Air Force TACP “24-Hour Challenge” supports families of fallen comrades

USAF troops with the Tactical Air Control Party Association talk with Ryan and Gretchen about the 24-Hour Challenge.

By Lee Erwin March 23, 2015 5:15 pm

Clarksville NowPhoto By Lee ErwinUSAF troops visit 5 Star Media Group Radio Stations.

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CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – The Tactical Air Control Party Association (TACP-A) is holding its 4th Annual 24-Hour Challenge fundraiser to support family members of their fallen comrades that sacrificed everything and lost their lives.

The event for the U.S. Air Force TACP is held worldwide and the local event is scheduled for Thursday, March 26 and Friday, March 27 at the War Memorial Walking Trail Park, 101 Walter Garrett Lane in Oak Grove, Kentucky.

On Monday, March 16, members of the Clarksville TACP Association, Lieutenant Tyler Quinn, Staff Sergeant Glaen Jones and Staff Sergeant Dennis Kelsch, visited the studios of the 5 Star Media Group and were guests on the Ryan and Gretchen morning show on Q-108.

The troops with the Tactical Air Control Party work with the Army and call in air strikes and they talked with 5 Star Media Group Staff about their mission and their service to the military. To learn more about the TACP Association 24-Hour Challenge, visit the official website.

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