BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Dallas Chapter of MOWW - ECPv6.15.15//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/Caracas BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:-04 DTSTART:20221231T183000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20241030T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20241030T100000 DTSTAMP:20260404T100448 CREATED:20240830T165053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T025938Z UID:587-1730277000-1730282400@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:2024 HELP OUR HEROES ANNUAL LUNCHEON DESCRIPTION:Description\nGuest of Honor: Captain (US Army\, Retired) Florent Groberg\, Medal of Honor recipient. \nCelebrity Master of Ceremonies: Mark Davis \nClick here to purchase admissions and/or sponsorships online \nClick here to download sponsorship opportunities \nClick here to download admissions and sponsorships contract URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/2024-help-our-heroes-annual-luncheon/ LOCATION:Frontiers of Flight Museum 6911 Lemmon Ave\, Dallas\, TX 75209 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dallasmoww.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Help2016.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20241105T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20241105T073000 DTSTAMP:20260404T100448 CREATED:20241114T064153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241116T051109Z UID:1898-1730786400-1730791800@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:November Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Subject: A Crisis of Service \n \nLieutenant General John Campbell retired from the US Air Force in 2003 after a 32-year career. In his last military assignments\, he served as \n\nCommander\, 31st Fighter Wing\, Aviano Air Base\, Italy\nCommander\, 325th Fighter Wing\, Tyndall Air Force Base\, FL\nDeputy Director for Operations\, Joint Staff\, the Pentagon\nAssociate Director of Central Intelligence Agency\, Langley VA.\n\n  \nPrior to his Washington assignments\, he served around the world\, including overseas assignments in Saudi Arabia\, Iceland\, Germany and Italy. He commanded the largest fighter squadron in the Air Force\, a fighter group\, and both F-15 and F-16 fighter wings. He is the recipient of numerous awards and decorations. \nJohn serves on a number of boards and community organizations. He is active in the Air & Space Forces Association (AFA) and is 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 a resident of McKinney\, TX. He and his wife\, Marky\, have three children and five grandchildren and are members of the First United Methodist Church of McKinney. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n 1\n2\n► URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/november-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/2024/08/luncheon-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20241110T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20241111T095000 DTSTAMP:20260404T100448 CREATED:20240830T171918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T043618Z UID:603-1731276000-1731318600@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:VETERANS DAY DESCRIPTION:VETERANS DAY URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/veterans-day/ LOCATION:United States of America ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dallasmoww.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/veterans.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20241111T053000 DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20241111T093000 DTSTAMP:20260404T100449 CREATED:20241001T034006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T024725Z UID:1739-1731303000-1731317400@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:Dallas Veterans Day Parade & Ceremony DESCRIPTION:Dallas Veterans Day Parade & Ceremony set for 11 a.m. Friday Nov. 11\n \nCommencing at 11:00 a.m. November 11th at Fair Park\, the 11th Hour Ceremony will include: a symbolic wreath laying ceremony accompanied by Taps\, a Missing Man Formation military fly over and patriotic comments from local civic and military leaders. Following the ceremonies\, the colorful Massing of the Colors will be performed by area High School JROTC cadets. The parade starts at the intersection of Admiral Nimitz Circle and M. L. King Blvd. and passes in review on Grand Avenue. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/dallas-veterans-day-parade-ceremony/ LOCATION:Fair Park | Dallas TX\, 3809 Grand Avenue\, Dallas\, 75210\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dallasmoww.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/15-Dallas-Veterans-Day-Parade-Chapter-Commander-in-Parade-Nov-11-2016_g2i24.