October 2013 to September 2014 - Freedom Through Vigilance

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Freedom Through Vigilance Association
Annual History
October 2013 – September 2014
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 2013 – September 2014 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,
1981. William T. Ballard was the chartering president.
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FTVA Board of Directors
The Association’s 2013/14 officers and directors consisted of the following:
Executive Board
Ron Haygood – President
Andy Smith – Vice President
Bob Cope – Treasurer
Loren (Phred) Sevening – Secretary
Lee Anthony – Past President
Directors
Barnie Gavin……………………………………...………….………………….…...…………….…....History Chair
Bob Baert……………………….…...………………….…...………………........Membership Chair/Web Support
Dennis “Rass” Rassmussen………………….…...………………….…...…………………… Newsletter Editor
Wayne Tallant……………………………...……….……………….…...…………… Associate Newsletter Editor
Ted Colquhoun..………………………… ……………….…...………………….…...….…….Fallen Eagles Chair
Jim McLendon…………………………………………….…...………………….…...….…Official Activities Chair
Ken Williams.……………….………….. ...…………… ……………….…...………………….…...….Social Chair
Dennis Buxton.……………….…...………………….…...………………….…...…………………....Sports Chair
Jacque Lerma…………………………….…...……………………………………………...................Picnic Chair
A. J. Harrison.…...….……. ……………….…...……………...………..…………….…………Hall of Honor Chair
(Election Pending…………….…...………………….…...……………….......................National Capital Chapter
J.J. Graham………………………………………………….…...…………...………..President, Heritage Chapter
John Toillion………………..…………………….…...……………..….………………....President, Aloha Chapter
John Aurelius…………………………….…...…………...….…………… ……..President, Gold Country Chapter
Jim Kaus.…………… ……………….…...…………...…………….…………… President, Sunshine FL Chapter
Barnie Gavin……………………….…...………………………..……………President, Rocky Mountain Chapter
Directors Emeritus
Bill Ballard
Bob Sherwood
Doug Holden
AF ISR Agency Advisory Officers
Col Mike Shields ………………….…...……………………………….…...…………….…….Senior Liaison Officer
Maj Keith Rodgers………………….…...……………………………….…...……………….…. Reunion Coordinator
Wayne Amann………………….…...……………………………….…...…………...……………AFISR Agency /PA
Newsletter Editor
Dennis “Rass” Rassmussen
9511 Aqua Verde
Helotes, TX 78023
Ph (210) 695-1334
newsletter@ftva.org
Associate Editor
Auxiliary Staff
Wayne Tallant
Ken Maynard
9223 Tree Villiage
8522 Modred
S. Antonio, TX 78250
S. Antonio, TX 78250
Ph (210) 522-0357
Ph (210) 521-9244
falleneagles@ftva.orgnewsletter@ftva.org
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Early History of USAFSS
Originally Posted by Sandy Sanderson on Misawa site Feb 2, 2002
The USAFSS History review below is a brief read when the command was only 8 years old (in 1956). Taken
from Booklet Welcome to 6960th Support Group Kelly AB.
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WHAT IS THE FTVA?
WHY WAS IT STARTED?
WHAT DO WE DO?
The Freedom Through Vigilance Association (FTVA) is a private, non-profit corporation established in
1981 and is dedicated to the support and perpetuation of the objectives of the USAF and USAF
Security Service and its successor Commands/Agencies. We currently provide support to social,
educational and humanitarian services of USAF in general and the Air Force Intelligence,
Surveillance and Reconnaissance Agency and its subordinate organizations in particular. Principally
located in San Antonio, TX, we have FTVA Chapters in Washington, DC (Capital Chapter) Honolulu,
HI (Aloha Chapter); San Angelo, TX (Heritage Chapter); Yuba City, CA (Gold Coast Chapter); Florida
(Sunshine Chapter); and the newest chapter, in Colorado, (Rocky Mountain Chapter). All former and
current military/civilian members of USAFSS/AFISR Agency and its successor Commands/Agencies
are eligible for membership. Surviving spouses of deceased personnel are eligible for associate
member status.
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Dear Mrs. Ardisana,
Thank you for your continued support of the Freedom Through Vigilance Association. Over the years the FTVA
has supported the men and women of the USAFSS and its successors. To date over $420,000 has been used
for numerous award programs, tributes to fallen comrades-inarms, and the support of families. Our
membership has grown along with chapters from coast to coast. Your support has helped us make that
happen.
