Volume 1, Issue 10

June 11, 2012

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SECAF visits Pittsburgh

The 911th Airlift Wing welcomed Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley Thursday, June 7. In a move that was a first for Pittsburgh, Donley visited the Air Force Reserve Base by request of Senator Casey. In his two-hour visit, Donley was given a tour of the base, featuring strategic locations with an emphasis on the 911ths capabilities. He also had the opportunity to meet with local civic leaders, County Executive Rich Fitzgerald, the MACs own co-chairs, Chip Holsworth and Sally Haas, Brad Penrod, Allegheny County Airport AuthorityPittsburgh International Airport, and DeWitt Peart, President, Pittsburgh Regional Alliance, an Allegheny Conference Affiliate. Our base looked absolutely amazing and the Airmen were at their finest, said Sally Haas. It was a tangible reminder of how important the base is when they were able to present Donley with a stack of petitions with over 6,000 signatures. Even though Donley didnt seem inclined to change his mind right then, Haas pointed out that wasnt the expectation. We wanted to show him in person how exceptional the 911th performs, as well as the strong community support behind them. I know hes leaving with a few things to think over. So whats next for the MAC? We are well aware that its going to take an act of Congress to halt the current plan to close the 911th, Haas said. Well be focusing on supporting our Congressional leaders efforts to make sure this legislation passes.

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Upcoming Events

June 14Veterans Expo in Canonsburg. If anyone would like to volunteer, contact Pat Findlay at (724) 554-5817. June 16Paintball fundraiser in Freedom, PA. For more information, click here. If youd like to volunteer or participate, e-mail Tammy at macwpa@gmail.com

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Senate Armed Services Committee NDAA highlights. Air Force Secretary visits 911th Airlift Wing Pittsburgh Post Gazette SECAF Visits 911th Airlift Wing Pittsburgh.afrc.mil

We were able to hand Secretary Donley a stack of petitions with over 6,000 signatures! Way to go MAC members!! Keep it up and the next official who comes through will get to heft over 7,000 signatures. 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.

Our next meeting will be held Wednesday, June 20, at 4:30 p.m., location TBD