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20241114T020000 DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20241114T033000 DTSTAMP:20260404T100449 CREATED:20241030T115629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T073459Z UID:1866-1731549600-1731555000@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:Military History Book Club DESCRIPTION:RSVP to Bob Epstein at: macabee1948@gmail.com URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/military-history-book-club/ 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/2024/10/Untitled-2-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20241123T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20241123T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T100449 CREATED:20240830T172558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T172639Z UID:608-1732347000-1732374000@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:TERRELL RIFLE & PISTOL CLUB DESCRIPTION:TERRELL RIFLE & PISTOL CLUB \nPROUDLY Presents \nA Fund Raiser in Support of the Greenville Kiwanis “Golden K” Club \nSponsored by \n \n“Beauty and the Beast” \n12 Gauge and 410 Bore Skeet Shoot \nNSSA Shoot Number 166332 \nSaturday November 23\, 2024 \nEVENT #1      100 TARGETS 12 GA. \nEVENT #2      100 TARGETS 410 Bore. \nEVENT#3       HIGH OVER ALL (HOA) \nThis shoot is registered with the National Skeet Shooting Association and will be conducted in accordance with the rules established by NSSA.  Texas residents must be current members of NSSA and the Texas Skeet Shooters Association to participate. \nENTRY FEES/PRIZES \nThe cost for each event is $65.00.  Medals will be presented to Gun Champions\, Runner-ups and Thirds.  First\, Second and Third in Class\, also for Concurrent Lady and Junior Champions. Optional High Over All\, Optional Class Purse\, Optional Concurrent Purse\, Handicap Options and Oklahoma Options will be available with all money returned to the winning shooters. \n  \nSHOOTING TIMES \n9:30 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. 12 Gauge \n1:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.  410 Bore \nLunch will be provided \nSHOOTOFFS \nIn the case of tie scores\, winners will be determined by shooting Doubles at Stations 3\, 4\, & 5\, miss and out\, NSSA Rules will apply.  Shoot offs will occur at the conclusion of each event. \nOPTIONAL EVENTS \n  \nOptional Class Purse\, Optional Concurrent Purse\, Handicap Options and Oklahoma Options will be available with all money returned to the winning shooters. \nOptional Class Purse $10 per gun First and Second split 60/40 \nOptional Concurrent Purse $10 per gun First and Second split 60/40 \nHandicap Option $10 per gun \n\n\n\n\n\n\n        CLASS      .410    12 \n  \nAAA           2      0 \nAA             4      1 \nA               7      2 \nB               9      3 \nC              11     4 \nD              13     5 \nE                       6 \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nOklahoma’s $15 Entry Fee Events 1 and 2 \n          High Overall $15 All money returned to Class.  Champion\, R/U and 3rd will receive class cash awards \nthat are earned and will be additionally recognized for Honors Only (All American Points) \n  \nREGISTER EARLY! \nCall or email for squad times and availability.  Shooters who wish to shoot together must register together.  All other squadding will be on a First Come First Served Basis.  Rotation preference will be given to shooters entering both events. \nTim Cudia \nClub Physical Address 17405 County Road 345 \nTerrell\, TX 75161 \nPhone (903) 513-9092 cell \nEmail: cudiadt@mypbmail.com \n \nFunds raised contribute to the support of the following activities: \n\nBuild Free Handicap Home Access Ramps\nUnited Way Fund\nMeals on Wheels\nSalvation Army\nNJROTC Naval Cadet Camp\nHigh School Sophomore of the Year Scholarship Award\nSpecial Olympics\nFree Income Tax Preparation Assistance\nWomen in Need\nTools for School\nCASA for Hunt County\nAudie Murphy Museum\nFISH Food Pantry\nPolice Department Kids Summer Camp Program\nDisabled American Veterans\nRAFFA Clinic URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/terrell-rifle-pistol-club/ LOCATION:Address 17405 County Road 345 Terrell\, TX 75161 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dallasmoww.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/image_3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20241123T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20241123T100000 DTSTAMP:20260404T100449 CREATED:20241120T031740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T031740Z UID:1970-1732350600-1732356000@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:Memorial Service for Rollie Stevens DESCRIPTION:Rollin “Rollie” M. Stevens II\nNovember 25\, 1934 – October 25\, 2024\n\n \n\n\nIN THE CARE OF\n\nTed Dickey West Funeral Home\n\n\n\n\nCAPT Rollin “Rollie” M. Stevens II of Dallas\, Texas\, passed away on October 25\, 2024. He was 89 years old\, one month to the day shy of his 90th birthday. Rollie was born in Des Moines\, Iowa to parents Rollin and Cora Mae. He graduated from East High School in Des Moines in 1953\, and went on to the University of Iowa