Its mission is to deliver services programs and activities to build and sustain ready and resilient Airmen and families.

AFSVC ensures successful operation of essential food, fitness, child care, lodging and recreation opportunities for military members and their families.

It held this name briefly until it was re-designated as the Moral, Welfare and Recreation Agency on 1 August 1991.

The Activity then became a subordinate unit to the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center (AFIMSC) on 6 April 2015.

AFIMSC then re-designated the AFSVA as the Air Force Services Center on 1 June 2019.