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AFA-317th Public Affairs Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11035241448033760837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1655417993725653841.post-35830118719901722018-06-08T08:54:00.001-05:002018-06-27T12:56:29.090-05:00Air Force Association Miami-Homestead AFA Chapter 317th Welcomes U.S. Navy Veteran Mr. Benny F. Benitez (FAA A&P / FCC Lic), Founder, CEO & Chief Consultant of the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group As The June 14th, 2018 Luncheon Guest Speaker. To Speak About The Grumman F-14 Tomcat The Plane That The U.S. Navy Wishes It Had Again<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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AFA-317th Public Affairs Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11035241448033760837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1655417993725653841.post-74811246494031616752017-05-04T11:09:00.002-05:002018-06-27T12:56:14.211-05:00Air Force Association Miami-Homestead AFA Chapter 317th Welcomes Colonel Thomas "Nelson" Johnson, Commander 12th Air Force Detachment 1 USSOUTHCOM As The May 11th Luncheon Guest Speaker. To Speak About U.S. Air Force Operations In The SouthCom Area of Responsibility (AOR) <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Captain Frederick Karmmire (Ted) American Airlines<br />
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AFA-317th Public Affairs Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11035241448033760837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1655417993725653841.post-57618714484649577242017-02-20T14:15:00.001-05:002017-02-20T16:27:18.290-05:00Air Force Association Miami-Homestead AFA Chapter 317th Present At The Cuban American Veterans Association (CAVA) Monument Dedication Ceremony On The Grounds Of The Miami Military Museum<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The last structure / building from the former U.S. Navy Naval Air Station (NAS) Richmond which open in support of World War II back in 1942. Bldg. 25 as it is known was used by the U.S. Navy, The CIA, Army and Marine Corp. Reserve Units in its days. Now its the site of the soon to be open South Florida Military Museum</div>
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In attendance a representing the AFA-317 are Chapter members 2nd Lt. Xiomara Llizo and Cadet Master Sergent Andres Cruz, Civil Air Patrol (CAP) 355th / USAF Auxiliary as well, but not shown AFA-317 Vice President of Special Projects and Former Chapter President Benny F. Benitez who is a supporting member of the VFW-10212 and American Legion-346 Posts </div>
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Master of Ceremony at the event as shown reading a Proclamation from Miami-Dade County is Miami, Florida VFW 10212 Post Commander and Former USAF Veteran, Mr. Marco Gorrin</div>
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Shown in stunning display is the Cuban American Veteran Association (CAVA) monument on the ground of the Miami Military Museum (M3). The monument pays homage to those Cuban Americans who have served and dies in the service of the United States</div>
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Shown in attendance at the event is Mr. Esteban Bovo a former B-26 Invader pilot who flew combat mission during the Bay of Pigs in Cuban. Mr. Bovo has graced the members of the AFA-317 in the past with his presence as he has been an honored lunch speaker<br />
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<span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-size: small;">The Miami-Homestead AFA-317th Chapter was in attendance in representing the AFA to the greater Miami military community. Chapter members 2nd Lt. Xiomara Llizo and Cadet Master Sergeant Andrea Cruz of the Civil Air Patrol / USAF Auxiliary as well as former AFA-317th Chapter President Benny F. Benitez were present and observed the ceremony, as former USAF / Veteran, C-141 "Starlifter" aircrew member Mr. Marco Gorrin spoke at the ceremony and welcomed everyone. </span></div>
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<br />AFA-317th Public Affairs Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11035241448033760837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1655417993725653841.post-58110521516710436272016-10-11T15:21:00.001-05:002016-10-11T18:29:22.066-05:00Air Force Association Miami-Homestead AFA Chapter 317th Regrets To Announce The Passing of Vietnam Veteran, Former AFA President Homestead Chapter and University of Miami Professor, Lt. Col. Ramon E. de Arrigunaga USAF (Ret.)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Lt. Col. Arrigunaga teaching aerodynamics to local Boy Scouts. Lt. Col. Arrigunaga was instrumental in assisting Boy Scouts obtain their aviation rating badge </div>
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Lt. Col. Arrigunaga had a distinguished military career as a Special Operation combat pilot during the Vietnam War, flying several USAF aircraft types both in combat and in peace time missions</div>
