SFAA History

Association History

This group was created following a 20 year reunion of the First Persian Gulf War. 44 members of the 121st Security Police Flight were deployed to Sheik Isa AB in Bahrain from Dec. 1990 through April 1991. The reunion was hosted by Schmidt's Sausage Haus in Columbus Ohio in February 2011. After such a good time it was decided to continue this type of get together but include anyone who had ever served with the 121st Security Police (Air Police or Security Forces).

Thank you to everyone who participated in the "Welcome Home for the Troops" on May 19th 2012. We had over a hundred people in attendance and the Association was able to raise $ 1400 to assist our troops and veterans over the next two years. Recognition is due for Dan Laemmle who coordinated the site and local donations, Pete Adkins for his donations, Tom Geygan & Jimmie Cottrell for their assistance during the event. Jeff Peters for providing the pizzas.

We held our first official meeting on Jan. 14th 2012. Regrettably no pictures were taken.

Holiday Care packages for deployed troops

Sheli Pershing, Todd Huffman, Doug Pershing, Dave Myers, Dan Cockerham, Chuck Rudy, & Tom Geygan

Thanks to generous donations from Veterans Committee of the Cincinnati NDC postal facility, Dr. Mark Yerman DDS, Golden Touch Car Wash, Pete Adkins, Jo Thompson, residents of Claredon Hill’s subdivision, Taylor Road elementary school, Signature Automotive, Dr. Lawrence Hagan DDS and Dunkin Doughnuts. Forty one packages were mailed on Nov. 15th. These efforts should make being far from home over the holidays a little easier for our troops.

Cookout at the "V" June 2011

After a rainy start to the day, the weather cleared to allow for a great time. There was heated competition for the "Top Gun" trophy with Tom Geygan winning and Todd Huffman placing a very close second. Terry Kelly was able to stop by on his way to work and everyone enjoyed his visit. Challenge coins were presented to Tom Geygan and Dan Cockerham. Coins were also mailed to Pete Adkins and Scott Ackman. We were pleased to welcome two young men visiting to learn more about the association. I hope they had as much fun as the "oldtimers" did sharing stories. Rich Greenberg won the spice pack door prize and Pete Brickey won the grill and accesories. For those that couldn't join us you were missed, please join us when you can.

Executive Board

President

David Myers
David served with the 121 SPS from 03/84 till 12/85. After four years active duty he returned to the unit from 03/90 through 03/96. David works with the USPS. He lives in Cincinnati Ohio with his wife and two children.

Secretary

Todd Huffman
Todd served on
Active Duty from '83 till '87 at Barksdale AFB, LA and Spangdahlem AFB, Germany. After college, Todd joined the unit in 1991. Todd served as the unit’s First Sergeant for six years prior to retiring in 2008.Todd, his wife Kathy and their two children live in Gahanna where Todd works as a police officer.

Vice President

Tom Geygan
Tom enlisted with the unit in 1983. He served 4 years active duty and returned to the unit, retiring in 2003. Tom is a graduate of Xavier University and Salmon P Chase College of Law. Tom lives and works in Cincinnati, Ohio with his wife and two children.

Treasurer

Rich Greenberg
Rich joined the unit in April '85 and served until April 2005. Rich is the owner of Chef Rich's Kitchen in Westerville. A great deal of his civilian career has been in the car business. For seven years Rich was a radio announcer on 99.7 the Blitz. Rich lives in Columbus with his 2 Great Danes.

Committee Chairs

Liaison Committee

Deborah Wright

Membership Committee

Aaron Maynard

Reunion Committee

Todd Wheeler