where he graduated with a B.S. in Science in 1957. On May 17\, 1958\, he married Jean Ann Olson of Kanawha\, Iowa\, and they remained married for 66 years. \nRollie joined the Navy in 1957 and was on active duty for 7 years\, deploying on the USS Ticonderoga aircraft carrier. He remained in the Navy for more than 30 years in the Navy Reserves\, spending a weekend each month and two weeks each year on various duty details. \nAfter his active duty in the Navy\, Rollie began his career in sales with American Hospital Supply Corporation\, which was later acquired by Baxter. His area of expertise was in the hospital clinical laboratory where he sold instruments and their supplies. \nAfter retiring from Baxter\, Rollie was actively involved in civic duties including his membership in the Military Order of the World Wars (MOWW) where he was the national Commander in Chief in 2002\, a member of his home owners’ association where he was president\, and a volunteer at Medical City Denton Hospital\, helping rehabilitation patients. \nThroughout his entire life\, he was always a member of his church choir and loved to sing\, making many life-long friends along the way. He enjoyed early morning coffees with Jean on his back porch overlooking Lewisville Lake\, declaring “a Navy man lives by the water”. He also loved his favorite sports teams including the Dallas Cowboys\, Texas Rangers\, Iowa Hawkeyes\, and even the local Lake Highlands High School where all of his children graduated. \nHe is survived by Jean\, his wife\, his daughter Kyle Vandeven (John)\, son Jeff Stevens (Stanna)\, daughter Kim Stevens\, three grandchildren Andrea Stevens\, Samantha Stevens\, Joshua Stevens\, and two sisters Nan Keith and Shari DeCook of Iowa. \nRollie will be interred at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. A memorial service will be held on Saturday\, November 23\, at 2:00pm at King of Glory Lutheran Church\, 6411 LBJ Freeway\, Dallas\, TX 75240. \nTo leave an online condolence to the family\, please visit our website www.teddickeywestfuneral.com URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/memorial-service-for-rollie-stevens/ LOCATION:King of Glory Lutheran Church\, 6411 LBJ Freeway\, Dallas\, TX\, 75240\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dallasmoww.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/rollin-stevens-dallas-tx-obituary.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20241203T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20241203T153500 DTSTAMP:20260404T100449 CREATED:20241119T025405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T060204Z UID:1953-1733229000-1733240100@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:Christmas Banquet 2024 DESCRIPTION:6:00    Bar Opens                              (Ladies Liberty provide background music) \n6:15:    Reception Line:                  Dignitaries to be announced soon \n7:00    Meeting Opens \n7:10    Commander’s Welcome              CDR 2LT Natan Ton-that\, USAR (Fmr)             \n7:15    Dinner Served \nEntertainment by the Ladies Liberty (includes dancing if interested) \n9:00    Sr. Vice Closing Remarks         Senior Vice CDR CPT Mark Smits\, USA (Fmr) \n 9:05   Benediction and Conclusion \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \nTo view all pictures from that event please click the button below.  \n \n  URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/christmas-banquet-2024/ 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/Christmas_banquet2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Dallas Chapter of MOWW":MAILTO:dallaschaptermoww@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20241212T020000 DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20241212T033000 DTSTAMP:20260404T100449 CREATED:20241121T075045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T075143Z UID:1976-1733968800-1733974200@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:Military History Book Club Dec 2024 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/military-history-book-club-dec-2024/ 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/2024/11/book-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20241213T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20241213T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T100449 CREATED:20240830T175249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T213455Z UID:626-1734069600-1734091200@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:North Texas Wreaths of Honor Volunteer Opportunity DESCRIPTION:REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom. \nA veteran can die twice.  Once when they stop breathing and again if you don’t say their name. \nOn December 13\, 2024\, at 8:00 am we need “volunteers” to assist in unloading tractor trailers boxes of wreaths onto smaller trucks and trailers so we can distribute these boxes across the cemetery. \nIf you want to volunteer\, please email name\, contact information (email\, cell #) to Ldallen49@gmail.com.  