Whiteman surpasses AFAF goal Published May 19, 2011 By Heidi Hunt 509th Bomb Wing Public Affairs WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- The 2011 Air Force Assistance Fund's "Commitment to Caring" campaign ended May 6 at this Air Force Global Strike Command base. Team Whiteman exceeded its goal of $61,518 and contributed more than $66,750 to benefit the Air Force Aid Society, Air Force Enlisted Village and the General and Mrs. Curtis E. LeMay Foundation. "The Air Force Assistance Fund is about Airmen helping Airmen," said Brig. Gen. Scott Vander Hamm, 509th Bomb Wing commander. "I'm extremely proud of the way Team Whiteman came together to exceed our goal once again, and I'd like to extend my personal thanks to everyone who donated to these worthy causes. This is a team win -- our hats are off to Capt. Troy Combs and the many group and squadron representatives who donated their time to oversee the drive." The AFAF was established in 1943 to provide an annual effort to raise funds for charitable affiliates that provide support to the Air Force family, including active-duty Airmen, retirees, Reservists, Guard members, dependents and surviving military spouses. "It is fantastic to see Team Whiteman exceed the Wing's goal by more than $5,000," said Master Sgt. Timothy Miller, 509th Security Forces Squadron NCO in charge of training and assistant installation project officer. "Everyone, from the youngest Airmen donating funds, to the squadron and group AFAF representatives, made this year's campaign a huge success." Captain Combs, 13th Bomb Squadron B-2 pilot and installation project officer, said he is thankful to those who donated and provided support to the campaign. "Team Whiteman came together to make this campaign a success despite challenges," said Captain Combs. For more information on the AFAF campaign visit www.afassisstancefund.org, the AFPC personnel services website or call the 24/7 Total Force Service Center at (800) 525-0102.