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attending the 11th annual Bridge of Friendship dinner included
(left to right): Lieutenant Commander Wendy L. Marx-Cunitz
USNR, Joanne Ferrante, RCGA manager of Military Affairs, General
Charles T. “Tony” Robertson, Jr. USAF, Commander in Chief,
United States Transportation Command and Commander, Air Mobility
Command, Brigadier General USAR (Ret.) Carl G. Tegtmeier,
Chairman, RCGA Military Affairs Committee, Major General ANG
(Ret.) Loran C. Schnaidt, 2001 Chairman RCGA Military Affairs
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RCGA Military Affairs
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The RCGA
Military Affairs Committee was established in 1981 as a liaison
between the military, business and elected leaders of the community
for better understanding and cooperation. In addition to its
regularly scheduled bi-monthly meetings, RCGA Military Affairs
committee members have participated in a number of special events
over the past few months.
The 11th Annual Bridge of Friendship Dinner
Held in October at the Missouri Athletic Club, the 11th annual
Bridge of Friendship dinner demonstrated the solid friendship
between the St. Louis region’s seventh largest employer, Scott
Air Force Base and the civilian community. The evening included
updates from the guest of honor General Charles T. “Tony” Robertson,
Jr. USAF, the Commander and Chief of USTRANSCOM (United States
Transportation Command) and Commander of AMC (Air Mobility Command)
at Scott Air Force Base.
The dinner honored the men and women stationed at Scott Air
Force Base for their dedication to the defense of the United
States. There were more than 350 guests in attendance.
The RCGA has been an active supporter of this dinner since its
inception. The other sponsoring organizations are: James S.
McDonnell USO, Navy League of the United States–St. Louis Council,
St. Louis Ambassadors, Air Force Association–Spirit of St. Louis
Chapter and Scott Memorial Chapter, Leadership Council Southwestern
Illinois, US Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM), Air Mobility
Command (AMC) and Webster University.
Rededication of the Flood Wall Monumen
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Approximately
60 people were on hand for the re-dedication of
the monument to the flood wall, including: Major
General ANG (Ret.) Loran C. Schnaidt, 2001 RCGA
Military Affairs Committee chairman; Col. USA
(Ret.) T. Roger Peterson, District Engineer, U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers-St. Louis District-1973-1976;
Edwin B. ŇBudÓ Meissner, Jr., founding member,
St. Louis Flood Control Association; Joanne Ferrante,
manager Military Affairs, RCGA; Col. USA (Ret.)
Guy E. Jester, District Engineer, U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers -St. Louis District, 1971-1973; Brigadier
General USAR (Ret.) Carl G. Tegtmeier, chairman,
RCGA Military Affairs Committee; Col. USA (Ret.)
James B. Meanor, District Engineer, 1963-1966,
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-St. Louis District;
Col. USA Michael R. Morrow, District Engineer,
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-St. Louis District;
and Otis Williams, Director, Special Projects,
St. Louis Development Corporation.
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Also taking
place in October was the re-dedication of the monument to the
members of the St. Louis Flood Control Association for their
dedication in the original planning and funding of the floodwall,
the “Wall that Saved the City.” In addition, special recognition
was given to the Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District that
built the wall and continues to maintain it in cooperation with
the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District. The original plaque
dedicated in 1966 was as a result of the flood of 1993.
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