Throughout our 146 years, we’ve continued to evolve and grow, making well-considered changes that refine and reshape our ability to serve an ever-expanding military community. Now, we are embracing another new and significant change: becoming known as Armed Forces Mutual.
Why the change? We want to ensure that you see yourself in our mission. So we’re honing in on the heart of our formal name: American Armed Forces Mutual Aid Association. Whether you are a current or former servicemember, you are why we’re here. You can count on us to provide you with affordable life insurance options, support and service available to help you build and maintain your financial independence, now and in the future — delivered with the same level of care and attention you know and trust.
If you’ve been with us a while, you know this isn’t the first time we’ve changed our name to reflect those we serve. We were founded as the Army Mutual Aid Association (AMAA) in 1879, and remained that until 1987, when we became Army and Air Force Mutual Aid Association (the first iteration of “AAFMAA”) — a natural evolution to reflect the inclusion of an additional branch of military personnel we welcomed as Members. We changed our name once again in 2013 to the American Armed Forces Mutual Aid Association, retaining the AAFMAA acronym, in recognition of our Membership that now encompasses all military branches, including reservists and other specialty occupations (USPHS, NOAA, and USSF) as well as the adult children of eligible Members, at every rank.
No matter our name, you can rest assured that our focus will always be on doing what’s right and best for our Members, with reliable and personal support throughout every stage of your military career and life.
If you’re not yet an Armed Forces Mutual Member, look into our affordable life insurance options to find one that meets your family’s needs and financial goals — or get a free quote online now. All policies come with our hallmark Survivor Assistance Services and your own 24/7-accessible, secure Digital Vault. Need help deciding on a plan that’s right for you? Call a Membership Coordinator today at 877-398-2263 for expert advice customized to your needs.