233Q1NL2013 - Air Force Association

Air Force Association Houston
San Jacinto Chapter 233
www.afahouston.org
afahouston@member.afa.org
Chapter & State
resident
Officers
on Keltner
keltner@member.afa.org
81-232-2580
ice President
acant
ecretary, EXO
omer Black 713-785-1887
black@bcm.tmc.edu
reasurer
ike Bradshaw
M 713-665-0738
ell 281-217-7242
yceramig@sbcglobal.net
P Aerospace Education
Bjorn Sundet 281-370-4497
jsundet@sbcglobal.net
P Government Relations
acant
P Communications
ob Kjar
13-443-9207
ob@kjar.org
P Veterans Affairs
VOLUME 8 ISSUE 1 Winter AFA Activities JAN—MAR 2013
Major Chapter Event, March 9, 2013
Portraits of a Warrior Memorial
At 2 PM on 9 March 2013, Ken Pridgeon, Sr., former member of the U.S. Air
Force and Artist, will provide the tour to the AFA of the "Portrait of a Warrior"
Memorial Art Gallery in Downtown Baytown, TX. Lunch follows at the
Red Lobster on 4717 Hwy10, Baytown, TX.
The tour is scheduled for 2 PM at the "Portrait of a Warrior" Memorial Art Gallery on Saturday, March 9,
2013. The address is 308 W. Texas Avenue, Baytown, TX, 77520. Lunch follows in the "COVE" (banquet
room holds 60 people) ) at the Red Lobster, reserved for 2:30 PM, 4717 Hwy 10 (I10), Baytown, TX, 77521.
Don’t miss this one. Sign up using the RSVP form at the end of this newsletter or call Bob Kjar 713-443-
9207 or Email bob at bob@kjar.org
We in the AFA salute Ken Pridgeon for his unselfish and devoted work to this cause. And we also
salute the city of Baytown and its citizens for supporting Ken in this great work.
Pictured below from the left: Tom Short, CEO Anardarko-Industries, Ken Pridgeon, artist
(former Air Force), Air Force LtCol (Ret) Mimi (Mae Etta Sandling) Friel and Air Force Colonel
(Ret) Bob Kjar
acant
P Community Relations
acant
P Membership
on Keltner 281-232-2580
keltner@lcisd.org
Past President
am Morthland
morthla@aol.com
81-480-9308
ell 281-204-7456
47th RW Liaison
acant
et. 003 U of H AFROTC
tCol Aldru T. (Todd) Aaron
taaron@central.uh.edu
ill Lawson, AFA TX President
lawson5@sbcglobal.net.
FA-TX State Office
oan Lopez, Exec. Secretary
ecretary@texasafa.org
.800.645.8590
EWSLETTER EDITOR
ob Kjar bob@kjar.org
13-443-9207
AFA—SERVING OUR HEROES AND THEIR FAMILIES
THE FORCE BEHIND THE FORCE

Volume 6, 6, Issue Issue 1 4
Hope everyone had a great holiday season.
-Chapter President’s Corner-
FROM THE DESK OF DON KELTNER
Page 2
Oktoberfest was fantastic, as usual. Thanks to Bob Kjar for the location and honoring Rip. Thanks to Colonel (CAP) Brooks
Cima, Texas Wing Commander, as the speaker. Learned a lot about the chapter’s 2013 emphasis – Civil Air Patrol and if you
didn’t notice, Colonel Cima was on her cell phone monitoring a real world search and rescue mission. The tribute to Rip was
much appreciated by everyone, especially Marilyn and Richard. Rip’s Library is on display at Det 003. UH AFROTC.
Don Keltner
President
WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA: WAA Houston’s deadline for the 2012 ceremony was November 20. At that time, SJC
was credited with 26 wreaths; $390 in donations. The wreath laying ceremony was December 15 th and was as impressive as
usual. Everyone showed up ready for rain and not a drop until it was all over. About 32,000 wreaths were placed, including one
on Rip’s grave marker in Section U. The chapter has voted to ensure Rip has a wreath each year through WAA.
I was particularly proud to have my Air Force Junior ROTC cadets asked to provide an honor guard for the four Medal of Honor
winners buried at the Houston National Cemetery. Those individuals are 1 st Lt James Fields, Army, World War II; S/Sgt Marcario
Garcia, Army, World War II; 1 st Lt Raymond Knight, Army Air Forces, World War II; 1 st Sgt David McNerney, Army, Vietnam
COMMUNITY PARTNERS: National and Texas AFA will be emphasizing the Community Partners program this coming year.
If you know of any business that could be a part of this program . . . go out and get ‘em. Bob Kjar has experience bringing them
in and I’ve got AFA brochures available for you to hand out.
CIVIL AIR PATROL: The emphasis for 2013 is the official USAF auxiliary – Civil Air Patrol. I encourage all the members to
seek out the CAP unit in their area and show that SJC supports them.
POSITION AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY: Chapter Vice President. No heavy lifting / Set your own hours / Benefits are
intangible, but rewarding / No experience necessary; training provided.
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of the Air Force Magazine,
the monthly journal of the
Air Force Association and
one of the world’s foremost
publications in the fields of
defense and aerospace.
The magazine can be
found at:
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You can become a
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“The Force Behind
The Force”. Just go
to our web site at
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And download an
application. Membership
is open to
all citizens who want
to support aerospace
power and
education.
AEROSPACE
POWER
Educate
Advocate
DON
THE RICHARD (RIP) COLLINS MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Rip Collins, our dedicated VP for Veterans Affairs and historian, left us in
2012. He was the last of our active World War II members. His legacy to
us is profound. We have established the ‘Rip’ Collins Memorial Library at
the University of Houston, Det003 AFROTC in the Garrison Room. You
can go by the Garrison Room and visit all his papers and memorabilia.
Any AFROTC cadet will take you to the Library. As most of his generation
was, Rip was one of a kind. Contact UH AFROTC at 713.743.4932/3707
for a tour of the Library. Contact them and LtCol Todd Aaron for any information
on the library.
Wings Over Houston a great success
The now famous AFA—AFROTC Concession
stand at Wings Over Houston.
It has become famous for its attraction
to the public. Our thanks go out to
Homer Black, Mike Bradshaw, Todd
Aaron & Joyce Remirg for the event’s
success
Rip Collins
New signs proclaiming the partnership between
AFA Houston, the University of Houston
AFROTC and the 147th Recon Wing at Ellington
Field brought in record revenues from
their brats, beer and nachos concession stand
at Wings over Houston. The 2 day event
grossed over $15,000.00. profits from the venture
are divided between the local AFA Chapter
TX233 and Detachment 003 UH AFROTC.
Homer Black and Mike Bradshaw were the
event coordinators. Joyce Remirg did the
heavy work. Their thanks go out to the 147th
RW for providing a great location on the flight
line, parking and passes for the event. Our
youthful cadets are the best fast food slingers
around proclaimed Homer Black.
AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION HOUSTON—CONTINUE TO SERVE

Volume 7, Issue 4 Page 3
Around Houston in pictures
San Jacinto Chapter AF233
October, November, December 2012
Oktoberfest 2012
Right, Colonel Brooks Cima, Commander, Texas
CAP, spoke to us at Rudi Lechner’s German Restaurant
here congratulated by Don Keltner, president,
AFA Chapter TX233. Left, LtCol Mimi Freil and the
family of Richard (Rip) Collins, Marilyn, his wife & Dr.
Ron Collins, his son and his bride. We celebrated
Rip’s life and established the Rip Collin’s Memorable
Library at UH. Below right, LtCol Todd Aaron UH
AFROTC & wife. Below Marilyn Collins and son Dr.
Ron Collins speaks to us about this unique man and
hero who served his country and our chapter so well.
Alief-Elsik High School AFJROTC
Right—Cadets from Alief-Elsik AFJROTC collected 1026 nonperishable
food items for the Houston Food Bank prior to Thanksgiving.
Down right—The Alief-Elsik AFJROTC drill team steps out during
the Houston Veterans Day parade. Cadets from Alief-Elsik
AFJROTC, led by Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Sandy Phan, march
through downtown Houston during the Houston Veterans Day parade.
Forty one cadets from Alief-Elsik High School formed up in
preparation for Houston’s annual Veterans Day Parade.
J. Frank Dobie High School AFJROTC
Upper left—Cadets Jacob Delagarza, Mark Gonzalez, Ezequiel Ramirez
and George Molina prepare to present the colors before a Houston
Texans game. The cadets are from TX-20104, J. Frank Dobie
High School in Houston. Note Wade Philips, Texans Defensive
Coach in the background.
Wreaths Across America
On 16 December, cadets from Foster High School help decorate the
graves at Houston Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Below—the cadets.
Left up—Cadet Zozobrado, Cadet Dotson and Cadet Anderson
placed wreaths on the head markers of our fallen veterans. The
ceremony is performed once each year at Christmas. Supported by
the Houston AFA chapter, you are urged to get involved.
AFA HOUSTON—EDUCATE, ADVOCATE & SUPPORT