Additionally, we wanted you to know that many of us walk by the bronze bust of your husband everyday as we
walk into the headquarters’ building. He still lives on in the memories of our FTVA members. And on behalf of
the FTVA, we would like for you to accept a small token of our appreciation. We are returning your latest
membership dues and have included a life-time membership card. You have never forgotten us and
we will never forget you and the General. Remain in Touch...always. Sincerely,
Ron Haygood, President
Freedom Through Vigilance Association
“Changing of the Guard”
FTVA outgoing president Lee Anthony (L) is shown receiving the ceremonial
souvenir gavel from current president Ron Haygood marking the recent
transition in the organization’s leadership. Lee will continue serving on the
BOD as Past President.
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AF ISR Agency Reorganization –
Shaping the Future, Honoring our Legacy
This is a historic moment for the AF ISR Agency. As significant and far-reaching, in fact,
as any moment within the last 25 years. On 14 July 2014, the Secretary of the Air Force
and CSAF announced that AFISRA will transform from its current status as a Field
Operating Agency under the Air Staff Deputy Chief of Staff for ISR (HAF/A2), into a
Numbered Air Force (NAF) under Headquarters Air Combat Command. By October of
this year, AFISRA will become 25th Air Force under ACC – “joining 1 AF, 9 AF, AFCENT,
10 AF, 12 AF, and the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center. While I cannot address every
single question at this time, but I wanted to highlight a few items that seem to be on
everyone’s minds. The biggest change of course will be the transformation of the AF ISR
Agency HQ into a NAF headquarters. Next, two flying wings currently under 12 AF will transfer to 25 AF. The 9
RW at Beale and 55 WG at Offutt, two wings with incredibly rich ISR legacies, will become part of 25 AF. And
the Air Force Targeting Center, with its headquarters at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, will transfer from HQ ACC
to 25 AF. As part of the reorganization, the Targeting Center will become a Targeting Group and will fold into a
new ISR Wing focused on targeting and analysis. We are still working through the details of the other half of
this wing – the Analysis Group, which will be based out of Nellis AFB, Nevada.
For now, NASIC will remain under the HAF/A2 (i.e., it will not become part of 25 AF). NASIC's assessments of
foreign aerospace forces and weapons systems are critical in shaping national security and defense policies, in
order to minimize disturbance to that mission, it is best right now that NASIC remains under Headquarters Air
Force oversight. While integration across the ISR enterprise would be enhanced if NASIC was part of 25 AF,
our focus will shift to ensuring the most effective integration possible no matter how we are organized.
Intelligence Unit at Misawa AB Inactivated
By Airman 1st Class Patrick S. Ciccarone
35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
The 301st Intelligence Squadron, Misawa Security Operations Center (MSOC) was deactivated on 30 June
2014. With a storied history spanning six decades of service and seven countries, the 301 IS originally was
founded as a U.S. Army unit, the 138th Signal Radio Intelligence Company, on Feb. 7,1942. After being
transferred to the U.S. Air Force in 1949, the unit went through a few more transformations, where they were
designated as the 6920th Electronic Security Group on Aug. 1, 1979. At the time, their unit was the largest on
Misawa Air Base.
Finally, on Oct. 1, 1993, the unit settled on their current designation – the 301 IS.
Throughout their activation time, the 301 IS and its predecessor units has served as an integral part of the
MSOC mission and provided support by contributing valuable intelligence to the U.S. and it’s allied forces
during wartime operations and other international crises. Some of the decorations awarded to the unit have
been the Air Force Outstanding Unit award, from the following years: Nov 1950 - Jul 1951; Jul 1982 - Jun
1984; Jul 1986 - Jun 1988; Jul 1991 - Jun 1993; Oct 1993 – Sep 1994; Oct 1994 - Sep 1995; Oct 1997 - Sep
1998; Oct 1999 - Sep 2000; Jun 2004 - May 2005; Jun 2008 - Jun 2009, and 1 Jan 2012 - 31 Dec
2012.
The 301 IS played a significant role in programs such as Operation Eyesight, a 50 year tradition of supporting
the children of the Hachinohe School for the Deaf and Blind. Although the 301 IS will be saying "sayonara" to
Misawa, the unit will relocate to Alaska, where it will continue its mission of providing intelligence in support of
the defense of the United States and its allies.
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70th ISR Wing members honor legacy of
Bataan Death March
(Adapted from an article by the 544th ISR Group Staff)
4/10/2014 -WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE, N.M. —Members of the 543rd and 544th Intelligence,
Surveillance and Reconnaissance Groups joined more than 6,200 civilians and military members March 23
to participate in the Bataan Memorial Death March, a 26.2 mile course through the hills surrounding White
Sands Missile Range, N. M.
