May 19, 2007 - EchoTaps 2007 is being held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. In 2005, nearly 700 brass players from 30 states gathered in upstate New York to perform the military bugle call Taps. Buglers performed a continuous cascading version of taps over a 42.2 mile path between the Woodlawn National Cemetery in Elmira,... Continue Reading →
Armed Service Appreciation Day
Armed Service Appreciation Day, Twins vs. Blue Jays. Up to 4 complimentary tickets for any current or former member of the US Armed Service or their families. Proof of military service required. Tickets available day-of-the-game only and may be picked up at the Gate H tent outside the Metrodome. Presented by Qwest.
Membership Meeting 3 Feb 2007
Chapter 858 Needs You! Show your military support from the Midwest to the floors of the Senate in Washington D.C. by joining AFSA. Membership Meeting Date: Saturday, 3 Jan 07 Time: 1645 Where: Services Club Discussion items: Dome night fund raisingAnnual AFSA/AFA Awards BanquetSponsor Base Softball TeamDivision 8 conventionPicnic membership meetingIowa road trip membership driveFund raisersGolf sponsorsAFSA Retired... Continue Reading →
Membership meeting January 3, 2007
Chapter 858 Needs You! Show your military support from the Midwest to the floors of the Senate in Washington D.C. by joining AFSA. Membership Meeting Date: Saturday, 3 Jan 07 Time: 1645 Where: Services Club Discussion items: Dome night fund raisingAnnual AFSA/AFA Awards BanquetSponsor Base Softball TeamDivision. 8 conventionPicnic membership meetingIowa road trip membership driveFund raisersGolf sponsorsAFSA Retired... Continue Reading →
Veterans Day 2006
Most likely the best place to find information about Veterans Day events for 2006 is at the MN Dept. of Veterans Affairs website (www.mdva.state.mn.us/VeteransDay2006.htm). There is a listing of the official Minnesota event and others around the state. Included there is information on: VA Urges Veterans to Wear Medals on Veterans DayMedal of Honor Recipients... Continue Reading →
US Air Force Memorial Dedication
Finally on the weekend of 13 / 15 October 2006, the US Air Force joined the other branches of the US Military by having a memorial in the nations capitol. It is a magnificent design and sure to inspire many for years. Read more about the event and memorial at: Powerpoint of the dedicationAir Force... Continue Reading →
2005 AFA / AFSA Banquet
Pictures from the 2005 AFA / AFSA Banquet Congressman John Kline (retired Col) SRA Kirstin Stephens, 934th Airman of the Year CMSgt Jeff Gustafson, Chief Recognition from 934 AW SMSgt Vicky Kuntz, Special recognition from AFSA Chapter 858 Unknown Group picture of all awardees
MN Twins Dome Fundraiser
18 May 2003 Workers need to be signed in at the Metrodome NLT 9:30 am on Sunday, 18 May. You need to wear black pants and a white t-shirt and I suggest wearing tennis shoes for comfort. After you get through security, you need to go to the uniform room to get your uniform. You... Continue Reading →
Membership Meeting 5 April 2003
Air Force Sergeants Association Needs You! Show your military support from the Midwest to the floors of the Senate in Washington D.C. by joining AFSA. Membership Meeting Date: Saturday, 5 Apr 03 (UTA Saturday) Time: 1630 Where: Bldg 760 (Headquarters), Room 192 Open to ALL members, future members, and the ‘just generally curious’! Join AFSA to get the... Continue Reading →
Membership Meeting 18 January 2003
Chapter 858 Needs You! Show your military support from the Midwest to the floors of the Senate in Washington D.C. by joining AFSA. Membership Meeting Date: Saturday, 18 Jan 03 (ANG UTA) Time: 1600 Where: 133rd Wing Conference Room Open to ALL members, future members, and the ‘just generally curious’! Refreshments Provided! Join AFSA to get the latest... Continue Reading →