BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Dallas Chapter of MOWW - ECPv6.17.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Dallas Chapter of MOWW REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/North_Dakota/Center BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20260805T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20260805T200000 DTSTAMP:20260719T052046Z CREATED:20260610T051755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260719T052046Z UID:3035-1785952800-1785960000@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:EXCLUSIVE WINE TASTING EVENT DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/exclusive-wine-tasting-event/ LOCATION:The beautiful home of Ernest and Ashley Horany\, 9735 Maplehill Dr\, Dallas\, TX\, 75238\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dallasmoww.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/wine-2-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20260804T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20260804T130000 DTSTAMP:20260713T023218Z CREATED:20260713T023218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T023218Z UID:3159-1785842100-1785848400@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:Luncheon Meeting August 2026 DESCRIPTION:Lieutenant General John Campbell retired from the US Air Force in 2003 after a 32-year career in which he served around the world as a fighter pilot\, commander\, and staff officer. In his last military assignments\, he served as commander of F-15 and F-16 fighter wings; Deputy Director of Operations\, Joint Staff\, the Pentagon and Associate Director of Central Intelligence\, Central Intelligence Agency. \nJohn is active in the Air & Space Forces Association (AFA) and is the President of the AFA Sam Johnson (Dallas) Chapter and the Chair of AFA’s national Recruiting Task Force\, designed to leverage the national reach of AFA to assist the Air Force Recruiting Service. He is also the Vice President of the National Defense Briefing Series and serves on numerous boards and councils\, including being a Perpetual member of the Dallas Chapter Military Order of the World Wars (MOWW). He is a resident of McKinney\, TX and he and his wife\, Marky\, have three children and five grandchildren and are members of the First United Methodist Church of McKinney.  Read more… URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/luncheon-meeting-august-2026/ LOCATION:Park City Club. 5956 Sherry Lane\, Dallas\, 5956 Sherry Ln #1700\, Dallas\, TX\, 75225\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dallasmoww.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/campbell.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20260715T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20260715T090000 DTSTAMP:20260706T062627Z CREATED:20260706T061804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T062627Z UID:3095-1784100600-1784106000@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:Patriot Club Breakfast Series - July 2026 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/patriot-club-breakfast-series-july-2026/ LOCATION:Prestonwood CC\, 15909 Preston Road\, Dallas\, TX\, 15909 Preston Road\, Dallas\, TX\, 75248\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dallasmoww.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/breakfast-club-july.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20260709T063000 DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20260709T080000 DTSTAMP:20260516T032614Z CREATED:20260516T032423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260516T032614Z UID:2993-1783578600-1783584000@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:Military History Book Club – July 2026 DESCRIPTION:Where are the WMDs? – Al Mauroni\n  \nThomas Woloszyn –  Colonel Tom Woloszyn\, USA\, Ret. retired after a 30-year Army career and recently  retired from the Department of the Army where his last assignment was the Civilian Deputy of Dugway Proving Ground\, Utah. Tom is a specialist in Nuclear\, Chemical\, Biological weapons Radiological Defense officer and an Army strategist. \nThere are many books on the Iraq war and on WMD-type issues\, but this is the first to offer a historical overview of chemical-biological defense issues and a policy analysis of how the U. S. government addresses the threat of weapons of mass destruction and how ground forces deal with the problem on the battlefield. Al Mauroni looks at how the 9/11 disaster forced the Department of Defense to review its management of chemical\, biological\, radiological\, and nuclear (CBRN) defense equipment and then make significant changes. He outlines in detail the government’s decision to invade Afghanistan and Iraq and search for WMDs. The fact that no such weapons were found\, the author explains\, has had dramatic consequences for how U.S. military forces address the use of nuclear\, biological\, and chemical weapons in Iraq and how they support the federal response to terrorist incidents involving these weapons at home. Mauroni draws on two decades of experience in the area of chemical-biological defense policy to present this comprehensive analysis of the decision-making process within the Department of Defense and the actions of U.S. forces in the second Iraq War. Explaining that WMD is no longer a useful term for the threat faced by military leaders and emergency professionals\, he also outlines a number of lessons learned from the conflicts in the Middle East and offers recommendations on how to improve CBRN defense for the future. This book is published with the cooperation of the Association of the United States Army. of the invasion plan and its subsequent execution from D-Day in March 2003 until the change of command of operations in Iraq and the departure of Third Army in June 2003. \nPlease arrive by 7:30 a.m. to   order from the menu.  Breakfast is $15.  Discussion: from 7:30 to 9:00 \nRSVP to Bob Epstein at: macabee1948@gmail.com URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/military-history-book-club-july-2026/ LOCATION:Prestonwood CC\, 15909 Preston Road\, Dallas\, TX\, 15909 Preston Road\, Dallas\, TX\, 75248\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dallasmoww.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Picture1-a.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20260707T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20260707T120000 DTSTAMP:20260717T031639Z CREATED:20260603T065549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T031639Z UID:3013-1783419300-1783425600@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:Luncheon Meeting July 2026 DESCRIPTION:Mrs. Jennifer\, Lieutenant Colonel\, Thomas Nguyen (RVN) & Family\nMrs. Jennifer\, Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Nguyen\, and their family of six —citizens of the Republic of Vietnam—entered April 29\, 1975\, known as “Black April\,” facing fierce and grueling challenges. Thomas\, a Lieutenant Colonel in the Republic of Vietnam Air Force\, watched from the cockpit of his F-5E Tigershark as North Vietnamese soldiers and tanks overran Saigon. Narrowly escaping in a bullet-riddled aircraft\, LTC Nguyen flew safely to U-Tapao Royal Thai Navy Airfield\, Thailand. Forced to leave his family behind\, he did so only after ensuring evacuation plans for them were underway. \nOn April 22\, 1975\, worried for her family’s safety\, Jennifer reported to work as rockets and bombs fell nearby. Understanding the impending fall of his country\, Thomas sent his driver to retrieve Jennifer and the children for evacuation by U.S. military forces. Told only that it was a short vacation\, Jennifer did not realize she and the children were leaving behind everything they had ever known.  URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/luncheon-meeting-july-2026/ LOCATION:Park City Club. 5956 Sherry Lane\, Dallas\, 5956 Sherry Ln #1700\, Dallas\, TX\, 75225\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dallasmoww.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/LTC-Thomas-Nguyen-Mrs-Jennifer-Nguyen-and-their-daughter-Tracy.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20260704T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20260704T120000 DTSTAMP:20260716T090641Z CREATED:20260619T092053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T090641Z UID:3051-1783163700-1783166400@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:Dallas MOWW America 250 Freedom Bells Celebration DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \nOn July 4th at noon\, chapters nationwide are invited to hold bell-ringing ceremonies in honor of our country’s 250th birthday. In Dallas\, our chapter has arranged to hold the ceremony at Bella Donna Chapel in Adriatica Village. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nAgenda: \n\n\n\n11:15\n \nWelcome and Remarks – Scott Murray\n\n\n11:17\n \nPosting of Colors\n\n\n \n \n National Anthem : Terri Martin\n\n\n \n \nInvocation : Reverend Todd Collier\n\n\n \n \nPledge of Allegiance: Past Commander Mark Smits\n\n\n \n \nPreamble: Junior Vice Commander  Ramon Ramos\n\n\n11:25\n \nOpening Remarks – Dallas Chapter Commander Jim Runzheimer \n\n\n11:27\n \nDeclaration of Independence Readings\n\n\n11:31\n \nThe Faith Behind the Freedom – Reverend Todd Collier\n\n\n11:34\n \nJews Contributions to the Revolution – Historian Marc Liebman\n\n\n11:37\n \nGeorge Washington Farewell Address Excerpt – Tom Washington \n\n\n11:52\n \nBell Tower Muster: Freedom Bells Ceremony with 13 Bell Ringers\n\n\n11:59\n \nNational  and Local Countdown begins\n\n\n12:00\n \nCeremonial Bell Tower Toll – Tom Washigton\n\n\n12:04\n \nClosing Remarks – Dallas Chapter Commander Jim Runzhiemer \n\n\n12:08\n \nRetirement of the Colors\n\n\n12:10\n \nConclusion of Event – Scott Murray\n\n\n\n  \n \nJuly 4\, 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. This Freedom Bells ceremony will bring together multiple generations of Americans to celebrate the nation’s founding\, honor its enduring principles\, and participate in a synchronized nationwide bell-ringing observance marking America’s Semiquincentennial. \n \n  \n  \n  URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/dallas-moww-america-250-bell-ringing-ceremony/ LOCATION:Bella Donna Chapel\, 6641 Mediterranean Drive\, McKinney\, TX\, 75072\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dallasmoww.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/church-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20260611T063000 DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20260611T080000 DTSTAMP:20260516T033055Z CREATED:20260516T033055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260516T033055Z UID:2995-1781159400-1781164800@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:Military History Book Club – June 2026 DESCRIPTION:Expectation of Valor – Col Kevin Benson\nPrestonwood CC\, 15909 Preston Road\, Dallas\, TX. Please arrive by 7:30 a.m. to order from the menu.  Breakfast is $15.  Discussion: from 7:30 to 9:00 \nThomas Woloszyn –  Colonel Tom Woloszyn\, USA\, Ret. retired after a 30-year Army career and recently  retired from the Department of the Army where his last assignment was the Civilian Deputy of Dugway Proving Ground\, Utah. Tom is a specialist in Nuclear\, Chemical\, Biological weapons Radiological Defense officer and an Army strategist. \n  \n                                                   “Expectation of Valor is a master class in operational planning and high-level staff work. It is a must-read for field grade officers and planners of all services. It also will reward any reader interested in the mechanics of large-scale conflict.” ― ARMY Magazine \nGiven the length of time the United States spent in Iraq\, there is a perception that there was no consideration before the war of what should be done after coalition forces arrived in Baghdad and removed Saddam Hussein. However as this unofficial history reveals\, there was a great deal of planning to address how to achieve the policy objectives for Iraq set by the Bush administration. Kevin Benson—director of plans for the United States Third Army\, the ground forces command headquarters for GEN Franks’ Central Command\, at the start of the war—details the development of the invasion plan and its subsequent execution from D-Day in March 2003 until the change of command of operations in Iraq and the departure of Third Army in June 2003. \nHe addresses the persistent trope that “the Army did no planning” for “Phase IV\,” revealing that extensive plans were proposed\, and were met with very little interest in Washington. The book covers the difficulties encountered in dealing with Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld\, from getting his approval on the number of forces requested to conducting the campaign to find the “smoking gun” of WMD; the instructions given to Army\, Marine and coalition forces; and the daily secure video teleconferences with Central Command and the Pentagon\, and the rather remarkable conversations and guidance that came from these meetings. \n  \nRSVP to Bob Epstein at: macabee1948@gmail.com URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/military-history-book-club-june-2026/ LOCATION:Prestonwood CC\, 15909 Preston Road\, Dallas\, TX\, 15909 Preston Road\, Dallas\, TX\, 75248\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dallasmoww.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Picture1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20260607T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20260607T190000 DTSTAMP:20260406T104522Z CREATED:20260406T104522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T104522Z UID:2918-1780846200-1780858800@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:National Defense Briefing Series - Jun 2026 DESCRIPTION:The story of Scott O’Grady’s 6 days on the Ground in Bosnia\nOn June 2\, 1995\, Captain Scott O’Grady’s F-16 was shot down over Bosnia during NATO Operation Deny Flight\, and for six days\, he evaded Serbian forces in a masterclass of survival. On June 8\, Captain T.O. Hanford\, nearing the limit of his fuel and defying orders to return to base\, flew his F-16 deep into hostile territory and picked up a faint radio call from O’Grady that sparked one of the most daring rescue operations in modern military history. \nOn the 31st anniversary of this epic rescue\, NDBS is honored to present a special program featuring both Scott O’Grady and T.O. Hanford in a rare joint appearance. While they have shared their perspectives individually over the years\, they rarely appear together to tell the full\, synchronized story of the pilot on the ground and the one in the air who refused to leave him behind.  We have also invited representatives of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit\, who conducted the rescue operation\, for an unprecedented three-way discussion of this historic event.     URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/national-defense-briefing-series-jun-2026/ LOCATION:Heritage Ranch Golf & Country Club\, 465 Scenic Ranch Circle\, McKinney\, TX\, 75069\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dallasmoww.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ogradyhanford.