Remain in Touch. Freedom Through Vigilance Association. Annual History. October 2010 September Objective

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1 Remain in Touch Freedom Through Vigilance Association Annual History October 2010 September 2011 Objective The overall objectives of the Freedom Through Vigilance Association (FTVA) are to foster continued awareness of the mission and accomplishments of the United States Air Force, in general, and specifically those of the Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Agency and to provide Association members a forum for desirable social, educational and humanitarian services. Period of history This history covers October 2010 September 2011 and spans the social year of the FTVA. Organization The Kelly AFB Commander, Col. John Webb, organized the Freedom Through Vigilance Association, formerly known as the USAFSS/ESC Association and the USAFSS/ESC Alumni Association, on October 26, 1981, with the approval of the Association s Constitution and Bylaws. The Alumni charter was granted on December 2, William T. Ballard was the chartering president. 1

2 FTVA Board of Directors The Association s 2011 officers and directors consisted of the following: Executive Board Lee Anthony President Ron Haygood Vice President Bob Cope Treasurer Loren (Phred) Sevening Secretary Chris Cook Immediate Past President Directors Barnie Gavin Historian Bob Baert Membership Chairman/Webmaster Dennis Rass Rassmussen Newsletter Editor Wayne Tallant Associate Newsletter Editor Jim McLendon Official activities Joe Hurst Sports Ken Williams & Barnie Gavin Social Chairmen Kenny O Neal Membership Chairman A.J. Harrison Picnic Chairman Directors Emeritus Bill Ballard Hall of Honor Grover McMakin Social Chairman Dan Dapolito passed away Mar 25, 2011 Standing Committee Chairpersons Bob Sherwood Hall of Honor Chairman Doug Holden Special Activities Chapter Presidents (Election Pending) National Capital Chapter J.J. Graham Heritage Chapter John Toillion Aloha Chapter Richard Sacchetti Gold Country Chapter Jim Kaus Interim President, Sunshine Chapter AF ISR Agency Advisory Officers Col Mike Shields Senior Liaison Officer Maj Erik Russel Reunion Coordinator Wayne Amann AFISR Agency /PA 2

