Air Force Ball Celebrates Our Service Family The advance publicity for the Air Force Ball at the Broadmoor on February 17 stated, “The cuisine is exquisite, the setting is unequaled anywhere else in Colorado Springs, and you can dance the night away after the dinner.” Truer words were never spoken as the audience of over…

TO ALL SIJAN MEMBERS, As 2017 comes to a close, we are reflecting on the difference our Chapter made in the community this year. We were named the Outstanding XL Chapter of AFA this year because of the programs and events impacting our community and the Air Force. We gave more than $11,000 in scholarships…

To all Sijan Members, Congratulations to our chapter for earning the Outstanding Extra Large Chapter of the Year Award. Looking back over the last year, the amount of volunteer hours you have donated is what made Sijan the amazing chapter we know it to be. Just think about all the new events in addition to…

MDC2 CONFERENCE Multi-Domain Command and Control Symposium. The Air Force is pursuing the next generation Command & Control solution for multi-domains across the DoD Services, joint forces and coalition partners. This symposium, sponsored by the Lance P. Sijan Chapter of the Air Force Association, will aid in this future effort scheduled for 23 -24 August.…

The Lance P. Sijan Chapter started the first quarter of 2017 in a sprint with a vision of keeping the momentum going by involving more members. Our first membership event of the year was the Lunch and Learn at the Discovery Center. We sold out at 40 tickets. It was a treat to put names…

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…

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…

Team AFA, Spring is a time of new beginnings and a time to celebrate the mothers that make our families strong. With this in mind, I’d like to take a moment to celebrate the caregivers behind our Air Force Wounded Warriors (AFW2) that are a true testament to the strength, resiliency, and love that makes…

Lance P. Sijan Chapter Members, I had the great honor to be included in the culmination of General John Hyten’s most recent Commanders’ Conference, the AFSPC Heritage Dinner.  Among the highlights of the evening was the presentation of the General Thomas S. Moorman, Jr. Award to the best wing of 2015.  It was a highlight because…

Lance P. Sijan Chapter Members, On one hand, it is hard to believe 2015 is over; on the other, it has certainly been a busy one for the Lance P. Sijan Chapter. And whether we were recognizing the abilities and accomplishments of local JROTC cadets, recognizing outstanding Airmen at Quarterly and Annual Awards Ceremonies, welcoming…