Board of Officer Biographies
Come join our team! The current vacant positions are: Vice Chair- Member Services, Vice Chair Public Information (VCPI), Chaplain, Vice Chair Maryland Wing, Vice Chair Delaware Wing, and National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial (NLEOM) Committee Member. Please contact our Chairman by clicking here, for more information and to apply.
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Elia C. (Lee) Chambers
Chairman/Chief Executive Officer Elia (pronounced E - Lee) "Lee" retired from the U.S. Air Force after serving almost 25 years in April 1997. After receiving his draft notice from the selective service in the summer of 1972, he decided to join the Air Force. On August 1972, he enlisted as a Communications Specialist. After completing Officer Training School, he became a Security Police (now Security Forces) officer in May 1977. His assignments were: Barksdale Air Force Base (AFB) LA, Castle AFB CA, Bitburg AB Germany, Ankara Air Station Turkey, Camp New Amsterdam The Netherlands, Ramstein AB GE, Scott AFB IL, and The Pentagon Washington DC. You can reach Lee by clicking here |
VACANT Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer
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Contact Chairman to discuss your interest. The Treasurer/CFO will lead a Finance Committee to aid in managing and reporting on chapter budget matters.
VACANT - Secretary
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Contact Chairman to discuss your interest.
Mark G. Allen
Vice Chair, Public Information (VCPI)
As VCPI, Mr. Allen facilitates communication between Eagle Chapter, media, the general public, AF Security Forces Association Headquarters, and other critical communities primarily within Eagle Country (DC, DE, MD, VA, and WV). The VCPI also works closely with internal board members to develop press releases, website content, news articles, and social media posts. Responsible for planning and executing publication with media resources for chapter special events.
Colonel (Ret) Allen is currently the Senior Aerospace Instructor (SASI) Air Force Junior ROTC at Randolph Macon Academy, Front Royal, VA. In that role, he is accountable to the Principal and Vice Principal to properly instruct cadets and manage the JROTC unit in accordance with military regulations and district policies and procedures. Since retirement his duties have included Anti-terrorism/Force Protection Branch support for the Defense Threat Reduction Agency at Fort Belvoir VA. He previously served as a Security Specialist, the Secretary of the Air Force Office of the Administrative Assistant as the Security and Special Plans Oversight, the Pentagon Washington DC. Previously the Chief of Police Security Forces Squadron Joint Base San Antonio Air Base Wing Fort Sam Houston where he led both civilian and military police officers. Prior to that assignment he was the Director of Security Forces Air Force District of Washington Andrews AFB MD. In that role he was responsible to organize, train, and equip Security Forces for missions within the National Capitol Region; protect and secure key US/AF resources, including Presidential, Vice-Presidential, and Senior Executive aircraft; prepared and delivered oral and written presentations/briefings to senior leadership. Immediately upon retirement from the Air Force, Col (Ret) Allen was the Provost Marshal U.S. Forces-Afghanistan (USFOR-A), New Kabul Compound Kabul Afghanistan. As provost marshal, he was the Deputy Provost Marshal for U.S. Forces-Afghanistan, managed law enforcement mission. Security Operations/Physical Security/Force Protection/Anti-terrorism Subject Matter Expert for Joint U.S. Command
Upon his retirement from the Air Force, Col Allen was the Director of Security Forces Air National Guard Readiness Center Andrews AFB MD. In that role he was responsible for directing manpower and fiscal resources for more than 6,800 Air National Guard Security Forces in 50 States and 4 territories in the missions of homeland defense, force protection, antiterrorism, physical security, resource protection, and combat arms training.
Please contact Col Allen by clicking here.
Vice Chair, Public Information (VCPI)
As VCPI, Mr. Allen facilitates communication between Eagle Chapter, media, the general public, AF Security Forces Association Headquarters, and other critical communities primarily within Eagle Country (DC, DE, MD, VA, and WV). The VCPI also works closely with internal board members to develop press releases, website content, news articles, and social media posts. Responsible for planning and executing publication with media resources for chapter special events.
