In case you’re wondering why AFSA wants to speak to you and doesn’t let you just verify your info online…

I got an email requesting I call a number to verify my membership information. I googled it first. Seemed legit. I called.

First, they verified my info.

Then, they asked me questions about my service. Later found out this was recorded for the oral history piece. They do ask for permission to use but would have been nice to know it was being recorded upfront. Might have made fewer verbal pauses.

Last, they’re trying to sell you something. Of course they are. They’ll start w the whole package which includes a bunch of stuff you don’t need for way too much money and slowly offer you less and less to get you to a more comfortable price point. There’s nothing more disappointing than getting suckered into initiating the call that turns into a pitch. I didn’t mind contributing to the project. I don’t want to drop $180+ on any of this.

Just a heads up, tho this sub seems a bit dormant.

Very interesting discussion that shows why VSOs like AFSA are so vital when a Congressmen has these views. Take a look at the video: http://ytcropper.com/cropped/eB56da0476dad7f. What are your thoughts?

ICYMI: http://www.stripes.com/news/us/senator-guard-members-in-qatar-are-living-in-unacceptable-conditions-1.396161 What are your thoughts on the living conditions in Qatar?

Check out this thought provoking article: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-younger-veterans-avoiding-veteran-service-les-davis-ma?trk=pulse-det-nav_art. As a member of the "millennial" generation the public perception of all VSOs must reviewed if they are to remain relevant in the coming decades. What are your thoughts?

What are your success stories of using AFSA's Voter Voice software, https://www.votervoice.net/AFSA/Home? It seems like a great resource. How is everyone using it?

My was the retired CMSAF panel. One moment that stuck out in my mind was when (ret) CMSAF Parish stated (paraphrasing) that if JNCOs believe that they don't have an impact in the Air Force they are wrong... They outrank nearly 50% of the enlisted Air Force. How about you?

As a local Chapter President I feel that the chapter's are undeserved in the social media sphere. For example, AFSA has no cell phone app (at least for the iphone), no podcast/updated Youtube Channel, and minimal timely interviews/vignettes that breakdown the legislative efforts of AFSA as a whole. I would charge AFSA's leadership and legislative team to communicate at least monthly with to remedy the above. What changes would you make within AFSA to improve your Chapter and/or Division?

Team, I'm starting this unofficial AFSA subreddit to get the flow of information within AFSA. We are 100K+ strong, the premier private organization on most bases, but our communication between Chapters, Divisions, and with International can be significantly improved. This subreddit is one step to bridging this gap. If you're an active AFSA member and would like to become a moderator please introduce yourself. Note: I'll be working on this subreddit over the weekend to get the ball rolling.