sac acca Board of directors
SMSgt Nate Petersen USAF, President
Michael R. Makar Major, USAF Retired, Vice-President
Michael R. Makar Major, USAF Retired, Vice-President
Nate grew up in nearby Council Bluffs, IA and joined the USAF in 2004. His first assignment as an Airborne Communications and Electronics Specialist (1A3x1) was for 9 years flying on NAOC at Offutt AFB, NE. His next assignments were at the 1st Airlift Squadron, Andrews AFB, MD, 320th TRS at Lackland AFB, TX (MTI tour), Hickam AFB, HI, then on to Tyndall AFB, FL where he is currently stationed and flies on the E-9A. Nate is married to his lovely wife Jen and they have 3 children at home, Maddie, Gray, and Chase.
Michael R. Makar Major, USAF Retired, Vice-President
Michael R. Makar Major, USAF Retired, Vice-President
Michael R. Makar Major, USAF Retired, Vice-President
A1C Dylan Weil, USAF Secretary
Peter J. Wentzler, Sr. TSgt, USAF Retired, Treasurer
Peter J. Wentzler, Sr. TSgt, USAF Retired, Treasurer
Dylan grew up in Bellevue, NE outside Offutt AFB and joined the USAF in 2019. He is currently serving as a Loadmaster (1A2x1) on the C-17A Globemaster III. His current assignment is with the 16th Airlift Squardon at Joint Base Charleston, SC.
Peter J. Wentzler, Sr. TSgt, USAF Retired, Treasurer
Peter J. Wentzler, Sr. TSgt, USAF Retired, Treasurer
Peter J. Wentzler, Sr. TSgt, USAF Retired, Treasurer
Pete (PJ) gew up in Trenton, NJ and joined the USAF in 1980. His first and only assignment was at Offutt AFB, NE from 1981-1992. He was an Inflight Maintenance Technician (A328x5) on both the EC-135C and E-4B amassing nearly 4,000 flying hours combined. He retired from the MS ANG in 2007 after nearly 27 years of service. He is the proud Father of Peter John Jr and Sarah Jane both of Omaha, NE. PJ currently resides in Delray Beach, FL.
sac acca appointed officers
Jason Freuck, SrA, USAF Historian
Peter J. Wentzler, Sr. TSgt, USAF Retired Social Media Manager
Peter J. Wentzler, Sr. TSgt, USAF Retired Social Media Manager
Jason joined the Air Force in 2019 after a career in Geophysics, and is currently serving at Scott AFB, IL. He is an Administration Specialist and a SERE Augmentee. He is a proud husband to Maureen and father to Harley and Hunter. Jason is also a published author with works including "Strike Three" and "Sam's War: The Rogue Revolution"
Peter J. Wentzler, Sr. TSgt, USAF Retired Social Media Manager
Peter J. Wentzler, Sr. TSgt, USAF Retired Social Media Manager
Peter J. Wentzler, Sr. TSgt, USAF Retired Social Media Manager
Mary S. Hillman Merchandise Manager
Peter J. Wentzler, Sr. TSgt, USAF Retired Social Media Manager
Mary S. Hillman Merchandise Manager
Mary Hillman is the Merchandise Manager for SAC ACCA. She has also been co-owner of the family excavating business since 1994. Until recently she was Executive Director at her hometown Chamber of Commerce. She has 36 plus years of experience as an event planner, organizing reunions, fundraising benefits for individuals, families, and
Mary Hillman is the Merchandise Manager for SAC ACCA. She has also been co-owner of the family excavating business since 1994. Until recently she was Executive Director at her hometown Chamber of Commerce. She has 36 plus years of experience as an event planner, organizing reunions, fundraising benefits for individuals, families, and community events. Since her husbands retirement from the USAF in 1992, she has been organizing their squadron reunions to include bus tours, special programs, and memorials, along with meals, all that goes into planning, and keeping those families in touch. Mary looks forward too continue working with the Board of Directors and SAC ACCA members in providing merchandise suitable for the organization.