Goal not just reached, but surpassed

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- Capt. Aaron Beam (right) and Tech. Sgt. Sharon Loring stand proudly in front of the goal sign for the Air Force Assistance Fund. The two were co-coordinators for fundraising efforts at the 916th Air Refueling Wing and helped the Reserve wing raise more than 167 percent of its original goal.

We did it!

Published May 12, 2009
By Maj. Shannon Mann
916th Public Affairs Office

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- Members of the 916th Air Refueling Wing surpassed all expectations for giving to the annual Air Force Assistance Fund drive this year.

The Reserve wing raised more than 160 percent of their goal by collecting $6,887.00. The goal was to collect $4108.00.

"It's a true demonstration of the generosity of the Air Force family," said Capt. Aaron Beam, 911th Air Refueling Squadron representative and co-coordinator of the 916th fundraising efforts.

The combined efforts of the 916th ARW and the 4th Fighter Wing helped the fund raise more than $75,000 at Seymour Johnson, exceeding the base goal by 10 percent. The fund supports active duty, Guard, Reserve, retirees, dependents and surviving spouses in need.

"Thank you all for your hard work and the units participation in this great fundraiser," said Tech. Sgt. Sharon Loring, the other 916th ARW co-coordinater. "Your contributions made this campaign an overwhelming success."