At the Chapter Meeting on August 10th our speaker was Congressman Rob Wittman, First Congressional District of Virginia. Although the Congressman's speaking time was short, he managed to pack a great deal into 20 minutes and still allow time for questions. He covered several topics:

• Congressional delays in next year's budget resolution process and impacts on morale to service members and the nation
• Appropriations bills budget and funds to keep missions on point
• Changes to GI Forever
• Cleaning up the VA to better serve Veterans
• The pros and cons of BRAC
• Assistance issues for former military members not eligible for Veterans Affairs benefits
• What motivates the Congressman? - Traveling around the world to meet, support and serve our Nation's military members as well as serving the people of this nation.

Chapter President, Mark "Buster" Douglas and executive members informed guest of numerous upcoming AFA activities and events:

• Free bus transportation to the AFA Air, Space and Cyber Conference in Natl Harbor, MD on 19 September (seats open to active duty, guard/reserve members and government civilians). To reserve a seat click here ... www.LangleyAFA.org/afabus)
• 1 FW Centennial Celebration 26-28 October. For complete details on events click here ... www.langleyafa.org/1FW100