(Right) L-R: MSgt. (Ret) Barbra Creutz, Capt Ted McDevitt, TSgt.
Neville Allen, MSgt. (Ret) Billy Creutz, SSgt.
Veronica Ocampo, Keven Clark and MSgt. Sara Clark pause to take a
group photo at the 13th mile marker on March 23, 2014 at White Sands
Missile Range, N. M. (Courtesy photo)
The annual event started in 1989 as a military-only tribute organized by
the New Mexico State University
Army ROTC Department. The event commemorated the horrific march
made by tens of thousands of American and Filipino prisoners of war
during World War II. In April 1942, after being surrendered to Japanese
forces, 60,000 to 80,000 soldiers were forced to make this 80-mile
march through the heat of the Philippine jungles while living on half or
quarter rations, minimal water, and no medical support.
Thousands died attempting the 80-mile trek, and those who survived faced captivity in a prisoner-of-war camp.
In 1993, the march moved to White Sands Missile Range and the event was opened for civilian participation.
Since 1989, the event has transformed from involving hundreds of participants to thousands.
"The Bataan Memorial Death March was something I've always wanted to do," said MSgt. Sara Clark, a
member of the 544th ISR Group. "My husband and I talked about forming a team and committed back in
December when we gathered the mandatory five people to form a team." Clark went on to say participants
can march as individuals or as a team of five. Participants could march light, with no additional gear, or heavy,
with 35 pounds, in uniform or civilian clothing. "We ended up competing in the co-ed civilian category and
came in fifth out of 12 total teams," said Clark.
TSgt. Neville Allen, who competed in the individual civilian light category, explained, "It is a tough, but
challenging course, and I recommend all military do it."
"It is a motivating march," explained Capt Ted McDevitt, who completed in the individual military light category.
"Meeting and shaking hands with some of the original Bataan Death Marchers was touching, and seeing
Wounded Warriors undertake the challenge was impressive.”
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480th ISR Wg Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Adapted from an article by A1C Victoria H. Taylor
633rd Air Base Wg Public Affairs
The 480th ISR Wing celebrated its 10th anniversary at Langley Air Force Base, Dec. 5th . Service
members paid tribute to the unit's history and accomplishments, which enabled the wing to become the
U.S. Air Force leader in globally-networked ISR operations. Your FTVA contributed a significant amount in
support ot this celebration.
(Left) Col. Jeffrey A. Kruse, 480th ISR Wing commander, speaks at the
Heritage Observance Celebration at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Dec. 5,
2013. Three ISR Airmen also gave presentations which focused on their
experiences in a deployed
environment that directly affected the mission on home soil.
(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Victoria H. Taylor/Released)
The 480th ISR Wing heritage dates back to 1943, when the unit was activated as the 480th Antisubmarine Group. The group used specially-modified B-24 "Liberator" bombers to combat German UBoats in the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea during World War ll. During this time, the unit lost
50 percent of its personnel and received the Distinguished Unit Citation for its actions during the Battle of
the Atlantic.
In 1951, the Air Force activated the 580th Air Resupply and Communications Wing. This unit employed
various aircraft in support of psychological warfare and intelligence operations. At the end of the Korean
War, the Air Force inactivated this unit.
In 1985, the Air Force consolidated the 480th Anti-submarine Group with the 580th Air Resupply and
communications Wing to form the 480th Special Operations Wing. The Air Force didn't activate this
special operations unit, but after the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, the Air Force initiated action to
strengthen its intelligence capabilities. The Air Force re-designated the 480th Special Operations Wing as
the 480th Intelligence Wing. The new organization was activated Dec. 1, 2003. The Air Force officially redesignated the unit as the 480th ISR Wing on Jan. 1, 2009. As part of the anniversary celebration, ten
distinguished wing veterans received a tour of the 480th ISR Wing and 497th ISR Group facilities. The
event concluded with the Heritage Observance Celebration at the Bayview Commonwealth Center.
The celebration featured remarks by special guest and distinguished visitor, retired Air Force Brig. Gen.
Larry K. Grundhauser, the 480th ISR Wing's first commander. "This showcases our accomplishments and
just how important it is to reflect upon the origins of the wing and the history of our organization," said
Grundhauser. "Seeing how far we've come is truly amazing." Three ISR Airmen also gave presentations
which focused on their experience in a deployed environment that directly affected the mission on home
soil.