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20260602T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20260602T193000 DTSTAMP:20260610T042218Z CREATED:20260514T015150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T042218Z UID:2991-1780417800-1780428600@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:Dallas MOWW Change of Command and Awards Banquet 2026 DESCRIPTION:The Commander and Staff of the Dallas Chapter of MOWW invite the Companions\, Patriots\, and guests to attend the annual Dallas Chapter MOWW Change of Command and Awards Banquet on 02 JUN 2026.  Our banquet will be held on the 17th floor of the Park City Club\, 5956 Sherry Lane\, Dallas\, TX 75225. \n  \nTo view pictures from the event CLICK HERE.\n  \nHere is a preliminary agenda: \n1730:                  Bar Open/ Social Time \n1800:                  Meeting Opens \n                                – Posting of the Colors/National Anthem \n                                – Invocation \n                                – Pledge of Allegiance \n                                – Preamble \n1815:                  Memorial for POW/MIA and Fallen Companions (Taps) \n1830:                  Dinner Served \n1900:                  Commanders Welcome and Year in Review \n1920:                  Special Guest – George Washington’s Path to America \n1935:                  Chapter Awards \n1950:                  Installation of 2026-2027 Chapter Commander and Staff \n2005:                  New 2026 Dallas Chapter Commander Remarks \n2020:                  Raffle Drawing \n2025:                  Extinguishing of Memorial Candle \n2030:                  Benediction and Conclusion \n  \nDress Blues/Mess Dress/ Tuxedo/Suit w/decorations URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/dallas-moww-change-of-command-and-awards-banquet-2026/ LOCATION:Park City Club. 5956 Sherry Lane\, Dallas\, 5956 Sherry Ln #1700\, Dallas\, TX\, 75225\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dallasmoww.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/66.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20260514T063000 DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20260514T080000 DTSTAMP:20260413T080040Z CREATED:20260413T074256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T080040Z UID:2923-1778740200-1778745600@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:Military History Book Club May 2026 DESCRIPTION:Operation Epic Fury  – Noah Martello\n  \nOn February 28\, 2026\, the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran. The world changed before breakfast.   \nIn clear\, accessible language\, this book breaks down 70 years of U.S.-Iran hostility\, Israel’s decades-long shadow war with Tehran\, the collapse of nuclear diplomacy\, and the proxy network that turned the entire Middle East into a single connected system of pressure and retaliation. \nWhat you’ll understand after reading: \nWhy the U.S.-Iran relationship has been poisoned since 1953 \nHow Iran built a ring of armed proxies from Lebanon to Yemen \nWhy nuclear diplomacy kept failing — and what finally collapsed it. \nWhat Operation Epic Fury is really trying to achieve. What happens next\, and what to watch for. \n“Operation Epic Fury” provides insights into the first two weeks of military operations\, detailing the roles of the U.S. and Israel in the ongoing tensions in the Middle East. The book discusses strategic military actions and the geopolitical implications of the conflict\, emphasizing the significance of American power in the region.  Key themes: \n\n\n\n– Military Strategy: Analysis of the tactics used during Operation Epic Fury.\n– Geopolitical Context: Examination of the broader implications for U.S.-Iran relations.\n– Role of Allies: Insights into Israel’s involvement and its impact on regional stability.\n\n\n\n  \nPlease arrive by 7:30 a.m. to order from the menu.   \nRSVP to Bob Epstein at: macabee1948@gmail.com \n \n  URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/military-history-book-club-may-2026/ LOCATION:Prestonwood CC\, 15909 Preston Road\, Dallas\, TX\, 15909 Preston Road\, Dallas\, TX\, 75248\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dallasmoww.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/asg.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20260505T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20260505T120000 DTSTAMP:20260512T020642Z CREATED:20260413T065420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T020642Z UID:2922-1777976100-1777982400@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:Luncheon Meeting May 2026 DESCRIPTION:Lt Col Grieser is the Chief of Psychological Applications assigned to the 3 Air Support Operations Group\, Fort Cavazos\, Texas. In this role\, Lt Col Grieser is responsible for the development\, oversight\, and direction of mental health personnel across four geographically separated locations ensuring psychological support\, consultation\, and management to unit leadership\, permanent party personnel\, and their families to enhance mission effectiveness and ensure optimal readiness. \nLt Col Grieser’s professional interests include executive coaching\, cognitive and performance implications of health behaviors in the operational setting\, and human factors consultation to units and commanders. URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/luncheon-meeting-may-2026/ LOCATION:Park City Club. 5956 Sherry Lane\, Dallas\, 5956 Sherry Ln #1700\, Dallas\, TX\, 75225\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dallasmoww.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Picture1-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20260419T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20260419T190000 DTSTAMP:20260406T103138Z CREATED:20260406T102716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T103138Z UID:2916-1776612600-1776625200@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:National Defense Briefing Series - Apr 2026 DESCRIPTION:Great Power Competition – Intelligence\nJohn E. McLaughlin is a preeminent figure in American intelligence\, with a career spanning over six decades of service. He served as the Deputy Director of Central Intelligence (DDCI) from 2000 to 2004 and as the Acting Director of Central Intelligence (ADCI) in late 2004. \nMr. McLaughlin began his intelligence career on the ground as an Army intelligence officer in Vietnam in 1969. In the fifty-seven years since\, he has served at every echelon of the craft—from tactical operations to the highest levels of strategic policy. Today\, he continues to shape the future of the profession as a senior mentor and community thought leader. \nHe currently serves as the Professor of Practice and Director of the Philip Merrill Center for Strategic Studies at the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS). He is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and the American Academy of Diplomacy and serves on several bipartisan panels\, including the Homeland Security Advisory Group\, the National Security Advisory Group and the Middle East Institute’s Advisory Group on Countering Terrorism and Extremism. \nHe is a recipient of the Distinguished Intelligence Community Service Award\, the National Security Medal\, and the Johns Hopkins Alumni Association’s Distinguished Alumnus Award and is a frequent guest analyst on CNN\, CSPAN\, and Fox News.   \nNo one brings a better perspective of the issues posed in this era of Great Power Competition and the importance of the intelligence craft.  