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Home > About > Chapter Officers > Past Presidents East Coast Chapter Past Presidents Clarence D. Smith, Jr 2006 - 2008 Col. Taro K. Jones 2004 - 2005, 2001-2002 Colonel Taro Kimura Jones was born on 4 August 1957, in Washington D.C. He graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1975. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Howard University in Sociology in 1980. Upon graduation from Howard University, he was commissioned a second lieutenant though the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps. (ROTC).  Colonel Jones came on active duty in 1980, and became a flight line maintenance officer. He was assigned to McGuire AFB, NJ in 1981, where he held various maintenance officer positions. In 1985, he applied and was accepted into a special duty assignment in the 89th Military Airlift Wing, which provides airlift for the President of the United States, Vice President, and members of Congress and foreign dignitaries. In 1988, Colonel Jones left the active duty Air Force to accept a full-time position as the Avionics Maintenance Officer for the 113th Wing, District of Columbia Air National Guard. Colonel Jones has served in various maintenance and management functions within the 113th Wing. He is presently the 113th Mission Support Group Commander, encompassing Civil Engineering, Logistics Readiness, Security Forces Squadrons; Communications, Services, Mission Support Flights; Contracting and Recruiting. Colonel Jones is a graduate of the in-resident course for both the Squadron Officers' School (S0S), and the Air Command and Staff College (ACSC). He is also a graduate of the DoD Executive Leadership Development Program (ELDP), Reserve Component National Security Course (RCNSC) and the Air War College. Colonel Jones is a member of the Board of Advisors for the National Graduate University. Colonel Jones serves on the Mayor's Advisory Board on Veterans Affairs for the District of Columbia. He is a Life Member of the National Guard Association of the United States (NGAUS), past president and Life Member of the National Guard Association of the District of Columbia (NGADC), associate member of the DC National Guard Enlisted Association (DCNGEA), a member of the Logistics Officers Association (LOA), a Life Member of the Society of Logistics Engineers (SOLE) and a member of the Historical Society of Washington (HSW). He is also the president of the East Coast Chapter of the Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. (ECCTAI), and a member of the Air Force Cadet Officer Mentoring Assistance Program (AFCOMAP). Colonel Jones holds a certificate as an Airframe and Powerplant mechanic (A&P license). Colonel Jones has been awarded the Airmen's Medal, Air Force Meritorious Service Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal with 1 device, Air Force Achievement Medal, Air Force Longevity Service Award with 4 devices, Air Force Training Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with 11 devices, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Air Force Training Ribbon, District of Columbia Meritorious Service Medal. Colonel Jones is single, resides in the District of Columbia, and proud to be a third generation Washingtonian. Col. Oliver Carter 2003 - 2004  Oliver Carter was born in Chicago, Illinois. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Sciences from George Williams College, Downers Grove, Illinois; and a Master of Arts degree in Military Studies in Air Warfare from American Military University, Manassas, Virginia. His professional military education includes Squadron Officers School, Air Command and Staff College, and, Air War College. Col Carter's Air Force career spanned 38 years that included a one-year tour in Viet-Nam. Following four years of active duty, he joined the Air Force Reserve at Chicago-O'Hare, and was commissioned through the Deserving Airman Program. His expertise in security forces, command, leadership/management, strategic planning and execution senior training and development lead him through progressively challenging assignments to his promotion to Lieutenant Colonel. Col Carter culminated his service in the Air Force as the Individual Mobilization Augmentee (IMA) Chief, Plans, Policy, and Programs Division - Air Staff, Security Forces Directorate, Pentagon, Washington, DC. Concurrent with his military career, Col Carter provided over thirty years of service with the U.S. Postal Service. He held many management and leadership positions, including postmaster, and spearheaded significant special assignments and diversity development. He was also a lead instructor, certified by the American Council on Education, teaching the full spectrum of management and leadership courses at the Postal Service National Management Academy, Potomac, Maryland. He championed the issuance of the Benjamin O. Davis, Sr. stamp commemorative and was a key mover in the issuance of the Kwanzaa stamp and other stamps honoring the diversity of African-American contributions. He has served as a board officer of the Capital Area Tuskegee Airmen organization and is also a lifetime member of the Reserve Officers Association, the Air Force Association, Military Order of World Wars, and Veterans of World Wars. Major awards and decorations:
 Gustuvas A. McLeod 2002 - 2003 Motivational speaker and Pilot adventurer. May 10, 1999, first open cockpit aircraft over the magnetic pole. April 17, 2000, first open cockpit aircraft over the geographic north pole. Mr. Mcleod is Pilot - Single - Multi Engine - Instrument 6800 hours PIC. Also, he is a diver who holds commercial, mixed gas and dive master ratings. Education University Of Maryland/ College Park, Md - 1977 MS Chemical Engineering Catholic University of America / Washington, D.C. - 1976 BA Chemistry Herbrichtigen High School/ Herbrichtigen, Germany - 1972 Honors & Awards
October 1, 1987 - Present Lawson Surgical Inc. - Gaithersburg, Md Owner June 3, 1983 - September 30, 1987 Raytheon Company - Portsmouth, R.I. Contract Manager August 15, 1980 - May 30, 1983 Avco Corporation - Wilmington, Mass. Contract Manager/ Engineer Lt. Col. D. Bobby Knight  2000 - 2001 Lt. Col. D. Bobby Knight is currently the Joint Staff senior exercise planner with responsibility for development of Joint Chiefs of Staff policy for the management of 90 joint/multinational military exercises conducted by USCINCEUR, CINCJFCOM, and NATO. He coordinates Presidentially directed approval and reporting procedures for exercises and deployments, which are reviewed by National Security Council, the Department of State, the Office of the Secretary of Defense, and Joint Staff. Lt. Col. Knight was born in Atmore AL. He entered the Air Force in May 1980, receiving his commission through the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps at Alabama State University He has held numerous operational command and control positions to include commander, chief battle management, operations officer/ assistant operations officer, flight commander, wing standardization and evaluation weapons controller, and USAF Aggressor flight commander and controller He served as 9AF/United States Central Command Air Forces Chief of Tactical Air Control Systems Radar, and Headquarters United States Central Command Air Forces communications planner for Operations Desert Shield and Storm. Lt Col Knight is a master air battle manager with nearly 2,000 hours in the E-3 including 482 combat hours. Major awards and decorations:
 Cora "Tess" Spooner 1998 - 2000 Education Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, University of Colorado Professional Experience
Coordinator, Arroyo Outreach for Abused Children, Glendale, Arizona Volunteer, Prince William County Family Court (Juvenile Division) American Heart Association Lt. Col. Alonzo Smith 1996 - 1998  Born in Fairmont Heights, Maryland; Married has three daughters and five grandchildren.
Lt. Col. (Ret) Alonzo Smith, Jr. joined the Lonely Eagle Memorial Chapter November 18, 1999.
Education
World War II service in the South Pacific; received three Bronze Stars for combat duty. Recall to active duty in 1951. Retired in 1970 with the rank of Lt. Colonel. Professional Experience
Pi Mu Epsilon (Mathematical Honor Society) Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Brother of the Year (1979) Outstanding Leadership Award for Service, East Coast Chapter, TAI (1992-1994) Air Force Commendation Medal Department of Commerce Award for Equal Employment Opportunity Other Activities
 William E. Broadwater 1994 - 1996 William E. Broadwater was the third president of the Tuskegee Airmen Incorporated and a native of Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. He was trained at Tuskegee Army Air Field during World War 11 and served with the 477th Medium Bomber Group. After the war he became an Air Traffic Controller. During his 29-year career with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), he served as Chief of Airspace, Airports, Obstructions and Air Traffic Rules Division. His performance with FAA was reflected in the many awards that he received. Mr. Broadwater now operates his own consulting firm, which specializes in technical services associated with airspace, regulations, air traffic control operations, aerospace education and aviation litigation. His clients include major airlines, the military services, city, county and state aviation authorities. His professional and community service include: Traffic Controller's Association, Civic Association, P-TA and Flying Club. |
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