President’s Comments/Update (Kristen Christy) Wounded Airman Benefit—Kristen will co-chair with Bill (?) goals: make it a great event and memorable; change name to “wounded airman” (vice wounded warrior); want to raise $6K vs $3K; It’ll be a free event but asking for donations (Casino Night); broncos cheerleaders; looking for special guests (speaker hoping to get…
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Chapter Members My final note to you, our Chapter membership, is both one of thanks and a request. Thank you for your support to the men and women who wear our Nation’s uniforms. Thank you for your support of our local Air Force installations, leadership and missions. And thank you for all you do to…
Interested in telling your story of significant events in your military career? The American Red Cross and the Library of Congress have teamed up to produce the Veterans History Project. There is no cost associated with this endeavor. A free 1/2 hour video interview will be conducted of you, giving you time to tell your…
By Philip Carter, 21st Space Wing Public Affairs / Published September 13, 2016 For the last 19 years, Air Force Space Command has honored a select group of individuals who had significant and lasting contributions to the development of space, missile programs and AFSPC. The annual Air Force Space & Missile Pioneer, Hall of Fame…
The Sijan Chapter hosted some very special guests at a General Membership meeting on September 12th at the Colorado Springs Library. Members of the United States Armed Forces who served on active duty during the period of November 1, 1955 to May 16, 1975, regardless of location, received a Vietnam War Commemoration lapel pin. Chapter…
Chapter Members It’s hard to believe we are entering the last quarter for 2016. It has been a busy year, and your Air Force Association has been doing great things. I want to talk about one in particular. A few months ago, Col (Ret) Paul Bailey mentioned the Vietnam Era Service pins being made available…
Sijan Chapter Members, The Colorado Springs Regional Business Alliance has notified the Chapter of Eligibility for U.S.-R.O.C. Mutual Defense Commemorative Badge. The government of Taiwan has produced the “U.S.-R.O.C. Mutual Defense Commemorative Badge” to express their appreciation for the contribution to maintain the peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, made by all American soldiers…
Team AFA, Spring is a time of new beginnings and a time to celebrate the mothers that make our families strong. With this in mind, I’d like to take a moment to celebrate the caregivers behind our Air Force Wounded Warriors (AFW2) that are a true testament to the strength, resiliency, and love that makes…
Following a successful inaugural program last year, this summer marks the exciting second season of the AFA CyberCamp Program. Designed to help educators engage middle and high school students in cybersecurity year round, the program consists of a curriculum and software kit that local volunteer instructors use to teach fundamental online safety and cyber defense…
Thanks to our Vice President for Veterans Affairs, Paul Bailey for this Veterans Lapel Pin information.