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 Thursday 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>>

AFA Daily Report

The daily report from AFA is available here on our website in real time.

Video of the Month

Check out our new "Video of the Month" and nominate your favorite to share with the Chapter.

AEROSPACE EDUCATION NEWSLETTER

The first issue of the AEC’s Aerospace Education Newsletter is here. 

All Chapter 118 members

Chapter 118 Salutes SMSgt Donna J. Goodno, an “Outstanding Airman”

Senior Master Sergeant (SMSgt) Donna J. Goodno, Mission Support Flight Superintendent, 147th Combat Communications Squadron (CBCS), California Air National Guard, was selected as one of the 12 Outstanding Airman for 2008. The Air Force Personnel Center announced her selection in July. She was the most outstanding of nominees from the field operating agencies, direct reporting units, and the Air Staff agencies. Her impressive list of titles includes 147th CBCS Senior Noncommissioned Officer (SNCO) of the Year, California Air National SNCO of the Year, and Air National Guard SNCO of the Year. She is also one of the newer members of Chapter 118. Her outstanding leadership, technical knowledge, and initiative were instrumental in helping her squadron meet its commitments at home and in helping other units during multiple overseas and war-zone deployments.

We offer SMSgt Goodno our warmest congratulations on this unique honor and wish her continued success in the future. We intend to have her as a guest speaker at a Chapter meeting. Please come out and congratulate her.

2008 Third Quarter Report.

Following is our 2008 3rd Quarter Report – Activities and Financial. It provides a spotlight view of what we planned to do for 2008 and how we are progressing against the plan. It also includes the financial report so you can see what it is costing to execute our plan. We are currently building the plan for 2009, so if you have any ideas of things you would like to accomplish, send them to us right away.

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 118 TEACHER OF THE YEAR (TOY)

Ms. Kerri Rose a “Science and Technology” teacher at the San Diego School of Science and Technology received her award at a short ceremony at the school. VP of Aerospace Education Gene Alfaro and his wife met with Ms. Rose to make the presentation. Kerri received a certificate, a grant check and a TOY tote bag.

Ms. Rose teaches and elective course that focus on current topics in science and technology. The course is constantly changing to reflect the newest discoveries in science. A favorite topic of hers is aviation and astronomy. Kerri said, “When I was in high school, I studied biology, chemistry, and physics…and that's it! Science and Technology class offers the freedom to explore topics not necessarily mentioned in the core science classes.” Congratulations Kerri Rose on a job well done.