Air Force Cyberspace and Air Traffic Control Association

Happy Veterans Day to those whom have served the greatest country on the planet! Our lives would not be as blessed if it wasn't for your service!!

Did you get your November edition of the Communicator?!?! It includes a great and insightful article on the idea of the 16th AF becoming a MAJCOM by John Fairfield, a great wrap up of the 2024 Air Force Cyberspace and Air Traffic Control Association convention in amazing Dayton Ohio, as well as an awesome walk down memory lane of the importance of K2 Air Base in Korea by CMSgt George Hoyt (Ret.). If you did not get your copy feel free to reach out to Leslie McCormick or J Akerson and they can make that happen!! #afcatca #cyberspace #airtrafficcontrol

One of the many great things that happened during our annual convention was the chance for USAF Col. (Ret) Bob Chaplain to personally thank the Air Traffic Controllers whom he has worked with over the last 50+ years of his aviation career. Of note, Bob, was awarded the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award for his dedication to safety in aviation! The Air Force Cyberspace and Air Traffic Control Association would also like to share our appreciation for the Air Traffic Control professionals and what they do every day!!

What a great time! “Fellowship in the company of equals”! San Antonio here we come!!

Finally AFCATCA has come back to wonderful Dayton, Ohio!! What a great trip this has already been! Yesterday we got a tour of the amazing National Museum of the United States Air Force. We learned about everything from MSgt John H. "Jake" Schuffert's heroics as an aircraft radio operator and a B-24 gunner as well as an inspiring cartoonist for the Stars and Stripes, the AN/TPS-1B search radar and it's historic role following the invasions of Iwo Jima and Okinawa in 1945, The AN/PA-62 Search Radar Monitor and how it was the first that allowed operators to direct intercepting aircraft their targets with it's mapping feature! Even the rain isn't going to "rain on our parade" over the next few days!!! Tomorow night we will conclude this great visit with our Annual Banquet where we will recognize this years top performers! Who is not here that would like to join us? Special shout out to our Host Ken Reiff, Co-Host Jay Adsit, our Chairman and CEO Chad Raduege and Chairman, Emeritus Harry Raduege for putting on such a wonderful event!!!

In less than 2 weeks #AFCATCA is coming to gorgeous Dayton Ohio!! Great visits lined up (a personal, guided tour of the National Museum of the USAF), Saturday evening banquet recognizing top Cyberspace and Air Traffic Control active duty performers and recently retired Bradley Pyburn as our banquet speaker!!! Wouldn't you like to join us? There is still time!!! Reach out to Leslie McCormick, Jay Adsit, Harry Raduege, Chad Raduege, or J Akerson to find out how you can be apart of this amazing event!!

Can you hear it? Can you hear the excitement growing? Can you hear the excitement growing about the 2024 AFCATCA Convention from 26 - 29 September in beautiful Dayton Ohio?!! What a great time this is going to be! If you haven't already, reach out to Leslie McCormick, Jay Adsit, Chad Raduege, Harry Raduege, or J Akerson and they will get you set up! If you have ever been in or currently in AF Cyberspace, AF Communicators, AF Data, Automation, & Information, Space Operations, AF Air Traffic Controllers, AF Airfield Managers, AF Communications Maintenance, AF E&I, AF Combat Comm or any related support personnel, Active Duty, Guard, Reserve, Civilian, and/or Retired Feel free to register here: https://lnkd.in/gA5v6vcH Looking forward to seeing everyone there!

What are you doing 26 – 29 September??Our gracious host, Leslie McCormick and Jay Adsit would love for you to join us for our Annual AFCATCA Convention being hosted in beautiful Dayton Ohio (Home of America’s early efforts to fly)??We are going to take tours of the National Museum of the USAF, the Wright Cycle Company and Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center, Carillon Historical Park through the week.?All topped off with our Awards Banquet with Guest Speaker David Antry, Chief, Air Force MARS! If you have ever been in or currently in AF Cyberspace, AF Communicators, AF Data, Automation, & Information, Space Operations, AF Air Traffic Controllers, AF Airfield Managers, AF Communications Maintenance, AF E&I, AF Combat Comm or any related support personnel, Active Duty, Guard, Reserve, Civilian, and/or Retired Feel free to register here: https://lnkd.in/gA5v6vcH Looking forward to seeing everyone there!

Who else saw this article showcasing technology, automation, innovation, and just pure awesomeness! Shout out to the MacDill Air Force Base team for showing the world how awesome you are! #macdill #airforce #AFCATCA https://lnkd.in/g8ttqu_q