John is also an accomplished magician who co-founded Washington Magic and has collaborated with David Copperfield. \nRefunds will not be given for cancellations after midnight\, April 13th\, 2026. URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/national-defense-briefing-series-7/ LOCATION:Heritage Ranch Golf & Country Club\, 465 Scenic Ranch Circle\, McKinney\, TX\, 75069\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dallasmoww.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/NDBS-speaker-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20260409T063000 DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20260409T080000 DTSTAMP:20260211T125222Z CREATED:20260211T125128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T125222Z UID:2835-1775716200-1775721600@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:Military History Book Club “Army History” DESCRIPTION:LTC (Ret) Carl D. Wiley: U.S. Army (Ret) & DoD Civil (Ret) – Moderator: \nCarl is a combat veteran of Desert Shield/Storm\, the Gulf War\, Operation Joint Endeavor\, Former Yugoslavia\, who retired from the Army as a Lieutenant Colonel and Government Civil Service after 40 years of service. He is a senior Army aviator with over 1000 hours in helicopters\, a paratrooper\, a cavalryman\, and a maintenance test pilot. He currently serves as the Second Vice-Commander for the Dallas – Military Order of World Wars chapter. Carl speaks on military history from World War I to the current day\, as well as selected topics on logistics and military deployments. \nPlease arrive by 7:30 AM\, to order from the menu. Breakfast is $15. Discussion begins at 7:30 and ends no later than 9:00 \nWere World Wars I and II Inevitable? Where the Necessary Wars? Or were they products of calamitous failures of judgment? The author makes the case that\, if not for the blunders of British statesman – Winston Churchill first among them – the horrors of two world wars and the Holocaust might have been avoided and the British Empire might never have collapsed into ruins. Half a century of murderous oppression of scores of millions under the iron boot of Communism tyranny might never have happened\, and Europe’s central role in world affairs might have been sustained for many generations. \nRSVP: Bob Epstein\, macabee1948@gmail.com URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/military-history-book-club-army-history-3/ LOCATION:Prestonwood CC\, 15909 Preston Road\, Dallas\, TX\, 15909 Preston Road\, Dallas\, TX\, 75248\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dallasmoww.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/book-club.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20260407T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20260407T120000 DTSTAMP:20260421T023740Z CREATED:20260311T044549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T023740Z UID:2878-1775556900-1775563200@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:Luncheon Meeting April 2026 DESCRIPTION:Angelia D. Farnell is a retired U.S. Army Colonel from Pleasant Hill\, Louisiana\, and a 1988 Distinguished Military Graduate of Southern University A&M College in Baton Rouge\, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and was commissioned in Army Aviation. She also holds a Master of Public Administration from Troy State University and a Doctor of Management in Organizational Management & Leadership from the University of Phoenix. \nOver the course of a 30-year distinguished military career\, she served in both aviation and intelligence roles\, commanding at the company\, battalion\, and brigade levels while holding key leadership positions across tactical\, operational\, and strategic levels. URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/luncheon-meeting-april-2026/ LOCATION:Park City Club. 5956 Sherry Lane\, Dallas\, 5956 Sherry Ln #1700\, Dallas\, TX\, 75225\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dallasmoww.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/farnell.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20260327T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20260327T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T094619Z CREATED:20260404T075259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T094619Z UID:2901-1774602000-1774607400@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:National Vietnam Veterans Memorial Day Event / Allen\, TX DESCRIPTION:ALLEN\, Texas — Veterans and community members gather as the city of Allen celebrates National Vietnam War Veterans Day during a ceremony Friday\, March 27\, 2026\, at the Allen Senior Recreation Center. \nEstablished by the 2017 Recognition Act\, this day marks the 1973 departure of the last U.S. combat troops. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nKevin Purcell of the Allen Community Band performs “Rivoli” to open the program and later plays “Taps” during the City of Allen’s National Vietnam War Veterans Day ceremony Friday\, March 27\, 2026\, at the Allen Senior Recreation Center. (Photo by Patrick Nugent/USAF Ret.)\n\n  \n\n(L-R) (Red Shirt) Chuck Daniel\, Navy veteran; (Tan Jacket) Jim Blythe\, Navy Veteran; (Black suit) Vice Admiral David Brooks Robinson/USN (Ret.) the guest speaker; Ken Taylor\, Army veteran and Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1122 president; (Plaid Jacket) Chuck Wright\, Marine veteran\, Texas Veterans Commission in discussion before the program begins. At the City of Allen’s National Vietnam War Veterans Day ceremony Friday\, March 27\, 2026\, at the Allen Senior Recreation Center. (Photo by Patrick Nugent/USAF Ret.)\n\n  \n\nAllen High School\, MCJROTC Regiment presents colors as the audience says the Pledge of Allegiance. At the City of Allen’s National Vietnam War Veterans Day ceremony Friday\, March 27\, 2026\, at the Allen Senior Recreation Center. (Photo by Patrick Nugent/USAF Ret.)\n\n  \n\n(L-R) Ken Taylor\, Army veteran and Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1122 president presented a compass to Vice Admiral David Brooks Robinson/USN (Ret.) Navy Cross recipient\, the guest speaker and master of ceremony John Bagwell\, Army veteran\, Bronze Star & Purple Heart recipient. At the City of Allen’s National Vietnam War Veterans Day ceremony Friday\, March 27\, 2026\, at the Allen Senior Recreation Center. (Photo by Patrick Nugent/USAF Ret.)\n\n  \n\n(L-R) Vice Admiral David Brooks Robinson/USN (Ret.) Navy Cross recipient and United States Naval Academy graduate class 1963 guest speaker\, talks to his friend Allen Clark\, United States Military Academy graduate class of 1963\, recipient of the Silver Star\, Bronze Star & Purple Heart. At the City of Allen’s National Vietnam War Veterans Day ceremony Friday\, March 27\, 2026\, at the Allen Senior Recreation Center. (Photo by Patrick Nugent/USAF Ret.)\n\n  \n\n(L-R) Dick Thompson\, USAF veteran\, US Air Force Academy Class of 1966\, recipient of the Silver Star & Distinguished Flying Cross; James Hinds\, program singer; Vice Admiral David Brooks Robinson/USN (Ret.) Navy Cross recipient and United States Naval Academy graduate class 1963\, guest speaker; Natalie DuPre\, program singer\, one of the top 12 finalists in the Miss Texas competition in 2025 and Ken Taylor\, Army veteran and Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1122 president. At the City of Allen’s National Vietnam War Veterans Day ceremony Friday\, March 27\, 2026\, at the Allen Senior Recreation Center. (Photo by Patrick Nugent/USAF Ret.)