Volume 1, Issue 7

May 21, 2012 Our Mission

To educate the public regarding the U.S. Air Force proposal to close the 911th Airlift Wing (Air Force Reserve) and remove four aircraft from the 171st Air Refueling Wing (Air National Guard) and to allow the public to comment on issues pertinent to this proposal.

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Visit the website www.macwpa.org Get text updatestext save911 to 70000 Go to Wednesday meetings Volunteer with the MAC Sign up for e-mail macwpa@gmail.com

We thank our Local Leaders for their support!

New website features

Volunteer opportunities New headlines Air Force Response to Rebuttal Petition

Sen. Bob Casey, Jr., D-PA Sen. Pat Toomey, R-PA Rep. Jason Altmire, D-4, McCandless Rep. Mark Critz, D-12, Johnstown Rep. Mike Doyle, D-14, Forest Hills Rep. Mike Kelly, R-3 Rep. Tim Murphy, R-18, Upper St. Claire Re. Bill Shuster, R-9 Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-5 State Rep. Mark Mustio Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald

Latest Headlines

Air Force Secretary Slates Visit to the 911th Airlift Wing Post-Gazette.com Senate Coalition Seeks to Rein in Changes to Basing, Force Structure Defensecommunities.org VP Joe Biden Arrives in Moon moon.patch.com Obama Threatens to Veto Defense Spending Bill Airforcetimes.com

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Members of the Military Affairs Coalition met Vice President Joe Bidens cavalcade with signs and posters in front of the 911th Airlift Wing Thursday, May 17, 2012.

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May 21, 2012

Upcoming Events
The PR team is gearing up for summer events! If youve been itching for a place to volunteer, heres your chance. May 22 - Washington, PA. The new commander of the 911th AW, Col. Craig Peters, will throw out the first pitch at the Washington Wild Things home opener, May 22 at 6:45. There will be many other activities before the game begins such as, a C-130 flyover; a Humvee static display; a 911th Recruiting booth; as well as a mass enlistment ceremony on field with Col. Peters swearing in the newest recruits. Wear your Save the 911th t-shirts to the game! For military, tickets are $7. Regular tickets are $10. May 28, Memorial Day - There's plenty of events going on across Pittsburgh in different neighborhoods, a good opportunity to wear your Save the 911th t-shirts or hand out our MAC business cards and fliers. If you have a Memorial Day event that you'll be attending, let us know so we can put it on our calendar. Soldiers & Sailors will be host its annual Memorial Day Celebration from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Monday, May 28, 2012. This free event is open to the public and aimed at remembering the men and women who proudly serve or have served in our country's armed forces. Lawrenceville Memorial Day Parade - Honor local military heroes with this annual parade, starting at 40th and Butler Streets. So many events, so little space to mention them all. For more details, visit our website at www.macwpa.org and click on Get Involved. In the drop down menu, click on Volunteer Opportunities.

Talking Points
Point # 7911th AW Land and Joint Use Agreements with Allegheny County Airport Authority Provide Significant Cost Savings to the Air Force and Optimize Military Efficiencies Here.
1. For the bargain basement price of $20,000, the entire fee paid annually by the Air Force, the 911th can use: a. Runway/Taxiway use and maintenance b. Fire Department Crash, Rescue and Structural response. c. 24-hour Control Tower operations d. Customs and Border protection e. Emergency medical response f. Use of the over 100 acres of land to house the base

Bottom line: At least $10 million of taxpayers money would be save annually by keeping the 911th Airlift Wing intact, optimizing cost efficiencies, and closing any other base instead.

Memorial Day is May 28. Take a moment, maybe in between the parade you take your family to and the dinner youve just made on the grill, to think about the sacrifices that have been made for you and I, to protect our way of life.

Show your support

Wear your Save the 911th t-shirt to events around town! Dont have one yet? You can pick one up for $10 at the Federal Credit Union on base or at the Airport Area Chamber of Commerce located at 850 Beaver Grade Rd. All proceeds go to the Military Affairs Coalition.