​AFSA 2021 PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION & DEVELOPMENT SYMPOSIUM (AFSAPEDS21)
AFSA International Convention (AFSA) // Professional Educational Symposium (PES) // Professional Development Symposium(PDS) // Enlisted Leadership Conferences (ELC)
-- July 24 through the 29, 2021 --
Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek - Destination Military Support & Family Fun!​

AFSAPEDS21 Photos are available on flickr - view and download them HERE

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AFSAPEDS21 SPEAKERS

AFSAPEDS21: General David W. Allvin Vice Chief of Staff United States Air Force (VCSAF)
Professional Development Forum: Senior Leadership Perspective at the Air Force Sergeants Association Professional Development & Education Symposium, July 24 - 29, 2021. Hilton Bonnet Creek, Orlando, Florida. #AFSAPEDS21 #WEAREAFSA Gen. David W. Allvin is the Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force, Arlington, Virginia. As Vice Chief, he presides over the Air Staff and serves as a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Requirements Oversight Council and Deputy Advisory Working Group. He assists the Chief of Staff with organizing, training, and equipping 689,000 active-duty, Guard, Reserve, and civilian forces serving in the United States and overseas.

AFSAPEDS21: CMSSF Roger A. Towberman
Professional Development Forum: Senior Leadership Perspective at the 2021 Air Force Sergeants Association Professional Development & Education Symposium. July 24-29, 2021. Hilton Bonnet Creek, Orlando, Florida. #AFSAPEDS #WEAREAFSA Chief Master Sergeant Roger A. Towberman serves at the highest enlisted level of leadership, and as such, provides direction for the enlisted force and represents their interests, as appropriate, to the American public and to those in all levels of government. He acts as the personal adviser to the Chief of Space Operations and the Secretary of the Air Force on all issues regarding the welfare, readiness, morale, proper utilization and development of the U.S. Space Force. Chief Towberman is the first chief master sergeant appointed to the highest noncommissioned officer position.

AFSAPEDS21: MAJCOM/CO-COM Senior Enlisted Panel
Professional Development Forum: Senior Leadership Perspective at the 2021 Air Force Sergeants Association Professional Development & Education Symposium. July 24-29, 2021. Hilton Bonnet Creek, Orlando, Florida. #AFSAPEDS #WEAREAFSA Senior Enlisted Leader for US European Command CMSgt Phillip Easton, Command Chief Air Force Reserve Command Timothy White, Command Chief Air Force Special Operations Command CMSgt Cory Olsen, Command Chief United States Air Force Academy CMSgt Sarah Sparks, Senior Enlisted Leader United States Space Force (S1) CMSgt Amber Mitchell.

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AFSAPEDS21: U.S. Space Force General David D Thompson Vice Chief of Space Operations (VCSO)
​Professional Development Forum: Senior Leadership Perspective at the 2021 Air Force Sergeants Association Professional Development & Education Symposium. July 24-29, 2021. Hilton Bonnet Creek, Orlando, Florida. #AFSAPEDS #WEAREAFSA | Gen. David D. Thompson is the Vice Chief of Space Operations, United States Space Force. As Vice Chief he is responsible for assisting the Chief of Space Operations in organizing, training and equipping space forces in the United States and overseas, integrating space policy and guidance, and coordinating space-related activities for the U.S. Space Force and Department of the Air Force. The U.S. Space Force organizes, trains, equips and maintains mission-ready space forces that provide missile warning, space domain awareness, positioning, navigation and timing, communications and space electronic warfare for North American Aerospace Defense Command, U.S. Strategic Command, U.S. Space Command and other combatant commands.

AFSAPEDS21: Air & Space Honors Banquet and CMSAF Awards
Air Force Sergeants Association Professional Development & Education Symposium held July 24 - 29, 2021 at the Hilton Bonnet Creek, Orlando Florida. Award recipients include AF Gaming/AFSA/USAA Tournament Champion: TSgt Antonio Cassillas. CMSAF Award Recipients: AF First Sergeant of the Year - MSgt Jose Pagen, AF Military Training Leader of the Year - TSgt Latosha L. Enoch, AF Military Training Instructor of the Year -MSgt Ky Covert, AF Base Honor Guard Manager of the Year - TSgt Chamoi Frazer, AF Base Honor Guard Member of the Year - TSgt Stephen Duremdex, AF Recruiter of the Year Active Duty - TSgt Nathaniel L. Hildreth, AF Reserve Command USAF Recruiter of the Year - MSgt George Wyatt; AFSA Airman of the Year - SrA Lalauni Sanders (Div 6, Chapter 1163, Hill AFB, UT), NCO of the Year - TSgt Nelson Berrios (Div 7, Chapter 1674, Ramstein AB, Germany), William H. Pitsenbarger Award - SSgt Michael T. Rogers, Excellence in Military Leadership: Major General Andrea D. Tullos - Commander of the Second Air Force, L. Mendel Rivers Award: U.S. Representative Mark Takano (D-CA 41st District), and the Americanism Award: Air Force Enlisted Heritage Research Institute. #AFSAPEDS21 #WEAREAFSA