Col. Jeffrey A. Kruse, 480th ISR Wing commander, wrapped up the celebration with closing remarks to
Airmen. "It is a thrill to be on this team," said Kruse. "This team dares to excel and dares to exceed and
there is no telling what we will achieve next." The 480th ISR Wing continues to accomplish its mission by
delivering
timely and relevant ISR information from a variety of platforms, 24 hours a day, year-round in direct
support of Air Force leaders, key coalition partners and combatant commanders worldwide.
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Remember When?
Posted by Ron Joines 4 Jan 2014
Taken c.1955. The R-600 was a fairly good receiver except for the poor
tuning system. In those days the Collins couldn't be beat. The R390
was a more modern receiver than the 51J4, which was our main HF
receiver.
We used the Racal HF receiver
sometimes along with few older receivers for LF monitoring. The piece
of equipment in front of me (above), just above the Collins, is the
remote DF control unit. At that time, we used a vertical dipole Adcock
DF antenna with each end of 20-ft boom controlled from the
monitoring. Position. Spent my early days with FCC at Powder Springs,
GA.
(Right) A combined total of over 100 years with FCC (All
are ex-military: Me, then Bill was a Navy electronic tech.,
Gene was an AF Radio Op aboard B-29 tanker and Bob
stationed in Germany with USAFSS.
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The Hall of Honor (HOH) Selection
For 2013
The Hall of Honor was created in 1983. It honors individuals who served
USAFSS/ESC and its successor commands with great distinction and
contributed immeasurably to successful mission accomplishment. The Hall
of Honor preserves the legacy of those who have gone before, highlights
their deeds, and honors their contributions to the nation. The Air Force
Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Agency together with the
Freedom Through Vigilance Association, inducted four new members into
the Hall of Honor during a ceremony held in the B. A. Larger Auditorium
here Sept. 29.
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Resurrection of the ‘Skivvy Nine Lounge’
The 694th ISRG (aka 6903rd) can get back our old "Skivvy Nine Lounge". Col Shane Hamilton was
successful in gaining approval from the 51st Fighter Wing in reacquiring building 345. The 694th
ISRG's plan is to reopen as the "Heritage Hall" that celebrates intelligence operations at Osan Air
Base. Those of you who are members of this history. Are invited to help in the building of our new
Heritage Hall. Most of the material, furniture, etc., will depend on donations (since we cannot use
government funds for this purpose). The 694th ISRG CGOG is leading this effort and has developed
the following website for you to see what's going on........and to help out in whatever way you can:
http://amieellis20.wix.com/694isrgheritageroom. The CGOG has developed various "levels of
participation" i.e. Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum (see website for details). People who help will be
remembered on plaques displayed in the Heritage Hall. Warm regards to all Skivvy Nine Vets and
thanks in advance for your support. Amie Ellis, 694ISRG CGOC President
Twilight Communion – Mournful Reunion
Loss of a crewmate – John H. “Jack” Riedel
As the morning air stirs, the vessels of life are warmed and we are revitalized in the bright soft caress of the new dawns.
Yet the radiant gleam of the sun cannot penetrate the sorrow in our hearts as we prepare our farewells to a friend and
crewmate.
The crescendo moan of the mourning wind gathers us together as another comrade begins a solo journey, rising into the
heavens.
A friend departs, a sole slowly ascends. Like the eagle it soars toward eternal rest in a far-off Aerie prepared by the Lords
hand.
We stand at attention and salute in honor of service rendered by a faithful silent warrior.
With great respect we pause to reflect on that camaraderie, that sense of mission, that aircrew esprit de corps so few
others ever know or share.
Kindred through spirit, we were one, we are one and we shall forever be one.
We bow our heads in quiet reverence. We recoil at the crisp crack of the rifles; we wince as the lamenting wail of the
buglers cry assails our senses, exacerbating the well of sadness.
Through a chilling mist our eyes glimpse evanescent shadows of those who have gone before, spirits now proudly
standing in line abreast to receive the newest member onto a seasoned, experienced crew who,
forever vigilant, stand that eternal watch over us.
In this mourning we are rejuvenated through memories aroused. We remain in touch as we commiserate and we console
one another. We abide this sadness in the knowledge that our sojourn is fleeting.
Through our kinship we live for another moment with our friends and crewmates whom we shall never forget, those with
whom we shall celebrate in that final great and everlasting reunion.
