Welcome to the Air Force Enlisted Village!
The Air Force Enlisted Village was founded in 1967 to provide a safe, secure and dignified place for indigent surviving spouses of retired Air Force personnel. The Village’s primary goal and focus is to “Provide a Home,” and financial assistance to these women. The surviving spouse with the greatest need is cared for first and none are refused assistance due to financial status. Low pay and frequent military moves leave some spouses without careers, home equities, retirement plans or any significant assets. Surviving spouses requiring financial assistance live here among peers sharing memories of Air Force life without the stigma normally associated with subsidized housing facilities. Explore our site for more details!
Dana Phillips has always had dreams of walking and passing through towns and meeting people along the way. While she was deployed during Christmas of 2007 she decided to hike the Appalachian Trail and make her experience a fundraiser for the Air Force Enlisted Village.
Dana, a retired Air Force chief master sergeant, had contributed to the AFEV through the Air Force Assistance Fund for many years while serving. “I feel the Air Force Enlisted Village is an organization dedicated to making life better for others and I would like to help,” she said. “It’s comforting to know places like the Air Force Enlisted Village are there to help others who might otherwise have nowhere to go.”
Dana’s goal is to get 1000 people to sponsor her at a penny per mile. Her journey of 2175 miles begins on March 22, 2010.
Dana said the hike should take about five months to complete. She has read journals from others who have hiked the trail and knows that she will encounter difficulties and discomfort but feels the experience is well worth it.
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Paula Roy Tours Air Force Enlisted Village
Mrs. Paula Roy, spouse of CMSAF James A. Roy, toured the Air Force Enlisted Village facilities and met with several of the residents and briefed them on the Year of the Air Force Family. 2009-2010 has been designated Year of the Air Force Family to focus on airmen and their families in recognition of their dedication and service to our Nation at war.
Here Mrs. Roy (left) is greeted by Teresa Village’s oldest and most active resident, Mary Gilmore. At 97 Mrs Gilmore reigns as the Wii bowling champion. CMSAF and Mrs Roy were in town to participate in the AFEV annual Board of Directors meeting.
