Taking care of our Airmen

Col. Mark August, 374th Airlift Wing commander, briefs unit representatives on the Air Force Assistance Fund (AFAF) at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 17, 2014. Donations to the AFAF are given to the Air Force Villages Inc., the Air Force Aid Society Inc., the General and Mrs. Curtis E. LeMay Foundation, and the Air Force Enlisted Village Inc. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David Danford/Released)

Taking care of our Airmen

Col. Mark August, 374th Airlift Wing commander, signs a pledge to the Air Force Assistance Fund (AFAF) at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 17, 2014. The AFAF was established to raise funds for the charitable affiliates that provide support to the Air Force family in need. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David Danford/Released)

Taking care of our Airmen

Capt. Heather Chaale, 374th Security Forces Squadron officer in charge of Security Forces logistics, hands out pledge paperwork to unit representatives at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 17, 2014. Chaale is the Installation Project Officer for the Air Force Assistance Fund for the campaign running from March 28 through May 2, and was selected for this position in January. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David Danford/Released)

Taking care of our Airmen

Published March 17, 2014
By 374th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Team Yokota,

The Air Force Assistance Fund is a program allowing Airmen to help Airmen in
times of need. It was established as an annual effort to raise funds for the
charitable affiliates providing support to the Air Force family --
active-duty members, family members, retirees, reservists, guardsmen who are
suffering financial difficulties.

The four charitable affiliates are the Air Force Aid Society, Air Force
Enlisted Village, Air Force Village and the General and Mrs. Curtis E. LeMay
Foundation.

These organizations assist Air Force members with emergencies, education and
retirement homes.

With this year's goal at $56,895, Yokota launches the 2014 AFAF Campaign
March 24 - May 2.

"What truly makes AFAF special is that it is the one charity drive entirely
dedicated to giving back to our Air Force community," said Col. Mark August,
374th Airlift Wing commander. "This program is all about taking care of our
Airmen and I'm honored to launch this year's campaign here at Yokota."

Please look for your Unit POC's to donate today!

AFAF Points of Contact:

Installation Project Officers:
Capt Heather Chaale
MSgt Fedelino Dino
MSgt Marsha Carll

374th Medical Group
Capt Erin McNamara
SMSgt Nicole Bradley

374th Mission Support Group
2d Lt Randy Pence
MSgt Shamonte Saunders

374th Maintenance Group
Capt Fernando Rolon
MSgt Jesse Galvez

374th Operation Group
1st Lt Allison Ohlinger
MSgt Rashad Shelton