AFSAPEDS21: Former CMSAFs Panel
Professional Development Forum: Senior Leadership Perspective at the 2021 Air Force Sergeants Association Professional Development & Education Symposium. July 24-29, 2021. Hilton Bonnet Creek, Orlando, Florida. #AFSAPEDS #WEAREAFSA One of the most popular annual events. The former Chief Master Sergeants of the Air Force share personal stories, insights, words of wisdom and answer questions live from the audience.

​CMSAF#11 David Campanale, CMSAF#12 Eric Benken, CMSAF#13 Jim Finch, CMSAF#14 Gerald Murray, CMSAF#15 Rod McKinley, CMSAF#16 Jim Roy, CMSAF#18 Kaleth Wright.

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AFSAPEDS21: The Warriors Edge with Dr. Jannell MacAulay
Mindful Leadership Speaker: U.S. Air Force Veteran, Dr. Jannell MacAulay has managed human performance under high-stress situations for over two decades. As a military leader and combat pilot, she experienced the same stress, frustration, and fears that leaders and teams in corporate America face daily in their personal and professional lives. Her own personal journey led to earning her Ph.D. with work in the field of strategic health and human performance. With her innovative leadership style, she was the first leader to introduce mindfulness as a proactive performance strategy within the US military. Jannell is a TEDx speaker and mother of two, who is on a mission to help leaders and organizations excel in high-stress and rugged environments, by showing them how to lean into each moment. #AFSAPEDS21 #WeareAFSA

AFSAPEDS21: AF GAMING Overview and Tournament with CMSAF Bass and CMSSF Towberman
Air Force Sergeants Association Professional Development & Education Symposium. July 24 - 29, 2021 Hilton Bonnet Creek, Orlando, Florida. #AFSAPEDS21 #WEAREAFSA Air Force Services Center: CMSgt Ian Eishen, Capt. Zach Baumann, Capt. Oliver Parsons, MSgt Mario Jaramillo - AF Services Center, MSgt Mike Sullivan - HQ US Strategic Command, SSgt Lawrence Solmiano - Boston Military Entrance Processing Station, TSgt Erin Rich AF Services Center, TSgt Douglas Jones, 18th Combat Weather Squadron. Tournament Finalists: 2nd Place representing the Space Force - Sgt David Rosenberg and the Grand Champion from the Air Force - TSgt Antonio Cassillas. Air Force Gaming (AFG) Tournament of Champions Hosted by the Air Force Sergeants Association (AFSA) and Powered by USAA.

AFSAPEDS21: Resiliency and the Warfighter
​Professional Development Forum: Senior Leadership Perspective at the 2021 Air Force Sergeants Association Professional Development & Education Symposium. July 24-29, 2021. Hilton Bonnet Creek, Orlando, Florida. #AFSAPEDS #WEAREAFSA  | Air Force Special Warfare Attributes and Comprehensive Airman Fitness with CMSgt Nate Cox, Superintendent Special Warfare Training Group, Special Warfare Training, Lackland AFB

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 AFSAPEDS21: Keynote Carousel Speaker
​Anthony Brinkley - President, On the Brink Affirmation Services.  #AFSAPEDS #WEAREAFSA Anthony Brinkley, CEO of On the Brink Consulting, maintains an extensive background in leadership development and resiliency training. Anthony Brinkley was the Command Chief Master Sergeant for the 11th Wing, Joint Base Andrews in Maryland.  https://www.onthebrinkconsulting.com/about-on-the-brink/anthony-brinkley-military-bio

AFSAPEDS21: Keynote Carousel Speaker
Mark Tisher - Military Sherpa 
Communication is key in any organization or relationship, but perhaps nowhere is it more important than the Military. From briefings to strategic planning to real-time situation response, it is crucial that leaders and teams communicate clearly, trust each other, and receive the best everyone has to offer. My superpower is in helping you not only learn more about yourself and how to deploy your leadership style and tendencies effectively but in equipping you with a full set of tools to help you understand and lead others. https://www.marktilsher.com/military

 AFSAPEDS21: Keynote Carousel Speaker
​CMSgt (retired) Shon Barnwell served in the United States Air Force for 25 years.
​She’s an expert in project management, logistics, process improvement, on-demand training and consulting.

