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AFA is a volunteer-led organization working to communicate key national security issues at the national, state, and local levels. The top-level support from the Secretary of the Air Force, Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, Director of the Air National Guard, and Chief of the Air Force Reserve help us fulfill this goal. Our more than 200 chapters across the country drive community awareness about the impact of the Air Force through elections and a variety of programs. From our national headquarters in Arlington, VA, the AFA staff organizes programs ranging from conference and symposia to aerospace education initiatives and advocacy efforts with Congressional leaders.
Memorial Park at the P-40 Replica Display
LeRoy Wilton Homer Jr. was the First Officer of United Airlines Flight 93, which was hijacked as part of the September 11 attacks in 2001, and crashed into a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, killing all 37 passengers and seven crew members including LeRoy. Wikipedia
On October 2nd 2002, the Buzz Wagner Chapter 221 of the Air Force Association honored the bravery of Major Leroy Homer, USAF (Ret) and member of the Air Force Association in New Jersey. A citation and an AFA hat was attached to the first makeshift monument at the crash site in Shanksville.
