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SOARING TO GLORYTHE UNITED STATES AIR FORCEMEMORIAL

The United States Air ForceMemorial ProjectBig Dreams Require Big FaithThe Air Force Memorial is an example of what ispossible when you believe!

The United States Air ForceMemorial ProjectThe following presentation takes you on a journey ofdiscovery, detailing the long path from concept tocommemoration in the creation of the majestictribute.A Path from Vision to Reality!

AFM PROJECT, 1990 ‐ 2006 1990 ‐ 1991– A small group of Air Force Association executives,led by Oliver R. “Ollie” Crawford, saw the victoryin the 1991 Gulf War as an irrefutable affirmationof air power philosophy, one worthy of beingmemorialized.– Crawford appointed chairman and first trusteeswere John Alison, George Douglas, Marty Harris,Tom McKee and Jack Price. Maj Gen John Alisonappointed secretary/treasurer.– Air Force Sergeant’s Association commits tosupporting this significant project.

AFM PROJECT, 1990‐ 2006 1992– JANUARY—Air Force Memorial Foundation isincorporated to purse the development of an AFMemorial designed to honor the men andwomen who have served, are serving, or willserve in the United States Air Force and itpredecessors, such as the Army Air Corps.– MARCH—Lt Gen (Ret) Bob Springer acceptsexecutive director position.– AUGUST—AFMF is granted 501(c)(3) status as anon‐profit, tax exempt foundation.

AFM PROJECT, 1990 ‐ 2006 1993– FEBRUARY—Joseph Coors, Jr. agrees to becomechairman of the AFMF. H. Ross Perot, Jr. accepts chairmanship of Site &Design Committee-- SEPTEMBER—BoardBoard of TrusteesMeeting

AFM PROJECT, 1990 ‐ 2006 1993– NOVEMBER—Enabling legislation passed by bothhouses of Congress to authorize construction ofan AF Memorial (AFM) on federal land.– DECEMBER—Public Law 103‐163 authorizing theAFM is signed by President Bill Clinton. Thisstarted a 7‐year process, which requiresadequate funds and building permits to besecured by December 2000.

AFM PROJECT, 1990 ‐ 2006 1994– JANUARY‐MARCH—AFMF Site & DesignCommittee survey 18 possible sites with theassistance of the National Park Service.– MARCH—The National Capital MemorialCommission granted site approval for theArlington Ridge Site.– SEPTEMBER—The Commission of Fine Arts grantssite approval for the Arlington Ridge Site.– OCTOBER—The National Capital PlanningCommission initially votes no on site

AFM PROJECT, 1990 ‐ 2006 1994 (cont.)‐1995– OCTOBER‐MAY—The AFMF working with theNational Park Service and the national CapitalPlanning Commission, developed specificparameter for a memorial design on the proposedArlington Ridge site.– MAY—The National Capital Planning Commissionvoted to reconsider its October 1994 disapprovaland unanimously approved the site, based onagreed‐to parameters. AFMF consulted with its design firm, Pie Cobb FreedArchitects, on site‐specific design for the AFM.

AFM PROJECT, 1990‐ 2006 1996– FEBRUARY—AFM designunanimously approvedby the Commission ofFine Arts.– MARCH—AFM designunanimously approvedby the National CapitalPlanning Commission. Fund raising campaigninitiate and design workproceeds.

AFM PROJECT, 1990 ‐ 2006 1997– JULY 9—Briefed Friends of Iwo Jima group on AFMproject.– JULY 30—Congressman Solomon (R‐NY) introducedbill to prohibit the construction of any monument,memorial, or other structure at the site of the IwoJima Memorial in Arlington, VA, and for otherpurposes.– SEPTEMBER 4—AFM consulted with EDAW, Inc., ondesign services of the Arlington Ridge sub areaplan.

AFM PROJECT, 1990 ‐ 2006 1997 (cont.)– SEPTEMBER 11—AFMF testified before SenateSubcommittee on Parks, Historic Preservation, andRecreation.– SEPTEMBER 16—Friends of Iwo Jima & theHonorable Gerald B.H. Solomon filed a TemporaryRestraining Order as well as declaratory andinjunctive relief to prohibit the location,construction or erecting an AFM in Iwo Jima Park.