AFSAPEDS21: Keynote Carousel with CMSgt Stefan Blazier, USAF and CMSgt Amber Mitchell, USSF
Professional Development Forum: Keynote Carousel at the Air Force Sergeants Association Professional Development & Education Symposium, July 24 - 29, 2021. Hilton Bonnet Creek, Orlando, Florida. #AFSAPEDS21 #WEAREAFSA Air Force and Space Force United - Team of Teams. Making connections and united in effort for our total enlisted forces.

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AFSAPEDS21: Threat Analysis Panel - Why American's Airmen Must Remain "Ready to Fight" in a Competitive Strategic Environment
Professional Development Forum: 2021 Air Force Sergeants Association Professional Development & Education Symposium. July 24-29, 2021. Hilton Bonnet Creek, Orlando, Florida. #AFSAPEDS #WEAREAFSA Why American's Airmen Must Remain "Ready to Fight" in a Competitive Strategic Environment with CMSgt Ian Eishen - Senior Enlisted Leader for the Chief of Staff of the Air Force Strategic Studies Group, TSgt John Campbell, CMSgt Jeremy Melton, TSgt John Lewis

AFSAPEDS21: Family Spiritual Resilience
​Professional Development Forum: 2021 Air Force Sergeants Association Professional Development & Education Symposium. July 24-29, 2021. Hilton Bonnet Creek, Orlando, Florida. #AFSAPEDS #WEAREAFSA FAMILY SPIRITUAL RESILIENCE with Ch., Col. Michael Newton, M.Div., MB - Commandant, Air Force Chaplain Corp College and Ch., Maj. James Galyon, Ph.D. M.Div. - Instructor, Air Force Chaplain Corp College Maxwell AFB, Alabama.

AFSAPEDS21: Legislative Liaison Fellowship Experience - CMSgt Marcus Oats Group Superintendent, 11th Ops Group 
​Professional Development Forum: 2021 Air Force Sergeants Association Professional Development & Education Symposium. July 24-29, 2021. Hilton Bonnet Creek, Orlando, Florida. #AFSAPEDS #WEAREAFSA

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AFSAPEDS21: Financial Readiness with CMSgt (Ret) Gerardo Tapia, USAA
Professional Development Forum: Senior Leadership Perspective at the 2021 Air Force Sergeants Association Professional Development & Education Symposium. July 24-29, 2021. Hilton Bonnet Creek, Orlando, Florida. #AFSAPEDS #WEAREAFSA

AFSAPEDS21: EFDS Rollout - CMSgt Stefan Blazier and CMSgt Keith Castille
Professional Development Forum: 2021 Air Force Sergeants Association Professional Development & Education Symposium. July 24-29, 2021. Hilton Bonnet Creek, Orlando, Florida. #AFSAPEDS #WEAREAFSA

AFSAPEDS21: Cooking in a Crunch | The Healthy Way with TSgt Angela Powers and TSgt Jessica Thomas
​Professional Development Forum: 2021 Air Force Sergeants Association Professional Development & Education Symposium. July 24-29, 2021. Hilton Bonnet Creek, Orlando, Florida. #AFSAPEDS #WEAREAFSA

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Official AFSAPEDS21 Program Guide

Review schedules, General Information, the proposed Bylaw and Legislative Platform changes. Learn about the L. Mendel Rivers, Excellence in Military Leadership, Americanism and William H. Pitsenbarger Award and CMSAF award recipients. The NCO, AOY, AFSA International Member and Family member of the Year nominees. AFSA International Division and Chapter Awards; and the Top Recruiters and Retainer results.  To read, select the image below, enlarge to full screen (4-corner box on bottom right corner), share, download or print.

