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All rights reserved. 1031227 AFA TRICARE Ad 72194 (1/15) Trim Size: 8.125" x 10.875" Bleed Size: .125" all around Max Live Area: 7" x 10" Colors: 4-color (CMYK) Stock: na Misc: na Happy New Year! I hope 2015 will AFA sees great promise in having an careers in science, technology, engineer- be a safe, rewarding, and ful lling year onsite presence at the center, when it ing, and mathematics. for everyone. opens later this decade, as a means of Kristine Robbins, AFA’s director of First, I’d like to thank my predecessor, recruiting the newly minted airmen government relations, describes in “Mobi- George K. Muellner, whom I replaced in who visit there from nearby Joint Base lized and Motivated” the Fly-In initiative October, for his dedication and service San Antonio-Lackland after graduating we’ve launched to boost our ability to during his two years as AFA’s Chairman from basic military training. promote Air Force issues on Capitol Hill. of the Board. I’d also like to thank Craig Paula Roy, AFA’s director of Airmen As Robbins writes, advocacy has always R. McKinley, departing AFA president, and Family Programs reached out in our been in AFA’s DNA, so we invited a group for all he did over the past two-and-a- previous issue to ask you all to submit of members from across the country to half years. questions for the Air Force leader spouses. accompany AFA National sta on meet- We are a better organization as a She collected your questions and passed ings with members of Congress last July. result of the outstanding leadership of them on to the spouses, who provide James R. Lauducci, a former AFA vice these two individuals. All of us at AFA their responses in “Side by Side.” chairman of the board for eld opera- wish them and their families the best. In another must-read, CMSgt. Kath- tions, writes the issue’s featured heritage Muellner provided a farewell message leen M. McCool, an AFA national di- piece. It’s a tting tribute to his 94-year- that follows. rector, describes in “E for Enlisted” the old uncle, Robert A. Lauducci, who January’s issue of Wingman Magazine initiative our Alamo Chapter is testing served as an enlisted pilot during World features the usual breadth of coverage down in San Antonio to expose more War II. If the younger Lauducci’s article you’ve come to expect, but with a focus young, enlisted airmen to the work of doesn’t wet your thirst, he recommends on youth and the future. our association and the professional Lee Arbon’s book, ey Also Flew: e Leading the issue is the article by bene ts of membership. Enlisted Pilot Legacy 1912-1942 (Smith- Richard Tolley, vice chairman of the TSgt. Timothy J. Tichawa is a member sonian Institution Scholarly Press, 1998). San Antonio Airpower Heritage Foun- of AFA’s Aerospace Education Council There’s much more in the issue. dation, on the International Aerospace and an alumnus of our Emerging Leader I hope you will take it all in. Education Center planned in San Program. He writes in “Dare Mighty Thank you for your continued Antonio. e center is the brainchild ings” about the talk he gave to inspire support. See you again in May! % of O. R. “Ollie” Crawford, a former the sixth-grade students of Kaci Heins, AFA Chairman of the Board and AFA AFA’s 2014 National Aerospace Teacher Scott P. Van Cleef is AFA’s Chairman of National President. of the Year, in Flagsta , Ariz., to pursue the Board. 2 Wingman Magazine ︱ January 2015 Published by the Air Force Association ISSUE 3 WINGMANMAGAZINE Publisher Craig R. McKinley Editor in Chief Adam J. Hebert Wingman Editor Michael C. Sirak Wingman Designer Kristina Parrill 2 Chairman's Welcome By Scott P. Van Cleef Managing Editor Juliette Kelsey Chagnon 4 A Chairman's Farewell By George K. Muellner Editorial Director John A. Tirpak News Editor Amy McCullough 6 Center of Attention By Richard Tolley Senior Editor Marc V. Schanz An aerospace education center will honor San Antonio's role in military aviation. Senior Designer Heather Lewis Special Projects Manager Gideon Grudo 8 Meet the Staff By June L. Kim Assistant Managing Editor Frances McKenney Meet Mark A. Barrett, AFA's executive vice president. Associate Editors Autumn A. Arnett Aaron M. U. Church 10 Side By Side By Paula Roy June L. Kim Taking care of airmen is family business for the Air Force's senior leader spouses. Production Manager Eric Chang Lee Photo Editor Zaur Eylanbekov 14 The Story of Robert A. Lauducci, Enlisted Pilot By James R. Lauducci Media Research Editor Chequita Wood Lauducci began as an engine mechanic in World War II, but ended up fl ying VIPs. Contributors 19 Dare Mighty Things By TSgt. Timothy J. Tichawa Shannon Aud, Larry Dilworth, Bob Gehbauer, James An AFA Emerging Leader alumnus joins AFA's Teacher of the Year to inspire students. R. Lauducci, CMSgt. Kathleen M. McCool, Benjamin D. Notzon, Mary Paltzer, Kristine Robbins, Paula 25 VIP Treatment By Bob Gehbauer Roy, Susan Rubel, Barbara S. Taylor, TSgt. Timothy Veterans Inspiring Patriotism brings vets and youth together for discussions. J. Tichawa, Richard Tolley, Jill C. Westeyn 26 Mobilized & Motivated By Kristine Robbins Advertising Scott Hill AFA's Fly-In initiative brings members to Capitol Hill to promote Air Force issues. J. G. Elliott Sales Representative [email protected] 28 Building Bridges of Support By Jill C. Westeyn An AFA scholarship program enables airmen's spouses to pursue higher education. 1501 Lee Highway Arlington, Va. 22209-1198 30 E for Enlisted By CMSgt. Kathleen M. McCool Tel: 703/247-5800 AFA-e gives enlisted airmen the chance to get to know the association up close. Telefax: 703/247-5855 [email protected] 32 Keeping the Spirit of '45 Alive! By Shannon Aud AFA helps the nation commemorate the 70th anniversary of World War II's end. 34 Air Force Memorial Spotlight By Barbara S. Taylor On Zenos Frudakis. 36 Donor Spotlight By Larry Dilworth On Christopher W. Ince Jr. 5 Talk Back 37 Benefi ts Tailored to You 20 Chapter News 38 A Message From USAA 24 Index to Advertisers 40 Design Parrill ON THE COVER: Betty Welsh, wife of Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Welsh, spends time with Air Force Magazine (ISSN 0730-6784) January 2015 (Vol. 98, No. 1) is published monthly by the Air Force Association, 1501 Lee Highway, Arlington, VA 22209-1198. Olivia Hassler (center) and Andrea Sekora during the Phone (703) 247-5800. Periodical postage paid at Arlington, Va., and additional mailing offi ces. Membership Rate: $45 per year; $110 for three-year membership. 2014 Warrior Games in Colorado Springs, Colo., Oct. 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