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AFSA INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL President Dan Yeomans Vice President Timothy Litherland Senior Advisor Jeffrey Ledoux
FEATURE WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER
U.S. Air Force Uniformed Service Trustee CMSgt Michael Warren
Trustee, Retired and Veterans Affairs Dale Nelson
Division Presidents: Div. 1, Frederick F. Dembinski; Div. 2, SMSgt Frank Graziano; Div. 3, Dale C. Lutzen; Div. 4, James Crissinger; Div. 5, Cary Hatzinger; Div. 6, Kerry Wright; Div. 7, SMSgt Daniel Guzman
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On the Cover: The Consumer Financial Protec- tion Bureau’s dedicated Office of Service-
member Affairs works to protect our men and women in uniform from unethical lenders. In its three years in existence, the agency has helped return more than $1 million to military members who have been victims of financial scams.
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COVER STORY BUCKING THE SYSTEM
FEATURE BROADCASTING HOLIDAY CHEER
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PRESIDENT’S COMMENTARY AFSA THEN & NOW AFSA AFIELD AIRMEN’S FORUM EYE ON WASHINGTON AMM SPOTLIGHT FINAL FLY-BY
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