\n\n  \n\nVice Admiral David Brooks Robinson/USN (Ret.) Navy Cross recipient for Heroism during the Vietnam War when he was the commander of the USS Canon a patrol gunboat while participating in Operation Market Time on the Bo De River and he is a United States Naval Academy graduate class 1963 was the guest speaker with the USS Canon displayed on the screen. At the City of Allen’s National Vietnam War Veterans Day ceremony Friday\, March 27\, 2026\, at the Allen Senior Recreation Center. (Photo by Patrick Nugent/USAF Ret.)\n\n  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/national-vietnam-veterans-memorial-day-event-allen-tx/ LOCATION:Allen Senior Recreation Center\, 451 St Mary Dr\, Allen\, TX\, 75002\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dallasmoww.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/DSC_1066AB.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20260318T063000 DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20260318T080000 DTSTAMP:20260311T043038Z CREATED:20260311T043038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T043038Z UID:2874-1773815400-1773820800@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:Patriot Club Breakfast Series -March 2026 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/patriot-club-breakfast-series-march-2026/ LOCATION:Prestonwood CC\, 15909 Preston Road\, Dallas\, TX\, 15909 Preston Road\, Dallas\, TX\, 75248\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dallasmoww.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/breakfast.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20260312T061500 DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20260312T080000 DTSTAMP:20260226T090444Z CREATED:20260226T090311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T090444Z UID:2866-1773296100-1773302400@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:Military History Book Club March 2026 DESCRIPTION:Military History Book Club\nSponsored by North Texas Audie Murphy Chapter\,\nMilitary Order of World Wars\, & Jewish War Veterans\nAn authoritative history of Europe’s most significant military conflict since World War II. Despite repeated warnings from the White House\, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 shocked the world. Why did Putin start the war—and why has it unfolded in previously unimaginable ways? Ukrainians have resisted a superior military; the West has united\, while Russia grows increasingly isolated. Serhii Plokhy\, a leading historian of Ukraine and the Cold War\, offers a definitive account of this conflict\, its origins\, course\, and the already apparent and possible future consequences. Though the current war began eight years before the all-out assault—on February 27\, 2014\, when Russian armed forces seized the Crimean parliament—the roots of this conflict can be traced even further back\, to post-Soviet tensions and imperial collapse in the 19th and 20th centuries. By providing a broad historical context and examining Ukraine and Russia’s ideas and cultures\, as well as domestic and international politics\, Plokhy reveals that while this new Cold War was not inevitable\, it was predictable. Ukraine\, Plokhy argues\, has remained central to Russia’s idea of itself even as Ukrainians have followed a radically different path. \nRSVP: macabee1948@gmail.com URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/military-history-book-club-march-2026/ LOCATION:Prestonwood CC\, 15909 Preston Road\, Dallas\, TX\, 15909 Preston Road\, Dallas\, TX\, 75248\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dallasmoww.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/HISTORY.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20260303T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20260303T110000 DTSTAMP:20260206T060449Z CREATED:20260206T060449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T060449Z UID:2833-1772529300-1772535600@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:Mar 3: Luncheon at the Park City club DESCRIPTION:John Novalis is a retired Brigadier General from Williamsport\, Pennsylvania and a 1987 graduate of the United States Military Academy and an Army Aviation Officer. He currently resides in Keller\, Texas and works for Bell as Director\, Advanced Programs Sales and Strategy. Leads strategic campaigns focused on adjacent market opportunities\, military training opportunities\,HSVTOL\, DoD Science and Technology efforts and FVL sustainment . \nHis most recent position prior to Bell was serving as a Highly Qualified Expert for the Department of Defense coaching and teaching senior leaders in the art and science of mission command and leadership fundamentals. Prior he was a Middle East expert and Senior Associate with Booz Allen Hamilton.  read more URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/mar-3-luncheon-at-the-park-city-club/ LOCATION:Park City Club. 5956 Sherry Lane\, Dallas\, 5956 Sherry Ln #1700\, Dallas\, TX\, 75225\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dallasmoww.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/John-N.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20260301T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20260301T190000 DTSTAMP:20260311T053032Z CREATED:20260311T052707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T053032Z UID:2879-1772384400-1772391600@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:AFA Dallas Appreciation Event DESCRIPTION:We had a good turnout on Sunday to watch the Allen Americans hockey team defeat the Tulsa Oilers at the Allen Events Center.  Thx to Bob Epstein for donating the suite he won at our golf tournament and to Joel  for organizing the event.  We took the opportunity to resent Bob G with his long-awaited C-141 trophy for his contribution as our 2025 president. And because it was “Pucks and Paws” day\, we got to see some (mostly) well-behaved pooches! \nJohn Campbell \nLt Gen\, USAF (ret)  \nPresident\, Sam Johnson Chapter  \nAir & Space Forces Associaton URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/afa-dallas-appreciation-event/ LOCATION:Allen Event Center\, 200 E Stacy Rd #1350\, Allen\, TX\, 75002\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dallasmoww.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/pic-12-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20260222T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20260222T183000 DTSTAMP:20260406T103422Z CREATED:20251212T091511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T103422Z UID:2771-1771770600-1771785000@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:National Defense Briefing Series - Feb 2026 DESCRIPTION:  \n\nGreat Power Competition – Special Operations\n\n\nRADM Gary Rosholt (USN retired) will cover the special forces of our potential adversaries and our allies. The audience will learn how what differentiates U.S. Special Operations from those of our allies and those of the People’s Republic of China\, Russia\, North Korea and Iran. \nGary Rosholt is currently the President\, L3 Technologies Saudi Arabia LLC and Corporate Vice President\, Middle East Operations. In these roles\, he is responsible for all aspects of the company’s business interests in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East region\, including strategy\, operations\, and growth\, including the successful execution of ongoing business. \nIn 2015\, he completed more than 35 years of active and reserve military service as a US Navy SEAL and retired as a Rear Admiral (upper half).  Highlighting his career were assignments as the Senior Defense Official/Defense Attaché in the US Embassy in Abu Dhabi and Deputy Commanding General for the Special Operations Command for the United States Central Command. \nOperational assignments included deployments with Underwater Demolition Teams\, SEAL Teams\, and Special Boat Units to the Western Pacific and Middle East.  