FREEDOM THROUGH VIGILANCE ASSOCIATION

P.O. Box 691616

San Antonio, Texas 78269-1616

1. The FTVA board convened at the LAFB Gateway club on 22 Mar 2024. Meeting called to order by FTVA President, Bill Brockmiller, at 1305L In attendance were:

Ken Maynard (Treasurer) Pepito Figueroa (Vice President)
Daniel Martin (Historian) Andy Smith (incoming Treasurer)
Ted Colquhoun (past president) Ken Williams (Social Comm)
Roy Burnett (Member Support)
Joining us were members from Hawaii (Tilly), Salt Lake (Scott Lawson) and the MARC (Bob Bastian and Sharon Frizzell).

2. Feb minutes reviewed and approved.

3. Financial report (details were previously emailed out).

4. Old Business:

a. Spring Social was a success with CMSgt Hopkins as the guest speaker. We had approximately 50 attendees. b. Chief Hopkins stated he was reinvigorating the Larson Awards (Sensor Olympics) in FY 2025, focusing on ISR and Cyber specialties. He plans on getting significant help from the Booster club. c. Continued discussions on payment capabilities for the FTVA website.

5. NEW BUSINESS

b. Adding website sections for external chapters on the main FTVA page

6. Around the room

7. The next board meeting at the Gateway club will be 24 May at 1300L. 8. Meeting adjourned at 1350L

Hall Of Honor

Lt Gen Bradfor Shwedo

Integrated cyber and ISR forces with the merger of 24AF and 25AF  – the first senior officer to oversee the strategic change of Joint All Domain Command and Control efforts. One of a kind leader who kept ISR and Cyber capabilities relevant and ready for any challenge or crisis!

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