You will be placed on the volunteer list and contacted two days before to verify you will be there. \nIf you have a box truck\, trailer\, flat bed trailer and can volunteer to use it on that Friday please note when sending your contact information. \nThis program cannot happen without a solid group of volunteers. The DFW National Cemetery and the Wreaths Across America group thank you for your valuable assistance. \n \nThank you so much for supporting the TX0706P – North Texas Wreaths of Honor and Wreaths Across America! Please use the DONATE button below to Sponsor Wreaths! \nDONATE URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/north-texas-wreaths-of-honor-volunteer-opportunity/ LOCATION:Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery 2000 Mountain Creek Pkwy\, Dallas\, TX 75211 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dallasmoww.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/916_DallasFtWorth.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20241214T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20241214T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T100449 CREATED:20240830T180515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T041218Z UID:635-1734166800-1734184800@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:North Texas Wreaths of Honor Wreath Placement DESCRIPTION:Description\nREMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom. \nOn December 14\, 2024\, at 11:00 am (Wreath Placement We recommend arrival by 9am for parking. Wreath placement at noon!)\, TX0706P – North Texas Wreaths of Honor will be helping DFW National Cemetery to Remember and Honor our veterans by laying Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country’s fallen heroes. \nPlease help us honor and remember as many fallen heroes as possible by sponsoring remembrance wreaths\, volunteering on Wreaths Day\, or inviting your family and friends to attend with you. \nThank you so much for supporting the TX0706P – North Texas Wreaths of Honor and Wreaths Across America! To sponsor wreaths\, use the DONATE button below. \nDONATE URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/north-texas-wreaths-of-honor-wreath-placement/ LOCATION:Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery 2000 Mountain Creek Pkwy\, Dallas\, TX 75211 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dallasmoww.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/img121.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20241218T020000 DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20241218T033000 DTSTAMP:20260404T100449 CREATED:20241213T032612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T055101Z UID:2027-1734487200-1734492600@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:Patriot Club Breakfast Series DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/patriot-club-breakfast-series-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/2024/10/pic-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20250107T054500 DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20250107T073000 DTSTAMP:20260404T100449 CREATED:20241209T133132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T133132Z UID:2021-1736228700-1736235000@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:January 7 Luncheon DESCRIPTION:  \nThe first untethered hot air balloon lifted off in 1783 followed by the first woman to fly in it the next year.  Aviation itself\, flying an airplane\, does not necessarily discriminate with the pilot at the controls.  The first woman to receive her pilot’s license was Raymonde de Laroche in 1911 just 8 years after the Wright Brother’s proved sustained flight was possible.  While women have always been involved with aviation\, it took several decades before they were allowed by law to fly anything in the military inventory.  In recent history\, women now fly and served in all aircraft in military service.  This is the story of Three Generations of Women Military Aviators.   URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/january-7-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/2024/12/af-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20250109T020000 DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20250109T033000 DTSTAMP:20260404T100449 CREATED:20250101T033725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250101T033725Z UID:2048-1736388000-1736393400@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:Military History Book Club DESCRIPTION:Please arrive by 7:30 a.m. to order from the menu.  Breakfast is $15.  