Airman's Council establishes connection with leadership

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  • By Senior Airman Antonio Funk
  • Airman's Council President
The Airman's Council was established in June 2008 with the sole purpose and primary goal of giving Academy Airmen an open line of communication to leaders, allowing their voices to be heard. 

The council serves as the eyes and ears for the Academy command chief, Chief Master Sgt. Arvin Davis. It makes leadership aware of quality-of-life issues, such as dorm or housing concerns, daycare or deployments, to name just a few.

The current executive members are:

President: Senior Airman Antonio Funk, 10th Mission Support Squadron 
Vice President: Airman Bianca Bryant, 10th Dental Squadron 
Airman Events Coordinator: Airman 1st Class Joseph Ross, 10th Medical Support Squadron 
Secretary: Airman 1st Class Jennifer Miller, HQ USAFA/FM 
Treasurer: Airman 1st Class Chandra Block, HQ USAFA/DPY

While there are many professional organizations Airmen can join, it is important to understand the Airman's Council is here to serve them.

The council has become very active in base and community activities letting it be known Airmen here are motivated and dedicated to the military and our community. Thus far, we have volunteered by reading to the children in the Academy Child Development Center, helped at the Marian House, and briefed during First Term Airman Center. Some upcoming events for the council include the Academy Annual Awards Banquet, the March of Dimes, the base picnic, and revitalizing the Wingman program.

During a typical meeting a guest speaker to talks about the past, present and future of the military, professional organizations and how we fit together as a team. We talk EPRs, feedbacks and how to make the most of our military careers. We are bridging the gap between our generation and those that have come before us, for we are the future leaders of the Air Force.

The command chief has identified goals for the council: 

-- Identify and tackle quality-of-life issues
-- Team with the chief's group, Top 3 and first sergeant council to further the Academy's enlisted professional development and enlisted heritage
-- Increase community support and involvement across the Academy and in the Colorado Springs area

To find out more about the Academy Airman's Council, call 719-333-6276.