The 2025 Air Force Assistance Fund Campaign launched at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, March 17, 2025, aiming to raise $26,176 to support Airmen and their families in times of need.

The six-week annual campaign, concluding June 13, highlights the official ‘Taking Care of our Own’ slogan, benefitting four charities: Air Force Aid Society, Air Force Village Charitable Foundation, LeMay Foundation and Air Force Enlisted Village. These organizations provide financial relief, housing assistance and other essential services to active-duty personnel, retirees, reservists, guard members and their families.

“Donating to the fund is a great way to show the dedication that we have for our airmen,” said Maj. Sara Silva, Robins AFB AFAF installation project officer. “It provides a way to ‘pay it forward’ and creates a sense of unity and support for those most in need.” 

Col. Deedrick Reese, Robins Installation and 78th Air Base Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Lloyd Morales, 78th ABW command chief, were among other uniformed and civilian volunteer personnel at the base exchange to greet patrons and encourage a spirit of generosity for the cause.

“It’s always amazing to see the amount of generosity that Team Robins has,” said Reese. “Whether it’s one dollar, or one hundred, Robins can always be counted on to help out where needed the most. It really drives home the meaning of ‘Robins Proud.’”

“The Air Force Assistance Fund will always have a place in my heart,” said Chris Smith, 78th ABW safety office safety and occupational health manager. “As a younger Airmen, I too needed assistance. Over my years of service, I have contributed to this fund as it feels good to do my part to help other Airmen who may be in need.”  

With the generosity of Air and Space Force members and supporters, the AFAF campaign continues to make an impactful difference in the lives of those who have served.

Retired Senior Master Sgt. Josephine Atkins-Cassidy, 78th ABW AFAF unit project officer, emphasized the importance of the fund.

"Sometimes Airmen, through no fault of their own, may find themselves in a situation that can spiral out of control," said Cassidy. "This fund provides them with the avenues for help and to get them back on track, so they can focus more on the mission."

Donations to the Robins AFAF can be made directly at https://secure.qgiv.com/event/afaf/classification/289028/, through payroll allotments, or by scanning a QR code from one of the many posters or handouts around base.