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5 Deceased Association and Former Command/Agency Members During 2011, the FTVA Board of Directors (BOD) noted with great sadness the passing of the following members, whose names were published in the Remain in Touch newsletters. We miss them all and remain indebted for their dedication, sacrifice and service. In Memoriam Arnold, Clarence G., MSgt USAF-Ret.; Almeter, Reiko, spouse of CMSgt Terrance Almeter, Lifetime Member; Almond, Calvin O., USAFSS Vet; Antonik, Carl, USAFSS Vet; Bachman, Royal Victor, SMSgt USAF-Ret.; Badgett, Harold Harry Walter, A1C USAFSS-Vet.; Battaglia, Ronald O., SMSgt, USAF-Ret; Bell, Ronald C., Maj USAF-Ret.; Benner, John, USAFSS-Vet.; Biggerstaff, Al Carl, SMSgt, USAF-Ret.; Binder, Edwin M., Col, USAF-Ret; Bloomquist, David, USAFSS-Vet; Boyd, Donald R., CMSgt USAF-Ret.; Boyer, Roy Lynn Denny, USAFSS-Vet.; Briscoe, Neil Allen, Jr., GS-14, USAFSS-Ret.; Brosset, Marvin L., SMSgt USAF-Ret.; Burhans, Laverta, Spouse of William Bill Burhans Life Mbr.; Calloway, Billie J., SMSgt USAF-Ret.; Cecil Jr., David Allen, USAFSS-Vet.; Cobbs, Robert Herbert, Col., USAF-Ret; Coakley, Richard Allen, USAFSS Vet; Cornell, Gordon Gordie, SMSgt, USAF-Ret; Cornett, Norman, SSgt-USAF; Crawford, Norman D., CMSgt, USAF-Ret.; Curbelo, Robert, USAFSS-Vet.; Cuvo, John Joseph A., CMSgt, USAF-Ret.; Corrigan, John F., USAFSS Vet; Cullison, Mack, USAFSS Vet; D Apolito, Daniel Dap N. CMSgt USAF-Ret Life Mbr. FTVA Director, Emeritus Newsletter Editor; Davidson, Jr., John W., MSgt USAF-Ret, FTVA Life Member; Dillinger, Donald J., SSgt. USAFSS Vet; Drake, Marv Marvin, SMSgt, USAF-Ret; Duperault, David T., USAFSS Vet; Dupuy, John Preston, TSgt, USAF-Ret; Eddy, David H., Lt. Col.-USAF-Ret. Mbr. HOH-1987; Edelen, Joseph, R., Lt. Col., USAF-Ret; Ellerson, Lavern, spouse of Willard R. Ellerson, GS-Civ, HOH; Ellerbe, Roger Allen, USAFSS-Vet.;Emerson, Tom Thomas C., MSgt, USAF-Ret. Life Mbr.; Englebrecht, John, USAFSS-Vet.; Freeman, Jr., Howard Bubba E., SMSgt, USAF-Ret; Galligan, Walter T., Lt. Gen-Ret, Commander USAFSS 73-74, Life Member; Gardner, Thomas A., MSgt USAF Ret.; Gerlich, Edward C., SSgt-USAF; Gilbert, Lincoln J., USAFSS-Vet.; Giovaninni, Mary Bethel, Spouse of Max Giovaninni Col, USAF-Ret. Mbr.; Goff, Thomas A., Lt Col, USAF-Ret, FTVA Member; Grant, Betty J., Spouse of Billy M. Mudcat Grant USAFSS-Vet. (Dec); Gray, Duane Leslie, USAFSS-Vet.; Gredler, Joseph E., Sgt, USAFSS-Vet; Hain, Noriko, spouse of CMSgt (Ret) Richard M. Hain, Life Member, HOH; Hardin, Robert Joseph, USAFSS Vet; Harriger, Russell Hop E., Ltr Col., USAF-Ret, Life Member, HOH 2003; Heard, Earl. J. USAFSS Vet; Hester, Henry Hank L., USAFSS Vet; Henderson, Donald A., MSgt. 202 USAF-Ret; Holliday, Raymond D., Lt., Col., USAF-Ret; Holtzer, Peggy, USAFSS-Vet; Howard, James Leonard, USAFSS Vet; Hunt, Dave, CMSgt USAF-Ret.; Hurlock, Jr., George E., Maj USAF-Ret. Life Mbr.; Ide, Walter J., USAFSS-Vet.; Ingram, Shirley Lee, CMSgt USAF-Ret; Jakaboski, Theodore Patrick, USAFSS- Vet. Life Mbr.; Johnson, Johnny Alton, GS-Civ., HQ USAFSS/AC; Johnson, Scott, USAFSS-Vet.; Joyce, John Donald, USAFSS Vet; Keaton, Audrey F., Spouse of Jerry S. Keaton, CMSgt USAF-Ret. (Dec) Mbr.; Kee, Betty A., spouse of SMSgt John E. Kee, Lifetime Member; Kibler, William Bill L. TSgt, USAFSS Vet; Klocko, Richard Phillip, Lt Gen USAF-Ret Life Mbr. Former USAFSS Cmdr; Langley, Charles W., GS- Civ/USAFSS-Ret; Lattner, Harvey D. USAFSS Vet; Loftin, Ronald Ron Morgan, USAFSS-Vet.; Lyell, William A., GS-Civ/USAFSS-Ret; Lyon, Mary E., Spouse of Eugene Lyon, CMSgt USAF-Ret. (Dec) Mbr.; MacDonald, Bryce W. Mac, USAFSS-Vet.; Mason, Willard Will L., Capt USAF-Ret.; Mason, Willard Will L., USAFSS Vet; Mckissick, George F., CMSgt, USAF-Ret.; McPhail, Raymond E., Maj USAF-Ret. Mbr.; McPhee, Richard S., Lt. Col., USAF-Ret; Metts, Earl Allen, USAFSS-Vet.; Miller, George W. III, MSgt, USAF RET; Mitchell, Merle Callaway, USAFSS, Civ ; Moore, Alfred Thomas, MSgt, USAF Ret; Morris, Marilyn L., Mbr. Spouse of Billy L. Morris, SMSGT, USAF-Ret. (Dec); Morrison, Leonard Wade, Lt Col USAF Ret, FTVA Life Member; Mullican Isabella Bella C., spouse of Joseph E. Mullican, Life Member; Murphy, Ernest E., Capt., USAF-Ret; Murray, Dennis Mrs, spouse of USAFSS vet Dennis "Red" Murray; Norton, Ross D., Col, USAF-Ret. USAFSS Vet; Oberg, John J.w., Col, USAF-Ret; Olds, Charlie Charles, USAFSS-Vet.; Pahutka, Raymone W. Lt Col, USAF Ret; Paschall, Charles Ernie Frederick, MSgt USAF-Ret.; Picha, Jack, USAFSS-Vet; Pine, Conrad Gene, USAFSS Vet; Piper, Harvey Bamford, Lt Col 5

