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David D. Terry Jr.
Chapter #253
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AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION 2005-2006 FACT SHEET
Presents an AFA gift membership (or $50 savings bond if already a member) to each LRAFB Quarterly/Yearly award recipient
Supports Little Rock Air Force Base special events, such as Airlift Rodeo and Annual Air show
Presents $500 Pitsenbarger Awards to selected
Community College of the Air Force graduates
· Supports local schools to promote aerospace education
Presents the AFA Medal to a 3rd year AFJROTC Student at 8 local AFJROTC units at Beebe, Bryant Cabot, Jacksonville, Little Rock Central, Pine Bluff, Paragould, and Osceola, High Schools
Chapter members are assisting with the Flag Education Program. Members have presented the Flag Education class to fifth grade classes in every school in Pulaski County and to the Cabot schools in Lonoke County. During the fall 2005, this team of dedicated patriots has given classes to 4,757 students
Presents a $1,000 Timothy W. Kehler scholarship to a graduating high school senior in chapter area
Funds the Civil Air Patrol Aerospace Education Grants supporting classrooms at Cabot, Jacksonville, Little Rock Central High Schools
Presents a Teacher of the Year Award to a selected area teacher who embellishes aerospace activities in the classroom. This teacher is also nominated for state, region and national levels of recognition
· Promotes Community awareness of the USAF and Retiree/Veterans Programs
Quarterly programs provide opportunity to hear aerospace leaders
Supports Veterans with an AFA Information Booth at annual LRAFB Retiree Appreciation Day
Participates in local and Arkansas Memorial Day, 4th of July, Veterans Day, and Remember Pearl Harbor Day activities.
Publishes quarterly newsletter to all AFA members in Arkansas
Monthly business meeting on 2nd Thursday, 1730 hours, Building 1255 Little Rock AFB
· Community Partners
These businesses help support the Chapter activities for Little Rock Air Force Base personnel throughout the year. 27 (3.5%) of our 770 members are Community Partners
· Membership (95.2% of membership are service connected members)
575 (74.6%) are Regular members (retired or previous service)
158 (20.5%) are active duty service members (AF/ANG/AFRC/any service)
30 (3.8%) are Patrons (No military service)
7 (1.1%) are Cadets (ROTC, half price membership)
Contact John Heffernan (W-987-6095 or H- 501-786-1716) or Jerry Reichenbach (W-457-5276 or H-501-982-9077) for more information
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