...the force behind the force
Welcome to the San Diego, California Chapter of the Air Force Association.
Our chapter has over 800 members in the local area. Our purpose is to be the "force behind the force" in our local community. We support the people and the missions of the local Air Force units in San Diego. We also support retired Air Force members in San Diego providing a continuing link to the Air Force and its global mission. Check our news & events page for the latest information regarding issues affecting our members.
Our members are a positive force in the community supporting local schools and students. Our Chapter meets on the last Tuesday of every month. Click here for more details about our meetings. Our meetings are open to all members and prospective members. We hope you can come and become involved with your local Air Force Association Chapter. Apply now for Chapter sponsored scholarhips for high school and college students more>>
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CAFA Award to Rock Academy Teacher
Ms. Melena Hagen, Mathematics teacher from the Rock Academy was presented the Area III Runner Up Teacher of he Year (TOY )Award at the Military awards banquet held at March Air Reserve Base on May 30, 2009.
Ms. Hagen was selected as the Chapter 118 TOY. She teaches Pre-Algebra, Algebra I and Algebra II to grades 7 – 12. She said, “I strive to be the type of teacher I had -one who provides the love and care that some students may not receive at home. The ability to teach math is my gift, and it has enabled me to enter a realm of encouragement, inspiration, and love for the students who pass through my classroom.”
The award was presented to Ms. Hagen by Mike Peters, Far West Region President and Brigadier General Eric W. Crabtree, Commander 4th Air Force, Air Force Reserve Command. Dick Jeffrey's is pictured above congratulating Melena at our June Chapter meeting. Congratulations!
AFROTC CADET RECEIVES AFA AWARD
Cadet Robert Ingle ROTC Detachment 075 received the Air Force Association Silver Medal at an awards ceremony at San Diego State University on May 9, 2009. Criteria for this award state that the cadet must possess characteristics contributing to leadership and future value in positions of responsibility such as: a positive attitude toward AFROTC and school, personal attributes (i.e., initiative, judgment, and self-confidence), personal appearance (i.e., excellent uniform, posture, and grooming), courtesy (i.e., promptness, obedience, and respect for customs), and officer potential (i.e., capacity for responsibility, high productivity, adaptability to change, possession of the highest personal and ethical standards, and strong personal convictions). The cadet must rank in the upper 5 percent of the AS 300 class and rank in the upper 10 percent of their graduating class.
The award was presented by AFA Chapter 118 Vice President Gene Alfaro. The Medal is accompanied by a ribbon and a certificate.
The AFROTC Cadet Change of Command Parade followed the awards ceremony. All of Detachment 075 participated in this function.
AFJROTC AWARD CEREMONIES
AFA Chapter Vice President Gene Alfaro attended two AFJROTC award ceremonies to present the Air Force Association Bronze Medal. Bothe functions were held at the MCAS Miramar Officers Club.
This AFA Bronze Medal Award consists of a medal and ribbon and is presented annually at each unit to the outstanding second-year (in a 3-year program) or third-year cadet (in a 4-year program). The award recipient must possess/meet the following personal characteristics and eligibility criteria:
- Positive attitude (toward AFJROTC and school).
- Outstanding personal appearance (uniform and grooming).
- Display personal attributes such as initiative, judgment, and self-confidence.
- Courteous demeanor (promptness, obedience, and respect for customs).
- Growth potential (capacity for responsibility, high productivity, adaptability to change).
- Possess the highest personal and ethical standards and strong positive convictions.
- Rank in the top 5% in their AS class.
- Rank in the top 10% of their academic class.
- Be recommended by the SASI for the Outstanding Cadet Ribbon.
On Friday May 16, 2009 Cadet Kelly 
Dane of Scripps Ranch AFJROTC detachment received her award from chapter VP Gene Alfaro.
On Saturday May 17, 2009 the medal and certificate were 
presented by the chapter vice president and Cadet Colonel Patrick Lin of AFROTC Detachment 075. The recipient of the award was Cadet Kyle Hudson.
Congratulations to both!
San Diego AFA 1Q Financial Report
AFA Daily Report
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AEROSPACE EDUCATION NEWSLETTER
The first issue of the AEC’s Aerospace Education Newsletter is here. Also, be sure to check our education page for the latest information on scholarships and grants available to our AFA family
Get involved in your local AFA Chapter
Your Chapter 118 Officers, invite you to come to one of our monthly Chapter meetings and get involved with your local San Diego Chapter. The meetings are a great way to meet your fellow AFA members and learn what's new, you may even discover a long lost friend, it happens all the time. We're involved in numerous activities in the community to promote Air Force issues and support educational initiatives. Your involvement can be as light or heavy as you want it to be, no pressure. From time to time, we schedule guest speakers to speak to the members on current issues or to provide a personal perspective of events in our military history. We also partner with local chapters of other military organizations to leverage our combined networks and talents. So, plan to attend one of our future meetings. Check our website or e-mail or call one of the officers for information.
Chapter Meetings
Our next chapter meeting is Tuesday June 30 at Coco's Restaurant. Note that our meetings are now on the last Tuesday each month...hope you can come!
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