Air Force kicks off 2011 CA Published Jan. 26, 2011 NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- The Integrated Delivery System Working Group is sponsoring the 2011 Community Assessment Survey of service members, spouses, reservists, spouses of reservists and civilians. 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. Air Force community 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 (spouses will be sent a letter in the mail with the Web link). Participation is crucial to the success of the project; selected service members are strongly urged to take part. "The 2011 Community Assessment Survey is underway and we're relying on the men and women of Nellis, Creech, and the Nevada Test and Training Range to voice their concerns," said Col. Steven Garland, 99th Air Base Wing commander. "The best way we can support our Airmen and their families is to listen up and be proactive. Their opinions will help us determine our strengths so we can focus on the needs of our Air Force community by tailoring our programs for Nellis, Creech, and NTTR members. Our ultimate goal is to provide the best services available for Air Force families and we need their open, honest feedback to help shape those community programs." 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 Nellis and Creech, to include: -More than $696,000 in no-interest Air Force Aid loans and grants eased financial burdens for 866 Airmen. -The Child Development and Youth Centers provided care for 1,135 children during 2010 for the Give Parents a Break and Parent's Night Out programs, which provided Nellis and Creech parents with special circumstances much-needed relief. -The Airman and Family Readiness Center targeted stronger family bonds, and more than 3,300 people received relationship training. -More than 60 deployed family members now gather each month for free dinner at the dining facility to talk with others for social support. "The 2011 Community Assessment Survey provides community members a wonderful opportunity to improve the Air Force Community," said Capt. Tod Frazer, chairman of the Integrated Delivery System. "We hope those selected will do everything they can to respond to the survey as quickly as possible." This year's survey will be particularly significant in that, for the first time, the survey will address the needs of Nellis and Creech independent of each other. When a respondent selects Nellis as their base, they will be presented with an option to either select Nellis or Creech. Any questions regarding the 2011 Community Assessment Survey should be directed to Captain Frazer at 653-3880 or Karen Wilson at 652-1779.
