FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The AFSPA Proud Warrior Program honors the courage displayed by Security Forces men and women who are medically evacuated to the United States from a war zone due to significant combat-related injuries. It is our way of showing our support of these brave Airmen for their patriotism and contributions toward Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) (Afghanistan) or Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). These injuries usually involve amputations and other serious injuries that require treatment at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington DC.
Of the five Proud Warrior Airman that we have recognized, three are now being treated at Walter Reed Army Medical Center as outpatients. See the links below to obtain information about these brave young American patriots who we so proudly recognize:
You can make your donations to these brave Airmen and their families by sending a donation in their names to our mailing address.
There are two ways you can make donations to the Proud Warrior Program.
1. You can now send your donations online by credit card by clicking on the Donate button below:
2. You can send a check or money order to us. Click on the mailbox icon below to see the address for mailing your check or money order.
Although we can be proud of the support provided by the Department of Defense and the US Air Force, our Proud Warrior Program demonstrates the support of the Air Force Security Police Association family. The support we provide includes:
Gifts. Bouquet of flowers, coin display box, Security Forces Heritage Calendar, and a card;
Membership. Membership in the Air Force Security Police Association;
An AFSPA coin;
Donation. A cash donation. The amount is determined on a case by case basis by the AFSPA Board of Directors.
Visits. We make periodic visits to the Airmen while hospitalized at Walter Reed.
With your generous donations, we can provide more support to these Airmen who have made a tremendous sacrifice.
In photo below, Eagle Chapter Chairman, Lee Chambers, accompanies Tony on a visit with Brian.
Eagle Chapter's Proud Warrior Program is supported by member donations and activities that are sponsored to raise money for this program on behalf of all serious combat-injured Airman that are medically evacuated from the war zone and are hospitalized at Walter Reed (usually for amputation care).
Our First Proud Warrior. Senior Airman Anthony (Tony) Pizzifred entered our program as a result of his encounter with a land mine in Afghanistan. Tony lost the lower part of his left leg below the knee. Tony and Brian became great friends. Tony is an active member of the US Air Force. He returned to the DC area to run in the Army's 10-Miler.
By making your tax-deductible donation to Eagle Chapter's Proud Warrior Program, you can join us in showing that America appreciates the tremendous courage and sacrifices these Security Forces Airmen display. We will acknowledge your gift to the Airman and his family or we can maintain your anonymity.
Click on the mail icon below to get the address for sending donations or contact us via email by clicking on the email icon.
We proudly lend our voice of support to all American military service men and women through the America Supports You Program.