Colonel (Ret) Allen is currently the Senior Aerospace Instructor (SASI) Air Force Junior ROTC at Randolph Macon Academy, Front Royal, VA. In that role, he is accountable to the Principal and Vice Principal to properly instruct cadets and manage the JROTC unit in accordance with military regulations and district policies and procedures. Since retirement his duties have included Anti-terrorism/Force Protection Branch support for the Defense Threat Reduction Agency at Fort Belvoir VA. He previously served as a Security Specialist, the Secretary of the Air Force Office of the Administrative Assistant as the Security and Special Plans Oversight, the Pentagon Washington DC. Previously the Chief of Police Security Forces Squadron Joint Base San Antonio Air Base Wing Fort Sam Houston where he led both civilian and military police officers. Prior to that assignment he was the Director of Security Forces Air Force District of Washington Andrews AFB MD. In that role he was responsible to organize, train, and equip Security Forces for missions within the National Capitol Region; protect and secure key US/AF resources, including Presidential, Vice-Presidential, and Senior Executive aircraft; prepared and delivered oral and written presentations/briefings to senior leadership. Immediately upon retirement from the Air Force, Col (Ret) Allen was the Provost Marshal U.S. Forces-Afghanistan (USFOR-A), New Kabul Compound Kabul Afghanistan. As provost marshal, he was the Deputy Provost Marshal for U.S. Forces-Afghanistan, managed law enforcement mission. Security Operations/Physical Security/Force Protection/Anti-terrorism Subject Matter Expert for Joint U.S. Command
Upon his retirement from the Air Force, Col Allen was the Director of Security Forces Air National Guard Readiness Center Andrews AFB MD. In that role he was responsible for directing manpower and fiscal resources for more than 6,800 Air National Guard Security Forces in 50 States and 4 territories in the missions of homeland defense, force protection, antiterrorism, physical security, resource protection, and combat arms training.
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VACANT - Chaplain
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Eric Linneman
Eagle Exchange Manager In this role, Eric is responsible for managing our memorabilia store. Eric, a Master Sergeant US Air Force Retired, currently functions as a Law Enforcement Analyst for the Defense Logistics Agency. He is responsible for the policy and oversight of 400 DoD Police Officers at five DLA installations. In addition, he attends DoD level working groups, is assisting with a DoD level accreditation, the Law Enforcement Defense Data Exchange (D-DEx), eGuardian working group, and many internal programs such as the Inside Threat Program, Mission Assurance working group, and Security Counsel working group. Additionally, he is responsible for issuing and DLA police shields and credentials. During his career on active duty, he held positions as an Elite Entry Controller, patrolman, Desk Sergeant, Investigator, Resource Protection/Antiterrorism Manager, Quality Control, Training Manager/Superintendent and finally as the Operations Superintendent at two different locations. Mr. Linneman deployed seven times during his career. He retired from active duty while serving as the Superintendent Training, Operations, and Standardization and Evaluations, 11th Security Forces Squadron, Bolling Air Force Base DC. You can reach Eric by clicking here. |
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Karl James Blinkinsop
Vice Chairman Air Force District of Washington Wing Karl has 20 years of military experience including law enforcement and security disciplines such as physical, personnel, information, and operations security. He deployed 3 times to Iraq. He served as the Provost Marshal at Headquarters Special Operations Command (HQ USSOCOM), and as the Duty Director of Intelligence for Terrorism at Headquarters Northern Command (HQ USNORTHCOM). Major Blinkinsop took squadron command while serving as the operations officer at Wright Patterson AFB when his commander deployed to Afghanistan. He has had a highly successful background in many facets of police administration, threat assessments and anti-terrorism. Major Blinkinsop (ret) has been serving on the board as Vice-Chairman AFDW since 2016. You can reach Karl by clicking here. Ian Collin Caldwell
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Tom McGinley
Vice Chairman, West Virginia Wing In 1983, he left the active duty Army to join the 180th Fighter Group, Ohio Air National Guard as a traditional Guardsman. He was selected as an Air Technician in July 1985 in the Supply/Logistics function. In March 1989, he was selected as the 140th Mission Support Squadron Commander/Deputy Base Commander at Buckley Air National Guard Base in Colorado. Also while at Buckley ANG Base he was the Chief of Police and Security Forces Commander. He returned to Ohio in 1995 as the Executive Officer for the 178th Fighter Wing Commander. In April 1997 he was selected to serve as the Deputy Team Chief and later the Team Chief of the Military Liaison Team in Hungary where he assisted Hungary in transiting into a NATO nation. During this period, he provided direct assistance to Operations Joint Endeavor, Joint Guard and Joint Forge. He continued to assist Hungary into NATO and played a key role during Operation Allied Force working with elements of the 10th Special Forces (A) Group. You can contact Tom by clicking here. |
