Air Force Sergeant's Association
Division 6
"We Got Your Six"
2026 AFSA Division 6
Professional Development Conference
valid 29 March - 28 May
About The Event
We have moved the conference online. Please join us online, 9am PST 28 March 2026.
The zoom info will be sent out by your chapter leadership, or you can also find it on our Divison 6 Facebook page.
Elections
President
D6 President Bappe, Cole - Letter of Intent
D6 President Bappe, Cole - Candidate Resume
Vice President
D6 Vice President Bappe, Cole - Letter of Intent
D6 Vice President Bappe, Cole - Candidate Resume
D6 Vice President Doebler, Nathan - Letter of Intent
D6 Vice President Doebler, Nathan - Candidate Resume
Trustee #1
D6 Trustee #1 Bappe, Cole - Letter of Intent
D6 Trustee #1 Bappe, Cole - Candidate Resume
D6 Trustee #1 Bennett, Anthony - Letter of Intent
D6 Trustee #1 Bennett, Anthony - Candidate Resume
D6 Trustee #1 Dillahunt, Mandelyn - Letter of Intent
D6 Trustee #1 Dillahunt, Mandelyn - Candidate Resume
D6 Trustee #1 Doebler, Nathan - Letter of Intent
D6 Trustee #1 Doebler, Nathan - Candidate Resume
D6 Trustee #1 Ward, Michael - Letter of Intent
D6 Trustee #1 Ward, Michael - Candidate Resume
Trustee #2
D6 Trustee #2 Bappe, Cole - Letter of Intent
D6 Trustee #2 Bappe, Cole - Candidate Resume
D6 Trustee #2 Bennett, Anthony - Letter of Intent
D6 Trustee #2 Bennett, Anthony - Candidate Resume
D6 Trustee #2 Dillahunt, Mandelyn - Letter of Intent
D6 Trustee #2 Dillahunt, Mandelyn - Candidate Resume
D6 Trustee #2 Doebler, Nathan - Letter of Intent
D6 Trustee #2 Doebler, Nathan - Candidate Resume
D6 Trustee #2 Harris, Loren - Letter of Intent
D6 Trustee #2 Harris, Loren - Candidate Resume
Conference Documents
2026 Virtual Conference Agenda - coming soon
Div_6_Business Meeting_12 April 2025_Minutes
Legislative Trustee Powerpoint
2026-2027 Proposed Legislative Platform
"This proposed platform was approved by the AFSA International Board of Directors during its Midyear Meeting to be presented to our Association as a whole for consideration. It will be discussed, debated, and ratified at the 2026 International Summit. IT IS NOT IN EFFECT UNTIL THAT RATIFICATION. Once finalized and approved by our members at the 2026 International Summit, it will become the legislative target list, the blueprint, for our Association's 2026-2027 legislative efforts on Capitol Hill."
Annual Reports
2025 D6 President Annual Report
2025 D6 Vice President Annual Report
2025 Trustee #1 Annual Report- coming soon
2025 Trustee #2 Annual Report- coming soon
More Info
Conference Objectives:
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Provide professional development as well as conduct AFSA business to allow full discussion by the delegates attending
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Elect a Division President and Trustee # 2 for two year terms and Division Vice President, and Trustee #1 for the remainder of the term (1 year).
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Install the elected and appointed officials whose terms begin at the close of the 2026 Division 6 Summit
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Recognize annual AFSA Division 6 award winners: Airman/Guardians, NCO, Member, Family Member, Chapters, volunteer and recruiting and retention awards
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Foster and stimulate fraternalism within AFSA by scheduling appropriate social events
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Conduct workshops and seminars designed to inform delegates on legislative matters as well as the aims and goals of our Association
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Conduct Chapter level training of all aspects of AFSA
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Encourage all delegates to participate in all business meetings. All delegates should plan to participate fully in the workings of the association
Conference Theme:
This year’s theme is “America's 250th, AFSA's 65th - United in Service & Defending Quality of Life”. The focus of the conference is both professional development seminars and conducting AFSA business. This Division Conference is the one time of the year that all 21 Chapters, across a 6-state regional area, assemble for a common purpose, and participate in training and professional development seminars led by current Air Force Leadership. Those that have attended in the past have overwhelmingly commented it was very beneficial. It is also a time to recognize and honor our annual award nominees and selectees that will compete later in the year at the International level. Through AFSA Chapter training, fraternalism and cross talk with other members of AFSA, attendees should leave the conference inspired to achieve greater impact at their Chapter level, base and community.
Conference Information:
The Conference Manager for this year is your Division 6 President, SMSgt Cole Bappe and he has assembled an energetic team, most of which are the members of your Division 6 Executive Council. It is the team’s goal to provide a growth experience that will leave you motivated and equipped to support retirees, military members, and their families.