Dues for the 2010 membership year should have been paid by January 31st. If you are delinquent please pay at the earliest opportunity. If your membership has lapsed you can be reinstated by paying the current year, $25. Send checks to the ACA Secretary, 6046 SW 98 Loop, Ocala, FL, 34476
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Ammo Chiefs in the Southwest
One of our members in Texas, Ammo Chief John Rivard is interested in forming a Chapter to cover the Southwest. Any members or potential members who are interested please contact John Rivard!
AMMO TSgt Jeffery Culp, January 25, 1974 – February 25th 2010
Jeffery Don Culp, resident of Vilonia, Arkansas went to be with his Lord on Thursday, February 25, 2010. He was 36 years old.
Jeffery was born to Carol Dean Culp and Carolyn Mae Roberts Culp on January 25, 1974 in Pawnee, Oklahoma. He grew up in Burbank, Oklahoma and graduated in 1993 from Shidler Public Schools. On September 16, 1993, Jeffery enlisted in the United States Air Force. During his 17 year Air Force career he was stationed in Las Vegas, Nevada; Spangdahlem, Germany; Clovis, New Mexico and Little Rock, Arkansas. Jeffery married Leann Jean Robinson on June 4, 1994 in Webb City, Oklahoma.
Jeffery enjoyed cooking and spending time on the computer but his main love was spending time with his family, especially his two daughters. Jeffery attended New Life Church in Conway, Arkansas. He will be remembered as a loving husband and father.
He is survived by his wife, Leann; two daughters, Michaela Culp and Brittany Culp all of the home; brother, Jackson Culp of South Haven, KS; three half-sisters, Sonya Lindenburger of Hutchinson, KS; Becky Ridgway of Copan, OK and Melody Switzer; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Richard and Janie Robinson of Shidler, OK; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Craig and Andrea Schatz of Hobbs, NM their children – Caleb and Bri; Grandma Betty Simmons Sears of Shidler, OK and numerous aunts, uncles, neices, nephews and cousins.
He is preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.
Casket bearers will be Jeffery Iler, Christopher Nichols, Mark Mashburn, Conrad Escano, Charles Clopper and Dane Jensen.
Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Monday, March 1, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Jeffery’s honor to the Webb City Church of God Fellowship Hall Fund, Rt. 1, Box 93, Webb City, Oklahoma 74652.
The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at the Webb City Church of God with Brother Charles Richey officiating. Burial will follow in the Kaw City Grandview Cemetery under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel.
ACA European Chapter
The Ammo Chiefs at Ramstein are in the process of forming a chapter. Initial members are Chiefs Chris Hendrix, Brett Kulp, Tim Culbertson, Bill Hendricks, and David Nixon. Any members or potential members in Europe who are interested in joining a European Chapter, please email Chris Hendrix.
The ACA Needs a Web-Master
The ACA needs someone who will take over and manage the web-site. This is a vital position for the Association as the Web-Site provides a window for the outside world. Rich McVey has been the Web-Master from the very beginning (10 years) and has asked to be allowed to retire! If you would like to step-up or know a skilled young Ammo Troop who would like to help out please email me at Fred Ohern.
Fallen Ammo Troop: SrA Sean McGinnis
Sean Patrick McGinnis, 23, died Jan. 17, 2010, in Alamogordo, N.M. He was born Nov. 14, 1986, during a Cowboys game to Stephen and Regan McGinnis. As a child he was bright, curious and loving; as a teen he was so tenderhearted he once “relocated” horned toads nearer an ample supply of red ants.
He attended the Episcopal School, Notre Dame Junior High, Wichita Falls High School and chose to graduate early from Harrell Accelerated Learning Center so he could join the Air Force, a dream that began at age 13.
After basic training in San Antonio he was station at Ramstein Air Force Base where one of his proudest accomplishments was playing a small role in stopping a terrorist attempt to infiltrate the base. He called touring Europe the best experience of his life, spending New Year’s Eve in Paris at age 19. He drove the Autobahn, saw the Berlin wall, discovered German beer and convinced the chef at a tiny Parisian cafe to make him fried chicken.
Sean wanted to be and was a hero to his friends and family. He protected the weak, feared no one, always spoke his mind and was willing to die for his country. The world has lost a fine man, a loving son, grandson and devoted brother. He will be missed by all who knew him.
The McGinnis family requested contributions/donations to the “Make a Wish Foundation” in Sean’s name in lieu of flowers or gifts. If anyone wishes to send a card, please send to: Mr and Mrs Steve McGinnis’s; 5300, Professional Drive; Apt 113; Wichita Falls Texas 76302