Sam Johnson Chapter Dallas 232 of the Air & Space Forces Association

Mark your calendar for Thursday, September 19! North Texas Giving Day, the largest community-wide giving event in the country, is fast approaching. Join thousands of donors for an 18-hour online giving event that empowers everyone to support their favorite local nonprofits. Make an early impact by giving a gift today—Early Giving is now open!

This year, your gift can support the Air and Space Forces Association – We locally support the following:
THE AFA WOUNDED AIRMEN & GUARDIAN PROGRAM
DALLAS-AREA VETERANS
SAM JOHNSON CHAPTER YOUTH LEADERSHIP & EDUCATION PROGRAMS

Consider a gift of $100 today to help support these causes. Your fully tax-deductible donation will be very helpful.

To donate, please visit our North Texas Giving Day Organization page.

Sam Johnson Chapter Air & Space Forces Association | North Texas Giving Day

The National Medal of Honor Museum is seeking “Veteran Volunteers” to greet guests visiting this rolling museum at events in McKinney and Frisco

A September 11th 5K to Honor and Remember

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Date: Sunday, Sept 8th Time: 7am to 12 noon
Bus will be located at: McKinney High School
1400 Wilson Creek Pkwy
McKinney, TX 75069

Chapter member Bob Epstein received the Patrick Henry Award for Homeland Security from the Military Order of World Wars. He presented over 30 Homeland Security programs this past year on: Active Shooter Training, Refuse to be a Victim, and Personal Protection in the Home to Rotary Clubs, Churches, Synagogues and Civil Air Patrol Squadrons. He is also the North Texas Homeland Officer for the Civil Air Patrol.

Chapter board member Bill Harding’s son, Lt Col Jeff Harding, pilot with the 466 Fighter Squadron and previous 419th Operational Support Squadron commander at Hill AFB, Utah is retiring in October after 21 years of service.

Currently an F-35A fighter pilot, he previously flew the F-16 for 15 years. His assignments included Columbus AFB, Luke AFB, Misawa Japan, Kunsan South Korea, Eglin AFB and Holloman AFB. He has deployed to Iraq for Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn, Germany in Defense of NATO and recently to the South Pacific for partner nation exercises. In addition, Jeff led the F-35s as part of the fighter team that won the Maj. Richard I. B**g Fighter Integration Trophy at the William Tell Air Combat 2023 competition.

In the photo: Lt Col Harding is joined by his parent’s M/M William Harding, his wife Kerry, sons Aubrey & Liam and daughter Haven; on the flight line at Hill AFB on July 4 before he participated in the July 4 flyovers.

Congratulations and Good Luck!

Annual Chapter Golf Classic - Sign up now!
Join us Monday, October 7th for the “2024 Golf Classic”
at Heritage Ranch Golf & Country Club in Fairview, TX!

Register at: http://www.afadallas.org/events_chapter.htm
Event Schedule:
• Registration: 11:00 AM
• Lunch: 11:30 AM
• Putting Contest: 12:30 PM
• Shotgun Start: 1:00 PM
Format: 4 Player Scramble
Cost: $150 per person or $550 per team
Includes: Green fees, cart, lunch, dinner, gift bag, raffle tickets, putting contest and fun!
Post-Tournament Activities:
• Buffet Snacks
• Awards Ceremony
• Gift Drawing
The golf classic focuses on our community benefitting:

THE AFA WOUNDED AIRMEN & GUARDIAN PROGRAM
DALLAS-AREA VETERANS
SAM JOHNSON CHAPTER YOUTH LEADERSHIP & EDUCATION PROGRAMS
We look forward to seeing you there!

CIA Paramilitary Operations and the War in Afghanistan

This presentation will feature two former senior officials of the Central Intelligence Agency in a discussion of one of the least-known agencies of our government during one of the most difficult periods of our history.

Rod Smith was an enlisted artilleryman with the First Marine Division in Vietnam. He spent eleven years as a federal prosecutor and joined the CIA in 1986. His last position was Chief of Special Activities Division, which provides trained paramilitary forces for operations around the world
J.R. Seeger has been an archeologist, a paratrooper, and a CIA case officer. He led Alpha Team, one of the first CIA teams into Afghanistan in the fall of 2001. JR is the author of the Mike 4 novel series, based on his experiences.

Rod and J.R. will discuss CIA paramilitary authorities and operations, how CIA’s paramilitary forces are organized, and how CIA and the U.S. military worked together in post-9/11 Afghanistan to attack the Taliban and Al-Qaeda.

Event Details:

Sunday - July 28, 2024 / Check in: 4:30 / Program begins at 5 pm
Location: Heritage Ranch Golf & Country Club, 465 Scenic Ranch Circle, McKinney, TX 75069
Dress: Business Casual
Ticket Price: Individual $45 / Table of 8 - $360 / Student $35
Dinner & Cash Bar / Dinner entrée selection on registration

Col. Ken Cordier’s “Celebration of Life" was held at the Frontiers of Flight Museum…

In remembrance of Col. Cordier, we celebrate a life well-lived, marked by service to country and family. His spirit, values, and love continue to inspire us all.

The Final Tribute to "Col. Ken Cordier"