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Kathy Wojciechowski
Vice Chair Eagle Chapter Tidewater (VA) Wing Kathy recently retired after 46 years of federal service. She has worked in numerous areas in law enforcement and security: Security Police/Forces (1975-1999), Chief of Security at DOD Navy NAVSEA (1999-2005), ACC Chief of Law Enforcement at DOD Air Force (2005-2015), Branch Chief at DOE Naval Reactors Physical Security (2015-2021). Kathy specialized in physical security and biometric security during the later part of her career. She has been in various positions often as the only woman and most often as the highest ranking woman. She is also involved in many other organizations: SF Association, AF Sergeants Association, AMVETS, American Legion, and the NRA. Her education background is Associates and Bachelors degrees in Criminal Justice and Business, Masters degree in Organizational Leadership, ABD doctorate in Organizational Management, and various specialty trainings for various security areas (including physec, infosec, indussec, biometric technology, customs and corrections). Kathy’s interests are art (paintings/sculpting) and Literature (history/mystery). Kathy is looking forward to working with everyone and hopefully getting to meet with everyone in the future. You can contact Kathy by clicking here |
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Dennis L. Eberly, M.S., LPI
Vice Chair Eagle Chapter Delaware Wing Dennis served five years in the USAF Security Police during the late 1970’s. He was stationed at Minot AFB (ND). In addition to his regular duties, he also was a member of the TNT (Tactical Neutralization Team), later re-named EST (Emergency Services Team). He served on the Minot AFB Honor Guard. He was also prepared for world-wide deployment through assignment to the Strategic Projection Force, a component of the U.S. Rapid Deployment Force. He received an Honorable Discharge at the rank of Staff Sergeant. Dennis joined the Air Force Security Police Association shortly after its establishment and became a Life Member of the Air Force Security Forces Association around 2008. Shortly after leaving the Air Force, Dennis was hired as a police officer by the East Hempfield Township Police Department (Lancaster Co., PA). During his career there, he served as a patrol officer, criminal investigator, patrol supervisor (Sgt.), Staff Services Supervisor (Lt.), and Operations Supervisor (Lt.). In addition to his regular duties, he served as a state-certified municipal police in-service instructor & academy instructor, member of the Lancaster Co. DUI Task Force, and Negotiator Supervisor for the Lancaster Co. SERT (Special Emergency Response Team). He retired in 2014, following 33 years of service, at the rank of Lieutenant. In 2016, he was licensed as a Private Detective in Pennsylvania and established his current business, On Target Investigation & Consulting, LLC. In 2023, he was approved for additional licensing as a Private Investigator in Delaware. He also offers security consulting services nationwide. His educational background includes: A.A.S. degree in Police Science – Community College of the Air Force, B.S. degree in Criminal Justice – York College of Pennsylvania, M.S. degree in Human Organization Science (Criminal Justice Administration) – Villanova University, and 78 credits toward a D.Ed. degree in Adult Education – Penn State University. Bryan Merrill National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial (NLEOM) Committee Member Bryan was born in Asheville, NC and raised in Chimney Rock, NC. In 1973, at age 14, Bryan earned the rank of Eagle Scout in the Scouts BSA program. He graduated H.S. in 1976 then had many different duties such as: USAF Security Police (1976-1980), Lajes Field AB (1976-1978), Seymour Johnson AFB (1978-1980), and an E-4 Sergeant. Bryan attended Asheville-Buncombe Technical College AAS CJ in 1983 and graduated Magna Cum Laude from Western Carolina University, BS CJ in 1986. Bryan then became a Correctional Officer/Correctional Sergeant for the NC Department of Corrections/Division of Prisons from 1980-1984. Following that job he was very busy working for the U.S. Customs Service (1986-2003), Special Agent in Marathon Shores, FL (1986-1989), Special Agent in Columbia, SC (1989-1996), Senior Special Agent in Tucson, AZ (1996-2001), Senior Special Agent in HQ, Fairfax, VA (2001-2003), Senior Special Agent in HQ, Washington, DC (2003), DHS/ICE/HSI (2003-2011), Special Agent in HQ, Washington, DC (2003-2005), Special Agent in HQ, Fairfax, VA (2005-2008), Assistant Attache for the US Embassy in Athens, Greece (2008-2011), and lastly a Special Agent (2003-2011) before retiring from the special forces. Bryan began a new job as a Computer Forensic Examiner assigned to Defense Intelligence at Deloitte & Touche, LLC (2011-2013). Then he became a Computer Forensic Examiner assigned to TSA at Kingfisher, LLC (2013-2018). Currently Bryan works as a Computer Forensic Examiner (for FAA) at Leidos, LLC (2018-Present) You can reach Bryan by clicking here Other members of the Eagle Chapter NLEOM Committee are Chairman, Lee Chambers and Ian Campbell. See Ian's and Lee's bios above. |
