Combat Control Foundation's
FIRST THERE Programs
Pillars of Support for the Combat Control Community
Our First There 4 Resiliency (FT4-R) program provides essential support for combat controllers, their families, and Gold Star families in times of need.
From emergency aid like home repairs and rent relief to grief counseling and memorial assistance, we help ease burdens and honor sacrifices.
Our program also covers day-to-day necessities, wellness retreats, and professional expenses, fostering resilience and healing within our community.
By addressing these critical needs, we empower our heroes and their families to face life’s toughest challenges with strength and dignity.
Memorial Service for CMSgt Alan Yoshida
Clinitron Bed for TSgt Jack Fanning
The demanding nature of Combat Control duty takes a toll on the well-being of warriors and their families, both physically and mentally.
Our First There 4 Wellness (FT4-W) program provides crucial financial and logistical aid to Combat Control Team (CCT) members who sustain critical injuries or fall ill.
By relieving the associated burdens, we empower them to prioritize their healing journey and well-being. We also extend our support to family members facing difficulties, and we remain committed to promoting the well-being of warriors, families, and veterans.
Our goal is to ensure their continued health by providing the necessary assistance and resources for their overall wellness.
Through our First There 4 Education (FT4-E) program, we aim to empower Combat Control Team family members by providing scholarships for higher education and training.
We are committed to supporting quality education opportunities for dependent children, especially in geographically separated duty locations where the right educational choices are vital for the student's overall success.
The goal of FT4-E is to ensure that education remains accessible and attainable for the families within the Combat Control Community.
USAF Cadre learning about how we serve them
MSgt John Chapman's Family
Our First There 4 Heritage (FT4-H) program is committed to preserving, educating and honoring the legacy of the Combat Control Community.
With initiatives like historical interviews, memorials, reunions, and public educational events, we ensure that the extraordinary acts of service and enduring brotherhood within the community are celebrated and remembered.
Through recognitions like the MSgt John A. Chapman Service Before Self Award and support for Combat Control graduations, we strengthen the bonds that define this proud legacy and educate others about the exceptional contributions of Combat Controllers.
Assisting in times of urgency
Support that aids in recovery
Supporting education opportunities
Preserving history of the community