Arkansas Air & Space Forces Association
Arkansas State Association
David D. Terry Chapter # 253
Jacksonville, AR
Lewis E. Lyle
Chapter # 270
Hot Springs, AR
Arkansas Air & Space Forces Association
MEETING MINUTES
April 9, 2026
1. President Reichenbach called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM at the Hook restaurant. In attendance were Jerry Reichenbach, Bill Kehler, Emme Kehler, Irvin Reed, Ken Zellmer, Anne Reichenbach, and Marleen Eddlemon.
2. The minutes of the March 2026 meeting were approved upon motion by Bill Kehler, seconded by Ken Zellmer.
3. The current Treasurer’s report was presented by Bill and approved.
4. Reports
a. Membership report: 500 (277 Comp) 19 CPs
5. Communications: Marleen will update the current Community Partner listing. She sent invoices to: Cooper Family Dentistry, Arkansas Federal Credit Union, Ward Chamber of Commerce and Geico Insurance. City of Jacksonville, Sherwood Chamber of Commerce and Gwatney Chevrolet have not renewed.
OLD BUSINESS
6. Awards:
· TOY awards package received from Oaklawn STEM by Kyle Chapter, Nominee will be forwarded as state AFA nomination.
· Airman of the year packages have been received from an airman from the 189th and TSgt from the 19th
· An outstanding Operations Airman of the Year package will be presented to Irvin Reed on April 16th.
7. Jerry will present certificates to all our Community Partners after Markeen updated CP listing.
NEW BUSINESS
8. Combat Airlifter of the month for March 2026 will be reviewed and recommended by Bill and Emme.
9. February recipient has accepted membership
10. The Jacksonville Museum of Military History fundraiser grossed over $22,000.00
11. The next meeting will be 5/17/2025, location TBD
12. Meeting Adjourned