In his earlier civilian career\, he was a consultant for 15-years focusing on US Special Operations-peculiar research\, development\, and acquisition programs. \nRosholt graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a degree in Electrical Engineering and completed his Master of Science degree in Operations Management from the University of Arkansas. He is licensed as a Professional Engineer by the Commonwealth of Virginia. \n\n  URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/national-defense-briefing-series-6/ LOCATION:Heritage Ranch Golf & Country Club\, 465 Scenic Ranch Circle\, McKinney\, TX\, 75069\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dallasmoww.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/NDBS-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20260212T051500 DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20260212T063000 DTSTAMP:20260115T055333Z CREATED:20260115T054905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T055333Z UID:2813-1770873300-1770877800@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:Military History Book Club February 12 DESCRIPTION:Grey Wars – A Contemporary History of U.S. Special Operations\nby N.W. Collins\n \nThe discussion will be guided by Rear Admiral Gary Rosholt\, a 35-year US Navy SEAL (Ret) with his Flag Officer tours as the Deputy Commanding General\, Special Operations Command\, U.S. Central Command and Senior Defense Official / Defense Attache\, U.S. Embassy United Arab Emirates along with Robert Epstein: Texas Guard – Military Police Brigade; 20 years law enforcement\nWhat’s it about? \nA comprehensive analysis of U.S. Special Operations Forces in 21st-century warfare\, examining their everyday reality in national security while respecting classified information and sensitive operational details. \nAuthor’s Note from Grey Wars: A lot is missing from this book—deliberately. \nThis book is intended for readers who seek a deeper understanding of U.S. Special Operations and the forces at the center of America’s 21st-century wars. Violence on behalf of the nation by sacred trust\, sums up one military leader. Rings of sorrow\, paraphrases another. While fighting matters evoke raw sentiment—and rightly so—the focus here is on the everyday reality of national security\, not the extremes. \nI set out—and received authorization—to conduct this research across the interagency. Throughout\, I adhere strictly to the classifications of national security and to the core values of academia to respect confidential sources and sensitive information. Upon completion\, this book was reviewed in its entirety by the U.S. Department of Defense\, Office of Prepublication and Security Review\, and other governmental agencies. \nRSVP to Bob Epstein at: macabee1948@gmail.com URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/military-history-book-club-february-12/ LOCATION:Prestonwood CC\, 15909 Preston Road\, Dallas\, TX\, 15909 Preston Road\, Dallas\, TX\, 75248\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dallasmoww.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Grey-Wars.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20260203T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20260203T113000 DTSTAMP:20260212T091654Z CREATED:20260108T082315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T091654Z UID:2795-1770110100-1770118200@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:February Luncheon 2026 DESCRIPTION:A relentless pursuer of funding to establish and sustain programs that advocate for and support US Veterans and the people of his beloved Israel. He has many duties and responsibilities\, among other tasks. Twenty years Law Enforcement Reserves and four years Texas National Guard. Trainer Major Epstein\, Civil Air Patrol Emergency Services Ground Team and Drone Pilot Trainer\, Hi–Powered Rocketry\, and Air Power Education Officer. In addition\, he serves with the US Air Force Auxiliary. Chairperson of the Advocacy Committee for the Air and Space Force Association. Homeland Security Officer\, North Texas\, offering Active Shooter training\, Refuse to be a Victim courses\, and Neighborhood Watch procedures training to local communities\, including churches and synagogues. Private security contractor for North Texas Synagogues and Churches. National Security Chairperson for Military Order of the World Wars\, for which he organizes monthly military and patriot book clubs\, along with the National Defense Briefing Series programs. Chairperson of the Patriotism for Jewish War Veterans Association. Major Supporter of the Texas Rangers Association Foundation. His success and drive are a tribute to his family’s lineage of dedicated military service from the Civil War to today. He is married to Mrs. Robbe Epstein and has five children. His second son\, Captain Judah Epstein\, Explosive Ordnance Disposal\, Flight Commander\, United States Air Forces\, is currently serving on active duty at Nellis Air Force Base. Always active his hobbies include Tennis (ranked 12th Texas men’s singles fifty-five and older; Archery (ranked 5th Texas Men’s Senior Master Recurve Division; Shotgun Shooting (ranked nationally First Responder Division Skeet); Sword Fighting and Fencing. Mr. Epstein is also a Published Playwright (Joseph\, Pharaoh of Egypt) and an acrylic battle map painter. \n  URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/february-luncheon-2/ LOCATION:Park City Club. 5956 Sherry Lane\, Dallas\, 5956 Sherry Ln #1700\, Dallas\, TX\, 75225\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dallasmoww.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/DCS_3692A.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20260108T051500 DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20260108T070000 DTSTAMP:20251212T095433Z CREATED:20251212T095238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T095433Z UID:2778-1767849300-1767855600@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:Military History Book Club DESCRIPTION: “The Sword of Freedom” by former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen\nPrestonwood CC\, 15909 Preston Road\, Dallas\, TX. Please arrive by 7:15 a.m. to order from the menu. \nBreakfast is $20.  Discussion starts at 7:30 and ends at 9:00. \nThe discussion will be guided by co-Chairmen – John Caldwell: CPA\, 9 Marathons (PB 3:15)  &  Robert Epstein: Texas Guard- Military Police Brigade; 20 years law enforcement                                  \nIsrael has always won. They are winning now. And they must always win in the future. \nIn The Sword of Freedom\, former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen pulls back the curtain on Israel’s success in the face of never-ending war. Cohen has played a pivotal role in shaping Israel’s modern defense strategy. Blending personal stories and the nation’s history\, he offers a rare glimpse into how Israel has defied existential threats and built a cutting-edge defense system. He reveals how Israel always finds a way to win\, as well as: \n  \n\nHow Israel succeeds as a nation and military power\nThe future of Gaza and Hamas\nWhat it takes to be in the Mossad\nThe mistakes Westerners make about the Middle East\nHow Mossad helps counter terrorism around the world\nHow the art of spy craft has changed in the advent of AI and social media\nWhat Donald Trump’s second presidency means for Israel\n\n  \nIn today’s volatile world\, Israel must remain adaptable and resolute to survive. Cohen explores how Israel achieves this: by questioning all intelligence\, prioritizing human ingenuity\, cooperating with other countries (even ones you might not expect)\, and ensuring enemies fear defeat before battles begin. \nAs David Ben-Gurion observed\, “History is not written\, it is created.” From thrilling covert operations to strategies that safeguard borders\, The Sword of Free­dom demonstrates how Israel’s transformation from a vulnerable state to a global power was no accident. \nRSVP to Bob Epstein at: macabee1948@gmail.com URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/military-history-book-club-4/ LOCATION:Prestonwood CC\, 15909 Preston Road\, Dallas\, TX\, 15909 Preston Road\, Dallas\, TX\, 75248\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dallasmoww.