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Airman’s Attic moves to more convenient location

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  • By Airman Jason Wiese
  • 90th Missile Wing Public Affairs
F. E. WARREN AIR FORCE BASE, Wyo. --  The local Air Force Sergeants Association chapter held a grand re-opening of the Airman's Attic in Building 315 June 2.

Col. Timothy Dodge, 90th Mission Support Group commander, cut a ribbon symbolizing the opening of the Airman's Attic in its new location.

After the opening, customers entered the Airman's Attic and began shopping.

One of the customers, Jennifer Rodriguez, wife of Senior Airman Alvino Rdriguez, 90th Security Support Squadron combat arms training and maintenance instructor, left with several items.

"I really like it because we were able to get some things here that we weren't able to at other places," said Rodriguez.

Building 315 formerly housed the base thrift shop. Since it closed, the Warren Spouses Club, who ran the thrift shop, allowed the AFSA to move the Airman's Attic there from Building 347, said Tech. Sgt. Josh Hinsey, 90th Force Support Squadron First Term Airman Center NCOIC and AFSA Cowboy Chapter 1178 president.

Hinsey credits Nancy Guyer, 90th FSS secretary, with being instrumental to organizing the move, putting in more than 100 hours into the move's organization. Many security forces Airmen also volunteered their time to help with the move.

"The old building we were in had a ton of safety issues that weren't conducive to families being there," Hinsey said.

Furthermore, the close proximity of Building 315 to the dorms will make it easier for Airmen to visit the Airman's Attic, where they don't have to pay for items donated to the attic, he said.

Hinsey said items at the Airman's Attic include furniture, appliances, clothing, electronics, books and a multitude of other wares. He suggested visiting the Airman's Attic when promoting before visiting the Base Exchange because the Airman's Attic might have the necessary uniform items for free.

The Airman's Attic is open from 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays, said Staff Sgt. Josh Williams, 90th SSPTS unit training manager and AFSA Chapter 1178 Airman activity coordinator.

"Show up, sign in and shop," Williams said. "That's all you have to do."

While there is a surplus of items, there is no limit to the items customers can take from the Airman's Attic, but as stocks are reduced, a limit of 15 to 25 items is imposed, said Williams.

"It's run by volunteers, and everything here is donated," Hinsey said. "We see about 3,000 people a year who take about 10,000 items.

Officers and enlisted Airmen of grade E-6 and above can shop at the Airman's Attic on the last Saturday each month. The rest of the Saturdays each month are reserved for Airmen of grades E-1 through E-5, Hinsey said.

"The overall perspective is Airmen helping Airmen. It's about trying to help those with less income and those going through hard times."