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.
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…
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…
Chapter Scholarship and Teacher of the Year Reception at the Space Foundation The Chapter recognized the selections for Teacher of the Year at the reception. Each year the Air Force Association honors teachers from across the country who are impacting the newest generation of STEM scholars. The Space Foundation and the Challenger Learning Center assist…
2015 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS The Lance P. Sijan Chapter is proud to announce the recipients of this year’s Chapter scholarships. The Lance P. Sijan Chapter announced the recipients of this year’s Chapter scholarships at a reception held at the Space Foundation on May 20th, 2015. Click here for full story….. College Recipients: Emilie Loehr, Vivian Harmon,…
Winners of the 21 Space Wing Quarterly Awards. Picture represents award Recipients with Col Burchfield and Lance P. Sijan representative Chris Ayres. Airman SrA Taali Ruffin NCO TSgt Erica Larsen SNCO MSgt Anthony Tolbert CGO Capt Jordan Simonson Civ Category I Ms. Dana Wwestern Civ Category I Ms Tina Angus Civ Category I Mr. Benjamin…
Recognizing Leaders in Student Learning Sijan Chapter Aerospace Education Vice President, Tim Tichawa, had the privilege of notifying Mr. Thomas Russell, a teacher at Falcon High School, of his selection to receive an Air Force Association Educator Grant. AFA believes that one of the most significant means to affect student learning is to fund grants…