AFSAPEDS21 AWARD RECIPIENTS

We are honored to announce the following award recipients:

AFSA Airman of the Year: Division 6:  SrA Lelauni Sanders, Ch 1163, Hill AFB, UT
AFSA NCO of the Year: Division 7:  TSgt Nelson Berrios, Ch 1674, Ramstein AB, Germany
AFSA Family Member of the Year: Division 3:  Mrs. Maureen Bamburg, Ch 951, Ellsworth AFB, SD     
William H. Pitsenbarger Heroism Award: SSgt Michael T. Rogers - Receives a 4-year Scholarship from American Military University (AMU)
2020 AFSA International L. Mendel Rivers Award of Excellence: U.S. Representative Mark Takano (D-CA)
2020 AFSA International Excellence in Military Leadership Award: Major General Andrea D. Tullos, Commander of Second Air Force 
Family Focused Scholarship - De’Aveyon Tamar McClemore - Receives a full scholarship to Columbia Southern University
Kaleth O. Wright Excellence in Leadership Scholarship: BM1 Magdalena Esparza  

CMSAF AWARDS

• USAF First Sergeant of the Year: MSgt Jose Pagan, 914 MXS, Niagara Falls ARS, NY
• USAF Military Training Leader of the Year: TSgt Latosha L. Enoch, 17 TRSS, Goodfellow AFB TX
• USAF Military Training Instructor of the Year: MSgt Ky Covert, OTS, Maxwell AFB AL
• USAF Base Honor Guard Manager of the Year: TSgt Chamoi Frazer, 786 FSS, Ramstein AFB
• USAF Base Honor Guard Member of the Year: TSgt Stephen Duremdez, 375 CS, Scott AFB, IL
• USAF Recruiter of the Year Air Force Reserve Command: MSgt Albert Trombley, 78 FSS, Robins AFB, GA
• USAF Recruiter of the Year Air Force Active Duty:  TSgt Nathaniel L. Hildreth

PRESIDENTIAL AWARDS - FROM INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT
TSgt Lee R. Thompson Award of Excellence Winner: Division 3 Chapter 872, Scott AFB, IL
MSgt Bennie McGehee President's Award Winner: CMSgt (Ret) James Lokovic, Chapter 1328, Edwards AFB, CA and Mrs. Patti Dalzell, Chapter 804, Kansas City, MO
President's Esprit De Corps Award  - Division
Exemplary Achievement Award Winners: 

• SMSgt (Ret) Daniel Kazumura, Chapter 652, Keesler AFB, MS
• MSgt Richard Jenkins, Chapter 1320, Travis AFB, CA
• TSgt Taylor Jo Lane, Chapter 554, Eglin AFB, FL
• TSgt Sarah Ann Flynn, Chapter 1066, Goodfellow AFB, TX
• TSgt Alex Greenlief, Chapter 1066, Goodfellow AFB, TX
• SMSgt (Ret) Dr. Jim Crissinger, Chapter 1075, Randolph AFB, TX
• SMSgt (Ret) Charlie Dalzell, Chapter 804, Kansas City, MO
• Division 1: Chapter 751, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
• Division 6: Chapter 1163, Hill AFB, UT

2020 SKYHigh Nominees

• Ketterling, Matthew, Chapter 652
• Gallup, Gregory, Chapter 858
• Kazumura, Daniel, Chapter 652
• Castillo, Carlos, Chapter 652

2020 CMSgt Geno Piccoli Top Recruiter Award: Ketterling, Matthew, Chapter 652
2020 Top Retainer: Gallup, Gregory, Chapter 858
2020 Top Recruiting Chapter: Chapter 652, Division 4
2020 Top Retaining Chapter: Chapter 858, Division 3
AFSA Legislative Award (Individual) Winner: Division  3 - MSgt (Ret) Terry L. Turner, Div 3, Ch 985, Tinker AFB, OK 
AFSA VAVS Award Winner: Division 2, SMSgt (Ret) J. Alan Clineman, Ch 554, Eglin AFB, FL
AFSA Volunteer Service Award (VSA) Individual) Winner: Division 4 - SSgt Shanthenia Griffin, Ch 652, Keesler AFB, MS
AFSA International Membership Achievement Award Winner: Division  4 - SMSgt (Ret) Daniel Kazumura, Div 4, Ch 652, Keesler AFB, MS 
AFSA CMSgt Richard L. Etchberger Chapter Communication Award Winner: Division 2 -  Ch  554, Eglin AFB, FL
AFSA CMSgt Richard L. Etchberger Division Communication Award Winner: Division 3, Rapid City, SD 
AFSA International Legislative Award (Chapter) Winner: Division 3, Ch 985, Tinker AFB, OK
AFSA Volunteer Service Award (VSA) Chapter Winner: Division 4 - Ch 652, Keesler AFB, MS
AFSA Humanitarian Service Award Winner: Division 4, Ch 652, Keesler AFB, MS
AFSA Chapter of the Year Under 500 Winner: Division 6 - Ch 1201, Kirtland AFB, NM
AFSA Chapter of the Year Over 500 Winner: Division 3 - Ch 872, Scott AFB, IL