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Central Region Update – August 15, 2025

August 17, 2025

The August 15, 2025 Central Region Update is now available. In this update:

NATCA Congratulates Archie League Medal of Safety Award and Region X Commitment to Safety Award Winners

August 15, 2025

NATCA is happy to announce the recipients of the 21st annual Archie League Medal of Safety Award and the 9th annual Region X Commitment to Safety Award. These winners were selected from the 64 nominations that […]

Central Region Update – June 27, 2025

June 29, 2025

The Central Region update for June 27, 2025 is now available. In this edition:

Congratulations to Our Union’s Newest FacReps!

June 4, 2025

The NATCA Onboarding Committee welcomes and thanks all new NATCA leaders who have recently taken office for their terms as FacReps at their local facilities: Central RegionMatthew Ball (Kansas City Downtown ATCT, MKC)Wesley Luebbert (Spirit ATCT, […]

Senator Jerry Moran Tours Wichita ATCT

May 30, 2025

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran of Kansas recently toured the Wichita ATCT (ICT) and Wichita Airport. FacRep Scott Muzzy and NLC Kansas State Coordinator James Heath joined Senator Moran during the visit. The discussion focused on several […]

U.S. Representative Sharice Davids Tours Kansas City Center

May 30, 2025

U.S. Representative Sharice Davids (Kan.-3) recently toured the Kansas City Center (ZKC). ZKC FacRep Patrick James, Facility Vice President Mike Klein, NLC Kansas State Coordinator James Heath, and NLC Central Region Alternate Jami Davis coordinated the […]

Central Region Update – May 16, 2025

May 19, 2025

The Central Region Update for May 16, 2025 is now available. In this mid-month update, or Regional Roundup, Regional leads provide updates on their areas of expertise. In this issue:

Listen to Central Region’s 2024 Archie League Award Recipients on the NATCA Podcast

May 13, 2025

In this episode of the NATCA Podcast, Communications Committee Chair Shannon Lyman (Boston Center, ZBW) interviews the 2024 Archie League Medal of Safety Award Winners Anthony DeHaven, Tyler Spencer, and William Wyatt (Wichita Airport, ICT). Cameron […]

CENTRAL REGION UPDATE – MAY 2, 2025

May 04, 2025

The May 2 Central Region Update is now available in a new format!

Central Region Update – April 2025

April 05, 2025

The Central Region Update for April 2025 is now available. In this Issue:

Central Region Update – March 2025

March 08, 2025

The March 2025 Central Region Update is now available. In this update:

Central Region Update – February 2025

February 11, 2025

The Central Region Update for February 2025 is now available. In this issue:

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