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The Air Force Association Miami-Homestead Chapter-AFA-317th regrets to advise of the passing of Vietnam War, USAF, Special Operation Veteran Lt. Col. Ramon E. de Arrigunaga. Lt. Col. de Arrigunaga passed away on 10th September 2016. Ray fought a valiant effort against cancer due to Agent Orange exposure during his time in Southeast Asia fighting communism. He died peacefully in his house surrounded by his family and his Priest, Father Eddie Jones.</div>
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Ray was President of the AFA Homestead Chapter before it merged with the Miami Chapter , then became the Executive Vice President until 2012, when he moved to Destin, Florida. Col. de Arrigunaga had a distinguished military career as a Special Operation combat pilot during the Vietnam War, flying several airplane types. </div>
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After retirement from the U.S. Air Force, he became a Professor at the University of Miami in the International Studies Department. Lt. Col. de Arrigunana was buried at Saint. Elizabeth Anne Seaton Catholic Church. Our sincere condolences to his family. Ray will be missed.</div>
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Brooklyn, New York native and World War II aerial combat Veteran Mr. Seymour "Sy" Shweky former U.S. Army Air Corp. Boeing B-17F Heavy Bomber crewman with 35 combat missions over the European Theater of Operation (ETO) and Nazi held France</div>
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Mr. Shweky shown here with U.S. Air Force elements from U.S. Southern Command at the May 10th 2012 luncheon where "Sy" was the guest speaker and our honored World War II Veteran. Shown on the far left is Chapter President Lt.Col. Rodrigo 'Rod" Huete USAF (Ret.)</div>
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Mr. Shweky manning the port side, 50 caliber, Browning waist machine gun of his Boeing B-17F heavy bomber. Sy was also a highly trained radio man within the crew. Radiomen of B-17 bomber crews were highly, technically specialized technicians of their time, sort of today Information Technology "IT" specialist </div>
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Shown with former Chapter President Benny Benitez who assisted Mr. Shweky to present his vast array of personal World War II B-17 crew gear which he brought to the May 10th 2012 luncheon for all to see and learn about, which including his white, silk scarf that his Mother gave him for good luck of which apparently worked as Mr. Shweky completed 35 combat missions when the average for B-17 crews was 8 missions and where 25 missions was a feat of accomplishment.<br />
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The Air Force Association Miami-Homestead Chapter-AFA-317th regrets to advise of the passing of World War II, aerial combat Veteran, U.S. Army Air Corp, 35 missions, B-17F, heavy bomber crewman Mr. Seymour "Sy" Shweky who passed away on Saturday 6th August 2016 in Hollywood, Florida at the age of ninety-two 92 years old.</div>
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Mr. Shweky honored us with his presentation of his B-17F aerial combat experience over the European Theater of Operation (ETO) and Nazi held France at our May 10th 2012 luncheon which was held at the 94th Aero Squadron Restaurant. Upon learning of Mr. Shweky 35 aerial combat missions over the ETO and many over France, the Air Force Association Miami-Homestead Chapter-AFA-317th under the leadership of Chapter member Mr. Steven Edelstein, Esq. and The Foundation for Holocaust Education Projects (FHEP) led the way to assist Mr. Shweky obtained and thus be officially awarded the French Legion of Honor Medal by the French Government via the French Consulate of Miami, Florida.We salute and shall always remember Mr. Shweky presentation and his dedicated service to his beloved family and our great Nation.</div>
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Rest In Peace Sir. We morn the lost of an American Hero.</div>
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AFA-317th Public Affairs Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11035241448033760837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1655417993725653841.post-1680846836495609292016-06-27T13:43:00.002-05:002016-07-11T13:11:16.295-05:00Air Force Association Miami-Homestead AFA Chapter 317th Enhoyed Geo T. Baker Avionics Instructor & the AFA-317th Teach of the Year 2016, AFA Cyber Patriot Program Mr. Darran McDaniel Presentation<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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As always the AFA-317 enjoys the presence of the USAF element from locally based U.S. Southern Command. Shown at the corner of the table is Major General Michael Plehn Chief of Staff at Southern Command and a great supporter of the Air Force Association</div>