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/nawsnm.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20260106T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20260106T110000 DTSTAMP:20260112T034154Z CREATED:20251210T033156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T034154Z UID:2769-1767690900-1767697200@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:January 6th Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Dr. Daniel “Dan” Edelman retired as Chancellor at Montana State University\, Billings. His responsibilities included transforming and leading both a traditional university and a two-year community college. As a first-generation college student\, he strove to provide opportunities to veterans\, Native Americans\, and other underserved populations. He has helped countless students pursue their dreams. Serving in higher education for over 25 years\, other senior roles include Chief Financial Officer at the University of North Texas at Dallas and Associate Chief Academic Officer at East Texas A&M University. He is also a twice-tenured professor of accounting. Furthering his commitment towards public service\, he joined the US Department of Justice as a Forensic Financial Investigator\, immediately following 9/11. Additionally\, he was an entrepreneur with two businesses: one in public accounting and the other in finance. \nHe began his journey by enlisting in the US Army immediately after his seventeenth birthday. Trained in military intelligence\, he served as the Noncommissioned Officer in Charge\, S2\, 1st Military Intelligence Battalion\, 1st Infantry Division. During his second deployment to Europe during the Cold War\, he was seriously injured\, he left the service following three years on active duty. \nHe earned a bachelor’s degree in Business from Loyola University\, a Master of Science in Accounting degree\, and a Doctorate o Philosophy from the Illinois Institute of Technology. He earned five professional certifications (Certified Public Accountant\, Certified Fraud Examiner\, Certified in Financial Forensics\, Chartered Global Accountant\, and Certified Information Professional). \nDr. Edelman received a Tribute in the United States Senate for his contributions to higher education and the nation. His dedication\, support\, and commitment towards veterans and underserved populations was highlighted. \nHe is happily married to his wife Sandee and resides in McKinney\, TX. Combined they have three sons and six grandchildren.  URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/january-luncheon/ LOCATION:Park City Club. 5956 Sherry Lane\, Dallas\, 5956 Sherry Ln #1700\, Dallas\, TX\, 75225\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dallasmoww.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/new.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20251217T053000 DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20251217T070000 DTSTAMP:20251128T101358Z CREATED:20251128T101358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T101358Z UID:2751-1765949400-1765954800@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:Patriot Club Breakfast Series DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/patriot-club-breakfast-series-5/ LOCATION:Prestonwood CC\, 15909 Preston Road\, Dallas\, TX\, 15909 Preston Road\, Dallas\, TX\, 75248\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dallasmoww.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ash.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20251211T053000 DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20251211T070000 DTSTAMP:20251120T030325Z CREATED:20251120T030325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T030325Z UID:2685-1765431000-1765436400@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:Military History Book Club “Army History” DESCRIPTION:Military History Book Club “Army History”\nSponsored by North Texas Audie Murphy Chapter The Audie Murphy Land Warfare Series \nPlease arrive by 7:30 AM\, to order from the menu. Breakfast is $15. Discussion begins at 7:30 and ends no later than 9:00 \nLTC (Ret) Carl D. Wiley: U.S. Army (Ret) & DoD Civil (Ret) – Moderator: \nCarl is a combat veteran of Desert Shield/Storm\, the Gulf War\, Operation Joint Endeavor\, Former Yugoslavia\, who retired from the Army as a Lieutenant Colonel and Government Civil Service after 40 years of service. He is a senior Army aviator with over 1000 hours in helicopters\, a paratrooper\, a cavalryman\, and a maintenance test pilot. He currently serves as the Second Vice-Commander for the Dallas – Military Order of World Wars chapter. Carl speaks on military history from World War I to the current day\, as well as selected topics on logistics and deployments—the Wiley’s live in McKinney\, TX. \nThe True Story of the Triple Nickles\, America’s First Black Paratroopers. Tanya Lee Stone presents an allinclusive picture of the men’s struggles to realize that democracy was as Americans are still working forward. The book underscores how the Triple Nickles served as a beautiful symbol of what we are as humans\, not just as American’s. Despite the indecencies directed toward them because of color\, the black paratroopers held rather to the decencies of people who honored their gifts of service to the nation despite color. \nRSVP: Bob Epstein\, macabee1948@gmail.com URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/military-history-book-club-army-history-2/ LOCATION:Prestonwood CC\, 15909 Preston Road\, Dallas\, TX\, 15909 Preston Road\, Dallas\, TX\, 75248\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dallasmoww.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/aqh.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20251202T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20251202T200000 DTSTAMP:20251206T080520Z CREATED:20251111T032415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T080520Z UID:2671-1764689400-1764705600@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:MOWW Christmas Banquet 2025 DESCRIPTION:For those who attended\, here is the link to the pictures that were taken at the banquet.  You can search for pictures you want to keep and download them from Sarah’s site. \nhttps://sarahhead.pixieset.com/mowwdallaschapter/ \nDec 2:  Dallas Chapter MOWW Christmas Banquet at the Park City club \nTime:   5:30 – 10:00 pm \nLocation:   Park City Club. 5956 Sherry Lane\, Dallas \nCommander Remarks:  CPT Mark Smits\, USA (FMR) \nSpeaker:   MG James L Williams\, USMC (Ret)  \nEntertainment:  The Frascoli Jazz Trio\, Carolyn Carson & Classic Pro DJ  \n(includes dancing if interested) \n*Meal price includes choice of 4 entrees\, salad and dessert.\nTea / Coffee / Gratuity & Parking also included.  \n5:30 Doors Open:  Mixer with spouses\, Formal pictures\, Live Jazz Trio music \n\n\n     \n6:20   Meeting Opens \n\nPosting of the Colors (Live National Anthem)         CW3 James Goodrich\, USA (Ret)\nInvocation                                                                        Chaplain Rev Dr. Todd Collier\nPledge of Allegiance                                                      Senior Vice CDR Jim Runzheirmer\, CPT USA (Fmr)\nPreamble                                                                          Adjutant CW3 Ramon Ramos\, USA (Fmr)\n\n6:30 Dinner Served:  Live harp music by: Carolyn Carson   \n     Entrees – (4 entries to choose from\, pre-set salad\, no sorbet\, 2 dessert choices) \n\nSauteed Halibut with Citrus Tarragon FG Chef’s Choice of potato and vegetable\nChicken Pasta Alfredo grilled chicken strips with fusilli pasta\, alfredo sauce and me`lange of vegetables\nRed Wine Braised Short Ribs Chef’s Selection of Fresh Vegetables and Starch\nVegetarian: Grilled portabella steak\, oven roasted potatoes and grilled vegetables \n\n    Dessert – Pecan Pie with Bourbon Whipped Cream –or– White Chocolate Mousse Cake with Macereated Berries  \n                        *Water\, Iced Tea and Coffee included \n7:45  Commander’s Welcome and Year in Review \n           Commander Mark W Smits CPT\, USA (Fmr) \n7:50   Introduction of Speaker – LTC Carl D. Wiley\, USA (Ret) \n7:55   Speaker: MG James L Williams\, USMC (Ret)  \n8:30  Conclusion \n8:30 – 10:00 Bar Open\, music by Classic Pro DJ and Optional Dancing URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/moww-christmas-banquet-2025/ LOCATION:Park City Club. 5956 Sherry Lane\, Dallas\, 5956 Sherry Ln #1700\, Dallas\, TX\, 75225\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dallasmoww.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/download.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20251121T053000 DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20251121T070000 DTSTAMP:20251117T030837Z CREATED:20251117T030514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T030837Z UID:2682-1763703000-1763708400@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:Patriot Club Breakfast Series - November 21 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/patriot-club-breakfast-series-november-21/ LOCATION:Prestonwood CC\, 15909 Preston Road\, Dallas\, TX\, 15909 Preston Road\, Dallas\, TX\, 75248\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dallasmoww.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/breakfast-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20251120T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20251120T100000 DTSTAMP:20251219T040137Z CREATED:20251113T113837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T040137Z UID:2680-1763629200-1763632800@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:LTC Don Munson’s – Visitation / Funeral Service / Committal Service DESCRIPTION:Retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Don Black Munson\, a decorated veteran and resident of Dallas\, Texas\, died of cancer November 10\, 2025 (Veterans Day minus one)\, at the age of 87.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nDon was born in Indianapolis\, Indiana\, on August 27\, 1938\, to George William “Red” Munson\, Senior\, and Emily Black Munson. During World War II\, his father served in the American Red Cross with troops overseas. Don’s mother lived in Daytona Beach\, Florida\, with Don and his older brother Bill. Following the war\, the reunited Munson family\, now including his younger sister Ann\, was stationed near military bases in several deep South states. \nDon spent formative years in Biloxi\, Mississippi\, where he graduated from high school in 1956. Don’s high school activities include the Order of DeMolay\, student government\, sports\, theater\, and broadcasting at the WLOX radio station. Don was selected to attend the leadership training program Mississippi Boys State following his junior year. As a Senior\, Don received numerous scholastic honors\, and his peers recognized his warm and gregarious personality by naming him student body president and “Mr. Biloxi High School.”  Read more…. \n  \nView Eulogy for Don Black Munson\, Lt. Colonel\, USA…. \n  \n\n\n\nDONATIONS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDallas Chapter MOWW \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nThursday\,November 20\, 2025\nFuneral Service\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday\,November 20\, 2025\nCommittal Service\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n  URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/ltc-don-munsons-visitation-funeral-service-committal-service/ LOCATION:Rolling Oaks Funeral Home\, 400 Freeport Pkwy\, Coppell\, TX\, 75019\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dallasmoww.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/don.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20251113T051500 DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20251113T070000 DTSTAMP:20251024T073124Z CREATED:20251024T072806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T073124Z UID:2638-1763010900-1763017200@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:Military History Book Club: Seeds of Victory DESCRIPTION:Seeds of Victory: Defeat & Triumph  by  James Ellman\nPlease arrive by 7:15 a.m. to order from the menu.  Breakfast is $20.  Discussion starts at 7:30 and ends at 9:00. \nThe discussion will be guided by John Caldwell: CPA\, 9 Marathons (PB 3:15)  and  Robert Epstein: Texas Guard- Military Police Brigade; 20 years law enforcement \nLike all armed forces\, the United States military–often celebrated for its victories–has been defeated on the battlefield throughout its long history. Unlike some others\, the United States has shown a remarkable ability to bounce back from defeat: to learn from the loss\, recover\, and turn it into victory. In this book James Ellman\, who has established a reputation for his reconsiderations of military history\, takes a close look at nine such pivot points on the ground\, in the air\, and at sea\, from the American Revolution through the Korean War: \n \n\n-Long Island (1776) to Saratoga (1777)\n-Invasion of Canada (1812) to Battle of Lake Erie (1813)\n-First Bull Run (1861) to Antietam (1862)\n-Pearl Harbor (1941) to Midway (1942)\n-Luzon (1942) to Buna-Gona (1943)\n-Schweinfurt/Ploesti (1943) to “Big Week” (1944)\n-Chongchon (1950) to Operation Ripper (1951)\n\n  \nIn brisk narratives\, Ellman describes each battle\, explaining how it was fought and lost\, and then shifts gears to detail how leaders–military as well as civilian–such as George Washington\, Abraham Lincoln\, Douglas MacArthur\, Dwight Eisenhower\, and George Patton assessed the factors that led to defeat\, made changes to training\, tactics\, and strategy\, and entered the next battle wiser and better prepared. Ellman finally recounts the subsequent battle\, focusing on how it was shaped by what came before and how the victory was gained. \nAs this book makes clear\, the history of the United States at war is\, to a surprising degree\, the story of tenacity in the wake of defeat\, of flexibility and adaptability on the path to victory. This is essential reading for understanding how battles are lost and won.  \nRSVP to Bob Epstein at: macabee1948@gmail.com URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/military-history-book-club-seeds-of-victory/ LOCATION:Prestonwood CC\, 15909 Preston Road\, Dallas\, TX\, 15909 Preston Road\, Dallas\, TX\, 75248\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dallasmoww.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Picture4.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR