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
May 14, 2026
1. President Reichenbach called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM at the Hook restaurant. In attendance were Jerry Reichenbach, Bill Kehler, Irvin Reed, Ken Zellmer, Anne Reichenbach, and Marleen Eddlemon.
2. The minutes of the April 2026 meeting were approved upon motion by Ken Zellmer, seconded by Ann Reichenbach.
3. The current Treasurer’s report was presented by Bill and approved.
4. Reports
a. Membership report: 980 (277 Comp), with a lot of new “Mission Memberships”, which are unpaid.
5. Communications: Marleen updated the current Community Partner listing. The ASFA listing is very inaccurate. Bart Gray Realty and JMMH are not listed at national. Marleen asked Bill to check if the payment for those CCs was sent. Cooper Family Dentistry and Ward Chamber of Commerce renewed.
OLD BUSINESS
6. Awards:
· Dyna Crawford, TOY will be presented on May 19
· 314th and 19th Airmen of the Year were presented
· Westside AFROTC Unit of the Year and Pine Bluff Cadet of the Year were presented
NEW BUSINESS
8. Combat Airlifter of the month for April 2026 will be reviewed and recommended by Bill and Emme.
10. JMMH Heritage Day - May 23, 2026. Free admission and Hot Dogs
JMMH has a new traveling D-Day Exhibit through July 30, 2026
JMMH Flag Presentation – June 6, 2026.
Cemetery Wreaths will be put out on May 25th
11. The next meeting will be 6/12/2025, location TBD
12. Meeting Adjourned