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Chapter Vice President, American Airlines Captain Ted Kammire a former USAF C-130 pilot present the coveted B-17 etched in crystal award to Mr. Darren McDaniel on an outstanding presentation about STEM and the Cyber Patriot program </div>
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Shown is a proud and smiling former U.S. Marine as he shows off his AFA award. Mr. Darren McDaniel a former U.S. Marine who was involved with USMC F-18 Hornets </div>
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<span style="color: #e69138; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">Miami, Florida 9th June 2016: </span><span style="color: #eeeeee; font-size: small;">At the June luncheon of the Miami-Homestead AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION Chapter, the 317th all of those in attendance were treated to an awesome and informative presentation on subject of Science-Technology-Engineering & Math (STEM) by Mr. Darren McDaniel the AFA-317th "Teacher of Year". STEM is a topic that the AFA-317th strongly supports within the community via Cyber Patriot and other related programs geared to foster and encourage the attributes of STEM within the youth of Miami-Dade.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #eeeeee;">Mr. McDaniel an avionics instructor at the George T. Baker Aviation Technical College led his Cyber Patriot team consisting mostly of female students to victory in recent competitions. As former United State Marine, Mr. Daniel "Can Do" attitude which he obtained during his days as a USMC F-18 Hornet fighter / attack aircraft technician is contagious as it has been pasted down to his students. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #eeeeee;">The AFA-317th is proud to have Mr. McDaniel as their "Teacher of The Chapter" and encourages other local Miami-Dade teachers to consider applying their experience, talents and tutelage as Mr McDaniel has done.</span></div>
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Miami-Homestead AFA-317th Chapter past President Mr. Benny F. Benitez officially representing the Air Force Association-317th at the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Florida Wing Conference held in Orlando, Florida on April 15th, 16th and 17th</div>
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Benny shown here with Captain Martin Percifield of the communication, aerospace education and safety officer at the Patrick Composite Squadron CAP-293 based out of Patrick Air Force Base</div>
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Saturday night 16th April formal dinner and award gala event attended by all who were present</div>
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<span style="color: #e69138; font-size: large;">Orlando, Florida 16th April 2016:</span><span style="color: #e69138; font-size: medium;"> </span><span style="color: #eeeeee; font-size: small;">In the spirit of "Joint Operation" as our brethren U.S. Air Force and military folks carry out, we here at Miami-Homestead AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION, the 317th Chapter carry out the same standards in as we support or local Civil Air Patrol units. Such is the case as the AFA-317th appeared to have been the sole Florida AFA Chapter to have sent and had a representative to attend and support the recent the Civil Air Patrol (CAP), Florida Wing yearly conference.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #eeeeee;">The AFA-317th past President Mr. Benny F. Benitez attended the conference and proudly represented the AFA as a viable supporting factor to the CAP, particularly the Tamiami 355th Composite Squadron. While at the conference, Mr. Benitez met and engaged with many CAP officials and attending vendors like Elite Simulation Solutions who were present displaying their flight simulator training units. It was with great pride to have seen the 355th Blacksheeps win the award of Florida top CAP Squadron. </span></div>
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Major General Michael Plehn, USAF Chief of Staff, U.S. Southern Command speaks about U.S. Air Force Special Operation history and its current role as the tip of the spear for our nation defense </div>
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Shown with the General are the staff leadership at the University of Miami U.S. Air Force ROTC, Detachment (DET) 155. Shown from left to right are Lt. Col, Ingram Det. Commander, General Plehn, Capt. Kemp and Capt.Rojas. Capt. Rojas grew up in Miami, Florida</div>
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One of General Plehn slides from his amazing presentation on the many functions and capabilities within the U.S. Air Force Special Operation Command of which UAS / RPA play a big factor</div>
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The General brought in an array of ammunition shells that is fired from an AC-130 gunship. Shown here is the largest caliber shell that is fired from the AC-130, the 105mm howitzer </div>