AFM PROJECT, 1990 ‐ 2006 1997 (cont.)—September 18—Results of Temporary RestrainingOrder were AFM Site DedicationCeremony

AFM PROJECT, 1990 ‐ 2006 1997 (cont.)– SEPTEMBER 18—AFMF consulted with RalphAppelbaum Associates, Inc. on design services forthe Memorial interior.– OCTOBER 7—AFMF testified before the House ofRepresentatives Subcommittee on National Parks& Public Lands.– OCTOBER 9—Senator Roberts (R‐KS) introduced abill to prohibit the construction of any monument,memorial, or other structure at the site of the IwoJima Memorial in Arlington, VA, and for otherpurposes.

AFM PROJECT, 1990 ‐ 2006 1997 (cont.)– SEPTEMBER 18—Initial Memorial interior designconcept presented to AFMF Site & DesignCommittee.– The National Park Service hosted a PublicComment Meeting on the initial AFM Sub AreaPlan for Arlington Ridge Area.

AFM PROJECT, 1990 ‐ 2006 1998– FEBRUARY 11—Congressman Solomon introduceda second bill to prohibit AFM construction butadding authorization of appropriation up to 1.5million for site specific design expenses.– June 15—The civil suite filed against the AFMF wasdismissed in a summary judgment. In the ruling,U.S. District Judge Albert V. Bryan, Jr., dismissedthe civil action, which as filed by the Friends of IwoJima and Rep. Gerald B.H. Solomon (R‐NY) againstthe AFMF and several government agencies.

AFM PROJECT, 1990 ‐ 2006 1998 (cont.)– JULY 29—The Friends of Iwo Jima, et al, filed anappeal against the June 15, 1998, summaryjudgment.– OCTOBER—with the adjournment of the 105thCongress, the proposed bills submitted by SenatorRoberts and Congressman Solomon expired. Senator Warner proposed possible alternate site forAFM at the Navy Annex.

AFM PROJECT, 1990 ‐ 2006 1999– FEBRUARY 2—National Park Service (NPS)announces the availability of an EnvironmentAssessment (EA) for proposed AFM in an areaknown as Arlington Ridge Park. EA will remainavailable for public comment through March 22,1999.The Friends of Iwo Jima, et al, filed an appealagainst the June 15, 1998, summary judgment.– FEBRUARY 17—Public Comment Meeting held byNPS regarding EA.– MARH 3—Second public comment meeting held.

AFM PROJECT, 1990 ‐ 2006 1999– MARCH 4—The Friends of Iwo Jima, et al, appealagainst the June 15, 1998 summary judgment washeard in the United Sates Court of Appeals for theFourth Circuit in Richmond, VA. A formal decisionmay be rendered with seven weeks.– MAY 7—The U.S. Court of Appeals for the FourthCircuit upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit which hadbeen filed by a group known as the “Friends of IwoJima.” In an opinion written by Chief JudgeWilkinson, the Court of Appeals affirmed theDistrict Court Judge’s conclusion that the law wasfollowed in approving the Arlington Ridge site.

AFM PROJECT, 1990 ‐ 2006 2000– SEPTEMBER 14—The House approves a five‐yearextension to the AFM’s enabling legislation (HouseResolution 4583) with a unanimous vote 393 – 0.– OCTOBER 3—The Senate joins the House and votesunanimously to extend the AFM enabling legislation.– OCTOBER 13—President Clinton signs HR 4583. AFMenabling legislation officially extended intoDecember 2005.– OCTOBER—DoD proposes (in coordination with theAFMF) congressional language offering an alternatesite at the Navy Annex to AFMF.

AFM PROJECT, 1990 ‐ 2006 2001– JUNE—AFMF Board of Trusteesvotes to delete the interiorMemorial Center for theArlington Ridge site. Boarddecision based primarily ondifficulty to maintain currency oftechnology being proposed,safety, and security concerns andthe long‐term upkeepresponsibility.– JULY—Ross Perot, Jr. succeedsCoors as foundation chairman.

AFM PROJECT, 1990 ‐ 2006 2001 (cont.)– OCTOBER—AFMF Board acknowledges realizationfor relocation of the AFM. Factors considered bythe Board: 1) cost of additional litigation, 2) thelengthy time required to build at Arlington Ridge,and 3) the realization that the total project may bein jeopardy if another five‐year extension werenecessary.– OCTOBER ‐ December—House and Senateconferees discuss AFM alternate site at NavyAnnex as possible amendment to 2002 DefenseAuthorization bill.

