AFNA Mid-Atlantic Region VP and Retired Chief of Operations, Greg Cherundolo wrote the below Op Ed. VP Cherundolo, eloquently stated what we all felt regarding the Victor Bout trade. Thanks to VP Cherundolo for taking the initiative. Dan Salter President
Who’s Eligible for AFNA Membership?
AFNA welcomes for membership all current and former DEA employees and sworn TFOs. If you, or someone you know, are interested in joining AFNA, please click JOIN US for membership info and to complete the application or ABOUT US to
How to Pay Your Annual Dues
We hope you will renew your AFNA membership for 2023 to continue enjoying the many benefits: • Access to the members only side of the AFNA website www.afna.org that gives you access to: o Information on retirement including an overview of
2023 AFNA Foundation Scholarship: Jan. 1 to April 1
Annual Association of Federal Narcotics Agents (AFNA) Foundation Scholarship Each of the Six AFNA Regions will grant a $2500.00 scholarship to the selectee The application period: January 1, 2023, to April 1, 2023 Qualification Requirements • The Scholarship is only
Qualified Charitable Distribution – Worth considering
At the AFNA Conference this week, Tom Byrne brought to my attention a section of the IRS Code regarding Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD), which may be of benefit to members that have an IRA. Clearly, this may not apply to
Deadlines Fast Approaching! 2022 AFNA National Conference Oct. 25 – 28
See below for: Golf outing details (deadline Oct. 17th)* Check out who’s registered already! Links to conference registration and hotel room reservation Guest speaker Tentative schedule of events Check out www.visitlasvegas.com to see what other things there are to in Las
no longer receiving AFNA email & Can’t access the private side of the site?
Do you no longer receive AFNA email or have access to the members only side of the AFNA website? It could mean that 1. your membership has elapsed due to non payment of dues. Annual dues are due by Jan.
DEA Survivors Benefit Fund 2022 Golf Tournaments
Check out the DEA Survivors Benefit Fund 2022 Golf Tournaments. Click on the link to view the below on the SBF website. https://survivorsbenefitfund.org/events/ 35th Annual Enrique Camarena Memorial Golf Tournament- Coral Springs, FL COUNTRY CLUB OF CORAL SPRINGS Friday April
In Lieu of Gifts, Donate to the AFNA Foundation
Family and friends often offer gifts during many types of occasions such as anniversaries*, birthdays, and memorial services. However, you might not want them to purchase any specific items for you and instead you’d prefer they donate to a charitable organization. Choosing
Passing of Miami Field Division retired Telecommunications Specialist Jamal Tassie
Retired Miami Field Division Telecommunications Specialist Jamal Tassie unexpectedly passed away on August 10, 2021 in Winter Haven, Florida, he was 61 years old and had been retired for two years. If you were involved with pens or wires in
Interview on Forletta Investigates
Larry Forletta interviewed me about my career chasing traffickers and terrorists around the world. Listen to “From Crime Writer to Crime Fighter with Jeffrey Higgins.” https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-crime-writer-to-crime-fighter-with-jeffrey-higgins/id1545989763?i=1000523030690
Furious: Sailing into terror
My debut novel launched today! I was a DEA agent for over 20 years, and I want to share this milestone in my new writing career with my fellow LEOs. Trapped on a storm-damaged yacht, a grieving woman must conquer