//Thomas L. Penn (January 2010)//
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Deceased Association and Former Command/Agency Members
In Memoriam
Abrams, Mervyn N., USAFSS-Vet.; Anderson “Andy” James, USAFSS-Vet.; Anderson, “Andy”
Robert, SMSgt-USAF-Ret.; Baird, Donald Gene, USAFSS-Vet.; Ballinger, George E., CMSgt-USAFRet. Life Mbr.; Barnes, Anne H., Spouse Col William “Bud” Barnes (Dec) HOH 1989; Barnes, Charles
Leeroy, SMSgt-USAF-Ret.; Baranoski, John, USAFSS-Vet.; Barthel, George G., CMSgt-USAF-Ret.
Life Mbr.; Bassett, Grayson T., SSgt-USAFSS-Vet.; Bell, “Web” Webster G., MSgt-USAF-Ret.;
Bergman, Paul Michael, USAFSS-Vet.; Bolte, Peter “Pete” H., USAFSS-Vet.; Boyd, James Calvin,
CMSgt-USAF-Ret.; Branagan, John “Jack” Edward, MSgt-USAF-Ret.; Budde, Ralph, USAFSS-Vet.;
Buinickas, “Al/Mr. B” Alexander M. CMSgt-USAF-Ret. Life Mbr; Burges, Ellis G. USN-WWII,
USAFSS-Civ-Ret.; Burns, Louis “Lou” Ray, SMSgt-USAF-Ret. Life Mbr.; Butt Jr., John S., CMSgtUSAF-Ret.; Cadena, Mary, AFISRA-Civ.; Calley, Kenneth Dale, USAFSS-Vet.; Camino, Raymond
K., MSgt-USAF-Ret.; Cantrell, Orlin Reece, MSgt-USAF-Ret.; Carlton, William “Bill” Earle, USA-WWII
CWO-4-USAF-Ret.; Carr, Terrance “Pappy” “Terry” Leonard, USAFSS-Vet.; Chapman, “Joy” Merva,
Spouse of CMSgt William Chapman-USAF-Ret. (Dec) Former ESC Senior Enlisted Advisor.; Clark
Jr., Frank Monroe, Maj-USAF-Ret. Life Mbr.; Clements, Olivia M., Spouse of John H. Clements Jr.USAFSS-Vet.; Cobb Jr., Lawrence Alexander, CMSgt-USAF-Ret.; Cochran Jr., Chris, CMSgt-USAFRet.; Corryn, John P., A1C-USAFSS-Vet. Life Mbr.; Croft, Mary Agnes, Spouse of William Croft, Lt
Col-USAF-Ret; Cronin, Harold R. TSgt-USAF-Ret.; Curley, “Sam” Paul, MSgt-USAF-Ret.; Daniel,
Melvin, SMSgt-USAF-Ret. Life Mbr.; Daubert, “Chuck” Charles, SSgt-USAFSS-Vet.; Day, Allen,
USAFSS-Vet.; Deere, Bruce Frederick, MSgt-USAF-Ret.; Deere, Linda-Carole Clark, Spouse of
Bruce Deere, MSgt-USAF-Ret.; Donan, “Big Bob” “Bob” Robert A., SMSgt-USAF-Ret.; Dorris, Normal
Michael, USAFSS-Vet.; Dunlap, Gary, USAFSS-Vet.; Eckler, Brian H., MSgt-USAF-Ret.; Fears,
Bruce, USAFSS-Vet.; Ferenchak, Leonard, A2C-USAF-Vet.; Fischer, “Jerry/Offsides” Jerome, MSgtUSAF-Ret.; Flynn, Robert L. USAFSS-Vet.; Fricke, Roy Arnold, USAFSS-Vet.; Gaffey, Patrick W.,
USAFSS-Vet.; Garshasb, “G” Navid, TSgt-USAF-Ret.; Garver, Gary L., USAFSS-Vet.; Genotte Jr.,
Richard “Dick” J., USAFSS-Vet.; Gerhardt, Ralph D., USAFSS-Civ. Mbr.; Gilbert, Garry, USAFSSVet.; Gilroy, Kevin “Mike” A., Col-USAF-Ret.; Glauben, Robert N., USAFSS-Vet.; Graves, James Roy,
SSgt-USAFSS-Vet.; Hagensick, Mark McKinley, USAFSS-Vet.; Hamlin, Duane Charles, USAFSSVet.; Hardell, Wayne, Lt Col-USAF-Ret.; Harris, Henry “Hank/Tex” Woodson, USAFSS-Vet.;
Hartman, Clifford “PD” A., MSgt-USAF-Ret.; Hauslee, Jean M., USAFSS-Civ-Ret.; Heilman, John
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“Mac/Omar”, Malcom, USAFSS-Vet.; Helbling, Victor M. Lt Col-USAF-Ret. Life Mbr.; Hill, Jimmie D.,
