The Chapter had a very special visitor at the July Chapter meeting. Our guest was Janine Sijan Rozina, sister of our Chapter namesake, Medal of Honor winner Lance P. Sijan. Janine shared with our members her efforts to establish an educational program, Team Sijan, aimed at helping students learn about the heroic life of her…
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Air Force Association members Rebecca Decker and Kristen Christy donated water, fruit, protein bars, and electrolyte powder to the Air Force Wounded Warrior Adaptive Sports Program on behalf of the Lance P. Sijan Chapter in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The Air Force Wounded Warrior Adaptive Sports Program hosted an Equine Therapy event at the US Air…
Sijan Chapter Members, Chapter member Dr. Rebecca A. Decker, a Volunteer for the Veterans Economic Communities Initiative is reaching out to e-introduce you to Rachel Chaparro who has recently come to our city to implement the Veterans Economic Communities Initiative, a new national effort recently launched by Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald. The…
Fox21 News interviewed the Lance P. Sijan President (Don Kidd) and State Vice President (Dave Shiller) about the Chapter’s win of the Air Force Association’s top award for 2014/2015. Click the top story link below to view the report that aired on Monday June 29th at 9pm.
Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) The Chapter’s CFC application to be listed as a charitable organization was approved. Former Sijan President Dave Shiller submitted an application for the Sijan Chapter to be listed as a charitable organization to receive CFC contributions. Individuals making CFC contributions can allocate a portion or 2 all of their donations to our Chapter.…
Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) The Chapter’s CFC application to be listed as a charitable organization was approved. Former Sijan President Dave Shiller submitted an application for the Sijan Chapter to be listed as a charitable organization to receive CFC contributions. Individuals making CFC contributions can allocate a portion or 2 all of their donations to our Chapter.…
United States Air Force Academy: Award Recipients: Technical Sergeant Tim Tichawa represented the Sijan Chapter at the Community College (CCAF) of the Air Force graduation ceremony for Peterson, Schriever and Air Force Academy graduates. The Air Force Association sponsors the Pitsenbarger Awards, which provide a one-time grant of $400 and a one year complimentary AFA…
It’s been a busy year…so far. On one hand, it’s hard to believe June is already here. On the other hand, it’s hard to believe the year isn’t over yet given the level of activity we’ve been party to. Already this year, your Lance P. Sijan Chapter of the Air Force Association has participated and…
AFA Members: Want to make a difference in lives while giving back to the community? Here’s an opportunity. The Space Foundation has meaningful and rewarding volunteer opportunities at the Space Foundation Discovery Center in Colorado Springs. The Center is the region’s first and only space, science and technology attraction. It is an interactive Discovery Center comprised of the El Pomar…
Sijan Chapter President, Don Kidd, and the Silver Wings Falcon Chapter President, Joel Hoyer, joined forces to participate in the Colorado Springs Memorial Day Ceremony. The ceremony took place at The Retired Enlisted Association, with nearly a dozen local organizations honoring those who have sacrificed for the cause of freedom. Don…