Happy 4th of July
Miami-Homestead
AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION 317th
AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION 317th
2016 Independence Day Picnic
at the Port of Miami
at the Port of Miami
AFA Chapter 317th
B-17F Flying Fortress
Miami-Homestead AFA-317 Chapter Aircraft "Click Onto" The B-17 For Additional and Historic Information About The B-17
"The Force Behind The Force"
"...our Air Force belongs to those who come from the ranks of labor, management, the farms, the stores, the professions and colleges and legislative halls...Air power will always be the business of every American citizen." - General Hap Arnold (CLICK ON AFA LOGO FOR WEBSITE)
Miami-Homestead AFA Chapter 317th History
- AFA-317th Public Affairs Office
- Originally established back in 1947, a year after the Air Force Association offical establishement in 1946 by General Hap Arnold, the Miami AFA Chapter operated until the early 1970's at which time for various reasons the Chapter went into an "inactive mode". In 1985 under the leadership and direction of Col. Stan Bodner a A-26 Bombarider / Navigator and accompained by Eastern Airline CEO Col. Frank Bormann, the Miami Chapter was once again re-actived and stood up and continues strong to this day. A great deal of apperication and admiration goes out to our present and current Chapter member Col. Stan Bodner and his efforts and vision to re-start the Miami 317th Chapter that helps serve the local Miami community, troops and veterans. In January 2011 The Miami Chapter merged with the Homestead Chapter. The combined chapters are known today as the Miami-Homestead Chapter 317.
Miami-Homestead AFA Chapter 317th President: Lt. Col. Rodrigo J. Huete USAF, (Ret.)
Lt.Col USAF (Ret.) Rodrigo J. Huete, former USAF Edwards Air Force Base F-16 and F-15 Fighter / Test Pilot, President of Miami based Flight Test & Safety Consultants, LLC and Former Retired FAA Commercial Transport Test Pilot / Designated Engineering Representative and President of the American-Nicaraguan Chamber of Commerce, properly relieved Benny F. Benitez after one year of faithful and dedicated service to the Chapter as President. rodhuete@hotmail.com
Shown Above is Chapter President Rod next to his F-16 (1984)
OPERATION HAITIAN RESTORATION 2010
The AFA-317th Kicks Off Air Operations For The Support of OPERATION HIAITIAN RESTORATION 2010
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Learn How to SHOP AND SAVE with AFA 317!
George T. Baker Aviation Technical College
The Air Force Association Miami-Homestead Chapter The 317th is a proud sponsor and supporter of the George T. Baker Aviation Technical College of Miami Florida. CLICK ON the Dougals A-4 SkyHawk to learn more about the School
482nd Fighter Wing
"Click Onto the 482nd Shield So As To Learn More About South Florida USAF Fighter Wing"
93rd Fighter Squadron
"Click Onto the Shark So As To Learn More About The 93rd Fighter Squadron"
The 317th America's Relevant Air Force Association Chapter
We Want You to Be Part Of Our AFA-317th Chapter
Do you wish to be part of a worth wild community program that supports our Nations Air Force? then contact us. You do not need to be of prior military service. If you have an interest in U.S. Air Power, admiration and apperication for our Military and williness to help our troops, our veterans and your community, please contact us at Email: AFA317@gmail.com or call the Chapter President, Mr. Benny F. Benitez at 786-523-2994 (Click On Uncle Sam to Learn More About the Air Force Association)
United States Air Force (Active Duty)
Wish to serve your Country as part of the greatest Air Force in the World then click on the USAF Logo to learn more about the Active Duty Air Force
United States Air Force Reserve
To learn about the United States Air Force Reserve and the many great educational and training programs it could offer you so as to train and serve right here in your home town of Miami-Dade then Click On the Air Force Wings to learn more about the U.S Air Force Reserve or call TSgt. Ernie Sacarello "Recruiter" at 305-279-9993
Florida Air National Guard
Wish to serve your home State of Floirda, click onto the Florida State Flag to learn about the Florida Air National Guard
United States Air Force Auxiliary The Civil Air Patrol
AFA-317th Supports The Tamiami Composite Squadron 335.To learn more about the Civil Air Patrol "CLICK ON" their Logo
Miami International Airport Armed Forces Service Center
"Your Home Away from Home" Located at Miami International Airport Terminal E, 2nd Level Office Number: 305-876-7585 contact person Mr. Keith Whitbeck, President / Director "Click On Old Glory" To Travel To Website
University of Miami Air Force ROTC Det 155
To learn more details about the AFROTC program at the University of Miami contact Capt. Jeff Nunez "Unit Admission Officer" at 305-284-2870 or CLICK ONTO THE DET 155 LOGO
The Primer World F-16 Website F-16.Net
To learn about the Lockheed Martin F-16 Falcon, the AFA-317th Miami Chapter welcomes you to click on the F-16 shown above a travel to the primer F-16 webite in the world to learn all about the U.S. Air Force 4th Generation Fighter and the many allied Countries that operate the "Falcon"
United States Air Force Southern Most F-4D Phantoms
Sitting proudly outside the main gate at Homestead Air Reserve Base is F-4D "OY" 50-267 which operated from Mc Dill A.F.B
Posied as if in an extremed low level pass on U.S. 1 in downtown Homestead, Florida is the second South Florida F-4D "FM" ship number 66-0273 a former 482nd TFW aircraft
Veterans Administration
The AFA-317th Chapter provides this link as a service to our Veterans. Click on the VA Seal to travel to the VA Website
The Digital Aircraft Factory a supporter of the Air Force Association Miami Chapter, the 317th
This digital rendering was created by the Digital Aircraft Factory a subsidiary of the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group of Miami. Under the technical and creative leadership of Ms. Catherine D. Smallwood, FAA CFI, CFII. MEI. Goldseal Flight Instructor, the Digital Aircraft Factory provides the service of a "Marketing Force Multiplier" to the aviation industry marketing and promotional needs