Col. Mark Weatherington, 28th Bomb Wing commander, signs the first pledge to kick off the 2012 Air Force Assistance Fund campaign at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Feb. 2, 2012. The AFAF was established to provide an annual effort to raise funds for the charitable affiliates that provide support to Air Force families in need. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kate Thornton/Released)