Wing AFAF campaign proves successful

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  • By Senior Master Sgt. David John
  • 90th Security Forces Group
F.E. WARREN AIR FORCE BASE, Wyo. --  The 2010 Air Force Assistance Fund campaign for F.E. Warren is in its last week, and thanks to the generous donations of those in the Mighty Ninety, the base exceeded its goal of $51,750.

Although the contribution thermometer for this year's campaign drive has been pushed over the top, donations are still encouraged. These member donations go a long way.

In 2009, the Air Force Assistance Fund generated $80,368 in pledged donations at Warren. In that same year, there was a total of $133,718 of assistance provided by the base. That assistance came in the form of emergency assistance loans, grants, child care and scholarships.

Member donations helped 61 Airmen with emergency travel, allowing them to be with family members in a time of need. Vehicle repair was the next most common assistance category with 32 vehicles being repaired. Assistance was also provided through the Falcon Loan program -- a program established in March 2008 as a streamlined loan program that gives interest-free loans of $500 or less. Member donations also helped sponsor numerous community enhancement programs, such as Give Parents a Break Night and child care for duty-station moves, along with education grants.

In all, there were 207 emergency assistance cases covering 15 different assistance categories, six education grants and a multitude of community enhancements programs on base.

Anyone who would like to contribute or needs additional information about the many aspects of the Air Force Assistance Fund should contact the base project officer, Senior Master Sgt. David John, 90th Security Forces Group at 773-4199, or one of the group project officers.

Commanders, first sergeants and supervisors can also provide more information on Air Force Aid programs. Members can also call the Warren Air Force Aid representative for further assistance at 773-2216 during normal duty hours, or receive after-hours emergency assistance through their first sergeant.