Air force assistance fund kicks off air education and. Air force assistance fund campaign kicks off ramstein. The air force assistance fund is an annual effort to raise funds for the charities that provide support to our air force family in need active duty, retirees, reservists, guard and our dependents, including surviving spouses. Donations to the afaf raise funds for programs that support the quality of life for airmen, veterans and their families in need. Ramstein air base, germany ramstein air base, germany the air force assistance fund campaign kicked off with breakfast at the officers club on ramstein air base, germany, march 26, 2018. The af assistance fund is an annual fundraising drive that assists four charities, the af villages indigent widows fund, the af enlisted village indigent. Air force assistance fund campaign kickoff breakfast. For the next four weeks, the air force assistance fund will give the men and women serving on kirtland air force base a chance to contribute to the greater good of the air force. Air force assistance fund kicksoff holloman air force. The purpose is to help stabilize the members emergency financial situation in order to solve a problem, so the member can focus on the air force mission. A personal story from an active duty air force member who leaned on the air force assistance fund to help himself and his family through hard times. The afaf was established to provide an annual effort to raise funds for the charitable affiliates that provide support to air force members and their.
The annual air force assistance fund campaign kicked off at luke air force base march 5, 2020, and will end april 10, 2020. The air force assistance fund afaf campaign kicks off march 2, 2020. The air force assistance fund kickedoff march 2, 2020, here. The afaf has four different funds that anybody can donate to, the air force enlisted village, lemay foundation, air force villages charitable foundation and the air force aid society. Washington afns the 2015 air force assistance fund campaign has kicked off and will run until may 1. Ellsworth kicks off afaf campaign ellsworth air force. Air force assistance fund campaign kicks off ramstein air. The annual campaign supports air force activeduty, eligible air national guard and reservists, as well as retirees, spouses, immediate family members and surviving family members. Air force assistance fund continues 15th wing article display. The air force assistance fund is a way for the air force, air force reserve and air national guard to assist its people in time of need, said waterhouse. Team kirtland kicks off air force assistance fund campaign. Jennifer hammerstedt, 75th air base wing commander, and chief master sgt.
Mar 27, 2018 the air force assistance fund campaign is an annual, onthejob fundraising appeal conducted by air force personnel for the benefit of air force personnel. The mission of the afaf is to support airmen and their families by relieving financial distress, assisting families achieve their educational goals and improving airmen quality of live through several. The afaf is a charitable donation campaign comprised of four charities that provide funds to activeduty service members, retirees. Mark weatherington, 28th bomb wing commander, signs the first pledge to kick off the 2012 air force assistance fund campaign at ellsworth air force base, s. Air force assistance fund volunteers and base leadership. The financial aid was able to help spencer be with his. The 2018 air force assistance fund campaign runs from march 26 to may 4. Hear all about the four af assistance fund affiliate charities from the ceo of the af aid society and the presidentceo of the af enlisted village. The afaf has four different funds that anybody can donate to, the air. Highlighting the resilient women of the 86th airlift wing. By published march 09, 2012 photo details download hires 1 of 1 download hires 1 of 1. The air force assistance fund is an annual effort to raise funds for the charities that provide support to our air force families in need.
Air force assistance fund volunteers and base leadership pause for a photo at the afaf kickoff event at the holloman airman and family and readiness center mar. Without your generosity, we could not serve you, your friends, your families, or your heroes. The air force assistance fund was established as an annual effort to raise funds to support the air force family the air force village foundation, the air force aid society, the gen. Afas standard assistance may be in the form of nointerest loan or grant. Air force assistance fund logo maxwell air force base. Jan 14, 2011 hear all about the four af assistance fund affiliate charities from the ceo of the af aid society and the presidentceo of the af enlisted village. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. The afaf campaign is comprised of a number of organizations which directly support the air force, and is. Air force assistance fund campaign kickoff breakfast luke. Air force assistance fund maxwell air force base display.