Maj-USAF-Ret.; Intorn, JoAnn, Spouse of LeRoy Intorn, CMSgt-USAF-Ret. Mbr.; Isaac, Walter Odell,
USAFSS-Vet.; Isella, Carmen, USAFSS-Vet.; Jackson, Wilbur “W.L.” Legree, SMSgt-USAF-Ret.;
Johnson, Jerry M., Col-USAF-Ret.; Johnston, Keith R. MSgt-USAF-Ret. Life Mbr.; Kenny, Terrence
“Golden Ear” George, USAFSS-Vet.; Klingeman, Mary Jo, USAFSS-Civ-Vet.; Knight, Jim, USAFSSVet.; Kozeal, Donald James, ESC-Vet.; Kujawa, James V., Sgt-USAF-Vet.; Koch, Russell, SSgtUSAFSS-Vet.; Ledet, Elwood “E J” J., Maj-USAF-Ret. Life Mbr.; Lelake, “Bill” William Leonard,
USAFSS-Vet.; Lewis, William H., Col-USAF-Ret. Life Mbr. Likens, Donald Richard, USAFSS-Vet.;
Lucas, Colleen, Spouse of Richard Lucas-SMSgt-USAF-Ret. Mbr.; Lucko, Walter J. Jr., SgtUSAFSS-Vet.; Lyons, William “Tiger” Craven, SMSgt-USAF-Ret. Mbr.; Manwaring “Ted” Terrence,
MSgt-USAF-Ret.; Martinez, Alexander, USAFSS-Vet.; McCallum, Ewell Elliott, Lt Col-USAF-Ret.;
McKone, John R., Col-USAF-Ret.; Merson, Francis “Frank” Edward, MSgt-USAF-Ret.; Mills, James
“Jim” Franklin, MSgt-USAF-Ret.; Mishkofski Sr., Joseph Adam ASA/USAFSS USCGR-CWO-04Ret.Life Mbr.; Minchew Jr., Walter Joseph, CMSgt-USAF-Ret.; Morton, Timothy Dwane, ESC-AIA
Vet.; Mueller, Karen Irene, Spouse of Jerry “Mugsy” Mueller, USAFSS Vet.; Nanassy, “Joe” Joseph
A., USAFSS-Vet.; Neighbors, “Faye” Charlotte, Spouse of Larry Neighbors-USAFSS-Vet.; Pearsall,
Kenneth “Tim” F., Maj-USAF-Ret.; Pellittere, Frank V., USAFSS-Vet.; Peterson, Rex “Bill” William,
USAFSS-Vet.; Pickens, Parshall, USAFSS-Vet.; Poff, Winifred Louise, Spouse of Lt Col Edward H.
Poff-USAF-Ret.; Popp, Eric M., USAFSS-Vet.; Porter Sr., Melvin “Mel” D., CMSgt-USAF-Ret. HOH
1990 Life Mbr.;Proctor, “DAK” Daniel A.K., Col-USAF-Ret. Life Mbr.; Rachels, Gene Alan, CMSgtUSAF-Ret. Mbr.; Reat, Grover Oran, WWII USAAF, Col-USAF-Ret.; Riedel, John “Jack” H., SMSgtUSAF-Ret. HOH 1998, Life Mbr. Rindock, James C. USAFSS-Vet.; Roberts, Jack, CMSgt-USAFRet. HOH 1999 - Life Mbr.; Rosentreter, Edward M., Lt Col-USAF-Ret.; Russell, “Russ” Emil Mitchell,
USA-Vet, MSgt-USAF-Ret. Life Mbr.; Samad Sr., Gary Lee, MSgt-USAF-Ret.; Sanchez, Rogelio,
USAFSS-Vet.; Sattelmeier, Stella, USAFSS-Civ.; Schilling, Ernest, USA WWII, USAFSS/ESC Vet.
Life Mbr.; Schilling, Minnie Lee, Spouse of Ernest Schilling.; Schmit, Harvey J., MSgt-USAF-Ret.;
Schrank, William “Bill” J., Lt Col-USAF-Ret.; Shackelford, William “Bill” W., MSgt-USAF-Ret.;
Shelton, Hazel Lee Etta Deitz, Spouse of Norman Shelton-USAFSS-Vet.; Sjolander, Mary Grace
Moses, Spouse of Ardell “Red” Sjolander-CMSgt-USAF-Ret. Mbr.; Smith, Anna R, Spouse of CMSgt
Justin Smith-USAF-Ret. Life Mbr.; Smith, Robert A., USMC, TSgt-USAF-Ret. Life Mbr.; Stonham,
Bob “Stoney”, Robert D., USAFSS-Vet.; Strotman, Bruce D., Col-USAF-Ret. HOH 1996 - Life Mbr.;
Sweeney “Terry” Terrence P., SMSgt-USAF-Ret.; Thorley, Alan “Al” D., USAFSS-Vet. Life Mbr.;
Ohlemacher, Carol, Spouse of Jim Ohlemacher-USAFSS-Vet.; Orr, Clyde Patrick, TSgt-USAF-Ret.
