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Official travel SA Bulletin

SA Bulletin – Photocopying of US Gov ID 27 Oct 2011

The link above is the DoD Security Bulletin regarding this issue!

Photocopying of Military Identification Cards

Recent incidents regarding the photocopying of military identification cards and common access cards (CAC), by commercial establishments to verify military affiliation or provide government rates for service, have been reported.
Personnel are reminded that the photocopying of US Government Identification is a violation of Title 18, US Code Part I, Chapter 33, Section 701 and punishable by both fine and/or imprisonment.  Many military members, family members and DoD employees are unaware of this law.

Please pass to the lowest level and include in training for force protection, information security and OPSEC.

ACA Midwest Chapter

Midwest Chapter News

Activities:
–          Re-elected Gary Knighton as Secretary/Treasure
–          We held several lunch get togethers
–          Held two formal meetings  during the year
–          Sponsored a hole for Air Force Sergeants local chapter  and WP Chief Group Golf Tournaments
–          Acknowledged the 4 AFMC’s Outstanding Munitions Performers for 2010
Members in good standing:
–          Mark Gossett – President
–          Don Myers – Vice President
–          Gary Knighton –  Secretary/Treasurer
–          Harvey Ridenoure
–          Billie Campbell
–          Butch Paskewitz
Projected CY2012 activities:
–          Hold several luncheons
–          Two membership meetings
–          Support the AFMC’s 2011 Outstanding Munitions Performers
–          Support either the WP AFB Chiefs Group and the Air Force Sergeants  Golf Tournament
–          Elect/Reelect President
–          Support 2012 ACA Reunion

ACA News, General Information, Memoriam

Lt Gen Leo Marqez Obituary

All services will be at Prince of Peace Catholic Community, 12500 Carmel Ave NE. Albuquerque, NM 87112

Visitation 1630-1800 Wed Jan 4
Rosary 1800 Wed Jan 4
Mass of Christian Burial 1000 hrs, Thurs 5 Jan

MARQUEZ — LEO Lieutenant General USAF, Retired At age 79, Leo Marquez died peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, December 30, 2011. He is survived by his wife, the former Stella Alvarez of Las Cruces NM, and their children Diana Marquez, David Marquez, Paula Hewitt and her daughter Alisa; Patricia and Allan Knighten and their daughter Adrienne; Phil and Susan Marquez and their children Marisa, Brittanae Brown and Michael Birner, siblings Ruben and Pedie Marquez, Jim and Helen Marquez, Mary Ann Greiner and sister- in-law Esther Marquez and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents Santiago and Emma Marquez, his brother Ben Marquez and sister, Carmen Baca. He was born on January 27, 1932 in Peralta, NM and grew up in the farming village of Tome, NM. Leo graduated from New Mexico State University’s Air Force ROTC program with a Bachelor of Science degree in zoology. He also earned a Master of Science degree in business administration from George Washington University. He was a distinguished graduate of the Air Command and Staff College and the National Defense College and received a Master of Business Administration degree from the Advanced Management Program for Executives, Carnegie-Mellon University. He was named a distinguished alumnus and received an Honorary Doctor of Letters from his Alma mater, New Mexico State University. He proudly served his country for 33 years as a US Air Force officer before retiring as a Lieutenant General. His many decorations include the Distinguished Service Medal, the Legion of Merit with one oak leaf cluster, Bronze Star with V for valor for combat in the Republic of Vietnam, Meritorious Service medal and Air Force Commendation medal with one oak leaf cluster. His last assignment was as Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics and Engineering, Headquarters US Air Force, Pentagon. He was a pilot with over 2000 hours in single engine jet fighters. His many noteworthy achievements include the approval and implementation of the Air Force Combat Ammunition Center known as “Ammo U” and the maintenance badge that all Air Force maintainers now wear so proudly just above the heart. The Lt. Gen. Leo Marquez Award of Maintenance Excellence was named and is earned by civilian and military Air Force maintenance personnel in recognition of superior service. Since retirement from the Air Force, he was an executive in several engineering and aerospace companies and served the state of New Mexico on the Kirtland Partnership Committee, New Mexico Military Base Planning Commission and as a regent of both New Mexico Tech University and the New Mexico Museum Board. Memorial contributions are welcomed at the Logistics Officers Association Scholarship Fund www.loanational.orgfabout/make-scholarship.php) and The Ranches (www.theranches.org) The family would like to thank their many friends, including those from the Kirtland Partnership Committee, Team Kirtland and the Air Force community, for their loyalty, love and support during this time. Arrangements are pending and are being handled by French’s Mortuary www.frenchmortuary.com Please visit our online guestbook for Leo at RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500