Photos left to right: Senior Enlisted Panel NCOA Board of Directors NCOA Auxiliary Board of Directors Vanguard Award recipients, MSG Andrew D. SSG Martha Erosa, President of the Fort Sam Houston Audie Murphy Club, was moderating the panel. Army Futures Command representing the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps was SgtMaj Michael Pritchard, Command Senior Enlisted Leader FMFLant, MARFORCOM, MARFORNORTH representing the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy was FLTCM Delbert Terrell, Fleet Master Chief, Personnel, Manpower and Training representing the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force was CMSgt Edwin Ludwigsen, Command Chief Master Sergeant, Air Force Personnel Center and representing the Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force was CMSgt Jacqueline Sauve, Advisor to the Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force. Representing the Sergeant Major of the Army was CSM Brian Hester, Command Sergeant Major, U.S. Richard Schneider, NCOA’s long-time Director of State and Veterans Affairs, was inducted into the NCOA Hall of Fame with his four children-Rich Schneider, Kristin Bond, Leslie Schneider and Fiona Schneider-proudly in attendance.Īs always, we are grateful to the Senior Enlisted Leadership Panel participants who took time from their busy schedules to attend the conference and update our delegates on what was happening in their respective services. Janet Driggers briefed the delegates on the Five & Thrive Program, which aims to improve the Quality of Life challenges in five focus areas (childcare, education, healthcare, housing and spouse employment) by highlighting preventative measures, promoting best practices and fostering community partnerships. NCOA President Paul Kingsbury welcomed the delegates, as did Brigadier General Russell Driggers and CMSgt Casey Boomershine, the Commander and Command Chief Master Sergeant of the 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio. The theme for the opening icebreaker was “Teamwork Makes the Dream Work.” Delegates donned their favorite team colors, jerseys and T-shirts, mixed and mingled, competed in a variety of Auxiliary-hosted games, and enjoyed plenty of Mexican-style fare-the perfect recipe for a night to remember!Īccomplishing the business of the Association kicked off on Wednesday with the opening ceremony. The Committee reviewed the Association’s resolutions for relevance and continued need. NCOA’s Director of Government Affairs, Levi Sadr, facilitated the meeting. The Resolutions Committee met to help set the Association’s legislative course for the coming year. The San Antonio heat fueled the enthusiasm of NCOA members who gathered at the Holiday Inn San Antonio Riverwalk on July 18-21 for the 58th Annual NCOA Conference and Vanguard Awards Banquet.
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