Greetings Eagle Chapter Members and Friends |
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The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington DC now has for the first time, placed all three SF Airmen added in one year on the same panel, on the same line, and in military rank order. See more below. |
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We have very special guests arriving for the formal dedication of three of our Security Forces Airmen whose names will be dedicated during Police Week at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. In recognition of their arrival and attendance, we are having a special appreciation reception at the Pentagon in their honor and their sacrifice.
So far, eighteen (18) out of town guests (family and unit personnel) have accepted our request to attend a special appreciation reception in their honor at the Pentagon Conference Center. Please see below. These very special guests include two mothers (Nathan and McElroy), one dad (McElroy), two wives (McElroy and Norton), two daughters (McElroy and Norton), a sister (McElroy), and one grandson (Norton). Plus, unit commanders from the 48th SFS RAF Lakenheath UK and 673d SFS Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson AK, project managers and other unit personnel will attend.
Our thanks to Colonel (Select) Bodenstein, HQ USAF A4S Executive Officer, for his partnership plus the Deputy Director of Security Forces, Chief Gallagher, and the Division Chiefs for placing a space holder on their calendars for this event. This reception is made possible due to the generous support of one member that has grown into a ground swell of support by others.
In closing, Thanks again for your continuing support.
Very respectfully,
"Lee"
Elia C. (Lee) Chambers, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Eagle Chapter Air Force Security Forces Association
P. O. Box 10501
Burke, Virginia 22009-0501
Email: chairman@afspaeagle.com | C: 571-302-0992
We published our previous newsletter on March 29, 2023. Click here to go to our Resources page on our website to see all of our previous newsletters.
Eagle Chapter AF Security Forces Association membership is FREE to all AF Security Forces Association members who work or live in DC, DE, MD, VA, and WV. Contact Chairman for more information.
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Invitation: Special Appreciation Reception |
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Above, Security Forces names to be dedicated in DC during Police Week 2023 inscribed at the memorial, all - as shown above on panel 7 West, Line 34. |
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For the families of our fallen SF Airmen and Unit Supporters Dedicated During Police Week 2023
We cordially invite you to attend.
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Please click on the RSVP image, at left, or here to attend our special appreciation reception of the Norton, McElroy, and Nathan families and SFS unit supporters at the Pentagon on May 12 at 1500 in room B2.
While coordinating with a unit project manager, he asked - on behalf of a family member - could we help with travel costs. At that time, I said no we can't. Then I thought, why not! A generous donor had made a recent donation and said, let him know if we have Airmen that need support. So I reached out to him and overnight - he donated the amount I requested - $500.00 per family unit, plus an additional amount to help pay for the chapter's PayPal fee.
That was his contribution, are there others that can provide further? If you can, just go to any page of our website and scroll down to the "Donate" button to start the process or send a check or money order to our PO Box. See below.
Below, three Defensor Fortis Flags with Eagle Chapter brochures show where our 2023 NLEOM SF Airmen's names have been added to the NLEOM on the west wall, panel #7, line 34.
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Travel Information and Event Details |
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Honoring Heroes and Healing Hearts - National Police Week |
By now, our SF families and unit supporters should have the brochure for National Police Week. There is also a NPW App for Apple and Android devices. See the last page. I have created a document with those details that is readily available here if needed. Pls see the document.
I'm planning to attend all events - including the National Police K9 Memorial Service - a first for me. Hope to see you there.
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50th Commemorative Welcome Home
A Nation Honors Our Vietnam Vets and Families
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May 11 - 13 Washington DC |
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The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration will host “Welcome Home! A Nation Honors our Vietnam Veterans and their Families,” on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
This once-in-a-lifetime event will honor Vietnam veterans and their enduring legacy of service, and inspire Americans to thank them and their families for their service and sacrifice.
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Former HQ Air Force Top Cop Nominated for His Second Star |
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We seem to be on a roll - as a career field. Brigadier General Roy Collins, former HQ USAF Director of Security Forces, has been nominated for promotion to his second star. Congratulations Sir!
