AFSA Chapter 1473, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson

05/31/2026

Family Matters with Carey Crance, AFSA International Family Matters Trustee. | It’s finally the Weekend! How was your first week of summer? Kids are out in many places. Pools are open. Vacations are happening. It’s a great time of year.

As we are planning the fun things for our families and making sure we have all the things we need. Do you have the tools you need to have a fun, successful summer? I’m pretty sure you have the towels, sunblock, snacks, and new summer clothes. See, tools can be defined in many ways.

As you are planning trips, do you have the tools to ensure your voice, your family's voice, is still heard regardless of what you have going on? The tool I am referring to is votersvoice.org. Do you have that tool ready to go on your phone? We have several items we (AFSA) need your help with. Take a moment today, while you are on your phone, and let your elected leaders know you are in support of at least one key issue affecting military members, retirees, veterans, and/or families. Then once that is completed… comment “done” below.

Sign Up for Alerts here now: https://www.hqafsa.org/takeaction.html

05/30/2026

AFSA Chapter 1473 members and supporters, we will be doing a virtual fundraiser this Monday, and the good news is that it can be used at any location nationwide! Please consider participating by placing an order for delivery or pick up on 1 June using the code on the flyer, and share with those you know around the US! Air Force Sergeants Association

05/29/2026

AFSA MEMBER BENEFIT | Save on Eyecare… and MORE!
AFSA has partnered with VSP® Individual Vision Plans to give you vision care at low out-of-pocket costs. Save money on eyewear, doctor visits, and more. VSP members also receive discounts on hearing aids through TruHearing when they sign up.*

*VSP is providing information to its members, but does not offer or provide any discount hearing program. VSP makes no endorsement, representations, or warranties regarding any products or services offered by TruHearing, a third-party vendor. TruHearing is not insurance and is not subject to state insurance regulations. TruHearing provides discounts for hearing aid sales and services; the member is obligated to pay for the hearing exam. For additional information, please visit vsp.com/offers/special-offers/hearing-aids/truhearing. For questions, contact TruHearing directly. Not available directly from VSP in the states of Washington and California.

LEARN MORE: https://afsainsurance.com/Health/Vision

05/25/2026

We will always remember those who have come before us. Please, remember these members who have passed and no longer with us.

If you make it to Ft. Richardson, look for these names.

Name / AFSA Member Number
Elgie G. Bedford / 728952
Laverne A. Braun / 822646
Victor L. Brophy / 652778
Tommie L. Brown / 764590
Glenda S. Brundidge / 801292
William F. Bulington / 781162
Kenneth Buttolph / 820690
Jintana S. Calibo / 718651
Joaquin A. Cervantes / 812443
Felipa S. Chapman / 642507
Glenn H. Crittenden / 840455
Raymond L. Culbreth / 787763
Wilfred A. Dubois / 652839
Wanda J. Echternach / 832386
Hubert Z. Elam / 774709
Thomas M. Eral / 822409
Harold R. Fencl / 839006
Augustus A. Fulton / 727466
Jack H. Gerrteisen / 776391
William E. Grant / 823503
Richard E. Hansen / 822186
Stephen F. Heffernan Jr. / 868342
Ronald D. Henderson / 836922
David H. Hendrickson / 841431
James D. Herrick / 846441
Eugene Janusiewicz / 765333
Anita J. Jarvis / 853773
Martha G. Johnson / 732615
Barge Kendrick / 728698
Kenneth W. Klein / 823159
Edythe Klevens / 858966
Edwin C. Koontz / 820797
Jack F. Marks / 655280
David Miranda / 657095
David L. Mitchell / 850909
Paul L. Moll / 687524
Mary C. Montague / 704364
David S. Olson / 862440
Charles P. P***k Jr. / 702340
Hyson A. Powlas / 773533
Sammie L. Robinson / 778082
Ruben B. Robles / 843442
Barbel A. Ruane / 868190
Clifford A. Salisbury / 846290
Richard L. Sprague / 867126
David P. Stanton / 671094
Marvin I. Staudinger / 651638
Stephen J. Stepsics / 695952
Allen R. Stone / 764069
Michael R. Sweet / 849661
Horace Threats / 831451
Jack L. Upton / 766355
Lee L. Walton / 858028
Steven G. Wheeler / 730894
Lloyd A. Wilson / 700423

Honor. Remembrance. Gratitude.

05/22/2026

Read the AFSA 2026 Spring Magazine - one of our largest quarterly editions featuring: Eye on Washington, President's Commentary, AFSA Annual Report with Member Benefits, Division & Chapter locations, AFSA Afield, AMF Annual Report & Scholarship Recipients, and so much more!! Visit the website, read, download, print, and share!

https://www.hqafsa.org/spring2026.html

05/15/2026

FAMILY MATTERS FRIDAYS w/Carey Crance, AFSA International Family Matters Trustee | With many Division conventions over, we have several new people as part of the Division Executive Councils. Whether you were able to attend in person or on Zoom, you might be asking yourself what do some of these positions within the chapter really do? Because now your chapter might be looking for a replacement for someone who has moved up to the Division.

Where I may not have firsthand experience with all of the positions within a chapter, there is one position I feel pretty confident in telling you about. Of course, it’s Family Matters Trustee. Over the past month, I’ve spoken to several chapters, FMTs, and Divisions about what this role looks like at the chapter level. Here is what we’ve come up with…

- Be an AFSA member in good standing
- Have been an AFSA member for at least 90 days
- Be present and engaged with the local military community
- Attend at least 1 military-centered event every quarter, provide feedback on the event to your chapter and your Division FMT
- Be in contact with your Division FMT, provide them with feedback about current events and family member concerns; this helps the Division FMT during the monthly calls with the international FMT
- Be willing and able to be the FMT for the full term as outlined in the bylaws
- When vacating the position, provide incoming FMT with AAR
- Have a good working relationship with M&FR if at an active duty chapter
- Have character traits to be successful in this position

A Family Matters Trustee is very important to any chapter or Division. They can be part of conversations that our military members cannot. The FMT can be an extra voice and ear for ALL of our members.

05/15/2026

May General Meeting

05/02/2026

05/02/2026