MEMBERSHIP CARD

Members receive a vinyl membership card:

LEON B SPENCER RESEARCH TEAM

Our dedicated research team is here to assist our members with any questions they may have. Comprising accomplished authors and researchers, our team delves beyond the surface, providing families with in-depth familyinformation that covers mission details, unit information, documents, reports, and more for each record. We hold extensive historical files on Troop Carrier Units sourced from the National Archives, Maxwell AFB U.S. Air Force Historical Research Agency, Carlisle Barracks library, presidential libraries, and colleges. We value our relationship with families as a true partnership.

REUNION

As a member, you gain the exclusive privilege to register for our annual reunion/symposiums. These events are reserved for members and their sponsored guests, creating a unique and intimate experience.

U.S. WWII GLIDER PILOT'S BRIEFING

Be the first to receive our coveted Magazine/journal, known as the "Briefing," delivered digitally once a quarter. Sent through our MailChimp email, it comes in the form of an online PDF, providing valuable insights to our members.

94TH FLYING TRAINING SQUADRON (94th FTS):

Our members are an integral part of an organization affiliated with the 94th FTS. We maintain a close partnership with the 94th FTS, 306th Flying Training Group, Air Force Academy. Each May, we present the "G" is for Guts award at their "G" Wings Ceremony on behalf of our members. This allows our members to connect with Cadets and Officers during our reunion.

AIR FORCE HISTORICAL FOUNDATION (AFHF)

Our members are part of an organization affiliated with the AFHF. The AFHF supports organizations like ours by enhancing visibility and connections. They also safeguard our intellectual property, with journals backed up to the Air University Library a year after publication. Explore more here

SILENT WINGS MUSEUM (SWM):

Our members contribute to the Silent Wings Museum through our affiliation. As the museum belongs to the city of Lubbock, we actively support the Silent Wing Museum Foundation, an external entity that supports the museum. Members enjoy free entrance to the Silent Wings Museum and receive discounts at the museum gift shop, with fifty percent of membership dues contributing to the Silent Wings Museum Foundation.

SCHOLARSHIPS:

Every spring, we reach out to high schools and colleges, providing information about scholarships available to high school seniors and college freshmen and sophomores. These scholarships are awarded based on essays.

COMMUNICATION:

We utilize MailChimp for efficient communication with our members. Emails cover Executive Council (EC) meeting notices, the WWII U.S. Glider Pilot Briefing, elections, and other pertinent information.

RESOURCES:

Access past Briefing publications, glider pilot statistics, and Business minutes using the contact information you provided. The page is accessible using the number on your card, your email, and phone number.

EXECUTIVE COUNCIL

Join us as a listener every second Tuesday of the month through Zoom as our Executive Council meets. All members are welcome to attend, offering a valuable opportunity to familiarize yourself with the Council and the inner workings of the Association.