Volume 8, Issue 1
Page 4
Current Events And Happenings Around The Houston Area
8 January 2013: Monthly Chapter meeting at The Stags Head Pub.
12 January 2013: Grand opening of the Texas ANG Recruiting Office at 1020 W. NASA
Parkway in Webster, TX. 0800 to 1600. Plan to attend and support the ANG.
21 January 2013: Martin Luther King Day.
5 February 2013: Monthly Chapter meeting at The Stags Head Pub.
14 February 2013: Valentine’s Day Jog For The Troops. University of Houston
AFROTC. Starts at the Garrison Room.
18 February 2013: President’s Day.
9 March 2013: AFA tour of Portraits of a Warrior Memorial at Baytown followed by
lunch at The Red Lobster in Baytown.
31 March 2013: Easter.
April 2013: Dining Outs at the University of Houston AFROTC and Foster High School
AFJROTC. Plan to attend.
May 2013: Armed Forces Military Ball. This year sponsored by the 147th Reconnaissance
Wing at Ellington. Our own LtCol Shaunte Cooper, EXO 147 RW is in charge.
General Craig McKinley, president of the Air Force Association and former Director of
the ANG is the guest speaker. Let Shaunte know if you want to help out.
Have a business Become an
AFA Community Partner
Members who own businesses
can double their service by making
that business an AFA Community
Partner. It only cost
$75.00/year and you can write it
off as an expense. We will give
you coverage on our AFA Houston
web site where you can advertise
your products. Call 713-
443-9207
MEET STAN JAREMA
AFA Houston Chapter member and FAA Inspector
Stan is a former Air Force member and now has the risky job of inspecting
ground navigation equipment at 42 off shore facilities in the
Gulf and some 120 on shore including oil platforms and contract airport
operations. Look up in the sky, it will usually be Stan’s helicopter
accessing navigation equipment in towers and oil rigs. His current
responsibilities include inspecting facilities including Louisiana and
Stan
along the Texas coast from Zapata to south Padre to San Antonio including all off shore
facilities. He has been at it for 27 years with the FAA. He recently married Lisa who is
pursuing her masters and a commission at Ft. Sam Houston.
Get your
AFA-Texas Automobile License
Plates.
Here is how:
1.Fill out a TxDOT form VTR-999
which is available on the AFA Texas
Web Site at www.texasafa.org
2:Send the form with your check for
$30 to TxDOT.
3. TxDOT will send the license plates to
your County Tax Office for you to pick
up.
Please support this program that will
benefit AFA scholarships in Texas .
THE FORCE
BEHIND THE FORCE
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Or Call AFA at 800-727-5800 and they will make the changes for you.
STAY CONNECTED, STAY INVOLVED

YES
I’m coming to
THE PORTRAITS OF A
WARRIOR MEMORIAL
TOUR
9 March 2013
More information at www.afahouston.org
The tour will start promptly at 2:00 PM at the Portraits of a Warrior Memorial
308 W. Texas Avenue, Baytown, TX, 77520. Lunch follows in the "COVE" (banquet room holds 60 people) )
at the Red Lobster, reserved for 2:30 PM, 4717 Hwy 10 (I10), Baytown, TX, 77521.
Name: ________________________________________________________________________________________
Number& Names in Party: _____________________________________________
Telephone: __________________________________________________________
Email Address: ______________________________________________________
Dress: Casual
Cost: Pay as you go for the lunch at Red Lobster. You may wish to make a contribution to Ken
to further the work of the Portraits of a Warrior Memorial and Ken Pridgeon.
Mail to: Bob Kjar, 2111 Hickory Creek Drive, Kingwood, TX 77339 bob@kjar.org or call him at
713-443-9207.
Note: Reservations must be received by 5 March 2013
R. H. (Bob) Kjar
Event Coordinator
281-359-4852 Ofc
713-443-9207 Cell
bob@kjar.org

