Hanscom AFB, Mass. (March 31, 2016) Hanscom FCU recently presented a $1,500 donation to the Patriot Enlisted Association. The funds, provided by the Armed Forces Financial Network, match a $1,500 grant presented to the group by Hanscom FCUs Board of Directors last fall.
This is the 12
th straight year the AFFNs Matching Grant Program has added value to Hanscom FCUs award, which recognizes volunteer groups that serve Hanscom FCUs membership base.
The Patriot Enlisted Association promotes the professional development, morale, and welfare of junior enlisted US Air Force members and their dependents. Their work strengthens the bases relationship with the community and provides opportunities for enlisted personnel to develop their Air Force careers.
"We are proud of our association with AFFN," said Chairman of the Board Paul Marotta. "For over 30 years, they have supported our armed forces by ensuring they have access to their money no matter where they are stationed. We are grateful for the opportunity to further support our member base with this matching grant."
Hanscom Federal Credit Union, headquartered at Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., serves 63,851 members across the country and overseas through 17 branches, over 100,000 service centers and surcharge-free ATMs, 24-hour telephone service and a web-based branch. The credit union holds $1.1 billion in assets.
About AFFN
AFFN was founded in 1985 at the request of the U.S. Army in support of the "Surepay" direct deposit system, to provide U.S. Military personnel (active, reserve, dependents, and retired) with access to their funds through ATM and POS terminals at or near U.S. Military bases worldwide. AFFN's mission is to increase the versatility of participating financial institutions to better serve the U.S. Military.� AFFN is co-owned by the Association of Military Banks of America (AMBA) and the Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC).
Photo: Hanscom FCU Chairman of the Board Paul Marotta (center) presents a $1,500 matching grant from the Armed Forces Financial Network to the Patriot Enlisted Association.
