Above, SES/Mr. Timothy Gerald, HQ USAF Deputy Director of Security Forces reads the names of the Fallen Defenders who the National LE Officers Memorial Recognized in 2024. At right, family members and guests attend Eagle Chapter reception and luncheon held in the Tuskegee Airmen Suite, the Bolling Club, at Joint Base Anacostia Bolling Washington DC. Click here to see our June Newsletter for a video and more information about our celebration of the families and Defenders for 2024.
Upcoming Chapter Events
Above, speakers at the 2024 annual Maisey observance. Click here to see our February 2024 Newsletter for more information.
Our next event - January 31, 2025, Annual Commemoration Honoring Captain Reginald V. Maisey, JR and the Battle of Bien Hoa Air Base South Vietnam.
Event to be held at the Maisey Building at Joint Base Anacostia Bolling Washington DC.
Monthly Chapter Board Meeting
The next Eagle Chapter Board of Officers Meeting is Wednesday, December 13, 2024, at 8:00pm. Chapter Board Meetings are held by video/conference call, contact our Chapter Chairman by clicking here to obtain the conference call in numbers, minutes and the agenda for the next meeting.
Eagle Chapter Board Meetings are open to all chapter members and spouses or significant others. We invite all attendees to participate. Contact our Chapter Secretary for more information.
Go to our Resources Page to see events in our chapter newsletters.
Eagle Chapter Board Meetings are open to all chapter members and spouses or significant others. We invite all attendees to participate. Contact our Chapter Secretary for more information.
Go to our Resources Page to see events in our chapter newsletters.
National Police Week 2024 - See our Police Week Page
May 13, 2024 - Eagle Chapter spearheaded events in the Washington DC area to welcome the five families of fallen Air Force Defenders whose names will be officially recognized at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial during National Police Week 2024. A cornerstone event is the Fallen Defenders Families Reception that we are hosting at Joint Base Anacostia Bolling Washington DC on May 13.
See our 2024 Police Week Page for more information.
See our 2024 Police Week Page for more information.
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Spring and Summer 2024 Vietnam War Memorial Wall Wash in Washington DC - Dates Set
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PREVIOUS EVENTS
Memorial Day 2024 Highlights - Military Womens Memorial
Eagle Chapter participated in the Memorial Day Program at the Military Women's Memorial at Arlington. Below our Vice Chair Tidewater Wing, Kathy Wojciechowski, lays the chapter wreath, places petals for the fallen Defenders who were female, and chats with the Honorable Christine E. Wormuth, Secretary of the Army.
Memorial Day - Arlington National Cemetery Annual Chairman's Visit
Each year, the Eagle Chapter Chairman visits the 25 burial sites (as of 2024) and takes a photo of his visit to each grave/internment site. Below are some of those photos. Contact the Chairman for more information.
Captain Maisey Directional Videos to his internment site - Memorial Day 2024
• Captain Maisey Directions Video 1 of 5
• Captain Maisey Directions Video 2 of 5
• Captain Maisey Directions Video 3 of 5
• Captain Maisey Directions Video 4 of 5
• Captain Maisey Directions Video 5 of 5
• Captain Maisey Directions Video 2 of 5
• Captain Maisey Directions Video 3 of 5
• Captain Maisey Directions Video 4 of 5
• Captain Maisey Directions Video 5 of 5
January 31, 2024 - Maisey 56th Annual Observance Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling - Maisey Building
A very awesome event with great support from Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling activities. Details will be in the February Chapter Newsletter. Click here to see the Resources Page.
436th Security Forces Squadron Dover AFB DE - Eagle Chapter Orientation and Meet and Greet - January 22, 2024
December 2023 - Eagle Chapter Co-Sponsors Trauma of Law Enforcement Training with Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S) National, DC and VA C.O.P.S
Eagle sweetens attendees experience by sponsoring coffee/tea service, cookies and brownies that were provided by the Hilton Hotel Fairfax. An Honor for us!
TLE made me a better Chairman, father, and all-around good guy.
TLE made me a better Chairman, father, and all-around good guy.
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December 2023 - Eagle Chairman attends Holiday Part at Joint Base Langley Eustis - way much fun!
