The Alamo Chapter Aerospace Education Foundation had a busy and successful year in 2009. In the “what have you done for Airmen lately” category, there is quite an extensive list of people the AEF feels most fortunate to have been able to help. Since the founder, Dr. Kaye Biggar, created this foundation, the emphasis has been focused heavily on “Supporting Airmen.” In 2009, the AEF was fortunate to have fund-raising successes. As a direct result, the AEF was able to kick it up a couple of notches and do more for Air Education and Training Command Airmen, junior ROTC units, college ROTC units and other organizations. In 2009, the AEF was able to provide over $30,000 of support for scholarships to members of: Air Force Junior ROTC Units, Alamo Chapter family scholarships, Arnold Air Society, Randolph AFB and Lackland AFB Community College of the Air Force programs, Robert D. Gaylor NCO Academy, Texas A&M University, Texas State University, the University of Texas at Austin, and the University of Texas at San Antonio.

The way ahead for 2010 looks even better. The AEF looks to increase our support, particularly in scholarship donations and direct support for Airmen and family scholarships. The AEF values the Air Force family for all of the support it gives to the mission. In turn, the AEF will continue to support the mission of the Air Force Association: Educate, Advocate, Support.

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