Brig. Gen. Mark Baird, Space and Missile Systems Center vice commander, gives opening remarks at the LA Military Charitable Fund (LAMCF) Scholarship Ceremony, May 4, 2017 in the Gordon Conference Center, Los Angeles Air Force Base, Calif.

The LAMCF mission as stated; “The Los Angeles Military Charitable Fund awards scholarships annually to high school seniors and post-secondary students and DoD families. The number and dollar amount of scholarships awarded is dependent on th...e generosity of our community and the success of our thrift store, the “LA SCHOLARSHOP”. The scholarship recipients are chosen by an independent committee and are based on academic achievement, extra-curricular activities, demonstrated leadership, and character. The awards committee uses the scholarship application, written recommendations, and an applicant essay to assess these qualities.”