Air force assistance fund seymour johnson air force base. Mar 24, 2020 columbus air force bases annual air force assistance fund campaign has been extended through may 8 due to the covid19 outbreak. Allan rodriguez of the air force assistance fund poses with wing leadership at kirtland air force base, new mexico, feb. The afaf is an annual campaign that raises funds for charities that provide support to the air force family in need. Lemay foundation, and the air force enlisted village. The four charitable organizations provide support in an emergency, with educational needs, or a secure retirement home. Air force photo illustration by airman 1st class cody dowellreleased download photo 1. Air force assistance fund kicksoff air education and. A budget is required and payment is made to the final vendorrecipient i. The air force assistance fund campaign is an annual, onthejob fundraising appeal conducted by air force personnel for the benefit of air force personnel. Air force assistance fund kicks off luke air force base. Mar 28, 2016 a personal story from an active duty air force member who leaned on the air force assistance fund to help himself and his family through hard times.
Registerlogin to download download video connect my placements. Air force assistance fund flier courtesty graphic download image. Daniel hess, 310th fighter squadron, installation project officer, speaks to thunderbolts during the air force assistance fund campaign kickoff breakfast at luke air force base, ariz. The annual air force assistance fund campaign is kicking off today through may 4, giving us all an opportunity to help our fellow airmen when they need it most. Air force assistance fund 2020 campaign, helping airmen and families by angelina casarez, air forces personnel center public affairs published march 06, 2020 photo details download hires 1 of 1.
The most important thing to know is that the afaf contributes to four foundations and organizations and they all do things for the entire air force family as a. Your contributions to the air force assistance fund will lend critical support to your fellow airmen and their families active duty and retired, officers and enlisted. Air force materiel command air force assistance fund. Mar 30, 2017 the afaf has four different funds that anybody can donate to, the air force enlisted village, lemay foundation, air force villages charitable foundation and the air force aid society. Air force active duty, guardsmen and reservists, as well as enlisted or officer spouses, immediate family members and veterans. Colonel daniel debree, 4th fighter wing, vice commander, officially kicksoff the 2008 air force assistance fund drive with the first donation march 24. Columbus air force bases annual air force assistance fund campaign has been extended through may 8 due to the covid19 outbreak. The afaf is an air force wide initiative which supports charities that benefit all members of the air force family. The air force assistance fund is a unique charitable organization completely committed to serving our air force, said col.
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Joint base san antoniorandolph, texas afns the 2020 air force assistance fund campaign kicked off march 2 and runs through april 10. Air force assistance fund underway at kirtland kirtland air. The afaf supports activeduty, eligible air national guard and reserve airmen, as well as retirees, spouses, immediate family members and surviving family members of. Joint base san antoniorandolph, texas the 2020 air force assistance fund campaign kicked off march 2 and runs through april 10. Apr 18, 2018 for the next four weeks, the air force assistance fund will give the men and women serving on kirtland air force base a chance to contribute to the greater good of the air force.
Air force assistance fund kicksoff holloman air force base. Mar 20, 2009 the air force assistance fund was established as an annual effort to raise funds to support the air force family the air force village foundation, the air force aid society, the gen. This year, i want to ensure we are airmen taking care airmen, said col. Here are the top three things you should know about afaf.
The afaf campaign is comprised of a number of organizations which directly support the air force, and is supported by the airmen who serve in it. Mar 30, 2018 wrightpatterson air force base, ohio the 2018 air force assistance fund annual fund raising drive officially kicked off march 26 with a breakfast event at the uso on area a. Af assistance fund campaign begins eglin air force base. Air force assistance fund wrightpatterson air force base.
Donations to the afaf raise funds for programs that support for airmen, veterans and their families in need. Air force assistance fund begins 45th year of helping. Taking care of our own wrightpatterson afb article display. The afaf campaign supports four charities that are dedicated to caring for airmen from induction through retirement and beyond. Apr 21, 2017 dyess air force base, texas for more than 75 years, the air force assistance fund has helped to meet the unique needs of the total force active, reserve and guard airmen and their families. The charities included in the afaf are the air force aid society, air force villages charitable foundation. Air force assistance fund is dedicated to helping airmen and. Air force assistance fund flier vandenberg air force base. Its an annual campaign that raises funds for charities that provide support to the air force family in need active duty, retirees, reservists, guard and our dependents, including surviving spouses. Rodney koonce, 75th abw command chief, sign air force assistance fund pledge forms to kick off the 2018 afaf fundraising campaign.