PAR-TAY - 633d SFS Holiday Party Sponsored By Eagle ChapterSee Videos - Eagle Chairman Visits Fallen Airmen, Members, and Family at annual Christmas visit after Wreaths Across America.Marilyn Strones
Colonel (Retired) Ken Coolidge
Group Burial - TSgt Jason Norton, SSgt Brian McElroy - Operation Iraqi FreedomAirman First Class Leebernard Chavis - Operation Iraqi FreedomCaptain Reginald V. Maisey, Jr - Vietnam WarMSgt (Retired) Dilbri Aldrich - 633d SFS Langley AFB VA - December 2003 - the first Airman to pay the ultimate sacrifice after Eagle Chapter arrives.Dover - Informal Lunch November 17 2023 - Our thanks to 436th Security Forces Squadron Defenders Council Officers, First Sgt MSgt Kelp, plus other attendees at the Mission BBQ in Dover DE. Click here for more photos. |
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Veterans Day November 11 2023 - Annual Wreath Laying Program at the Military Womens MemorialPhoto at left shows Eagle Proud Warrior Airman, Senior Airman Jonvenette Suriel-Jackson (at right) with US Army Staff Sergeant Marieme Wane (Airborne)lay the Eagle Chapter Wreath at the 2023 Veterans Day ceremony at the Military Womens memorial at Arlington National Cemetery.
This was Eagle Chapter's first dual service (Air Force and Army) wreath laying - all thanks to Airman Suriel-Jackson. Click here for more photos. |
For more information, see our October 1, Chapter Newsletter - Click here. Go to our Resources Page for more Chapter newsletters and other information about current events.
Vietnam War Memorial Wall Wash - Washington DC June 24 at 0630/6:30AM
Above are images from our wall wash last year from our August 2022 wash. We also had a wash scheduled for August 2023 this year; but, due to unscheduled city protests, we cancelled this wash. Chief Master Sergeant (Retired) Jones comes up each year from Charleston South Carolina to spearhead our event. the Chief is the guy with the great looking vest and broad grin. See you next year!
We start at 0630 AM with our fantastic Boy Scouts of 1778 of Waldorf MD.
We start at 0630 AM with our fantastic Boy Scouts of 1778 of Waldorf MD.
POLICE WEEK 2023
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We've worked with two units to add three Security Forces Airmen this year - Tech Sgt Jason Norton, Staff Sgt Brian McElroy, and Senior Airman Jason Nathan. Please go to our Police 2023 Web Page for updates of chapter participation in this year's events. Hope to see other survivors and families here. We will never forget. Click here to go to our Police Week page.
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55th Commemorative Wreath Laying Maisey Building Joint Base Anacostia Bolling Washington DC and Chapter Luncheon at the Pentagon to follow - January 31, 2023
Above, Eagle Chairman, Lee Chambers (left), Maisey Uncles, Les Montgomery and Michael Maisey, join Colonel "Cat" Logan, Installation Commander Joint Base Anacostia Bolling Washington DC, and the USAF Honor Guard for placement of the wreath at the foyer of the Maisey Building at Joint Base Anacostia Bolling. Event organizer (background), Eagle Chapter Vice Chairman AF District of Washington, Karl Blinkinsop, observes along with others. Following the wreath laying, Eagle Chapter hosted the Maisey family with a Pentagon Tour and luncheon at the Pentagon in their honor.
55th Anniversary 2023 Maisey Observance - Click here for more photos of the 55th anniversary observance.
50th Anniversary 2018 Maisey Observance - First involving the Captain Maisey Family at JBAB. Click here for photos of the 50th anniversary recognition.
55th Anniversary 2023 Maisey Observance - Click here for more photos of the 55th anniversary observance.
50th Anniversary 2018 Maisey Observance - First involving the Captain Maisey Family at JBAB. Click here for photos of the 50th anniversary recognition.
Pentagon Tour - Above the Maisey Family along with Eagle Chapter Vice Chair, Karl Blinkinsop, tours the offices of the Air Force Chief of Staff during the 50th anniversary observance.
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Eagle Chapter Chairman Visit at Arlington National Cemetery to Lay Family Wreaths - December 18, 2022Arlington has approved drive on privileges for the Eagle Chapter Chairman's annual visit to Arlington National Cemetery to ensure wreaths are laid at the chapter and SFKIA fallen following the Wreaths Across America wreath laying at Arlington on Dec 17. The Chairman also lays an additional wreath when there is a family member buried with the Airman.
