Secretary Lawrence Bach represented the chapter as delegates to the AFSA International Professional Airmen’s Conference/Convention in Atlanta, Georgia from 15-20 August 2009. The Thunderbird Chapter 985 and its members continue its winning tradition as recipients of the following recognition. Members of Chapter 985 – congratulations! The International Chapter of the Year award has not been awarded to us in 15+ years!
AFSA International Chapter of the Year 2008 (over 500 members)
AFSA International Legislative Chapter of the Year 2008
AFSA International Individual Legislative Award 2008
- SMSGT Bryan Thompson, Chapter 985
Other recognition.
Prestigious Skyhigher Club (recruited over 100 new members in 2008):
- SMSgt Bryan Thompson
- MSgt Terry Turner
- SMSgt Bethann Fleming
- SMSgt (RET) Jonathan Bennett
Prestigious Highflyer Club (retained over 100 members in 2008):
- SMSgt (RET) Jonathan Bennett