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Shown here with past AFA-317th President Benny F. Benitez, the General poses for a photo with the 317th Chapter call letters and colors. It should be noted that General Plehn is a Miami hometown boy, as he as raised and attended grade school here in Miami, Florida</div>
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<span style="color: #e69138; font-size: large;">Miami, Florida 14th April 2016:</span><span style="color: #e69138; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="color: #eeeeee; font-size: small;">The operational history of the U.S. Air Force Special Operation branch is one of great interest, but its even more amazing when told by a person who has lived and developed their Air Force career within the operational life of U.S. Air Force Special Operation as Major General Michael Plehn has done.</span><br />
<span style="color: #eeeeee; font-size: small;">Those who where in attendance at the AFA-317th April luncheon were treated to an informative insight into U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command as told by an Air Force officer who has lived it. As a native of Miami, Florida, Major General Michael Plehn, USAF, who currently serves as Chief of Staff at U.S. Southern Command, one of nine unified military command within the Department of Defense had everyone mesmerized by the awesome tactical and military abilities of U.S Air Force Special Operation. </span><br />
<span style="color: #eeeeee; font-size: small;">Armed with an informative and highly visual power point presentation, the General showed the vast operational diversity of the Air Force Special Operation community, of which has a strong presence based in Northern Florida pan handle area.</span><br />
<span style="color: #eeeeee; font-size: small;">The General is a great supporter of the AFA and we at the 317th always welcome him back to our future gathering. </span></div>
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AFA-317th Public Affairs Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11035241448033760837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1655417993725653841.post-15638985726259771272016-03-11T18:09:00.000-05:002016-03-13T19:15:24.159-05:00World War II Veteran, 2nd Lieutenant Stuart Newman U.S. Army Air Corp. B-17G Bombardier Navigator Autographs a B-17G Model For The Chapter Youngest Member<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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After his captivating presentation 2nd Lieutenant Newman was approached by Chapter member Cadet Senior Airman Cruz to say thank you for his presentation, service and to respectfully ask Lt. Newman to sign his B-17G model from his collection of american airpower aircraft</div>
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Happily 2nd Lieutenant Newman signed the young Cadet B-17G model</div>
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Shown are two happy Airmen! The proud linage continues from one generation to another</div>
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Shown is 2nd Lieutenant Newman signature on the wing of the B-17G model which shall be treasured by the young Cadet</div>
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<span style="color: #e69138; font-size: large;">Miami, Florida 10th March 2016: </span><span style="background-color: #666666; color: white;">There is much to be send about three important traits within our nation military and society at large and they are traditions, admiration and respect and those three qualities were surprisingly evident within one of the Chapter youngest member, Cadet Senior Airman, A, Cruz from the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Tamiami Squadron, the 355 Blacksheeps.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #666666; color: white;">Knowing of the scheduled guest speaker, Cadet Cruz brought in his model B-17G so as to be autographed by 2nd Lieutenant Newman himself. Lt. Newman was taken by this gesture and request and gladly signed the young Cadet B-17G model. </span></div>
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Shown is a B-17, U.S. Army Air Corp., original issued Bombardier / Navigator stopwatch in its tin, spring shock suspended travel case</div>
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The Chapter youngest active member, Civil Air Patrol Cadet Senior Airman Cruz checks out this historical piece of B-17 aircrew flight gear</div>
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In the same manner in which it was held over seventy (70) plus years ago, 2nd Lieutenant Newman hold his stopwatch and demonstrates as how it was used and amazingly enough the time piece still function perfectly as if it was 1944</div>
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A direct look down showing the four suspension springs in which the stopwatch rest on which help the time piece sustain the heavy vibrations of the B-17G Bomber and the rough flights in combat</div>
