Whiteman kicks off AF Assistance Fund campaign

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  • By Airman 1st Class Joel Pfiester
  • 509 Bomb Wing Public Affairs
WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. --  The 2014 Air Force Assistance Fund campaign kicked-off with a breakfast at Mission's End here March 24, 2014. The breakfast was held to attain support from Group and Squadron leadership as the campaign commences for all of the keyworkers and unit level representatives.

"Our efforts that start today will help those who are serving and have served," said Master Sgt. Charles Yates, assistant project officer for Whiteman's 2014 campaign.

The AFAF was established to raise funds for organizations that help Air Force members and families with aid in emergencies, with educational needs, or to have a secure retirement home for widows or widowers of Air Force members in need.

This year, Whiteman AFB's goal is to raise $71,724.

"Now, we do not want our push, or our focus to be on Airmen giving more, but instead we should have the goal of more Airmen giving," said Yates. "Every contribution can impact the life of a fellow airman. Every donation truly matters."

Brig. Gen. Glen D. VanHerck, 509th Bomb Wing commander, would like to exceed the set goal by challenging Whiteman to have at least 30 percent participation in donating to the AFAF.

"They have made donating to the AFAF very simple," said Yates. "The form is online. You can visit the website, http://www.afassistancefund.org/fund/form.cfm to fill one out. Then you just print it, sign it, add your social security info, and e-mail it to your unit POC. It does not take more than a couple of minutes to complete."