AFM PROJECT, 1990‐ 2006 2001 (cont.)– OCTOBER—AFMF Board acknowledges realizationfor relocation of the AFM. Factors considered bythe Board: 1) cost of additional litigation, 2) thelengthy time required to build at Arlington Ridge,and 3) the realization that the total project may bein jeopardy if another five‐year extension werenecessary.– OCTOBER ‐ December—House and Senateconferees discuss AFM alternate site at NavyAnnex as possible amendment to 2002 DefenseAuthorization bill.

AFM PROJECT, 1990 ‐ 2006 2001 (cont.)– DECEMBER 28—President Bush signs DefenseAuthorization Bill, which in part directs DoD tomake available to the AFMF up to three acres ofthe Navy Annex property for use as the locationfor the AFM.– INSERT PHOTO HERE

AFM PROJECT, 1990 ‐ 2006 2002– MARCH 12—The five architectural firms of MooreRuble Yudell of Santa Monica, CA; Morphosis ofSanta Monica, CA; Pei Cobb Freed & Partners ofNew York, NY; Urban Instruments of Newton, MA;and the Washington‐Alexandria Center forArchitecture of Alexandria, VA selected to competefor AFM design.– APRIL 3—AFMF selects Pei Cobb Freed andPartners to design the new AFM.– SEPTEMBER 18—AFMF Board approved 60%Design Review.

AFM PROJECT, 1990 ‐ 2006 2002– September 18—AFMF Board approved decision tonotify DoD the Foundation now has sufficientfunds to commence construction of the AFM.– SEPTEMBER 24—AFMF formally notifies DoD thatthe Foundation now has sufficient funds tocommence construction of the AFM.

AFM PROJECT, 1990 ‐ 2006 2003– FEBRUARY 17—FAA officially determined that theAFM would not be a “hazard to air navigation.”– MARCH 5—AFMF officially unveiled the new AFMdesign.– INSERT TWO PHOTO

AFM PROJECT, 1990 ‐ 2006 2003 (cont.)– MARCH 12—National Capital Planning Commissionunanimously approves the new conceptual designof the AFM at the Navy Annex, Arlington VA.– MARCH 20—Comission of Fine Arts approves thenew design of the AFM at the Navy Annex,Arlington VA.

AFM PROJECT, 1990 ‐ 2006 2003 (cont.)– MARCH 28—The DoD Washington HeadquartersSquadron announces that an EnvironmentalAssessment for the AFM is available for public reviewand comment until May 5, 2003.– APRIL 8—District of Columbia Historic Preservationoffice concurs with the, with respect to District ofColumbia properties.– JUNE 9—AFMF Board approved Memorial 100%Design Review.

AFM PROJECT, 1990 ‐ 2006 2003 (cont.)– JULY 3—Construction Request for Proposal releasedto six competing construction firms. Return BidProposals due August 6, 2003.– JULY 15—Inscription Committee, formal to developideas for and to recommend what inscriptions,images, etc. would be reflected on the AFM, meetsfor the first time. Call goes out to general public forinput.– JULY 16—Pre‐proposal Meeting held with the sixconstruction firms interested in building the AFM.

AFM PROJECT, 1990 ‐ 2006 2003 (cont.)– August 14—The list of six construction firmsnarrowed to three that will interview for theopportunity to build the AFM.– SEPTEMBER 12—Centex Construction Companyselected to provide pre‐construction services to theAFM project.– OCTOBER—Request for Qualifications to compete forthe construction of the Memorial’s stainless steelspires sent to nine firms.

AFM PROJECT, 1990 ‐ 2006 2003 (cont.)– AFMF President Edward F. Grillo, Jr. (on the right) andCentex Mid‐Atlantic President John Tarpey signcontract to build the AFM.

AFM PROJECT, 1990 ‐ 2006 2004– JANUARY 14—Construction Request for Proposal andinvitation to the Pre‐bid/Site Inspection Conferenceon January 23 released to four firms competing tofabricate and erect the stainless steel spires.– MARCH 12—Interviews conducted with threecompany project teams competing to construct theMemorial’s stainless steel spire.