PHOTO COURTESY PAM CORKERY

As part of Kingston Cub Scout Pack 49’s yearly celebration of Veterans Day, Kingston Bear Den 1 hosted guest speaker Jim Crowl at their last meeting. Crowl is a Kingston World War II Air Force veteran who flew over 70 missions during the bombing raids against the oil refineries in Ploesti, Romania. During one of these raids in 1944, his airplane was shot down and he was held as a prisoner of war. Jim presented a video documentary to the Cub Scouts highlighting the importance and danger of the missions he flew. Crowl answered many questions from the Cub Scouts and his presentation helped reinforce the importance of Veterans Day.

Pack 49, Boy Scout Troop 199, and several Kingston Girl Scouts held a Veterans Day celebration for the senior citizens at the Inn at Silver Lake. The participating Scouts performed a flag ceremony, led the seniors in the Pledge of Allegiance, God Bless America and the National Anthem. The Scouts took turns at the microphone and spoke about the importance of Veterans Day.

10 Reasons to Join The Air Force Sergeants Association

1. AFSA represents only Air Force enlisted people…
   AFSA members are active duty, retired or former Air Force, Air Force Reserve or Air National Guard enlisted professionals and their familes. Single-service orientation means AFSA works for YOU!
2. ACTION: You have a voice on Capitol Hill
3. A voice that is heard! When Congress wants the enlisted point of view, it asks AFSA. And we stay in touch with your elected officials every day!
4. INFORMATION: For and about the people behind the stripes with SERGEANTS…
5. SERGEANTS magazine sees the news from your perspective. 11 times a year, you get SERGEANTS delivered to your door; Auxiliary members get SERGEANTS too, with articles geared toward the concerns of Air Force families!
6. UPDATES: Long before an issue becomes a done deal…
7. You will know about it! In fact, AFSA’s toll-free Capitol Hill update line and website gives you the latest pending legislation information so you-and we-can react to effect policy!
8. SECURITY: With affordable insurance programs…
   Accident insurance is included your with membership. Affordable group life, health, cancer, dental, and auto insurance is also available.
9. SAVINGS: With discount programs for your and your family…
   Save up to 50% on eyewear; extra dollars on long distance phone service; up to 50% off on hotels and motels; car rentals at lower-than-government rates…and more!
10. EDUCATION: AFSA can help with scholarships and grants…
    …for you and your family. Get academic achievement scholarships, qualify for furthering education grants as an AFSA Auxiliary member, find dollars for education through the Airmen Memorial Foundation.
11. SERVICES: Members-only services chosen for your budget and lifestyle…
    More than 30 member services such as VISA and gold Mastercard programs, a mail-order prescription pharmacy, moving and relocation services, and more!
12. LOCAL ACTIVITIES: Know others who share your concerns…
    Involvement in your local chapter brings you in touch with your local community. You’ll meet others worldwide who share your concerns and interests.
13. ENLISTED PEOPLE WORKING TOGETHER: AFSA meetings and conventions for YOU…
    Lifetime friendships are formed here! These special events are planned with your budget as a top consideration