Thank you for joining us at the 2019 AFSA Professional Airmen's Conference.
We are honored to have hosted a fantastic conference in support of our members.
​We greatly appreciate your attendance, participation and support of our mission to serve the men and women and their families who serve our great nation.

AFSAPAC19 participants include AFSA Members, Guest and Military Educational Centers, supporting Military Branches and Joint Services Trainers, as well as Enlisted Leadership groups -- totaling over 1,800 active duty retired and veterans attendees and their spouses. The annual Professional Airmen's Conference is an amazing opportunity to become an active participant to share your ideas, make your voice heard and continue to develop your professional network.  
EVENT: #AFSAPAC19
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AFSAPAC19 SLIDESHOW

AFSAPAC19
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FORUMS​
​We are extremely grateful for our event donors, sponsors and supporters. These Mission Partners are critical to our overall AFSA Mission and Special Event success. Please join us, and share your gratitude with them in person at the conference and beyond.
  • USAA
  • PEARL Insurance
  • American Military University (AMU)
  • Columbia Southern University (CSU)
  • Waldorf University
  • Air Force Aid Society
  • Air Force Assistance Fund
  • Air Force Enlisted Village
  • K9s for Warriors
  • Airman Heritage Foundation
AFSA M.A.S.S.C (Marines, Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors and Coasties) HIRING/TRANSITION EVENT  
Thank you to the American Freedom Foundation for their support during the #AFSAPAC19.
​For continued services, please visit their website. ​

​We were extremely pleased to introduce you to our professional development forum speakers and special guests (in order of appearance):
  • CMSAF #5 Robert Gaylor
  • Air Force JROTC Instruction Specialist: Mr. David Richerson
  • SGM John Wayne Troxell, Senior Enlisted Adviser to the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff
  • SMSgt Misty Moreno, Shaw AFB - Guest of the Military Training Leader Workshop
  • K9s For Warriors – Staff Sergeant Shilo Schluterman, USAF, Retired, and her Service Dog Javelin
  • Andy Hyatt, K9s For Warriors Texas State Director 
  • Dr. Patricia Maggard
  • Mark Tilsher - Guest of the 2019 EPME Conference
  • CMSgt (Ret) Anthony Brinkley, On the Brink Consulting - Resiliency - Guest of the First Sergeants Worldwide Conference
  • Leadership Perspective with the 12 Outstanding Airman of the Year Panel
  • Legislative Forum w/Member of the United States Congress (TBA)
  • Capt Anthony Richardson, AU Maxwell AFB/Gunter Annex - Guest of the Military Training Workshop
  • CMSAF Kaleth O. Wright (AF/CCC) with his Resiliency Panel
  • CMSgt (Ret) John A. Farrell, Air Force Aid Society
  • Financial Readiness for the Military - Both Individuals & Leaders (Speaker TBA)
  • AFRS Chief Panel - Guest of Recruiter Leadership Development Conference
  • Former Chief Master Sergeants of the Air Force Panel - Senior Leadership Perspective and Meet & Greet 
  • AFSA M.A.S.S.C (Marines, Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors and Coasties) Hiring Event with American Freedom Foundation
  • The Honorable James Byrne, General Counsel, Performing the Duties of the Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs
  • General Charles Q. Brown, Commander Pacific Air Forces 

​Thank you to the following Info/Expo Mission Partners and their support of the #AFSAPAC19. Please continue to reach out and support them and their services.
  • Air Force Aid Society
  • Air Force Assistance Fund
  • Air Force Enlisted Village
  • Air Force Personnel Operations (AFPOA)
  • Air University
  • Airmen Heritage Foundation
  • American Military University
  • Army & Air Force Exchange
  • Barnes Center for Educations
  • Bellevue University
  • Bryan College
  • Columbia Southern University
  • DANTES - Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support
  • GIANT Worldwide
  • Honor Flight - San Antonio
  • K9s for Warriors
  • Military Spouse Advocacy Network
  • National Cemetary Administration
  • Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU)
  • SUNY Empire State College
  • Trident University International
  • USAA
  • Vanguard Promotions
  • PEARL Insurance
  • Air Force Wounded Warrior ​

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE AFSAPAC19 AWARD NOMINEES & RECIPIENTS

AFSA AWARD RECIPIENTS
L. Mendel Rivers Award -- The Late U.S. Senator John Sidney McCain III
Excellence in Military Leadership -- General Tod D. Wolters
Americanism Award -- The Air Force Enlisted Village
William H. Pit​senbarger Award -- SSgt John P. Virgin (received a Full 4-Year Scholarship from  American Military University)
NCO of the Year -- TSgt Joseph A. Leitch, Division 5, Chapter 1553, Kadena AB, Japan (received a 2-Year Scholarship from Columbia Southern University)
AFSA Airmen of the Year -- SrA Gary G. Jeffrey III, Division 4, Chapter 652, Keeslet AFB, MS (received a 2-year Scholarship from Waldorf University)
AFSA Member of the Year -- SMSgt (Ret) Danial Kazumura, Division 4, Chapter 652, Keesler AFB, MS
AFSA Family Member of the Year -- Ms. Susan Reedy, Division 6, Chapter 1201, Kirtland AFB, NM
AFSA Legislative Award (Individual) -- SSgt Andrew Harrison, Division 2, Chapter 358, Langley, AFB, VA
AFSA International Legislative Award (Chapter) -- Division 3, Chapter 985, Tinker AFB, OK
AFSA VAVS Award - CMSgt (Ret) Hershell Spurlock, Division 3, Ch 804, Kansas City, MO
AFSA Volunteer Service Award (VSA) (Individual) -- Ms. Nicole Bouts, Division 6, Chapter 1201, Kirtland, AFB, NM
AFSA Volunteer Service Award (VSA) (Chapter) -- Division 4, Chapter 652, Keesler AFB, MS
AFSA International Membership Achievement Award -- A1C Matthew Ketterling, Division 4, Chapter 652, Keelser AFB, MS
AFSA CMSgt Richard L. Etchberger Division Communications Award - Division 3, Mascoutah, IL
AFSA CMSgt Richard L. Etchberger Chapter Communications Award -- Division 3, Chapter 951, Ellsworth AFB, SD
AFSA Humanitarian Service Award -- Division 4, Chapter 652, Keesler AFB, MS
AFSA Chapter of the Year Under 500 Nominees -- Division 1: Ch 161, Hanscom AFB, MA
AFSA Chapter of the Year Over 500 Nominees -- Division 2: Ch 358, Langley AFB, VA
AFSA Family Focus Scholarship Winner -- Candice Kazmir

~ PRESIDENT'S AWARDS ~ 
 TSgt Lee R. Thompson Award of Excellence -- Chapter 951, Ellsworth AFB, SD
MSgt Bennie McGehee President’s Award -- SrA Alvina Gorash, Ch 1201 Kirtland, AFB, NM
Exemplary Achievement Award -- Chapter 554, Elgin AFB, FL and Chapter 567 Hulburt Field, FL