Mbr.; Parrish, Branch Arthur, USA-WWII, SMSgt-USAF-Ret.; Riedel, John “Jack” H., SMSgt-USAFRet. HOH 1998, Life Mbr.; Saldana, Daniel E., MSgt-USAF-Ret.; Schram, Monte Leigh, USAFSSVet.; Shelton, Fred Franklin, MSgt-USAF-Ret.; Sobik, Richard “Dick” L., USAFSS-Vet.; Stokes, Powel
“P.B.” Burton, USAFSS-Civ.Ret. Life Mbr.; Stoner, Scot Allan, SrA-USAF-Vet.; Swearingen, Gene,
MSgt-USAF-Ret.; Tache Jr., Charles “Chuck” S., USAFSS-Vet. Life Mbr.; Terrell, Patricia A., Spouse
of CMSgt Jimmy Terrell-USAF-Ret. Mbr.; Trickey, Michael Leroy, MSgt-USAF-Ret.; Vernone, Anna
Mae, Spouse of Merle J. Vernone, Col-USAF-Ret (dec).; Vose, Stan, USAFSS-Vet.; Wade, Don B.,
CMSgt-USAF-Ret.; Waldo, Daniel R., USAFSS-Vet.; Watson Jr., Rupert Calvin, CMSgt-USAF-Ret.
Life Mbr.; Weathers Jr., Curry “Pete” P., Capt-USAF-Ret. Mbr.; Wilkinson, Larry Donald, MSgtUSAF-Ret.; Williams, Ronald D., USAFSS-Vet.; Wyatt Jr., “Larry” Lawrence, A. SMSgt-USAF-Ret.;
Ziegler, Ronald “Ron” D., USAFSS-Vet.
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FREEDOM THROUGH VIGILANCE ASSOCIATION
P.O. BOX 691616
San Antonio, TX 78269
March 2014
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
Prop Wash Gang
Booz Allen Hamilton
MultiLingual Solutions, Inc.
Computer Sciences Corporation
General Dynamics Information Technology
The Ozmen Family Foundation at the Community Foundation of
Western Nevada IMO Maj Gen (Ret) Paul Martin
GOLD PARTNERS
Security Service Federal Credit Union
Air Force Federal Credit Union
Mrs. Doyle E. Larson (IMO Maj Gen Doyle E. Larson)
USAFSS Roll Call
Mrs John P. Shean (IMO Col John P. Shean)
Rhinos Sports and Spirits
William F. (Bill) Sheck
NCI, Inc
SILVER PARTNERS
Grover Jackson
Bob Cope
To The Penny Tax Services
Arrowhead Electric Service
Lee and Jen Anthony
Regis F.A. Urschler
Barnie and Judy Gavin
Anthony F. Jensen
6924th Heritage Association
SCITOR
Gregory C. Radabaugh
Trofholz Technologies, Inc
“Picnic Partners”
William F. (Bill) Sheck
NCI, Inc
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BRONZE PARTNERS
Donald Bundy
Jerry McKenna, Sculptor
Stanfield Systems, Inc.