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<span style="color: #e69138; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #e69138; font-size: large;">Miami, Florida 10th March 2016:</span><span style="color: orange;"> </span></span><span style="color: white; font-size: small;">As we all enjoyed the insight that 2nd Lieutenant Stuart Newman brought to the March AFA-317th luncheon with his detailed and vivid accounts of his Boeing B-17G Fly Fortress combat experience, we were also treated to yet another delightful and amazing piece of functional U.S. Army Air Corp. history.</span></div>
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<span style="color: white;"><span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-size: small;">Lt. Newman brought in his original U.S. Army Air Corp. issued Navigator pocket stopwatch. Despite it being small this was a critical part of the crews equipment and especially for Lt. Newman as the Navigator / Bombardier, as this time piece once synchronized back at the crew briefing before take off would in fact tie in all the other aircraft within the bombing formation with a sequenced time pacing.</span><span style="color: #e69138;"> </span><span style="color: white;">Much to everyone surprise was the fact that its still worked as indented after all these years. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: white;">Lt. Newman with a pure sense of ease and confident as he did so many time before at actual operational briefings set his watch, clicked it bezel top mount button and showed all of us as how he and the time piece would track the time to a target or track time when plotting a course. Truly the man and his pocket watch were the predecessors to today's modern day Global Positioning System (GPS). </span></div>
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Major General Pheln pays tribute and thanks 2nd Lieutenant Stuart Newman for his service and presented Lt. Newman with a Southern Command challenge coin, which was passed within the handshake</div>
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2nd Lieutenant Newman delivered an amazing recollection and shared details of his B-17G combat experience with his crew. He kept everyone in attendance both amazed and laughing with his brilliant sense of humor</div>
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The March 10th AFA-317th luncheon was a full house with all 30 plus seats filled. As we all came out to hear 2nd Lieutenant Newman speak and to thank him for his service </div>
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In appreciation, AFA-317th Chapter President Lt. Col. Rodrigo "Rod" Huete USAF (Ret.) presented 2nd Lieutenant Newman with the Chapter crystal, laser etched block with a B-17F image inside of it as well as the Chapter B-17 challenge coin </div>
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<span style="color: #e69138; font-size: large;">Miami, Florida 10th March 2016</span><span style="color: white;"><span style="color: #e69138; font-size: medium;">:</span><span style="color: white;"><span style="color: #e69138; font-size: small;"> </span><span style="color: white; font-size: small;">This month the Miami-Homestead AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION Chapter, the 317th was honored by having U.S. Army Air Corp., 2nd Lieutenant Stuart Newman a World War II Boeing B-17G, Flying Fortress Bombardier / Navigator as their guest speak at their monthly luncheon.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: white;"><span style="color: white; font-size: small;">Lt. Newman captivated a full audience of 25 plus who were in attendance with his vivid and detailed accounts of his B-17G combat experience within the 8th Air Force, 381st Bomb Group, 533 Bomb Squadron. </span>He did this with a pure sense of charm and laughs that only a young 93 years U.S. Combat Veteran could deliver.</span><br />
<span style="color: white;">It was a sheer honor for the Chapter to have such an amazing piece of our nation history present before all of us and to have enjoyed the time spent. Also in attendance was yet another USAF Navigator, but this one a bit more younger than Lt. Newman, as the 317th had the double honor of having the presence of Major General Michael T. Plehn, USAF, Southern Command Chief of Staff.</span></div>
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<span style="color: white; font-size: small;">We all at the AFA-317 wish to thank both Lt. Newman and Major General Plehn for their time and to have made the March 2016 a most memorable occasion. </span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-size: small;">During his speech, Lt. Newman proudly mentioned that he is now the newest and yet the oldest member of the AFA-317th. With a hardy AFA-317th spirit, we say Welcome! to the Chapter.</span></div>
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