6 USAF Ret FTVA Life Member; Polansky, Jerry R., CMSgt, USAF-Ret; Preslar, Roger L., USAFSS-Vet.; Ragsdale, Francis Frank C. USAFSS-Vet; Ransom, Lavene Glen, USAFSS-Vet.; Raybon, Paul Mac, USAFSS-Vet.; Reed, Whitney E., GS-Civ. NSA/CSS Dep. Dir of Education and Training; Rolland, Dale, USAFSS-Vet.; Rowland, Steven J., USAFSS Vet; Ragsdale, Francis Frank; C. USAFSS Vet; Santilli, Joe B., A/3C, USAFSS-Vet; Scaramel, Bill William, MSgt, USAF-Ret.; Schunk, Carl Bill William, MSgt, USAF Ret; Simmons, Butch Wayine SMSgt, USAF Ret; Sinnard, John, USAFSS-Vet.; Spears, Murl Bob Leroy, SMSgt USAF-Ret.; Spears, Thorfin D. USAFSS Vet; Stevenson, Benjamin K., USAFSS-Vet.; Stewart, Howard Ted E., SMSgt USAF-Ret.; Stacewicz, Henry P., USAFSS Vet, FTVA Member; Sprague, Roger L., USAFSS-Vet.Stamler, Harold Hal J., CMSgt, USAF-Ret; Striebich, Arthur F., SSgt, USAF-Ret; Sublett, Earl G., USAFSS-Vet.; Teal, Early B., MSgt USAF-Ret.; Thompson, Al, CMSgt USAF-Ret.; Tolbert, Nathaniel P. TSgt, USAF Ret; Touby, Robert H., Col, USAF-Ret. Lifetime Member, HOH; Taragas, Michael T. Col, USAF-Ret.; Tarr, George E., MSgt, USAF-Ret.; Valenzuela, Gilberto, MSgt, USAF-Ret FTVA Member; Vandever, Jr., John Jack Joseph, USAFSS-Vet.; Varhall, Gregory, Lt Col USAF-Ret.; Wallace, Charles E., USAFSS-Vet.; Walsh, William J., USAFSS Vet; Wark, Robert Bob E., MSgt, USAF-Ret; Weatherford, Donna Kay, Spouse of Les Weatherford, USAFSS-Ret.; Witter, Ronald G. USAFSS-Vet.; Willett, Charles B. SSgt-USAFSS; Williams, Thaddeus Thad E., SMSgt-USAF-Ret.; Wood, Hayward Jack A. Sgt, USAFSS Vet; Wuwert, Vinnie Vu Vince A., Sgt, USAFSS-Vet. 6

7 Hall of Honor As the alumni organization for the Air Force ISR Agency and all of its predecessor agencies and commands, the Freedom Through Vigilance Association created the HOH in 1983 to pay tribute to individuals who have s erved with great distinction and contributed immeasurably to successful mission accomplishments in the Air Force and, in particular, ISR. To date, 159 individuals have been inducted into the HOH. At this year s induction, In 2011, Bob Sherwood once again did an outstanding job chairing the FTVA s Hall of Honor (HoH) selection process. The Hall of Honor s purpose is to identify, recognize, and honor individuals with lineage to USAFSS, ESC, AFIC, AIA and/or the AF ISR Agency, who have served with great distinction and who have brought recognition, credit and honor to the command/agency and themselves. Many thanks to CMSgt (Ret) Sherwood for his leadership and sense of purpose to again select the best of the best. The 2011 Hall of Honor (HoH) Selection Committee included the following personnel: Command Chief Master Sergeant (Ret) Bob Sherwood Chairman Brigadier General (Ret) Grover Jackson Colonel (Ret) Bob Cope Colonel (Ret) Bill Ballard Command Chief Master Sergeant (Ret) Okey Warden Chief Master Sergeant/GS-15 (Ret) Bob Egger Chief Master Sergeant (Ret) A.J. Harrison Gen (Ret) Michael V. Hayden General Hayden is, without a doubt, the most well-rounded intelligence officer this country has ever produced. From his days as the Commander of the Air Intelligence Agency, to his selection as the Director of National Intelligence, to his culminating assignment as the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, no individual was as prepared to transform the national intelligence structure and prepare it for the future cyber warfare era. Due to General Hayden's foresight, American civil rights have been maintained while simultaneously preparing and safeguarding the Nation against cyber threats. During his nearly forty years of active duty military service, General Hayden's integrity, professionalism, intellectuality and thoughtful decisionmaking propelled him into highly-visible, top level positions of the Federal government wherein he earned the respect and confidence of principals within the national intelligence community, the Congress, the President and the Nation'sallies around the world. Citizens of the United States are safer today because of the efforts of General Hayden. 7

8 Lt Gen John C. Koziol Lieutenant General Koziol is the Nation's premier Air Force Intelligence Officer. He has kept the current and potential future contributions of the AF Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Agency and the legacy of its predecessor organizations at the forefront of the Air Force and national intelligence. He transformed the Agency from a dying entity into the ISR powerhouse that it is today. Because of his transformational efforts, our ISR collections process is second-to-none. The USAF and the AF ISR Agency lead the way in protecting forces on the ground, in the air, and in cyberspace. As a result of General Koziol's actions, the AF ISR Agency is postured to take on even more responsibilities as it grows and expands to over 21,000 personnel. General Koziol's selection as the 2008 Secretary of the Air Force Zuckert Award winner is a testament to his leadership. This award is the highest management award a serving general officer can receive. During his 34-plus years of active duty service, General Koziol's outstanding professionalism and respect within the national intelligence community, as well as accomplishments for and within the AF ISR Agency, have contributed immeasurably to the successes of the AF ISR Agency. CMSgt (Ret) Edward L. Barnes Chief Master Sergeant Ed Barnes is one of those rare individuals who consistently exude professionalism, competence, self-confidence and leadership. Possessing an aura of authority and an imposing recruiting poster image, everyone listened when he spoke because his message had to be important. He was at the forefront of the development of four major projects: (I) Air-to-ground-to-air secure communications systems embodied by the ANfURC-53; (2) WHITEWOLF Advisory Support instructions to protect reconnaissance aircraft and aircrews; (3) the lay-down of USAFSS collection assets in Europe; and (4) the initial cadre that developed the COMFY OLYMPICS program (now entitled the Major General Doyle Larson SENSOR OLYMPICS program). More significantly, and of greater value to the command, he served as a teacher, leader, guidance counselor, motivator and mentor of young Airmen, NCOs, senior NCOs and officers. The consummate professional who demonstrated the highest standards, Chief Barnes effectively used his positions of Command Senior Enlisted Advisor for all USAF Security Services European units and Headquarters Electronic Security Command's NCOIC Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations as bully pulpits to set the standards of performance, decorum and leadership. CMSgt (Ret) Donald W. Hatcher Chief Hatcher's superior performance and commitment to excellence were evident throughout his 30-year career, beginning with receiving individual recognition as the command's top Czech linguist, through his mid-career accomplishments as a supertechnician and outstanding trainer/ educator, and concluding with his effectiveness as a leader and manager. Never satisfied with the status quo, Chief Hatcher worked tirelessly to improve enlisted training, intelligence operations and morale & welfare around the globe. His numerous command-level and Air Force level accolades, including selection as one of the USAF "Top 12" Outstanding Airmen of the Year, are testaments to his enduring and far reaching achievements which will positively impact the enlisted corps for years to come. Whether a linguist "sitting rack", operations superintendent at one of the Air Intelligence Agency's largest overseas units, managing technical training in the joint environment, or the Command Chief Master Sergeant for the Air Intelligence Agency, Chief Hatcher set the standard in all endeavors. 8

