Young AFCEANS

The mission and vision of the Young AFCEAN's within the Pelican chapter is to improve the overall operation efficiency and effectiveness of the Young AFCEAN Program and especially create more awareness. In this effort as a team, we see the opportunity to create a strong differential between Young AFCEANs and other AFCEA members (in good context), to increase not only the quantity but the quality of prospective Young AFCEAN leaders and be a mentor to rising Young AFCEANs.

The value of being a Young AFCEAN as an industry person or active duty member isn't much different. There is much to gain! It's an exciting opportunity and as a chapter, YA's are strongly encouraged to take advantage of AFCEA for the following reasons:

• Networking and mentorship through events and meetings.
• The activities YA do (professional development, scholarship/education programs, community service/projects, recruiting/social activities) all provide great opportunities for networking (be it industry to industry, MIL to MIL or MIL to industry). Please note committee chairpersons contact information on Young AFCEAN page.
• The atmosphere at the various AFCEAN functions, allows Young AFCEANs another forum to interface/do relationship building with diverse business professionals outside of "official business." For young military folks, the opportunity to interface with senior military personnel in a non-official atmosphere is huge.
• For YAs that are not sure the military is a long-term career path, AFCEA gives them a great networking tool to help explore other opportunities/directions outside of their Chain of Command. (AFCEA does NOT want to be perceived as a recruitment tool away from the military).
• Being a YA enables one to being connected. The ability to connect with others in the same field, connect with the efforts of those outside of their field as well as provide a chance to give back to our community and be involved in the future of our field /community.

Many of the personnel in the association are working to support our military operations to improve our capabilities and facilitate our missions. It is rewarding to interact with those who are working to improve things for our military on the modern battlefields.

Overall AFCEA is a great association. To be involved as a YA is so valuable because our members are diverse and dynamic individuals representing an array of organizations and corporations all working to improve communication capabilities and networking for generations to come.

• 2011 Photo Gallery
• AFCEAN of the Year Winners

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  Hope Children's Home gift wrapping party
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  Afghanistan Pakistan Center of Excellence Professional Development Event
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  Afghanistan Pakistan Center of Excellence Professional Development Event
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  Afghanistan Pakistan Center of Excellence Professional Development Event
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  Afghanistan Pakistan Center of Excellence Professional Development Event
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  Young AFCEANs Amanda Dugger, Mary Allison Yourchisin and CPT Wending Manning on stage at Landwarnet 2010 with AFCEA President Col Jim Turner.
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  The Young AFCEANs attended a Professional Development Event at the dedication of the new JCSE building at MacDill AFB, and received an in depth tour from CPT Wendy Manning. March 2011.
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  The Young AFCEANs attended a Professional Development Event at the dedication of the new JCSE building at MacDill AFB, and received an in depth tour from CPT Wendy Manning. March 2011.
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  The Young AFCEANs attended a Professional Development Event at the dedication of the new JCSE building at MacDill AFB, and received an in depth tour from CPT Wendy Manning. March 2011.
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  The Young AFCEANs volunteered their time for a Community Service Event at The James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital. May 2011.
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  The Young AFCEANs volunteered at the 26th Annual AFCEA Golf Tournament. Jackie Fiore lead the Silent Auction team towards raising over $5,000 and Mary Allison Yourchisin kept the Registration running smoothly. August 2011.
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  The Young AFCEANs volunteered at the 26th Annual AFCEA Golf Tournament. Jackie Fiore lead the Silent Auction team towards raising over $5,000 and Mary Allison Yourchisin kept the Registration running smoothly. August 2011.
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  The Young AFCEANs hosted a Networking Event at The Pub in International Plaza where senior ranking active duty personnel attended. February 2011.
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  The Young AFCEANs hosted a Networking Event at The Pub in International Plaza where senior ranking active duty personnel attended. February 2011.
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  The Young AFCEANs hosted a Networking Event at The Pub in International Plaza where senior ranking active duty personnel attended. February 2011.
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  Several Young AFCEANs attended the AFCEA International Young AFCEAN event at Splitsville during Landwarnet 2011. August 2011.
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  Several Young AFCEANs attended the AFCEA International Young AFCEAN event at Splitsville during Landwarnet 2011. August 2011.
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  Several Young AFCEANs attended the AFCEA International Young AFCEAN event at Splitsville during Landwarnet 2011. August 2011.
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  Several Young AFCEANs attended the AFCEA International Young AFCEAN event at Splitsville during Landwarnet 2011. August 2011.
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  Several Young AFCEANs attended the AFCEA International Young AFCEAN event at Splitsville during Landwarnet 2011. August 2011.
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  Several Young AFCEANs attended the AFCEA International Young AFCEAN event at Splitsville during Landwarnet 2011. August 2011.
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  Several Young AFCEANs attended the AFCEA International Young AFCEAN event at Splitsville during Landwarnet 2011. August 2011.
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  Several Young AFCEANs attended the AFCEA International Young AFCEAN event at Splitsville during Landwarnet 2011. August 2011.
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  Several Young AFCEANs attended the AFCEA International Young AFCEAN event at Splitsville during Landwarnet 2011. August 2011.
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  Young AFCEAN's at Boing Boing

 

Congratulations to past winners from the Pelican Chapter:

Distinguished Young AFCEAN of the Year Award
CPT Craig Stepp 2009	Mary Allision Yourchisin 2009	1LT Jennifer Huntsman 2007

Young AFCEAN Chairs