!! To learn more, go to https://www.friendsoffisherhousecharleston.org/symphony-of-service.

Friends of Fisher House Charleston
Charleston Symphony
Charleston Men's Chorus
Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum
Defense Credit Union Council
Association of Military Banks of America - AMBA

09/02/2026

Join AFFN and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as we raise awareness for Su***de Prevention Month. Know there is help available for those struggling. Don't wait. Reach out. https://www.va.gov/REACH/

You can talk to someone using the Veterans Crisis Line Dial 988 then press 1 or Text 838255 https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/ The Veterans Crisis Line serves Veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and those who support them.

For other resources the Million Veteran Program is available. MVP makes discoveries that matter to Veterans with one of main focuses being on Mental health. They are working to find earlier and better preventions and treatments for PTSD, depression, anxiety, and su***de.

To learn more about the MVP-Million Veteran Program visit https://www.mvp.va.gov/pwa/about


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09/01/2026

Join AFFN and the Inspire Up Foundation on this first in September 2026. Our initiative this month focuses on Being a Good Neighbor! Kindness matters in all you do. Take time this September to get to know your neighbors. No one knows this better than our Military Families, Active-duty service members move an average of every 2-3 years. Good neighbors can make those moves easier for Military Families relocating. Good neighbors also make it easier when Veterans and their families return to civilian life. Help from a good neighbor can make all the transitions easier. Remember that good neighbors make great neighborhoods and communities.

Here are some additional resources for Military and Veteran Families on the move.
https://www.militaryonesource.mil/moving-pcs/plan-to-move/pcs-and-military-moves/?
https://dodtap.mil/dodtap/app/homeutm_source=bing&utm_medium=search&utm_campaign=topics&utm_content=moving&msclkid=1cf9563f3c571f8a9def3ca9f755634c&utm_term=military%20pcs%20move

08/31/2026

It's Member Monday and today we are spotlighting yet another very active Member Participant - Andrews Federal Credit Union!!

Andrews FCU's story began in 1948 when eight trailblazing members pooled deposits of $5 each to form a credit union on Joint Base Andrews in Prince Georges County, Maryland.

In 1968, they expanded their reach to military and civilian members proudly serving our country in Central Germany. They later added The Netherlands and Belgium to their growing overseas membership.

In 1991, a merger with another credit union allowed them to provide products and services to new members in southern New Jersey.

In 2005, they welcomed new members that live, work, worship and go to school in the District of Columbia to the communities they serve.

In 2014, they expanded into Virginia with the opening of two branches in Northern Virginia.

In 2024, they celebrated their growth into southern Prince George’s Country with the opening of our Upper Marlboro Branch.

Today, they serve more than 150,000+ members in flourishing communities around the world.

On September 10th, we will celebrate our 41st year of partnership! We are proud of our partnership with Andrews FCU and their rich history! Thank you for all that you do for our Active Duty, Guard & Reservists, Veterans, Military families, and Civilians in your community and around the globe!



Defense Credit Union Council

08/28/2026

We are deeply saddened by the loss of Col John M. Mitchell, U.S. Army, (R). The Armed Forces Financial Network (AFFN) Family joins our Association of Military Banks of America - AMBA Family, the Synovus Bank (formerly Columbus Bank & Trust) Family, and Mrs. Margery (Margie) Mitchell and her family and friends in mourning the passing and honoring the life and legacy of John.

John served as an AMBA Member Bank Executive (Representative Director) on the AFFN Board of Directors, volunteering on the AFFN Board from 2009-2018. During his tenure, John also led as Chairman from 2013-2015, demonstrating unwavering commitment and leadership.

As John Broda, AFFN President & CEO, shared, "John proudly represented our military and veteran communities while serving on the AFFN Board of Directors. While military banking was the reason and purpose, John never lost sight of the mission, of serving our military, veterans, and military families at home and around the globe."

He added, "John was a gentle giant with a servant's heart who inspired me (and others) to do good and be kind to our fellow man. John's faith was unwavering, and he led with integrity in service to others."

Our thoughts are with you and all who were touched by John's kindness and leadership. If you would like to share your memories or thoughts, please feel free to do so, as it helps us honor and remember John together as a community.

With heartfelt sympathy,
The Armed Forces Financial Network

08/27/2026

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 to Ms. Karmelita Sewell, AFFN's Vice President Finance & Assistant Treasurer on her 25th year of service!

As AFFN's Finance Officer, Karmelita is "behind the scenes" managing accounting, finance, budget/forecast, board reporting, and so much more! When they say, "follow the money", here at AFFN when you do, all paths lead to Karmelita!

Karmelita executes her duties with precision, accuracy, and "balances to the penny" or should we say Quarter (get it....25 cents, a Quarter of a Century! haha)

In all seriousness, we are fortunate to have Karmelita on the team and part of the AFFN Family, proudly supporting our organization, our members, and our stakeholders.

Today, on this 25th year of service, Team AFFN 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀 Karmelita Sewell for her dedicated and loyal service!

08/26/2026

Team AFFN was on hand to once again to support Service Credit Union and the Service Credit Union Impact Foundation on the 7th Annual golf outing, raising money for local veteran services and first responders!

To date, the foundation has raised over $2.3 million dollars. THANK YOU for all that you do for our nation’s Veterans and first responders!

Rocket Clicks

08/21/2026

Join AFFN on this R.E.D. Friday! Just like the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc we proudly stand with our deployed service members and the families who love and support them from home. Wear your RED each and every Friday!

🇺🇸 Remember Everyone Deployed
❤️ Until They All Come Home

RED Friday | Remember Everyone Deployed 🇺🇸❤️

Today and every Friday, we Remember Everyone Deployed.

While we go about our daily lives, service members around the world are far from their families, missing birthdays, holidays, celebrations, and the everyday moments we sometimes take for granted.

Wearing red on Fridays is a simple gesture, but the message behind it is powerful. We remember you. We support you. We are waiting for you to come home. ❤️

Blue Star Mothers of America proudly stands with our deployed service members and the families who love and support them from home.

Wear RED. Share their story. Keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

🇺🇸 Remember Everyone Deployed
❤️ Until They All Come Home