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17 Sculptor Jerry McKenna At 73, sculptor Jerry is in his prime. He first took up the art twenty-one years ago, after retiring from the USAF at 52. McKenna s story is a remarkable one. McKenna divides his life into three: his childhood and student years at the University of Notre Dame; his years in the Air Force and raising his family with his wife, Gail; and the time after his military retirement, in which he has become one of America s most sought-after realist sculptors. His monumental bronze sculptures and busts dot the country and the world, and include his iconic rendition of Notre Dame football coaches, Air Force generals, saints, and religious figures and moments in history such as his sculptural tableaux of the Lincoln-Douglas Debate in Alton, Illinois. He also has three sculptures in Ireland Ollie Walsh in Thomastown, Boerne, Texas and five grown children and eleven grandchildren. 17

18 Jerry is most proud of his Irish heritage. The McKennas emigrated from County Monaghan in 1840 and his paternal grandmother was born in Cullen, County Cork, and came to America in His mother s family, the Dowlings, came from Ballyhale, County Kilkenny and arrived in Baltimore in Over the past thirty five years, McKenna has made over 40 trips to Ireland. He told Irish America If Gail and I make no other trips during the year, we always manage a visit to Ireland. This year, we took our grand-daughter, Heather. We covered 1,000 miles and twenty-six of the thirty-two counties. Exhausting, but fun. For twenty-five years, the Irish America Magazine has recognized the country s 100 outstanding Irish Americans of the year; this March, Jerry McKenna was one of nine new inductees into the Irish American Hall of Fame, all of whomwere celebrated on its Top 100 list over the years. On the list, you can find community leaders and government officials, philanthropist and human rights activists, sports legends, and rising stars, Oscarnominated actors and pioneering scientists, and writers and musicians. (McKenna's self-published book, "A Third Life: Sculptures for God, Country & Notre Dame," tells of his journey from billboard painter to lieutenant colonel in USAF to accomplished sculptor.) 18

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20 Heritage Chapter, Goodfellow dedicates Sebers Hall Members of the 316th Training Squadron and the FTVA Heritage Chapter held a ceremony Friday, honoring an Air Force intelligence NCO for whom Building 519 is named. "We need to make our new intelligence students aware of our intelligence pioneers, those men and women who laid the foundation for what we do today, said Chief Bendinelli, who also serves as the Heritage Chapter vice president. "It's important for them to know and understand the intelligence contributions made by these men and women. They have quite a legacy to live up to." Fred Sebers, an Everett, Wash., native, enlisted in the Navy at age 16 during World War II and manned a 50-caliber machine gun aboard a landing craft in Okinawa. Sergeant Sebers left the Navy after the war, but reenlisted in 1949 for four years before joining the Air Force as a parachute rigger and stunt jumper. After a few "close calls" in his initial Air Force specialty, Sergeant Sebers crosstrained into the intelligence career field in 1959, becoming a communications analyst at Goodfellow. Ironically, his first assignment as a "202" (today's 1N4, Signals Intelligence Analyst specialty) took him back to Okinawa, which was a considerably more tranquil place than when he was there 15 years earlier. Following his Okinawa tour, Sergeant Sebers volunteered for an assignment in Taiwan before returning to Goodfellow in 1964 as a member of the 6948 th Security Squadron. During his assignment to Goodfellow, Sergeant Sebers learned the Air Force had developed a method of conducting radio directionfinding operations from aircraft. Intrigued, Sergeant Sebers volunteered for this new mission, even though it meant going to Vietnam. Arriving in Nha Trang, Republic of Vietnam, in the summer of 1967, Sergeant Sebers spent the next couple of months as an airborne communications analyst with Det 1, 6994 th Security Squadron, flying specially modified EC-47 "Electric Goon" aircraft on the new and highly classified Airborne Radio Direction Finding missions. On the evening of Sept. 8, 1967, he and several friends were dining at the local NCO club when an enemy detonated a claymore mine near his table, mortally wounding Sebers and injuring many others. Sergeant Sebers passed away Nov. 7 of that year, as a result of his wounds, leaving behind a wife (now deceased), a son, and two daughters. Sergeant Sebers' military decorations include a Purple Heart, an Air Medal, a National Defense Service Medal with a bronze service star, a World War II Victory Medal, an Asian-Pacific Campaign Medal, an American Campaign Medal, and an Army of Occupation Medal with Germany clasp. He also earned a Navy Occupation Service Medal, a Navy Good Conduct Medal, an Air Force Good Conduct Medal with three bronze loops, and a Vietnam Service Medal with a bronze service star. NSA/CSS Inducts Four Pioneers into the National Cryptologic Museum's Hall of Honor Four pioneers of American cryptology were inducted into the NSA/CSS Hall of Honor Dec 1, 2009 at the National Cryptologic Museum. In his keynote remarks during the induction ceremony, John C. Inglis, Deputy Director, National Security Agency, highlighted the distinguished achievements of each of the inductees: Mr. Richard A. Day, Jar, Ms Minnie M. Kenny, Maj Gen Doyle E. Larson, USAF and Mr. Arthur J. Levenson. Maj Gen Doyle E. Larson, USAF significantly increased the Air Force's role in Command, Control, and Communications Countermeasures. He served as the first commander of the Electronic Security Command, established the Joint Electronic Warfare Center, and saved countless American lives by helping to devise the TEABALL system. The Museum s Hall of Honor, created in 1999, pays tribute to the pioneers and heroes who have made significant and enduring contributions to American cryptology. For more information on the NSA/CSS Hall of Honor or the National Cryptologic Museum, visit the NSA Homepage at 20

