Air Force Assistance Fund begins Feb. 7 Published Jan. 28, 2011 By Wayne Crenshaw 78 ABW/PA ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- The 2011 Air Force Assistance Fund Campaign begins Feb. 7. The campaign, which runs through March 18, raises money for four charities which benefit active-duty Airmen, Air Force retirees and their families. Only military members can be solicited but civilians can also contribute by contacting the project officer in their organization. All major organizations on base have a project officer; the 78th Air Base Wing project officer will service smaller tenant units. The local goal, which is based on the number of active-duty Airmen at Robins, is $79,753, said Maj. Demetrius Brown, installation project officer. Last year, Robins' goal was $76,391; it raised $91,259. Although times are tough, Brown offered a simple reason why Airmen should give. "It helps out military families if something were to happen," he said. "You never know when you are going to be in a situation where you may be the one in need." The campaign supports four organizations: the Air Force Enlisted Village Indigent Widows' Fund, the Air Force Village Indigent Widows Fund, the Air Force Aid Society, and the General and Mrs. Curtis E. LeMay Foundation. The Air Force Aid Society is the official charity of the Air Force. It assists active-duty personnel and their families in financial emergencies, as well as Reserve and Guard personnel in certain circumstances. Air Force retirees and widows may also be considered for help on a case-by-case basis. For more information about the Robins AFAF campaign, contact Brown at 472-1036.