2016 General Bernard A. Schriever Memorial Essay Contest Results For the third highly successful year, the Lance P. Sijan Chapter of the Air Force Association, in concert with HQ Air Force Space Command, sponsored the General Bernard A. Schriever Memorial Essay Contest in the name and memory of this great Air Force pioneer. The purpose…
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AFA Lance P. Sijan Chapter Meeting Agenda 13 February 2017 President’s Comments/Update (Kristen Christy) Present – Wounded Airman Benefit (WAB): Last year raised $2,500 – $3000; this year $6,000 Note: Casino Night—first night of Cyber Space Symposium; normally the first week-end in February. Tentative date for “2018” will be the first week in March which…
AFA Lance P. Sijan Chapter Meeting Agenda 10 January 2017 President’s Comments/Update (Kristen Christy) – Henry B went first with AF Ball update: — Sponsorship is 120% more than last year; doing well; Board needs to start registering; Martini Shot is entertainment; official photos are lined up; rehearsal on 22 Feb; — Gen…
Wounded Airman Benefit Casino Night The annual fundraiser for the Wounded Airman Program (WAP) hosted by the Sijan Chapter with a Casino Night at the Broadmoor Hotel came to national attention in a visit by Sijan Chapter President Kristen Christy to General Larry Spencer, National AFA President. The benefit garnered $6000.00, with all funds from door…
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…
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…