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This is Who We Are

Founded in 1907 as Army National Bank and headquartered in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, Armed Forces Bank as it was later rebranded is proudly serving active-duty, veterans, retirees, DOD, civilians, and their families in all 50 states and around the world for more than 115 years.

"We have an unwavering commitment to meet the distinct needs of military service members and their families. No matter where you’re stationed in the world, we strive to make everything from banking solutions to financial education fast, easy and personal."
Paul Holewinski
Chief Executive Officer
 
Armed Forces Bank has over $1.3 billion in assets and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dickinson Financial Corporation, a unique $3.8 billion banking franchise that serves clients nationwide through its community and military banking subsidiaries. Armed Forces Bank's sister bank is Academy Bank, a community bank in Kansas, Missouri, Colorado and Arizona.


Family-owned. Military focused.

Purpose: As a family-owned bank, our mission is to provide a superior banking experience through fast, easy, and personal service that is welcoming to all.

Vision: Serving those who serve.

Mission: Providing the highest quality of service to those who have served, are serving, or are related to someone who serves because they deserve the best we have to offer. Our mission goals are to be the best we can be every single day and to live the values of respect, duty, loyalty, service, integrity and commitment in everything we do.

Values: With approximately 75% of our team being affiliated with the military in some way, we express through our own service our appreciation for the uniqueness that comes with the military way of life.


Named one of the five strongest large banks in Kansas City

Armed Forces Bank was named one of the five strongest large banks in Kansas City for 2022 by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). The ranking was based on several factors including problem-loan ratio, core-capital ratio, loan-to-deposit ratio, and more. We are honored to be recognized for this accomplishment, and will continue to provide our clients with the highest level of service and expertise.


Bank of the Year Awards

27 Awards (1997-2022)
 

2022 – Army Bank of the Year (Fort Riley) and Navy Bank of the Year (Naval Station Great Lakes)

2021 – Air Force Bank of the Year (Travis AFB) and Navy Bank of the Year (Naval Station Great Lakes)

2020 – Army Bank of the Year (Joint Base Lewis McChord – Fort Lewis) and Navy Bank of the Year (Naval Station Great Lakes)

2019 – Army Bank of the Year (Fort Knox) and Navy Bank of the Year (Naval Station Great Lakes)

2018 – Navy Bank of the Year (Naval Station Great Lakes) 

2017 – Air Force Bank of the Year (MacDill AFB) and Army Bank of the Year (Joint Base Lewis McChord – Fort Lewis) 

2016 – Army Bank of the Year (Joint Base Lewis McChord – Fort Lewis), Air Force Bank of the Year (McGuire AFB) and Navy Bank of the Year (North Island in San Diego) 

2015 – Army Bank of the Year (Fort Riley), Air Force Bank of the Year (McGuire AFB) and Navy Bank of the Year (Naval Station Great Lakes) 

2014 – Navy Bank of the Year (Naval Station Great Lakes) 

2012 – Navy Bank of the Year (North Island in San Diego)

2011 – Navy Bank of the Year (North Island in San Diego)

2010 – Air Force Bank of the Year (USAF Academy)

2006 – Navy Bank of the Year (Naval Base San Diego)

2004 – Army Bank of the Year (Fort Knox)

2003 – Army Bank of the Year (Joint Base Lewis McChord – Fort Lewis)

2001 – Army Bank of the Year (Joint Base Lewis McChord – Fort Lewis)

1999 – Navy Bank of the Year (Naval Station Great Lakes)

1997 – Navy Bank of the Year (Naval Station Great Lakes)


America Saves / Military Saves Awards

2023 – Designation of Savings Excellence

2023 – Military Saves Week Community Impact Award (inaugural year)

2022 – Designation of Savings Excellence

2020 – Designation of Savings Excellence

2020 – Savings Champions – 3rd Fort Drum, 4th McChord (JBLM), 5th Fort Bliss, 8th Fort Leonard Wood

2019 – Designation of Savings Excellence

2018 – Designation of Savings Excellence

2018 – Savings Champions – 1st Fort Leonard Wood, 5th Fort Bliss

2017 – Designation of Savings Excellence

2016 – Designation of Savings Excellence

2015 – Fort Leavenworth

2014 – MacDill AFB

2013 – Fort Riley


Careers

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