Recently, an AFROTC cadet at the University of Houston found herself badly in need of a root canal. She was in pain daily but faced a financial dilemma. How could she afford the cost of a root canal procedure and still finance her own college education? After AFA Houston learned of the cadet’s predicament, details were transmitted to the members in the chapter’s area. The response was overwhelming. Dr. Peter Spradling, (Col USAF Ret.), a chapter member on the far flung border of the chapter responded from Victoria, Texas. Doctor Spradling, an endodontist, agreed to perform the procedure free of charge if the cadet could be brought to Victoria. Tom Halley, an AFA member from Tyler, offered to pay for the procedure and for the cadet’s transportation. Other AFA members offered donations and services to aid the cadet. The generosity and willingness to provide service above self made the members proud to be a part of the Air Force Association.

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