LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. –
Air Force community members at bases worldwide are being randomly selected to participate in the 2008 Community Assessment Survey study.
Sponsored by Langley's Integrated Delivery System Working Group, also known as People Helping People, the community assessment survey will include servicemembers, spouses, reservists and reserve spouses.
The purpose of the survey is to allow Air Force community members to voice their opinions and needs to Air Force leaders.
"The 2008 Community Assessment Survey is a top priority," said Maj. Melissa O'Neill, PHP chairperson. "It is the best way for us to listen to community members and then provide services to help them meet their needs and the needs of their families."
Because the results of the survey will be used by base and Air Force leadership to target needed resources and enhance the well-being of the community, participation is crucial to the success of the project, said Major O'Neill.
Active-duty members selected to participate in the survey will receive an e-mail containing a notification letter and link to the Web-based survey, and spouses will receive a letter in the mail with the Web link.
Additionally, the survey is anonymous so participants can respond openly and honestly to issues that affect them every day, said Major O'Neill.
Results from previous community assessments have impacted the policies and programs that support family services and related support activities 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
Providing marriage support seminars for junior enlisted members and their spouses
"The survey provides community members a wonderful opportunity to improve their Air Force community," said Major O'Neill. "We hope those selected will do everything they can to respond to the survey as quickly as possible."
As part of a Department of Defense-sponsored initiative, this year's community assessment and supplemental questions will be used to direct additional resources to bases to help servicemembers and their families.
For more information on the 2008 community assessment, call Major O'Neill at 225-8451.