The AFA Texas Spring Meeting held at the Hilton NASA Clear Lake was full of many activities, great guest speakers and, oh yes, business. On Friday when the golf tournament ended, everyone set off to Ellington Field and the 147th Recon Wing for a tour and briefing on the Predator. The 147th conducts daily operations in Afghanistan flying the Predator from control centers inside 147th Operations. The tour was conducted by Colonel Ken Wisian, Commander of the 147th and an AFA member assisted by Lt. Col. Shaunte Cooper, Wing EXO and also an AFA member. At the Saturday luncheon, Ken again spoke to
to us about the importance of the Texas Air National Guard to Texas and to the nation, Here he is shown with Kelly Jones, Air Force Association Texas President. The briefing lasted well beyond the alloted time because of the enthusiastic questions from the members.
Next came USAF Colonel and Astronaut Lee Archambault , Mission Commander on STS119.
Lee took us on a ride into space on STS119 as he and his crew installed the final solar panels on the International Space Station. It was exciting from the moment of liftoff filmed both inside and outside the shuttle. Again the dinner ran well over the time alloted because of the many questions from the members.
Kudos go to our own Tommy Thompson who planned the whole event and executed it to perfection.
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