AFA Chapter 141 - P47 Memorial

06/03/2026

Officials selected 4,475 technical sergeants for promotion out of a pool of 21,552 candidates.
MORE: https://www.airandspaceforces.com/one-in-five-eligible-airmen-promoted-to-master-sergeant-2026/

06/03/2026

06/03/2026

First '𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝗲' of the Korean War: The leading jet ace of the Korean War was Capt. Joseph McConnell Jr., who scored his first victory on Jan. 14, 1953. In a little more than a month, he gained his fifth MiG-15 victory, thereby becoming an ace.

On the day McConnell shot down his eighth MiG, his F-86 was hit by enemy aircraft fire, and he was forced to bail out over enemy-controlled waters of the Yellow Sea west of Korea. After only two minutes in the freezing water, a helicopter rescued him. The following day he was back in combat and shot down his ninth MiG. By the end of April 1953, he had scored his 10th victory to become a "double ace."

He scored his last victories on May 18, 1953. That morning McConnell shot down two MiGs in a furious air battle and became a "triple ace" with 15 kills. On another mission that afternoon, he shot down his sixteenth and final MiG-15.

06/03/2026

Every person who serves carries a story of sacrifice. Today on Armed Forces Day, we honor all who serve and the families who stand with them. You can honor them too: www.givebutter.com/afa/80years

For 80 years, AFA has worked to support their needs and ensure they never serve alone.

06/03/2026

As one of the chapter’s most visible initiatives in AFA’s Support mission pillar, the 5K reflects a continued commitment to the Wounded Airmen & Guardians Program.
MORE: https://www.afa.org/swamp-fox-chapter-hosts-annual-wounded-warrior-5k-in-sumter/

06/03/2026

Restoring E-7 Wedgetail funding is a significant win for the Air Force and the Joint Force. Canceling the E-7 would create an unacceptable capability gap. Read more: https://www.afa.org/afa-commends-pentagon-for-support-of-e-7-wedgetail/

06/03/2026

Thank you to the teachers and mentors who make StellarXplorers possible. 💙 Your time, passion, and dedication help students learn, grow, and succeed. Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!

06/03/2026

Joel Pitts, a teacher at the Greenville Early College High School, is a proven performer who takes students from the beginning to a successful end. He prepares his students for the future and does it by giving them the tools to build a foundation that drives success.
MORE: https://www.afa.org/afa-texas-chapter-416-selects-2026-teacher-of-the-year/