Take time to complete the 2008 community assessment survey Published June 2, 2008 By Capt. Judy Kelly 14th Medical Operations Squadron COLUMBUS AFB, Miss. -- The Integrated Delivery System Working Group is sponsoring the 2008 Community Assessment Survey of service members, spouses, reservists and reserve spouses. This survey is the best way for Air Force 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 and enhance the well-being of the community. Active Duty members at Air Force bases worldwide will be randomly selected to participate in the study. A notification letter that includes a link to the web-based survey will be sent out to the work email address of each active duty member selected to participate. Participation is crucial to the success of the project; selected service members are strongly urged to take part. All spouses are encouraged to complete the survey at http://spouseafcasurvey.com/. The access code for the spouse survey is SpouseAFCA. Spouses have and will continue to receive postcards inviting their participation in the survey. The 2008 Community Assessment Survey is the best way for the Air Force to listen to community members. It will help to identify services to help them meet the community's needs and the needs of their families. The survey allows for anonymous expression of opinions so participants can respond openly and honestly to issues that affect them every day. 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 Community Assessments have impacted the policies and programs that support families at every level of the Air Force, to include: Expanding financial counseling programs to members and their families Developing a user-friendly support network for Air Force single parents Setting up marriage support seminars for junior enlisted members and their spouses This year's survey at Columbus AFB will be particularly important. As part of a Department of Defense sponsored initiative, this year's Community Assessment will be used to direct additional resources to help service members and families base wide. Base agencies will be working with researchers to ensure that this year's survey results are used to maximum benefit. If you have any questions regarding the 2008 Community Assessment, please contact your local Integrated Delivery System Chair, Capt. Judy Kelly at 434-2239 or judy.kelly@columbus.af.mil.