21 Vietnam Wall Memorial Calls For Photos WASHINGTON (AFRNS) -- The National Call for Photos, a campaign to gather images of the more than 58,000 men and women whose names are on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, was launched recently at a Newseum event here hosted by the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund and FedEx Office. FedEx Office will use its locations across the country to assist in gathering the photos. Established in 1979, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund is dedicated to preserving the legacy of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial here. The fund's latest initiative is The Education Center at The Wall, an underground facility near the memorial that is being designed to help visitors discover the stories of those named on The Wall and celebrate the values embodied by service members from all of America's wars. Exhibits will include a wall of photographs of people whose names are on The Wall, a selection of the more than 100,000 items that have been left at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, a timeline of key military events of the Vietnam War and a history of the memorial. (Courtesy of American Forces Press Service) 21

22 General Membership Meeting: Following the command presentations, a brief FTVA business meeting was held. The following minutes capture the events of the general membership meeting. 22

23 FREEDOM THROUGH VIGILANCE ASSOCIATION P.O. Box San Antonio, Texas SEPTEMBER 25, 2010 ANNUAL GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING: President Lee Anthony called the meeting to order at 1155 hours in HQ Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Agency s Bernard A. Larger Auditorium (BALA), Larson Hall (Building 2007) on Security Hill. 2. QUORUM: President Anthony called for a quorum. Ron Haygood, FTVA Vice President, determined we have a quorum. Meeting proceeded. President Anthony opened the meeting by expressing sincere gratitude to the ISR Agency staff who participated in the anniversary week activities for this year, thanks to the gracious hospitality and support from Gen. Heithold and his staff, especially Director of Staff Ken Williams; and thanks to the Lockheed Martin team and the support for the SENIOR SCOUT display. 3. MINUTES: The 2009 FTVA General Membership Meeting minutes from September 26, 2009 were read and approved with one minor modification. 4. TREASURER S REPORT: The Treasurer s Report was presented, discussed, and filed for audit. 5. VIGILIANT PARTNERS PROGRAM: Jim McLendon presented an update on the Vigilant Partners program s newest members and overall program status. 6. HISTORY REPORT: Historian Barnie Gavin announced that copies of the FTVA Annual History report for the previous year were available in hard copy at the meeting and also available online on the FTVA website. The period of the history report will be changed to coincide with the annual FTVA general membership meeting. 7. MEMBERSHIP SUPPORT: Bob Baert was not present so no membership support report was available. 8. SPECIAL ACTIVITIES: Doug Holden was not present so no special activities report was available. 9. HALL OF HONOR: Program Chair Bob Sherwood reported that 19 nomination packages were received this year, and it seems as though the selection process gets tougher. Thanks to the entire committee for the support and dedication, and special thanks to SMSgt Dodie Barhorst for her outstanding assistance this year as the HQ Air Force ISR Agency representative to the committee. 10. AIR FORCE ISR AGENCY LIAISON: President Lee Anthony introduced Col Mike Shields as the HQ Air Force ISR Agency representative to the FTVA Board of Directors, and expressed thanks for the support. 23

