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Air Force Assistance Fund Concludes

  • Published
  • By 1st Lt. Kathleen A. Eisenbrey
  • 15th Medical Group
JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii- --  The 2012 Team Hickam campaign for the Air Force Assistance Fund recently concluded with $131,061.08 in total contributions, exceeding the Air Force recommended goal of $110,585 by 20-percent.

"This year's campaign was a great success because of the efforts and generosity put forth by the Airmen of Team Hickam," said Col. Dann Carlson, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam deputy commander and 647th Air Base Group commander. "The charitable contributions highlight the installation's commitment to 'Airmen Always' and the level to which our Airmen take care of their own."

Funds raised during the campaign will directly benefit the Air Force Aid Society; Air Force Villages, Inc; the Gen. and Mrs. Curtis E. LeMay Foundation; and the Air Force Enlisted Village.

Among the Team Hickam units that donated, there were several outstanding highlights. The largest contribution came from the 13th Air Force, donating $31,545.04. Pacific Air Forces Headquarters and the 15th Wing each contributed more than $29,000. The 647th Logistics Readiness Squadron was the unit that most exceeded their goal amount of $1,248, by collecting $3,504.

"I am deeply impressed by the dedication of the Hickam community to support fellow Airmen and their families through the Air Force Assistance Fund," said Col. Sam Barrett, 15th Wing commander. "The campaign does an outstanding job of giving back to our Air Force family year-after-year."

According to the AFAF website, the campaign was established to provide an annual effort to raise funds for the charitable affiliates that provide support to the Air Force family - including active duty, reservists, guardsmen, retirees, dependents, and surviving spouses - in their time of need.

"Hard work has paid off," said 1st Lt. Jeremy Walker, Team Hickam unit project officer. "The Air Force Assistance Fund will continue to greatly benefit our Airmen and their spouses for years to come due to our installation's contributions."

Lt. Walker stressed the importance Team Hickam had in contributing to the record year of donations totaling $7.6-million raised AF wide.

"Airmen came through with an impressive overall contribution directly supporting the fellow Airmen and families of Team Hickam," said Capt. William "Jack" Glojek, 647th Air Base Group AFAF unit project officer.

For more information on the 2012 AFAF campaign, visit www.afassistancefund.org or AFPC personnel services website.