The 2012 United States Air Force Charity Ball marks the 9th Anniversary of the Air Force family joining together to support our own Airman and their families, by raising much-needed funds to support the programs provided by the Air Force Aid Society (AFAS).
The Charity Ball had its beginnings when in 2004 the Air Force Officer’s Wives’ Club (AFOWC) at Bolling Air Force Base agreed to turn their annual OWC Charity Ball into the US Air Force Charity Ball. A special committee was created to be the event planner for the new event in close partnership with the Air Force Aid Society. The 2012 Charity Ball committee is a talented, energetic group of volunteers that are excited to plan this year’s event and continue a legacy of support to the AFAS.
As one of the largest fundraisers for the Air Force Aid Society, the Annual Charity Ball has generated over $3.9 million since its inception. Our efforts are making a positive impact on the lives of American Airmen through the Air Force Aid Society. As the official charity of the US Air Force, the AFAS supports the Air Force mission through a variety of programs which includes these services: