U.S. Congressman John Boozman 3rd District of Arkansas

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Boozman Welcomes Armed Forces Foundation
Military organization largely expands to assist Arkansas military community

Armed Forces Foundation

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Washington, Jan 30, 2008 - Today, U.S. Representative John Boozman (R-AR) joined the Armed Forces Foundation (AFF) in announcing the official AFF chapter in the state of Arkansas. The Armed Forces Foundation, a well respected military organization located in Washington, D.C., assists veterans, active duty, reserve, retired, National Guard and military families with financial assistance, housing assistance, education, career counseling, and community projects such as the Fallen Heroes Living Memorial (in the garden area of the Fayetteville Veterans Home).

The AFF’s Arkansas chapter will allow the foundation to expand upon existing assistance programs to better serve military constituents throughout the region.

“I am proud to be affiliated with the Armed Forces Foundation, and strongly support its efforts to assist the men and women who serve in America’s military, their families, and our nation’s veterans,” Boozman said. “I have witnessed the AFF’s efforts with our Wounded Warriors at Walter Reed and Bethesda, and am proud to see the foundation move to help the military community in Arkansas.”

The AFF, which is dedicated to promoting the moral, welfare, and quality of life of the U.S armed forces community, provides its programs to the military community worldwide.

“We have a great opportunity to expand our programs to those of the Arkansas military community by bringing more members into the local chapter,” said Armed Forces Foundation President Patricia Driscoll. “We are thankful for Congressman Boozman’s dedicated effort in supporting our troops and our Foundation’s programs.”

About The Armed Forces Foundation (AFF):

The AFF was established in 2001 as a 501 (c) 3 and is a part of the U.S. Department of Defenses’ America Supports You program. AFF supports Active Duty, National Guard, Veterans, reserve, & military families during their time of greatest need. With 14 programs, AFF assists with food, rent, hotel rooms for families visiting a wounded loved one, holiday gifts for military children, among many others. The Foundation has been recognized numerous times by President Bush, the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Energy, the Department of Education, and other non-profits for its dedication and support of America’s Service Members.

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