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Eagle Chapter Wreath Laying at the Military Women's Memorial November 11, 2022 at Arlington National Cemetery
Much thanks to our Eagle Chapter Secretary, Rachel Vis, located in the Tidewater Region of VA, for volunteering to lay the chapter wreath at the Military Women's Memorial on Veterans Day, November 11,2022. Rachel was joined by Kathy Wojciechowsky, Vice Chair Tidewater Wing.
Question: Does the Military Women's Memorial appreciate us? Let their words speak to this question - see below:
We are honored to have Eagle Chapter participate and place a wreath. You all are the BEST!
Thanks, again. We so appreciate you all and the chapter.
V/r, Marilla
Marilla J. Cushman, LTC, USA Ret.
Senior Advisor to the President
Military Women's Memorial
Question: Does the Military Women's Memorial appreciate us? Let their words speak to this question - see below:
We are honored to have Eagle Chapter participate and place a wreath. You all are the BEST!
Thanks, again. We so appreciate you all and the chapter.
V/r, Marilla
Marilla J. Cushman, LTC, USA Ret.
Senior Advisor to the President
Military Women's Memorial
Eagle Chapter Luncheon at the Pentagon - October 17, 2022 - A Superb Event - Though the venue was smaller than anticipated - Thanks to all for their patience
The keynote speaker, Brigadier General Collins, the Air Force Top Cop, has been called away. We are honored to have Mr. SES Timothy A. Gerald, the Deputy Director of Security Forces Headquarters US Air Force has graciously stepped in to be our guest speaker. We are so honored by this and eagerly look forward to his remarks. SES Gerald was previously the Director of Security Forces, Air Force District of Washington.
Our other special guests include Brigadier General (Retired) Al Jamerson a former Air Force Top Cop. Thank-you sir!
We are also very much delighted to have the mom, dad, wife, and son of Lieutenant Colonel Brian Copper as our special guests. Lt Col Copper died of a health event while serving as Executive Officer for Brigadier General Collins.
Our other special guests include Brigadier General (Retired) Al Jamerson a former Air Force Top Cop. Thank-you sir!
We are also very much delighted to have the mom, dad, wife, and son of Lieutenant Colonel Brian Copper as our special guests. Lt Col Copper died of a health event while serving as Executive Officer for Brigadier General Collins.
Eagle Chapter Luncheon September 13, 2022 Bolling
Eagle Chapter Luncheon at Joint Base Anacostia Bolling - September 13, 2022. RSVPs must be submitted on or before September 12, 2022. Free to E-6/Tech Sergeants and below - modest price for all others.
Lieutenant Colonel David "Axe" Bullock - Guest Speaker - Formerly Deputy Director of Security Forces Air Force District of Washington and currently the Force Protection Programs Manager for Headquarters, U.S. Space Force, the Pentagon Washington DC.
Eagle will present a National Law Enforcement Officers display of SF members whose names are inscribed on the NLEOM in Washington DC.
Please see our announcement to RSVP.
Lieutenant Colonel David "Axe" Bullock - Guest Speaker - Formerly Deputy Director of Security Forces Air Force District of Washington and currently the Force Protection Programs Manager for Headquarters, U.S. Space Force, the Pentagon Washington DC.
Eagle will present a National Law Enforcement Officers display of SF members whose names are inscribed on the NLEOM in Washington DC.
Please see our announcement to RSVP.
2022 Memorial Day Events
2022 Memorial Day Wreath Laying at the Military Women's Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery - Eagle Board Members participate. Click here for photos. |
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Memorial Day Recognition at Arlington National Cemetery - Eagle Chapter places a Defensor Fortis Flag at Arlington National Cemetery to recognize SF KIAs and other SF members and family who are buried at Arlington. The Army's Old Guard places the US Flag on each grave while Eagle places one DF per grave as in the case shown - the group burial of Tech Sergeant Norton and Staff Sergeant McElroy we place a DF flag per SF hero. Click here to see all photos of the graves that the Chairman visited in his annual labor of love. To add others, contact the Chairman.
