Air & Space Forces Association Wrap Up Busy Month

Chairman George Masters reviews plans for annual Commander’s Choice Awards banquet to be held on April 9th.

The David C. Jones Chapter 135 of the Air and Space Forces Association has had a busy month. The activities include planning for the upcoming Commander’s Choice Awards banquet to be held on April 9th at the JDL center at Minot Air Force Base. Banquet chairman George Masters reviewed plans for the banquet that annually honors a recipient chosen by the Commanders of each Minot AFB wing, group and squadron. In all, a total of 44 recipients will receive awards at this year’s banquet.

Local AFA President, Jim Bowman, hands out complimentary popcorn & soft drink certificates at Military Appreciation Night at a Minot State Beaver’s Hockey Game.
Badlands Restaurant receives their Community Partner Plaque. Left to right: Jim Simons, North Dakota AFA President, George Masters, Minot AFA Community Partners Vice President, Lori Fisher, Manager and Abe Sakak, Owner, Badlands


When the Minot Chamber/EDC sponsored Military Night at a Minot State Beaver’s hockey game, local AFA chapter members Jim Bowman and Jim Simons were at the game handing out free popcorn and soft drink certificates to military members at the game.


Finally, AFA members have been busy delivering Community Partner Plaques to area businesses. This month’s list includes Badlands Restaurant and Magic City Hoagies.


AFA Membership:
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Air and Space Forces Association David C. Jones Chapter 135, meetings are the 3rd Tuesday of every month at Rockers on Minot Air Force Base, or go to jones.afa.org for more information.

Magic City Hoagies receives their Community Supporter plaque. (L-R) Tom Joyce, AFA, Ben Staley, Magic City Hoagies, George Masters, AFA & Christine Staley, Magic City Hoagies.

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