AFA Elects New Members to its Board of Directors  

September 26, 2024

Delegates from around the world cast their ballots to elect new members to the Air & Space Forces Association’s Board of Directors over the first two weeks of September.  

Newly elected officers, effective October 1, include:  

Vice Chair of the Board, Education: 

  • Gary Copsey 

National Treasurer 

  • Chuck Martin 

National Secretary 

  • Paul Hendricks 

National Director, West Geographical Area 

  • Bobi Oates 

National Directors, at Large  

  • Dan “Ohno” Ohnesorge 
  • Doug “Odie” Slocum 

“AFA is fortunate to have such superb volunteers ready, willing, and able to help lead our organization,” said Brig. Gen. Bernie Skoch, USAF (Ret.), AFA Chair of the Board. “These dedicated individuals will play a key part in reaching the important roles we have set for the coming year and in posturing our Association for a future as bright as its past.” 

Learn more about the winners. 

About AFA 

The Air & Space Forces Association is an independent, non-profit 501(c)3 association dedicated to advocating for investment and support for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force, and for supporting Airmen, Guardians, and their Families. Founded in 1946, AFA is the single largest entity of its kind focused on air and space power. With more than 120,000 members and 200 chapters spread around the world, our mission is to promote dominant U.S. Air and Space Forces as the foundation of a strong National Defense; to honor and support Airmen, Guardians, and their Families; and to remember and respect the enduring heritage of the Air and Space Forces.