AFAF Campaign ends in success

Published June 15, 2010
By Airman 1st Class Cody H. Ramirez
509th Bomb Wing Public Affairs

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- With help from Team Whiteman and its surrounding communities, the 2010 Air Force Assistance Fund wrapped up recently with $7,492,512.94 in total contributions, exceeding last year's contribution record by more than $20,000.

Whiteman contributed more than $47,000 toward the Air Force goal.

"Team Whiteman did extremely well in raising money," Maj. Patrick Genseal, AFAF installation project officer. "Their contributions will ensure Airmen past, present and future will get the help they need."

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.

Contributions benefit four official Air Force charitable organizations: Air Force Aid Society, Air Force Enlisted Village, Air Force Village and the General and Mrs. Curtis E. LeMay Foundation.

These organizations help Air Force members with aid in an emergency, with educational needs, or to have a secure retirement home for widows or widowers of the AF members in need of financial assistance.

For more information on the Air Force Assistance Fund campaign visit www.afassisstancefund.org, the AFPC personnel services website or call the 24/7 Total Force Service Center at (800) 525-0102.