Greetings Eagle Chapter Members and Friends

Above, at left, CMSgt (Retired) Gary Jones, Charleston SC, our Docent for the event, provides the historical perspective to attendees at our June Wall Wash emphasizing the names added to the memorial due to the Mayaguez Incident.

A shout out to Chief Jones our event docent, Willie Squires, our Ceremonial Flight Chief, and Ian Caldwell, Eagle Chapter Deputy Vice Chair AFDW Wing for leading the way this weekend at our August Wall Wash. See Wall Wash details below.

September, Ian will be representing us again at the Air and Space Force Association Outstanding Airmen of the Year Dinner where he will meet the SF Fantastic Four - the Four SF Airmen who were recognized among the Air & Spacer Force Association 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year. The four are:

Tech Sgt Jennel L. Edwards-91st SFS Minot AFB ND)
Tech Sgt Michelle A. Fernandez-6th SFS MacDill AFB FL
SRA Ryan G. Hospelhorn-52d SFS Spangdahlem Air Base GE
SRA Jacob T. Tawasha-349 SFS Robins AFB GA

As our only active duty board member, we provide Ian the opportunity to meet the Secretary of the Air Force, Chief of Staff of the Air force, and the CMSgt of the Air Force in this setting as he meets our new SF superheroes. :-) He knows we expect many photos for a future newsletter!

Are You coming to 37th Annual AFSFA Meeting in San Antonio this week? Join Karl and me in the Hospitality Suite at the Eagle's Chapter Table. See details below.

I look forward to seeing you at an Eagle Chapter event.

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 July 31, 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.

Reminder: Vietnam War Veterans Memorial Wall Wash Washington DC

August 26 2023-This Saturday

Come Join us - RAIN or SHINE - We start at 0630 with a Pledge of Allegiance, a prayer, and an observance of the date in the history of the memorial by Eagle Chapter member Chief Master Sergeant (Retired) Gary Jones of Charleston SC.

Eagle member Willie Squires is our Ceremonial Flight Chief. Thanks to Eagle Vice Chair AFDW Wing (Tech Sgt) Ian Caldwell for providing logistics and the smile that Lee normally provides. Lee will be at the AFSFA Annual Meeting.

We're always done by 0800. So the rest of your day is open to tour Washington DC monuments. See you then.

Again, Thanks to Ian Caldwell, at right from an earlier Wall Wash, for helping out this weekend in my absence.

Our Very Good Friend - Colonel Catherine "Kat" Logan Relinquishes Command 11th Wing Joint Base Anacostia Bolling Washington DC

In a change of command ceremony at JBAB on July 18, Colonel Ryan A. F. Crowley, assumes command of the Wing as JBAB Installation Commander. Air Force District of Washington and 320th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, Maj. Gen. Joel D. Jackson, presided over the ceremony. Since Logan took command in 2021, JBAB has reached Full Operating Capability. Colonel Logan moves on to serve as the Director of Manpower and Personnel, Headquarters United States Central Command, MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa, Florida.

She's been a real friend for Eagle Chapter hosting our 55th Wreath Laying event at the Maisey Building earlier this year. In parting, ma'am thanks for all you do for our Security Forces and their families.

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Karl Bids Farewell to His Friend - Lt Col Brian Copper

Brian was serving as the Executive Officer for HQ USAF Security Forces Directorate at the time of his passing.

The world will miss my Friend Brian Copper who is in a better place tonight. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and the hundreds of people who are better off for knowing him. I had the privilege to know Brian since 2004. The security forces community will never forget his acts of kindness, leadership and genuine concern for other people. Rest In Peace my friend.

Above, October 17, 2022, Copper family attends Eagle Chapter luncheon at the Pentagon. Lieutenant Colonel Brian Copper's Son, Corey (at left), Brian's wife, Tabatha, mom, Judy, and dad, Brian Senior, (two on the right) join Jim Saulnier President AF Security Forces Association (third from left), Karl Blinkinsop Eagle Chapter Vice Chair AFDW Wing (center) and Pentagon Police Sergeant William Smith at the Eagle Chapter luncheon.

Eagle Chapter now places a Defensor Fortis flag at Brian's internment at Arlington National Cemetery on Memorial Day and visit during Christmas week for wreath placement.

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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

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 3-D 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. 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.

Eagle Chapter September Monthly Board and Committee Meetings

Your Eagle Chapter Board of Officers meets the first Thursday via conference call. Contact Rachel, our Chapter Secretary if you want to attend. She will provide the meeting call in information and meeting minutes.

Our board meetings are open to all members and significant others. The board will meet at 2000/8:00 PM Eastern Thursday September 7, 2023.

In conclusion...

Above Eagle's Willie Squires sets up an Eagle Chapter table at a Pentagon luncheon. Though Willie will not be in San Antonio, our table will be. Come See Us in the Hospitality Suite!

Come visit our Eagle Chapter table at Room Tango 1, Hospitality Suite at the 37th Annual Meeting at the Holiday Inn San Antonio Riverwalk Hotel.

Starting on Thursday August 24, Friday and Saturday, when there are no scheduled AFSFA activities, come on by the Hospitality Suite and have a chat with us. Karl and/or I will be there until closing.

Whether at the annual meeting or an Eagle Chapter event, I look forward to seeing you this year.

Very sincerely,

//Lee//

E. C. Lee Chambers

Eagle Chapter, Air Force Security Forces Association

P.O. Box 10501,

Burke, VA 22009-0501

(571) 302-0992

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