Discussion starts at 7:30 and ends at 9:00 a.m. \nThe discussion will be moderated by Robert Epstein: Texas Guard- Military Police Brigade; Civil Air Patrol University Instructor and Marc Liebman\, Captain\, U.S. Navy (retired)\, Naval Aviator\, award winning author and historian \nIn June 1944\, the U.S. launched a crushing assault on the Japanese Navy in the Battle of the Philippine Sea. The capture of the Marianas and the accompanying elimination of Japanese carrier air power marked a pivotal point in the Pacific War. No tactical masterstroke or blunder could reverse the increasingly lopsided balance of power between the two combatants. The War in the Pacific had entered is end game. \nBeginning with the Honolulu Conference\, when FDR met with Nimitz and MacArthur to plan the last phase of the campaign against Japan. Twilight of the Gods brings to life the last year of the war in the Pacific when the U.S. Navy won the largest naval battle in history. MacArthur made good his pledge to return to the Philippines; waves of Kamikazes attacked the Allied Fleets; the Japanese fought to the last man on one island after another; B-29s burned Japanese cities; and Hiroshima and Nagasaki were obliterated. \nIan Toll’s narrative of combat in the air\, at sea and on land are gripping as ever. He also reconstructs the Japanese and American home fronts and takes the reader into the halls of power in Washington and Tokyo where diplomacy and strategy were debated. \nRSVP to Bob Epstein at: macabee1948@gmail.com URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/military-history-book-club-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/2025/01/Military-History-Book-Club.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20250204T054500 DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20250204T073000 DTSTAMP:20260404T100449 CREATED:20250116T055447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T020430Z UID:2067-1738647900-1738654200@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:February 4 Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Marc is a combat veteran of Vietnam\, the Tanker Wars of the 1980s and Desert Shield/Storm who retired from the Navy as a Captain after 26 years of service. He is a Naval Aviator with over 6\,000 hours of flight time in helicopters and fixed wing aircraft and has been the CEO of a $50M aerospace and defense contractor as well as a partner in a boutique consulting firm. Now Marc is an award-winning novelist and public speaker. Five of his 17 novels have become Amazon #1 Best Sellers. Marc speaks on American history from the American Revolution to the War of 1812 as well as selected topics on aviation\, foreign affairs\, and leadership. The Liebmans live in Aubrey\, TX. URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/february-4-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/2025/01/Picture1-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20250213T020000 DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20250213T033000 DTSTAMP:20260404T100449 CREATED:20250114T061622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T053423Z UID:2060-1739412000-1739417400@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:Military Book Club Breakfast Series DESCRIPTION:Prestonwood CC\, 15909 Preston Road\, Dallas\, TX.  Please arrive by 7:30 a.m. to order from the menu.  Breakfast is $15.  Discussion starts at 7:30 and ends at 9:00. \nThe discussion will be guided by Robert Epstein: Texas Guard – Military Police Brigade; Civil Air Patrol University Instructor. \nYonah Bob and Ilan Evyatar describe how Israel has used cyberwarfare\, targeted assassinations\, and sabotage of Iranian facilities to great effect\, sometimes in cooperation with the United States. Even as it takes lethal action\, Israel has managed to alter the politics of the Middle East\, culminating in the Abraham Accords of 2020. Arab states such as Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates normalized relations with Israel\, and the holy grail of normalization with Saudi Arabia may yet be achieved. Despite the war with Hamas\, these Arab states share Israel’s concern about Iran\, remaining silent while Israel undermines Iran’s nuclear program. \nBob and Evyatar reveal how Israel has used documents stolen from Tehran in a daring\, secret Mossad raid to show the United States and the International Atomic Energy Agency how Iran has repeatedly violated the 2015 JCPOA nuclear agreement and lied about its active nuclear weapons program. Drawing from interviews with top confidential Israeli and US sources\, including from the Mossad and the CIA\, the authors tell the thrilling inside story of the tumultuous\, and often bloody\, history of how Israel has managed to outmaneuver Iran—so far. \nBreaking News: https://www.cnn.com/2024/11/22/world/iran-iaea-centrifuges-censure-intl-hnk/index.html \nIran announced Friday it was activating new advanced centrifuges – which enrich uranium for the country’s nuclear program – after the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog criticized the country for not cooperating with the agency. \nMore Breaking News:  https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/iran-orders-new-advanced-nuclear-centrifuges-to-be-brought-on-stream-after-iaea-censure/ar-AA1uzg4F \nRSVP to Bob Epstein @ macabee1948@gmail.com URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/military-book-club-breakfast-series/ 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/2025/01/Military-book-club.