Berlin Island Association
Tom Holden
Jeff and Cecelia McRaney
VFW Chestnut Hill Post No. 5205 Philadelphia, PA
William (Bill) F. McCarthy
Col (Ret) Usto Schultz
Hank Whitney
Association of Spanish Flyers (In Memory of Col Bruce Strotman)
Steve Mobry (In Memory of Dave Eddy)
Robert Pfister (In Memory of Marvin Brossett)
PATRON PARTNERS
Francis R. (Frank) Sabourin
John H. (Jack) Riedel
Thomas H. Tennant
James Mayer
Richard P. Cheney (IMO Fred Sebers)
Dennis Thomson
Ron Hentz (IMO Col Grover McMakin)
Bob Smith
Joe Hurst
Richard Sacchetti
Charles Bishop (IMO Howard Bunton)
Bob Quinn (IMO Howard Bunton & Bernie O’Reilly)
Marc and Rachel Aldaz
Michael Wright
Vernon Humbert
Yiming Tung
George and Mary Williams
CMSgt (Ret) Rich and Janet Harrold
Jeff Tschida
Bob Finch (IMO Bill Nye)
John Carlson (IMO Raymond McPhail)
George and Diane Honsaker
Bob and Debbie Cope (IMO Bruce Strotman)
Ronald and Sharon Price (IMO Bruce Strotman)
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FREEDOM THROUGH VIGILANCE ASSOCIATION
P.O. Box 691616
San Antonio, Texas 78269-1616
1. September 28, 2013 FTVA ANNUAL GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING. After
Vice President Ron Haygood determined we had a quorum, President Lee Anthony called the
meeting to order at 1148 hours in the Bernard A. Larger Auditorium (BALA), building 2007
(Larson Hall), HQ Air Force ISR Agency, Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
2. Attendee who traveled the farthest: Several states mentioned but no determination made
on who traveled the farthest.
3. Reading of the Minutes: Minutes of the SEP 2012 FTVA General Membership Meeting
were read and approved.
4. Treasurer’s report: Was read and filed for audit.
5. Vigilant Partners Update: Jim McLendon provided excellent update on the Vigilant
Partners program and its continued success.
6. FTVA History Update: Barnie Gavin provided a recap of the previous year’s history and let
us know he will adjust the time window of the history report to match the General Membership
Meeting. The annual History Reports are now available on the FTVA website.
7. Membership Update. Ron Haygood provided a brief update on membership numbers over
the past year.
8. Hall of Honor Update: A.J. Harrison thanked everyone for their help and contributions
during the Hall of Honor nomination and selection process for the year.
9. Spring Social Update: Ken Williams provided a recap of the Spring Social held in April of
this year, and was an overall successful event.
10. Sports Update. Not provided.
11. Picnic Update: Not provided.
12. Newsletter Update: Dennis Rassmussen provided an update on Newsletter highlights and
activities over the past year. He repeated his thanks to the many people who have opted to
switch to receiving the Newsletter this way because it saves us time, money, and effort (not to
mention paper).
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13. Chapter Reports:
a. HERITAGE CHAPTER, JJ Graham: 2013 has been yet another busy year for us,
with many interesting projects in the works. Probably the biggest one was the EC-47
display. We are also active with doing our best to recruit new members; hosting
international students, and staying out of trouble. Thanks to all the very active members
we have on the team that make everything happen.
b. ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHAPTER, Greg Roman: We continue to make progress.
Sincere thanks to Barnie Gavin for all his hard work in starting the chapter and keeping
us focused. Our highlight for the year was our role in the Air Force Academy Dedication
to the MC-12 and crew, where outgoing President Lee Anthony made a great speech. We
continue to meet at Rhino’s; if you are ever out our way, stop on by!
c. SUNSHINE CHAPTER, Jim Kaus: We continue to do what we can. Our biggest
project for the year was the sponsoring the Deployed Airmen coins that we worked with
the 361 ISRG. Every Airmen returning from a deployment gets a coin as our token of
appreciation.
15. ELECTION OF OFFICERS: Ron Haygood elected as President, and Andy Smith was
elected at Vice President, both for two-year terms.
16. OPEN FORUM: Lee Anthony thanked everyone for all the support during his time as
President and expressed confidence that the support would continue under Ron Haygood.
17. There being no further business, a motion was made, seconded, and approved to adjourn at
1308.
Respectfully Submitted,
LOREN R. “PHRED” SEVENING
FTVA Secretary
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FREEDOM THROUGH VIGILANCE ASSOCIATION
Consolidated Statement of Revenues and Expenditures
(For the Year Ending December 31, 2013)
Revenues:
Banquet Tickets
Donations (Vigilant Partners)
Membership Dues
Interest Income
Social Events
Special Activities
Total Revenues
Expenditures
Administrative Support
AFISRA Support (Grants)
Chapter Support
Golf Tournament
Honoraria
Membership:
Contract Labor
Directory
Internet
Newsletter
Reunion:
Banquet
Picnic
Socials
Special Activities
Total Expenditures
$
5,550.00
31,500.00
16,855.00
880.00
390.00
1,275.00
$ 56,450.00
$ 1,364.00
1,723.00
3,780.00
750.00
100.00
5,100.00
5,351.00
60.00
14,068.00
4,531.00
1,240.00
1,831.00
14,662.00
Excess of Revenues Over Expenditures
$ 54,560.00
$ 1,890.00
_____________________
Robert S. Cope, Treasurer
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