Air Force Association Miami-Homestead AFA Chapter 317th Welcomes Sergeant Andrew Cohen Miami-Dade Police Aviation Unit As The October 8th Luncheon Guest Speaker

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Miami-Dade Police Aviation Unit Sergeant Andrew Cohen 

Miami-Dade Police Aviation Unit EADS / Airbus AS350 Helicopters

AFA-317th OCTOBER LUNCHEON AT THE 

94th AERO SQUADRON RESTAURANT

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8th, 2015 AT 12 NOON 

COST OF LUNCHEON US$25.00 

Please RSVP by Tuesday 6th October

Please e-mail afa317@gmail.com to 

reserve your place for this event

No credit cards or checks, cash only

Air Force Association Miami-Homestead AFA Chapter 317th Welcomes Civil Air Patrol, Florida Wing, 355th Composite Squadron Major Manuel Pelato (CAP) As The Chapter September 2015 Quest Speaker

Civil Air Patrol Major, Major Manuel Pelati is welcomed by all chapter member who were in attendance and who were all presented with a wonderful presentation and insight into the Civil Air Patrol and the function it plays within our communities

Major Pelati informed all who were in attendance of the Civil Air Patrol now being part of the U.S. Air Force "Total Force" along with Reserve and Air Guard Units 

Representatives from the George T. Baker Aviation Technical College. Shown is Principle Mr. Rene Mantilla who is the Chapter Vice President of Aerospace Education for the Chapter

Shown from left to right is Major Pelati-CAP, Mrs. Llizo first time attendee to an AFA-317th luncheon and newly recruited member and the youngest active member of the Chapter Cadet Airman Cruz of the CAP-355th Tamiami Composite Squadron

Miami, Florida September 10th 2015: For the first time in recent Chapter memory since, 2005, the AFA-317th had the pleasure of having the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) come out and speak to all in attendance. Major Manuel Pelati was the guest speaker and presented a well informed speech that gave everyone a well rounded understanding of the mission of the CAP, both in the support and encouraging of aerospace studies among the youth of the United Stated, as well as to service it bring to the local communities with their contribution to search and rescue and disaster relief.  During Major Pelati presentation, he informed everyone that this past Summer the U.S. Congress past a law in which makes the Civil Air Patrol part of the "Total Force" of the U.S. Air Force. This means that Active-Duty, Reserve, USAF Air National Guard Units and the Civil Air Patrol are all part of the same force! This is an amazing accomplishment for the CAP who have always be considered the Auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force and now are but one segment of a total force concept. The AFA-317 looks forward to work and support the local CAP Squadrons of South Florida.

Air Force Association Miami-Homestead AFA Chapter 317th Scheduled Speaker For The Chapter September 2015 Luncheon Florida Wing Civil Air Patrol, 355th Squadron Major Manuel Pelati (CAP)

Major Manuel Pelati introduction Civil Air Patrol (CAP) biography and overview to his accomplishment within (CAP)

The Official logo of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP)

The official logo of the Florida Wing of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP). Each State within the United States as a Wing logo representing each respectfully to their State

The official logo of the Tamiami (Miami, Florida) 355th Composite Squadron know as the "The Black Sheep's" For reason get unknown, it appears that the 355th may be the only Squadron within Civil Air Patrol organization with a historical image connection to the fame World War II, United Stated Marine Corp Fighter Squadron, VMF-214

AFA-317th SEPTEMBER LUNCHEON AT THE 

94th AERO SQUADRON RESTAURANT

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10th, 2015 AT 12 NOON 

COST OF LUNCHEON US$25.00 

Please RSVP by Tuesday 8th September

Please e-mail afa317@gmail.com to 

reserve your place for this event

No credit cards or checks, cash only

Air Force Association Miami-Homestead AFA Chapter 317th Welcomes Their Newest and Youngest Members To The Chapter

In attendance for the first time was newly commissioned USAF 2nd Lieutenant Joan Szewczyk who is currently assigned to the University of Miami USAF ROTC Detachment 155 and is the coordinating liaison for the USAF ROTC program to the local community

Not only a new member to the Chapter but the youngest, paid in good standing member, Civil Air Patrol Cadet Airman Andres A. Cruz from the Tamiami CAP Composite Squadron, the 355th

The lineage of  continuation from the youngest to the veteran Chapter members ensure a strong and vibrant Chapter for years to come. Airman Cruz may be the first young Civil Air Patrol member to join but sure he shall not be the last one as the AFA-317th creates the bridge by and between the AFA-317th and the CAAP-355th

The future of our Nation Air Force stand by with Brigadier General Thomas W, Geary. In time and with effort and perseverance this young Cadet Airman may one day be entrusted with the defense of our great Nation and he and many like him will continue the time honored tradition of service  

AFA-317th Welcomes Their Newest and Youngest Members to The Chapter WELCOME!

Air Force Association Miami-Homestead AFA Chapter 317th Welcomes U.S. Southern Command Brigadier General Thomas W. Geary (USAF) As The Chapter August 2015 Quest Speaker

U.S. Southern Command Brigadier General Thomas W. Geary (USAF) in charge of Intelligence Operations at Southern Command

Brigadier General Thomas W. Geary (USAF) presented a well informed (UNCLASSIFIED) briefing on the efforts and purpose of his group within U.S. Southern Command and the role they play toward the interest of the United States with the Area of Responsibility (AOR)

A snap shot of the General power point presentation 

Miami, Florida August 13th 2015: The well presented and informative presentation given by Brigadier General Thomas W. Geary (USAF) gave all who were in attendance a good overview as to how intelligence plays a significant role in the overall security of the region. The General presentation cultivate a host of queries from the audience and resulted in engaging and enlightening all who were present. The General statements covered many areas of concern to the United Stated which U.S. Southern Command keeps an eye on. Afterward, the General was gracious enough to slightly modify his tight time schedule so as to meet as many of the Chapter members one by one and to continue entertaining one on one questions that still arose from the audience. On behave of the leadership at the Air Force Association Miami-Homestead AFA-317th Chapter,we wish to thank Brigadier General Thomas W. Geary for his time and informative insight, thank you!

Air Force Association Miami-Homestead AFA Chapter 317th Scheduled Speaker For The Chapter August 2015 Luncheon U.S. Southern Command Brigadier General Thomas W. Geary (USAF)

Brigadier General Thomas W. Geary introduction United States Air Force (USAF) biography and overview to his career accomplishments

The official U.S.Southern Command logo

AFA-317th AUGUST LUNCHEON AT THE 

94th AERO SQUADRON RESTAURANT

THURSDAY, AUGUST 13th, 2015 AT 12 NOON 

COST OF LUNCHEON US$25.00 

Please RSVP by Tuesday 11th August

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Air Force Association Miami-Homestead AFA Chapter 317th Chapter Member Extends Material Support to Civil Air Patrol 355th Squadron

The young Cadet of the 355th waste no time in breaking out the donated tent and commence to assemble it and set it up for the Saturday drill meeting

Instilled with the sense of working as a team, it was naturally instinctive of them to work as one for a common goal as we observed them setting up the tent

Within  a period of no less then 20 minutes the tent was up and the Squadron colors posted

Past President Benny F. Benitez, AFA-317th representative and unofficial liaison by and between the AFA-317th and CAP-355th with Squadron Cadet and adult members

Miami, Florida May 16th 2015: In keeping with the spirit of support, AFA-317th Chapter member and past Chapter President Mr.Benny F. Benitez company, the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group donated a portable / pop up tent and portable fold-away table to the Civil Air Patrol 355th Squadron to support their field activities during their weekend drill day.
The Cadets of the 355th despite meeting at Tamiami Regional Airport have no indoor facility to operate / drill out from the weather and are often subjected to the South Florida rain showers. The tent offers them slight sheltered from the weather for the Cadet drill paper work and general equipment and to place their personal backpacks from getting wet. This is the first step toward hopefully establishing a local grass root effort to create and establish a permanent facility on the airport.