24 11. SOCIAL ACTIVITIES: Program Chair Ken Williams shared with us that there are two main social events for FTVA each year, the Spring Fling and the annual Banquet. The Spring Fling this year was the bestattended in a long time, with several active duty members recognized for their contributions while deployed in support of the Global War on Terrorism. Because of the large turnout and the continued deployments, will be looking to hold the event in a bigger room next year. A total of 290 tickets were sold for this banquet, Gen Hayden (USAF, Ret), former Air Force Intelligence Agency (AIA) Commander and retired Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is guest speaker. Three bars will be open, cocktails at 1730, with dinner chimes at SPORTS CHAIRMAN REPORT: Joe Hurst reported that this year s FTVA golf tournament was another great success, maxed out with 144 participants at the Alsatian Golf Course in Castroville. 13. PICNIC CHAIRMAN REPORT: A. J.Harrison expressed sincere thanks and kudos to MSgt Angela Davis and MSgt Christine Priest for their support as the HQ ISR Agency Staff support team for the event. It was hot and humid, and people left early but hopefully some money was made through the normal donation process. 14. NEWSLETTER CHAIRMAN REPORT: Dennis Rass Rassmussen expanded the newsletter and reported that we are now required to mail the document in an envelope -- which will drive up the shipping cost. Thanks to all for the great input over the year, and special thanks to the chapter reports. 15. CHAPTER REPORTS: Heritage Chapter (San Angelo, TX -- JJ Graham President): 2010 was another busy year for the heritage chapter! While our membership stayed fairly stable small but robust! we found ourselves involved in a wide variety of projects. Here is a sampling of the year s events: a. EC-47 restoration project: NTR no progress made on this; we continue to look for help but are concentrating on other matters right now b. Scrolls: Still looking for a home in the SCIF area; a new group commander has recently moved in Col J. D. Willis and we haven t met with him yet to run our proposal by him; hope to accomplish this in the near future Lt Col Erick Lawson is working to renovate our language training facility, bldg 521 which was a possible option but this facility is now being looked at for a memorial to the crew of BARON 52 (intel and maintainers) o Dale Brandenburg is only member of flight not yet memorialized anywhere; he was an airborne maintenance technician. ALS is once again being taught at Goodfellow and there seems to be a push now to add more NCOA classes to existing NCOA s and possibly standing up a few new schools (SSgt s can no longer sew on TSgt until they attend NCOA) 24

25 New education center construction starts soon; scheduled for opening April 2012; since ALS will be moving here, we are also looking at this as a possible home for the scrolls if a place in the SCIF cannot be located c. Private org status on GAFB: We are now fully vested as a private organization on Goodfellow AFB! Next annual review will be in Jan 2011 keeping our fingers crossed! d. Cressman project: Another task we have taken on is increasing the awareness on base about the buildings dedicated to fallen intel heroes Cressman, Leftwich, Ryan, etc. We have chosen the Cressman dining facility as our next project; Sgt Pete Cressman was a Goodfellow-trained RDF operator who was one of four Det 3, 6994 th crewmembers who lost their lives when their EC-47, BARON 52, was shot down over Vietnam (the last EC-47 to be shot down in Vietnam) e. Sebers family visit: In sep 2006, we dedicated bldg 519 to the memory of TSgt Fred Sebers, a Goodfellow-trained 202 killed in Vietnam; in August 2009 we added an indoor display with Fred s medals, a bio and his picture so everyone could see who Fred was and what he did for his country April: Fred s brother Robert (86-year old navy WWII vet), Fred s daughter Sylene Peterson and granddaughter Sarah Peterson, and Fred s niece Laurie, visited Goodfellow AFB; family stayed in chief s quarters Heritage chapter hosted a dinner in their honor and also rededicated the inside display for the family very emotional for all; Ed Bendinelli gave a nice speech as did Robert and Sylene, to a large gathering of staff and students; the family also visited and spoke with all the 1N4 classes the staff and students were honored to have them Sylene: so many questions have been answered! I'm still astounded that there are others that cared about my dad enough to dedicate a building in his name and even put up the additional awesome items on the wall inside, that what he did was so important, that there are people like [the folks in the heritage chapter] who have gone out of their way to make this happen. 16. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. According to the bylaws of the Freedom Through Vigilance Association, each election within the organization must be overseen by an election committee to manage the process and properly vet the nominees. Election Committee Chair Dennis Rass Rassmussen presented Bob Cope as the candidate for FTVA Treasurer, and Loren Phred Sevening as the candidate for FTVA Secretary. Motion was made, seconded, and approved to accept the new candidates as officially elected into office. 17. OPEN FORUM. a. Who came the farthest? Several states mentioned, including California, Colorado, Virginia, Florida, Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Nebraska; but no decision was made as to who actually came the farthest. 25

