March 14, 2019 Airmen helping Airmen: 2019 AFAF Campaign kicks off The 2019 Air Force Assistance Fund Campaign is scheduled to start March 18, 2019, to raise funds for charities that provide support to Airmen in need.To kick off the event, U.S. Air Force Col. Jason Bailey, 52nd Fighter Wing commander, Col. Tad Clark, 52nd FW vice commander, and Chief Master Sgt.