by Erin Tindell
Air Force Personnel, Services and Manpower Public Affairs
12/13/2010 - SAN ANTONIO (AFNS) -- Air Force members looking to voice their concerns about community support programs and services still have time to complete the 2010 Caring for People Survey.
The survey allows total-force Airmen, civilians, retirees and spouses an opportunity to tell Air Force leaders how they can better address services within health and wellness, Airmen and family support, education and development, and housing and communities.
Since the survey launched Dec. 1, more than 50,000 members have participated. Officials said the response from civilians, reservists, guardsmen, retirees and spouses has been impressive. However, the active-duty response rate is about half of what is needed.
"We need more active-duty members to participate in the survey so leaders have a better picture of where and how to best allocate resources," said Curt Cornelssen, the chief of future operations for Air Force Services at the Pentagon.
Officials also say they have enough responses to make decisions about how to improve services for the Air Force as a whole and for major commands, but need more responses about needs at the base level.
"It's important for those taking the survey to know that their comments will directly affect services and programs at their individual base," Mr. Cornelssen added.
Insights from the 2008 survey and subsequent focus groups spurred the development of several initiatives for improving fitness facilities, dining operations and housing. Officials also allocated $10 million to start development of a Single Airmen program.
