CHARLESTON AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. –
The Integrated Delivery System Working Group is sponsoring the 2008 Community Assessment Survey for service members and spouses which ends here June 30.
This survey is the best way for community members to make their opinions and needs known. The results of the survey will be used by base leadership and the Air Force to target resources where they are most needed to enhance the well-being of the community.
Air Force spouses at Air Force bases worldwide are encouraged to participate. Survey notifications are being sent to the listed home addresses for spouses. Participation is crucial to the success of the project, and those selected are strongly urged to take part. The spouse survey can be found at the following Web address: http://spouseafcasurvey.com (Access code is SpouseAFCA). Remember that all responses are confidential.
"The 2008 CA survey is a top priority," said Capt. Jonathan Frank, Integrated Delivery System chairperson. "It is the best way for us to listen to Air Force spouses and then provide services to help them meet their needs. It allows them to express their opinions anonymously so participants can respond openly and honestly to issues that affect them every day."
Through the completion of the CA survey, responses can directly influence family services and related support activities at local bases and throughout the Air Force. In fact, results from previous Air Force CAs have impacted the policies and programs that support spouses at every level of the Air Force, to include:
Adjusting childcare and other support services to better match the needs of the community.
Increasing opportunities to socialize and participate in on- and off-base activities.
Increasing spouse-to-spouse support, especially during times when a service
member is deployed or on a temporary duty assignment.
Increasing job opportunities for Air Force spouses.
"The 2008 CA survey provides community members a wonderful opportunity to improve the Air Force community," said Captain Frank. We hope those selected will do everything they can to respond to the survey as quickly as possible."
Captain Frank said this year's survey at Charleston AFB will be particularly important. As part of a Department of Defense-sponsored initiative, this year's CA, along with some supplemental questions, will be used to direct additional resources to help service members and families base-wide. Base agencies will be working with researchers to ensure this year's survey results are used to the maximum benefit.
If there are any questions regarding the 2008 CA survey, contact the local Integrated Delivery System chairperson at 963-6850.