Partners for Progress
With great pride we list businesses
and partners who have helped us
Advocate, Educate and Support
These partners have been there when we needed them to support our goals and to
TAKE CARE OF OUR OWN.
Show your appreciation by supporting them with your business
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TX 77056-3217
713-784-8707
www.topdrawerlingerie.com
Hickam AFB is named after their
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Dow Hickam II An upscale lingerie store serving former Dow Hickam II
President’s wives, military wives, lady astronauts and the general public.
One of our great
mentors
The Port of Houston
Authority has supported
the Air Force
Association and our
members
whenever we have
requested them. If
you ship international, contact them
Ashy And Associates LLC
214 Wedgewood Dr.
Montgomery, TX 77356-8348
Business Management Consultants
Joseph W. Ashy
General, USAF (Ret.)
President/CEO
General Ashy
Is a member of AFA
Dr. Peter M. Spradling, DMD
Colonel, USAF (Ret)
Specializing in Endodontic (Root Canals)
103 Professional Park Drive, Victoria, TX 77904
361-576-1235
pspradlingdmd@suddenlinkmail.com
11540 Harwin Drive, Houston, TX 77072
Phone: 281-983-5677, Fax: 281-495-5545
roncollinsdds@hotmail.com
Dr. Spradling is a member of
AFA Houston
Thomas D. Solomon
Attorney & Counselor at Law
Since 1975, I have helped entrepreneurs grow their businesses
by providing added value, legal services, and business
solutions while acting as outside general counsel to
start-ups, mature businesses, and public companies.
713‐984‐9400
tom@tomsolomon.com www.tomsolomon.com
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Partners for Progress, Continued
Anadarko Industries provides services to
NASA’s Johnson Space Center, Ellington Field and
locations in New Mexico
CEO W. T. Tom Short is an AFA Houston
member and major supporter of our activities
W. T. Tom Short, President/CEO
17625 El Camino Real, Suite 410
Houston, TX 77058 281-286-9201
tshort@anadarko-industries.com
Native
American
Tribal Owned
Company
YOU TOO CAN
PARTNER WITH US
Contact any member or
Bob@kjar.org
713-443-9207
THE FORCE BEHIND THE FORCE

Air force Association Houston
Join our Community Partner Program
Support our troops in the field and those who are becoming
leaders in the United States Air Force
Take advantage of these benefits for you and your company
• Free advertising on our web site at www.afahouston.org
• One year subscription to the Journal of the Air Force Association Magazine.
• A plaque for your office indicating that you are an AFA Community Partner.
• Membership in the AFA Houston San Jacinto Chapter TX233.
• Participation with us in all activities including our involvement with the University
of Houston AFROTC program, DOD Research Conference, Leadership
Learning Center, Veteran’s and GI Bill programs,
• Involvement in our work with the 147th Reconnaissance Wing at Ellington Field,
the Predator program, and military family programs.
• Involvement with NASA, Johnson Space Center leaders and astronauts.
• Participation in over 36 high school Air Force Junior ROTC programs in the
southeast Texas area including Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
(STEM)
• Participation with us in the Wings over Houston Air Show, tours and travel
sponsored by the Air Force.
• Involvement in Civil Air Patrol (CAP) activities with us.
• Access to over 1,200 members in the Houston area from astronauts to attorneys,
dentist to doctors and business to business (B2B).
• Plus loads of fun as we participate in Jogs for the Troops, Military Balls, Dining
Outs, Awards and Commissioning ceremonies, Ship Channel Tours, Oktoberfest ,
monthly meetings and best of all, War Stories.
Join with us Today!
Yearly membership is just $90.00 for one company member or $180.00 for
two
CONTACT:
Bob Kjar
2111 Hickory Creek Drive
Kingwood, TX 77339
Business: 281-359-4852
Cell: 713-443-9207
bob@kjar.org
EDUCATE, ADVOCATE & SUPPORT