Calendar of Events

Below is the current schedule of upcoming AFA Palm Springs events. Dates, times, and speakers are subject to change, so if you would like to confirm any event, please feel free to email us at AFAPalmSprings@outlook.com Everyone is welcome to attend our general membership meetings and Air Commando luncheons. We look forward to seeing you!

Q1, 2026

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Jan 8, 20262:00pmAFA Palm Springs 134 Members MtgPalm Springs Air Museum, Science Ctr
Jan 21, 202611:30amAir Commandos Lunch ROC’s Firehouse Grill, Palm DesertGuest Speaker Randy Zahn “Snake Pilot”
Jan 24, 202610amBeaumont Pass Veterans ExpoBeaumont Sr. Community Recreation Ctr
Feb 4, 2026AFA 80th AnniversaryAir & Space Forces Association (AFA) created 2- 4-1946
Feb 7, 202628th Annual Tour de Palm Springs“Honoring Military, First Responders, and Veterans”AFA Palm Springs will participate
Feb 18, 202611:30amAir Commandos LunchROC’s Firehouse Grill, Palm DesertGuest Speaker Joseph Veca Origin of Flight
Feb 19, 202611:00amCV Cyber Cup Awards LuncheonLQ HS Culenary Arts RoomCyberPatriot Awards Lunch Presentation
Mar 5, 202611:30am

2:00pm
Air Commandos Lunch

AFA Palm Springs 134 Members Mtg
ROC’s Firehouse Grill, Palm Desert

Palm Springs Air Museum
Memorial AFA 134 VP Tom Fox
Mar 15, 202611:30amAir Commandos Lunch

AFA Palm Springs 134 Members Mtg
ROC’s Firehouse Grill, Palm DesertGuest Speaker Frank Brabec
EAA + CAP Intro to AFA

Q2, 2026

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April 7, 2026(AFA) Air Force Association renamed to:Air & Space Forces Association4thanniversary
Apr 15, 2026Air Commandos LunchAir Force established on 9-18-1947 Guest Speaker Jim McFarlin Cyber Warfare
May 6, 202611:30am
12:30pm
Air Commandos LunchROC’s Firehouse Grill, Palm DesertGuest Speaker AF Lt. Lauren Humphry (Puseman) Cyber Ops
May 7, 20266:00pmLQHS JROTC AFA Awards CeremonyLQHS Auxiliary GymJim McFarlin Tony DM Presenting
June 3, 202611:30amAir Commandos Lunch

AFA Palm Springs 134 Members Mtg
ROC’s Firehouse Grill, Palm DesertGuest Speaker TBD

Q3, 2026

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JULY11:30amNO AFA Mtg– – –
July 13-17, 20269am-1pmCyber Camp @ CODCollege of the Desert IT LabCamp Registation
AUGNO AFA Mtg– – –
Sept 2, 202611:30amAir Commandos Lunch

AFA Palm Springs 134 Members Mtg
ROC’s Firehouse Grill, Palm DesertGuest Speaker TBD

Q4, 2026

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Sept 2, 202611:30amAir Commandos Lunch

AFA Palm Springs 134 Members Mtg
ROC’s Firehouse Grill, Palm DesertGuest Speaker TBD
Sept 3, 2026CyberPatriot Training StartsNation WideCV HS Teams
Oct 1, 2025CyberPatriot Competition Round 1 StartsNation WideCV HS Teams
Oct 1, 202611:30amAir Commandos Lunch

AFA Palm Springs 134 Members Mtg
ROC’s Firehouse Grill, Palm DesertGuest Speaker TBD
Nov 2, 2026CyberPatriot Competition Round 2 StartsNation WideCV HS Teams
Nov 4, 202611:30amAir Commandos Lunch

AFA Palm Springs 134 Members Mtg
ROC’s Firehouse Grill, Palm DesertGuest Speaker TBD
Dec 2, 202611:30amAir Commandos Lunch

AFA Palm Springs 134 Members Mtg
ROC’s Firehouse Grill, Palm DesertGuest Speaker TBD
Dec 17, 202611:30amAFA Palm Springs Holiday LuncheonThe Springs Rancho Mirage Clubhouse