Armed Forces Hostess Association (AFHA)

Armed Forces Hostess Association (AFHA) THE AFHA CREED: "If we don't know the answer, we will make every effort to find it." Washington, DC can be a difficult transition for newcomers.

The Armed Forces Hostess Association (AFHA), located in the Pentagon, is an all-volunteer organization dedicated to serving the personal information needs of members of all branches of the armed forces, their families and government civilian personnel. Our volunteers (past and present) are spouses of Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Coast Guard service members who take pride in maintaining

the most complete source of non-classified information on base facilities and amenities available to our unique military family community. AFHA accepts walk-in and call-in requests for immediate information assistance to handle issues while getting settled or sponsoring new arrivals. Our primary service is an AFHA Welcome Packet which includes our DC Handbook, Pentagon information, National Capital Region base maps and information, plus other publications, community maps and entertainment information. Questions pertaining to bases and communities in the District of Colombia, Virginia and Maryland can be answered from our extensive files. General information on military bases worldwide is available. We also display the five services’ Washington DC Spouses’ Clubs monthly newsletters, other military family periodicals and reference information for customers to read while visiting our office. AFHA serves all personnel, whether permanently assigned, arriving, departing, passing through on temporary duty or recovering in a Wounded Warrior program. In 2010, AFHA assisted 2284 military/DoD civilian visitors, provided 2000 Welcome Packets, volunteered over 2500 hours and was recognized with a Military District of Washington Volunteer Recognition Award. Volunteers are on the Pentagon Access list to enter the building and work at least twice a month Monday through Friday from 9:30am to 2:30pm. AFHA members open the office, assist customers, assemble Welcome Packets, attend quarterly meetings and research new information that our customers request. Under the Office of the Secretary of the Army, the Department of Defense recognizes AFHA as providing a valuable service. AFHA receives logistical support from the Office of the Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army and financial support from all service branches and local military spouses clubs. AFHA, originally known as the Army Hostess Association, was founded in March 1949 when General Omar Bradley asked General Hobart Gay, the Commanding General of the Military District of Washington, DC to assist three officers’ wives to establish a Pentagon office to assist incoming personnel to the nation’s capital. It became the Armed Forces Hostess Association three months later when other service wives joined the effort.

We will never forget...please remember those lost at the Pentagon that unfateful day!
09/11/2015

We will never forget...please remember those lost at the Pentagon that unfateful day!

We will never forget...please remember those lost at the Pentagon that unfateful day!
09/11/2014

We will never forget...please remember those lost at the Pentagon that unfateful day!

Happy 4th of July! Be safe and enjoy our Freedom...God Bless America!
07/04/2014

Happy 4th of July! Be safe and enjoy our Freedom...God Bless America!

Remembering those that lost their lives "D" Day!
06/06/2014

Remembering those that lost their lives "D" Day!

Have a safe and wonderfu weekend....but don't forget to honor those that have fallen for our freedom!
05/23/2014

Have a safe and wonderfu weekend....but don't forget to honor those that have fallen for our freedom!

May is Military Appreciation Month! Don't forget to thank those around you for their honor to their country and for you...
05/08/2014

May is Military Appreciation Month! Don't forget to thank those around you for their honor to their country and for your freedom!

Now if we can keep the snow away we might get to enjoy the beautiful flowers that DC has to offer!
03/20/2014

Now if we can keep the snow away we might get to enjoy the beautiful flowers that DC has to offer!

A funny for the day and the truth!
03/04/2014

A funny for the day and the truth!

Good news!
09/25/2013

Good news!

On September 30 at 11:59 p.m. if Congress has not reached an agreement on the continuing resolution, the government will shut down. When that occurs, the military’s October 15th paycheck may be delayed.  We reached out to financial institutions to see what solutions they may have in place for their…

Happy 66th Birthday to the US AIR FORCE!
09/18/2013

Happy 66th Birthday to the US AIR FORCE!

09/16/2013

Our thoughts and prayers go out to those victims and their families of the Navy Yard incident today. May all be reunited safely with their loved ones.

We will NEVER forget....9/11!
09/11/2013

We will NEVER forget....9/11!

Address

6604 Army Pentagon, Room 1E541, The Pentagon
Washington D.C., DC
20310

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 2:30pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 2:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 2:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 2:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 2:30pm

Telephone

703-614-0350/0485

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