Remain in Touch - Freedom Through Vigilance Association

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,
1981. William T. Ballard was the chartering president.
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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
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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, USAFSSVet. 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., GSCiv/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. 1949-1958; 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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 1873. His mother’s family,
the Dowlings, came from Ballyhale, County Kilkenny and arrived in Baltimore in 1887. 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.)
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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 6948th 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,
6994th 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 www.nsa.gov.
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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)
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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.
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FREEDOM THROUGH VIGILANCE ASSOCIATION
P.O. Box 691616
San Antonio, Texas 78269-1616
1. 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.
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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 1830.
12. 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:
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NTR…no progress made on this; we continue to look for help but are concentrating on other matters
right now
b. Scrolls:
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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
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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.
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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)
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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:
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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:
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Another task we have taken on is increasing the awareness on base about the buildings dedicated to
fallen intel heroes – Cressman, Leftwich, Ryan, etc.
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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, 6994th 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:
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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
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14-17 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
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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
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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.
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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 1237. The next FTVA Board of Directors meeting will be on October 15, 2010 in the SSFCU
Board Room at 1330. Remain in Touch!
Respectfully Submitted,
LOREN R. “Phred” SEVENING
FTVA Secretary
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FREEDOM THROUGH VIGILANCE ASSOCIATION
P.O. BOX 691616 San Antonio, TX 78269
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”
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
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
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 $ 1,000.00 - $2,499.99//.Silver Partner $500.00 $999.99//. Bronze Partner $ 250.00 - $499.99//.Patron Partner $ 100.00 - $249.99.
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FREEDOM THROUGH VIGILANCE ASSOCIATION
Consolidated Statement of Revenues and Expenditures
(For the Year Ending December 31, 2010)
Revenues:
Banquet Tickets
Donations (Vigilant Partners)
Membership Dues
Interest Income
Social Events
Special Activities
Total Revenues
$ 6,950.00
22,682.00
30,048.00
1,818.00
1,202.00
2,201.00
$ 64,901.00
Expenditures
Administrative Support
AIA Support (Grants)
Golf Tournament
Honoraria
Membership:
Contract Labor
Directory
Internet
Member Cards
Newsletter
Postage
Reunion:
Banquet
Picnic
Socials
Special Activities
Total Expenditures
$ 1,758.00
13,030.00
750.00
200.00
4,800.00
4,604.00
223.00
473.00
10,912.00
1,597.00
5,945.00
1,483.00
2,026.00
4,572.00
Excess of Revenues Over Expenditures
$ 52,373.00
$ 12,528.00
_____________________
Robert S. Cope, Treasurer
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