Waterman-Twining Chapter

The Waterman-Twining Chapter is located in the Tampa “area” and includes Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, and Hernando Counties.

Waterman-Twining Chapter Goals: Promote AFA STEM education goals throughout the community. Promote AFA Strategic Advocacy Objectives with community leaders. Support airmen, guardians, and their families stationed at MacDill AFB and cadets at USF AFROTC.

You can find details about all the activities listed below under the Chapter Activities Tab.

Chapter Education Support

Support the USF AFROTC unit, especially with their Arnold Air Society component

Present AFA’s AFJROTC Cadet of the Year Award at unit awards ceremonies

Support schools in local area: Stewart Middle School, Middleton and Riverview HS, Tinker K8 School

Promote CyberPatriot and StellarXplorers competitions and summer camps

Select an AFA Chapter Teacher of the Year

Work with USF organizations to promote AFA STEM Programs

Present Pitsenbarger Award at MacDill AFB CCAF graduations (or Wing Quarterly Awards)

Promote AFA Education Grants and Scholarships with MacDill AFB Education office

Participate in Our Community Salutes recognition event for High School enlistees

Chapter Advocacy Support

Attend Tampa Chamber of Commerce meetings to promote AFA Strategic Advocacy Objectives

Participate on the Military Affairs Committee of the Tampa Chamber of Commerce

Contact State and National political leader’s staffs to promote AFA Strategic Advocacy Objectives

Chapter Military Members and Families Support

Promote AFA’s United Force and Families (F2) program by supporting MacDill Family Readiness Center programs

Support and volunteer with local military family support organizations, such as the Blue Star Organization

Support and volunteer with USF Office of Veterans Success to support programs for military veterans and their families