Apr 10, 2012 the air force assistance fund is a unique charitable organization completely committed to serving our air force, said col. The air force aid society is the official charity of the u. Mark bronson, 21st space wing command chief, signs the air force assistance fund forms contributing funds for airmen in need of emergency assistance, april 17, 2017, at peterson air force base, colo. Ellsworth kicks off afaf campaign ellsworth air force base. The afaf is an air forcewide initiative which supports. The afaf charitable organizations provide support in an emergency, with educational needs, and can help to secure a retirement home for widows or widowers of our air force members in need of financial assistance. The afaf was established to provide an annual effort to raise funds for the charitable affiliates that provide support to air force families in need. Wrightpatterson air force base, ohio the 2018 air force assistance fund annual fund raising drive officially kicked off march 26 with a breakfast event at the uso on area a. Air force bases worldwide are participating in this fundraising event which raises money for four air force charities air force aid society, air force enlisted village, air force villages charitable foundation and the general and mrs. Air force senior airman kevin spencer, 317th maintenance squadron maintenance operation controller, received aid from the air force assistance fund when his grandfather passed away two years ago. Air force assistance fund ellsworth air force base. Air force aid society the official charity of the air force. The afaf campaign is scheduled to run from april 10 until may 19. The most important thing to know is that the afaf contributes to four foundations and organizations and they all do things for the entire air force family as a whole, stated senior.
Air force assistance fund the annual air force assistance fund, or afaf, campaign will begin march 18 and will run through april 26. Air force aid society provides total force airmen and their families with financial assistance during emergencies, educational assistance and various baselevel community programs such as bundles for babies and the car care because we care programs. Mar 16, 2020 photo details download hires 2 of 2 col. Incirlik air base, turkey the 2020 air force assistance fund campaign kicked off at incirlik on march 9 and runs through april 17. The afaf was established to provide an annual effort to raise funds for the charitable affiliates that provide support to air force members and their families. Dyess air force base, texas for more than 75 years, the air force assistance fund has helped to meet the unique needs of the total force active, reserve and guard airmen and their families. The afaf supports air force activeduty, eligible air national guard and reservists, as well as retirees, spouses, immediate family members and surviving family members of. Air force assistance fund joint base langleyeustis. Because of your gifts, we can help with emergency needs. The afaf is a charitable donation campaign comprised of four charities that provide funds to activeduty service members, retirees, reservists, guard, dependents and surviving. The air force aid society, the lemay foundation, air force villages charitable foundation and air force enlisted village can ensure that when a fellow airman needs help, they have a place to go. The 2020 air force assistance fund campaign kicked off at incirlik on march 9 and runs through april 17.
Timothy beers, 96th test wing vice commander, finishes signing his name on his pledge donation to air force assistance fund at eglin air force base, fla. Apr 12, 2018 the annual air force assistance fund campaign has begun for 2018 with the focus on airmen helping each other through four affiliate charities. In 2003, the armed forces relief trust, was formed to assist the four military aid societies air force aid, army emergency relief, the navymarine corps relief society, and the coast guard mutual assistance, by providing a single place to receive donations for the entire u. The air force assistance fund is a pass through organization, part of the usaf, that collects contributions for the 4 official usaf charities. The 2020 air force assistance fund campaign kicked off march 2 and runs through april 10. The official air force assistance fund you tube page. Kyle moyer, the operations compliance officer in charge assigned to the 28th logistics readiness squadron, in donating to the air force assistance fund in the dakotas cub at ellsworth air force base, s. Taking care of our own wrightpatterson afb article. Incirlik kicks off 2020 air force assistance fund campaign. Air force assistance fund 2020 campaign, helping airmen.
Air force assistance fund continues 15th wing article. Air force aid society provides total force airmen and their families with financial assistance during emergencies, educational assistance and various baselevel community programs such as bundles for babies, and the car care because we care programs. The event officially kicked off the sixweek campaign designed to assist air force personnel and their families. The sixweek afaf campaign kicks off march 16 for all team eglin units. Airman 1st class caleb fritsch, an air traffic controller assigned to the 28th operations support squadron, assists capt. Videos you watch may be added to the tvs watch history and influence tv recommendations. Af assistance fund campaign extended, provides aid to.