Retired U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Edward Thomas, Jr., Air Force Aid Society chief executive officer, discusses support avenues with the Langley First Sergeants’ council at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Apr. 8, 2025. During the visit, Thomas listened to the challenges that Airmen have faced and how the AFAS has assisted Airmen and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Bennett Hibbler, Jr.)