General Collins joins the previous top cop, now Lieutenant General Andrea D. Tullos, in being nominated for a second star while serving as the HQ USAF Director of Security Forces. Major General Mary Kay Hertog was our first.
Order of the Sword - Air Combat Command will present General Collins with the Order of the Sword later this year when the Air Force Security Forces Worldwide is held at Joint Base San Antonio Texas. The Air Combat Command Point of Contact has reached out to Eagle Chapter to donate.
General Collins will become only the fifth general officer to be honored with the Air Combat Command Order of the Sword this century!
Congratulations again Sir!
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Eagle Member and First Career SF
Female Chief Featured During Womens History Month
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CMSgt (Retired) Clara Duhon featured by PFPA |
I met Chief Duhon at her retirement in 2003 from Bolling. She's attended our Eagle Chapter Luncheons at the Pentagon and previously at Bolling.
Check out her words in this featured article by the Pentagon Force Protection Agency.
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Reminder: Eagle Chapter Vietnam War Veterans Memorial Wash Dates |
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Please Join Us - June 24th and August 26th |
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The NPS has confirmed both of our dates.
We start at 0630 on both days with a Pledge of Allegiance, a prayer, and an observance of the date in the history of the memorial by Eagle AFSFA/VSPA member Chief (Ret) Gary Jones of Charleston SC. Eagle AFSFA/VSPA member Willie Squires is our ceremonial Flight Chief. See you then.
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Thanks to Our Corporate Donors |
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American Legion Synepuxent Post 166
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BlinkinCo
Program Mgmt - Vulnerability Assessments - Insider Threat
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Transaction Expert
Point of Sale/Merchant Services
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Micron Technology Inc.
Dr. Delbert Parks announced at the luncheon - "We're Hiring!" See their website for more information.
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NLEOM Updates their Website
Links Now Show Member Location
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Technical Sergeant Jason L. Norton
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Staff Sergeant Brian S. McElroy
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Airman First Class Jason D. Nathan
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Click on the link above to see the names of our fallen on the website. |
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Plenty Coins are Still Available
Purchase of Eagle Proud Warrior Coin Aid Us to Support Ill and Wounded SF Airman at Walter Reed
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We've updated the Eagle Proud Warrior Coin. The new coin has a gold brass finish instead of the pewter finish as before. It still is a 3d coin based on the original design that we created in 2006 between a collaboration with Veronica Gonzales of KV Coins of San Antonio and Liz Jacobson's grandmother Sondra Millman. Veronica took out photo image and created the 3d image and the rest is history. We first offered the updated coin for donation at the Eagle Chapter Pentagon Luncheon in October where attendees paid $20.00 each in donations. The quality of the coin really speaks for itself.
We're charging the same amount that we've always charged - $12.00 donation - this legacy amount now incurs at a subsidized cost to Eagle Chapter. So, we ask that you add about $3.00 for shipping and handling (1-3 coins) and - consider donating more to our program. See the examples below:
Example:
1 coin + shipping is $15.
2 coins + shipping is $27.
3 coins + shipping is $39.
4 coins + shipping is $51.
5 Coins + shipping is $63.
Click here to see the Eagle Proud Warrior Coin page for a ready reference to these costs as well as an easy way to donate via credit card or PayPal.
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Eagle Chapter May Monthly Board Meeting |
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Our board meetings are open to all members and significant others. The board will meet at 2000/8:00 PM Eastern Thursday May 4, 2023.
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In conclusion - Come Help Us Show Our Appreciation to the Families of our Fallen - May 12 |
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I created the three memorial plaques that I will place at the NLEOM in honor of the three Airmen added this year. These three plaques will show the 30 that total of the SF Airmen on the memorial. I place these at the location where the names of our SF Airmen are inscribed so that visitors to the memorial can readily see the full measure of devotion that our Airmen have made with their families for our nation.
Come join us to express our appreciation to this year's families and their units. Please click to RSVP by May 4. If your schedule does not permit attendance, you can donate to this event if that is possible.
I look forward to seeing you at an Eagle Chapter event.
Very respectfully - Lee
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P.O. Box 10501,
Burke, VA 22009-0501
(571) 302-0992
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