February In Review
February was an exciting month for the Airpower Foundation as we participated in many events that support our mission of providing grants for our military members, veterans and their families.
100 Vets Who Give a Damn
Everett Alvarez Jr. is a Veteran United States Navy officer who endured one of the longest periods as a Prisoner of War in U.S. military history. Alvarez was the first U.S. pilot to be shot down and detained during the Vietnam War and spent over eight years in captivity, making him the longest-held aviator U.S. POW.
Everett spoke at the 100 Vets Who Give A Damn Event at the C.R. Smith Museum and his story is a powerful reminder of American heroism, loyalty, and perseverance.
The Airpower Foundation had the opportunity to set up a table and sell the Commemorative POW bracelets along with the now sold-out Hanoi Taxi prints to raise funds for the NAMPOW’s 50th Anniversary Return to Freedom Reunion this spring.
Pictured: LtCol. Mitch “Taco” Bell, USMC (ret.) speaking with Everett Alvarez
Pictured: Airpower Foundation volunteers at the booth selling Commemorative POW Bracelets and signed Hanoi Taxi pictures to raise funds for the NAMPOW reunion this spring.
POW Commemorative Bracelets Benefitting NAMPOW
You can learn about and support the NAMPOW’s 50th Anniversary Return to Freedom Reunion by purchasing your own Commemorative POW bracelet here: https://airpowerfoundation.org/nampow/
Let’s help give our former Vietnam War POW’s the reunion of a lifetime.
American Fallen Soldiers Project Presentation
The American Fallen Soldiers Project invited the Airpower Foundation for their newest portrait presentation for fallen Navy SEAL David Metcalf.
One of the most moving parts of Sky Ball XX was when the American Fallen Soldiers Project presented the portrait for fallen Navy Sailor ITSN Timothy Gauna.
Thanks to the generosity of many sponsors, another Gold Star Family has a beautiful tribute of their loved one.
We were honored to be present for such a special moment.
Board Activities
Your Airpower Foundation Board members met this month to review and fund grants that support some wonderful organizations that make a large impact on our military communities.
The Board voted again to support a long term partner, the North Texas Patriot Anglers. The impact that this organization has for veterans is immeasurable. The Airpower Foundation is committed to fighting for our Veterans mental health and winning the war against PTSD and this organization is a great steward of that.
Amazon Smile
You can support the Airpower Foundation all year long by choosing the Fort Worth Airpower Foundation as your preferred charity through Amazon Smile!
The committee is hard at work to bring you updates about Sky Ball XXI. We are confident it will be our best year yet!
As always, we appreciate your support of Sky Ball – the nation’s largest event that raises funds for our military and their families!
Amazon Smile
You can support the Airpower Foundation all year long by choosing the Fort Worth Airpower Foundation as your preferred charity through Amazon Smile!
Don’t miss out on your chance to own this one-of-a-kind bracelet and support our former Prisoners of War.
Amazon Smile
You can support the Airpower Foundation all year long by choosing the Fort Worth Airpower Foundation as your preferred charity through Amazon Smile!
Make a donation to the Airpower Foundation on Facebook or Instagram to contribute to our Program of the Month!
February and March all donations made through the Airpower Foundation’s Facebook and Instagram fundraiser will go to the Gold Star Parents Retreat to support parents that have lost their child in service to our nation.
JOIN THE MISSION
Donations are always appreciated and can be made at any time here:
www.airpowerfoundation.org/donate
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Our Contact Information
Airpower Foundation
PO Box 8728
Fort Worth, TX 76124
817-682-0767
