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| SILICON VALLEY CHAPTER CHAPTER - Feb 07, 2014 |
First Meeting of the Year Held as Chapter Rebuilds |
The chapter held a luncheon in February at the Moffett Field Historical Society Museum. The guest speaker was 2nd Lt. Roderick Bersamina, ANG, public affairs officer, 129th Rescue Wing (California Air National Guard). Lt. Bersamina is from the local area, graduated from San Jose State University and received his commission through the Air Force ROTC program. Lt. Bersamina shared with an audience of 71 people the 129th's mission, a video and the unit's history spanning from 1975 to present. The Rescue Wing has 1,003 saves under its belt, achieved during peacetime and wartime operations; the wing has actively supported operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom since 2003. In attendance at this meeting were military and industry personnel from all over the region. The chapter is actively rebuilding its program in order to make it relevant and viable to the armed forces and industries currently residing in the Bay area. |
Event Photographs: |
 In February, Bob Landgraf (l) thanks 2nd Lt. Roderick Bersamina, ANG, public affairs officer, 129th Rescue Wing, for his informative presentation on the California Air National Guard's 129th Rescue Wing. |
 The chapter holds it February luncheon in the Moffett Field Historical Society Museums banquet room. Seventy-one members/guests listen as Lt. Bersamina talks about the mission and history of the 129th Rescue Wing. |
For more details regarding this event contact: Douglas Lomsdalen 6506210706 |