26 b. Who is the most senior member present? Doug Holden was not present but Chris Cook did share that Doug started service to USAFSS in 1949, and is still very active on the FTVA Board of Directors. Mr Malcolm Murf announced that he started in April 1949 and retired from USAFSS as a SMSgt -- so he is officially the most senior member. 18. There being no further business, motion was made, seconded, and approved to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at The next FTVA Board of Directors meeting will be on October 15, 2010 in the SSFCU Board Room at Remain in Touch! Respectfully Submitted, LOREN R. Phred SEVENING FTVA Secretary 26

27 FREEDOM THROUGH VIGILANCE ASSOCIATION P.O. BOX San Antonio, TX The Freedom Through Vigilance Association realizes its objectives, in part, by providing funds for programs that reward the hardworking, dedicated AF ISR Agency people who go "above and beyond" to achieve the command mission. Since 1985, the Vigilant Partners Program has helped provide an expanded base of support. Modeled after the Industrial Associates of the Air Force Association, the program permits industry, corporations, businesses and even individuals interested in the agency's mission to join us in helping fund agency programs. As of September 2011, the Vigilant Partners were as follows: PLATINUM PARTNERS* Booz Allen Hamilton SAIC Trofholz Technologies, Inc MultiLingual Solutions, Inc Sierra Nevada Corporation (In Memory of Maj Gen Paul Martin) GOLD Partners Prop Wash Gang Security Service Federal Credit Union Air Force Federal Credit Union Mrs. Doyle Larson USAFSS Roll Call Picnic Partners BRONZE PARTNERS Grover McMakin Donald Bundy Jerry McKenna, Sculptor 6924th Heritage Association Stanfield Systems, Inc. Gregory C. Radabaugh Berlin Island Association Milton Driggers Tom Holden Howard Bunton Jeff McRaney SILVER Partners FTVA Grover Jackson Bob Cope Arrowhead Electric Service To The Penny Tax Services Lee and Jen Anthony Regis F. A. Urschler Barnie and Judy Gavin William F. (Bill) Sheck Anthony F. Jensen PATRON PARTNERS Francis R. (Frank) Sabourin John H. (Jack) Riedel Thomas H. Tennant James Mayer Bin Ng (In Memory of Maj Ronald C. Bell) VFW Chestnut Hill Post 5205 Philadelphia, PA E. E. Shackelford (In Memory of Dan Dapollito) Dennis Thomson Curtis E. Chaffin, Jr *Platinum Partner $2,500 +//.Gold Partner $ 1, $2,499.99//.Silver Partner $ $999.99//. Bronze Partner $ $499.99//.Patron Partner $ $

28 FREEDOM THROUGH VIGILANCE ASSOCIATION Consolidated Statement of Revenues and Expenditures (For the Year Ending December 31, 2010) Revenues: Banquet Tickets $ 6, Donations (Vigilant Partners) 22, Membership Dues 30, Interest Income 1, Social Events 1, Special Activities 2, Total Revenues $ 64, Expenditures Administrative Support $ 1, AIA Support (Grants) 13, Golf Tournament Honoraria Membership: Contract Labor 4, Directory 4, Internet Member Cards Newsletter 10, Postage 1, Reunion: Banquet 5, Picnic 1, Socials 2, Special Activities 4, Total Expenditures $ 52, Excess of Revenues Over Expenditures $ 12, Robert S. Cope, Treasurer 28