Airman's Attic needs volunteers

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  • By Airman 1st Class Charles Dickens
  • 14th Flying Training Wing
COLUMBUS AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. --  Moving to a new area or trying to manage finances for the first time can be a daunting task, so the Airman's Attic gives junior enlisted members (ranks E-1 to E-5) as much support as possible, but it also needs support.

The Columbus Air Force Base Airman's Attic is operated by volunteers and is in dire need of more individuals to fold, sort, man, and of course to donate.

"We need volunteers to mainly help run the store," said Juliana Kyzar, Airman's Attic Store Manager. "Sort donations, put them out on the floor and man the store while it's open are all things we need help with."

Those who choose to volunteer at the Airman's Attic are not just giving back to Airmen and their families but to Team Blaze as a whole.

"I volunteer to help other families and service members get the things they need when they can't obtain them on their own," said Crystal Williams, an Airman's Attic volunteer and military spouse.

Not everyone has time or is able to dedicate themselves to volunteering, but there are other ways to help support the Airman's Attic which is located in the left side of building 530.

"Anyone can donate household goods, clothes, baby care items, toys, books and pretty much anything else you need for your home," said Kyzar. "We accept donations during business hours and we also have an open donation on the side of building 530 that is open 24 hours."

The Columbus Air Force Base Airman's Attic houses dozens of racks of donated goods to help junior enlisted Airmen and their families start their lives on base without having to worry about buying all new items. The goods found there are free of charge with the idea of "pay it forward" once the Airman gets on their feet.

"Household items and uniforms are expensive and it really helps the Airmen out to have somewhere to come to get these items and not have to pay a lot of money," said Williams.

If anyone is interested in volunteer opportunities at the Airman's Attic, please contact Juliana Kyzar at 434-1614. Furniture and other large donations must be coordinated for drop-off during business hours which are Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.