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“Flight Path to Our Future” — A Gala for a Cause

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Please join us for an unforgettable evening at the 2025 Red Kettle Gala — Flight Path to Our Future, hosted by The Salvation Army Cathedral City Corps. This inspiring event will take place at the Palm Springs Air Museum on Thursday, January 30, 2025, from 5 PM to 9 PM.

Event Highlights:

  • Host: Patrick Evans, KESQ Channel 3 News
  • Honoring: Tim Esser – 2024 Community Champion, Esser Air Conditioning, and Founder of Tour de Palm Springs.
  • Guest Speaker: Fred Bell – Vice Chair and CEO of the Palm Springs Air Museum.

This gala will blend community, aviation history, and purpose, all set in the iconic Air Museum surrounded by stunning aircraft. Your support benefits youth, veterans, and vital social service programs across the Coachella Valley.

🎟️ Tickets are $150 per person, with sponsorships available.

✨ Reserve your spot now by visiting: coachellavalley.salvationarmy.org or call (760) 324-2275.

Together, let’s create a flight path toward a brighter future! Thank You!

Welcome To ROC’s!

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A huge Thank You to ROC’s Firehouse Grille and owner Roland Cook for becoming the recipient of AFA Palm Springs Chapter 134 Community Partner Award. ROC’s Firehouse Grille in Palm Desert California is our place for our informal meetings and get togethers. You will see many “Firetiques” displayed in this hugely popular food and beverage eatery dedicated the True Brotherhood of Firefighters.

Left to right: Bob Ahaesy, US Navy Vet, AFA Member, Hangar Chief Palm Springs Air Museum, Pacific WWII Theater; Tom Fox, P.S. AFA Special Ops, Exec. Council Member, PSAM F-117 Docent; Becky Humphreys, AFA Exec. Council, Cyber/Teacher of the Year program VP; Jim McFarlin, USAF Vet, AFA Palm Springs Chapter 134 President, Chapter Cyber Science Director, author, and internationally renowned CyberTech speaker; ROLAND COOK, OWNER, ROC’S FIREHOUSE GRILLE… AND RECIPIENT OF AFA CHAPTER 134 COMMUNITY PARTNER AWARD (Roland is a highly decorated, retired Palm Springs Fire Dept. Captain…and a patriotic AFA/Veterans supporter);  Rick Johnson, USAF Vet, AFA P.S. Chapter 134 Exec. Council, Membership & Community Partner VP and PSAM Pacific WWII Hangar Theater Docent; Tony Della-Morreta, US Navy Vet, P.S. AFA Chapter 134 Secretary, Exec. Council, and PSAM Library and Archives Docent; Major Bill Young, USAF (ret), P.S. AFA Chapter 134 Vice President, Exec. Council, P.S. Area Salvation Army Advisor Council; Patrick Shannon, P.S. AFA Chapter 134 Exec. Council, PSAM Docent, Pacific Hangar WWII Venue; Kemp Dowdy, US Navy Aviator, UAL Capt. (ret), P.S. AFA Chapter 134 Executive Council; Ops. Mgr., PSAM F-16 Flight Simulator.

The Air And Space Forces Association Community Partners Program, established in 1975, brings support and valuable relationships to those in the community and their AFA local chapter.