AFAF campaign is underway in Izmir

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  • By Tanju Varlikli
  • 425th Air Base Squadron Host Nation Advisor
IZMIR AIR STATION, Turkey --  The Air Force Assistance Fund annual fund drive began March 25, 2013 in Izmir, Turkey.

The AFAF campaign "Commitment to Caring" is in full swing and runs through April 14. Anyone can contribute to the AFAF.

The AFAF was established to provide an annual effort to raise funds for the charitable affiliates that provide support to the Air Force family (active duty, retirees, reservists, guard and their dependents, including surviving spouses) in need. The AFAF is known as the Air Force's effort to take care of their own with four separate programs: The Air Force Villages Foundation, the Air Force Aid Society, the General and Mrs. Curtis E. LeMay Foundation and the Air Force Enlisted Village.

· The Air Force Villages Foundation provides care to retired Air Force officer widows who need financial assistance.

· The Air Force Aid Society provides Airmen and their families with worldwide emergency financial assistance.

· The General and Mrs. Curtis E. LeMay Foundation provides rent and financial assistance to enlisted and officer retirees and their spouses in need.

· The Air Force Enlisted Village provides homes to surviving spouses of enlisted Air Force members.

"When you think of 'Commitment to Caring', you think of the Air Force Assistance Fund. A time when, active duty and retired Airmen can contribute to the four charities: the Air Force Villages, the Air Force Aid Society, the General and Mrs. Curtis E. LeMay Foundation and the Air Force Enlisted Village," said Staff Sgt. Ieschia Ross, 425th Air Base Squadron communications, and the AFAF representative for the squadron. "Helping our wingmen and their families is a part of our core values. "By contributing an extra dollar, you can help that young boy or girl go to college, that widow mother feed her children, provide better health care for retired people and much more. Giving and reaping the benefits to see others happy is what the AFAF is all about."

Members in Izmir can make contributions in cash, check, money order or allotment. Please see or call one of your point of contacts to donate. NATO POC: Capt. Michael Alblinger at commercial 411-1245 and the 425th ABS POC: SSgt Ieschia Ross at DSN 675-6823.