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20250225T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20250225T153000 DTSTAMP:20260404T100449 CREATED:20250131T112835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T055716Z UID:2074-1740486600-1740497400@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:The George Washington Birthday Dinner DESCRIPTION:The George Washington Birthday Dinner \nTuesday\, February 25\, 2025\n\nCommunities Foundation of Texas\n\n5500 Caruth Haven Lane \n6 p.m. – Registration & Reception / 7 p.m. – Dinner & Program \n\n\n\n\n\n\nA portion of your donation supports the Dallas Area Chapter Scholarship \nEndowment Fund Established in 1975** \nQuestions? FoundingForwardDallas@gmail.com \n**Funds are used to support students and teachers in their travel\, tuition\, and expenses to Valley Forge or the teacher programs at Liberty Hill. URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/the-george-washington-birthday-dinner/ LOCATION:Communities Foundation of Texas\, 5500 Caruth Haven Ln\, Dallas\, TX\, 75225 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dallasmoww.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/bday2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20250226T014500 DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20250226T033000 DTSTAMP:20260404T100449 CREATED:20250221T042958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T042958Z UID:2136-1740534300-1740540600@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:Golf Outing Fundraiser Breakfast DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an informative opportunity to learn more about the April 16 event and sponsorships \nFeaturing a Robert Epstein lecture! \n“Iran Update” \nKurds in Syria\, Iranian Nuclear Program\, Russians in Syria \nAbout the speaker: \n20 years in Law Enforcement Reserves\, Texas Guard – Military Police (4 years) – Jewish War Veterans – National Patriotism Committee Chair MOWW\, Civil Air Patrol – North Texas Homeland Security Officer\, Emergency Services Training Officer for Ground Team and Mission Aircrew \nBreakfast will be served – Program Cost $20 \nPlease RSVP to: Bob Epstein at  macabee1948@gmail.com \nAGENDA \n7:15 AM – Breakfast Begins – Place your orders – CW3 Ramón Ramos\, USA (Fmr)\, Adjutant\n7:30 AM – Call to Order – CW3 Ramón Ramos\, USA (Fmr)\, Adjutant\n– Invocation – Rev. Dr. Todd A. Collier\, Chaplain\n– Pledge of Allegiance – LTC Greg Schmitz\, USAR (Ret)\n7:35 AM – Dallas Chapter MOWW Introduction – Senior Vice Commander\, CPT Mark Smits\, USA (Fmr)\n7:45 AM – MOWW Golf Challenge Q&A – Senior Vice Commander\, CPT Mark Smits\, USA (Fmr)\n7:50 AM – Speaker Introduction – Senior Vice Commander\, CPT Mark Smits\, USA (Fmr).\nRobert Epstein\, E-4\, Texas Guard\, Military Police (Fmr): “Iran Update” – Kurds in Syria\, Iranian Nuclear Program\, Russians in Syria \n \n20 years in Law Enforcement Reserves\, Texas Guard – Military Police (4 years) – Jewish War Veterans – National Patriotism Committee Chair MOWW\, Civil Air Patrol – North Texas Homeland Security Officer\, Emergency Services Training Officer for Ground Team and Mission Aircrew\, and MOWW National Homeland Security Committee.\n8:20 AM – Iran Update Q&A – Robert Epstein\, E-4\, Texas Guard\, Military Police (Fmr)\n8:25 AM- Benediction – Rev. Dr. Todd A. Collier\, Chaplain\n8:30 AM– Meeting Adjourned – CW3 Ramón Ramos\, USA (Fmr) \nRSVP – Robert Epstein: macabee1948@gmail.com                                                                “It is nobler to serve than to be served.” URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/golf-outing-fundraiser-breakfast/ 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/2024/12/golf-tournament-icon.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20250304T054500 DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20250304T073000 DTSTAMP:20260404T100449 CREATED:20250207T034639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T020415Z UID:2091-1741067100-1741073400@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:March 4 Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Luncheon Meeting\n\n\n\nMar 4:  Luncheon at the Park City club\nTime: 1115 – 1300\nLocation: Park City Club. 5956 Sherry Lane\, Dallas\nSpeaker:  John Bagwell – Vietnam Veteran\nSubject: Nothing Ever Happens Here\n\n\n\n  \nJohn Bagwell is a Vietnam Veteran who served in the US Army as a DJ / announcer for the American Forces Radio Station.  He was wounded during the Tet Offensive during the siege of Hue\, South Vietnam\, where he received the Bronze Star with a “V” device and the Purple Heart. \nHe was part of the only American Forces Radio or Television Station to be taken by the enemy during any war. Of the staff\, five were taken prisoner\, three were killed\, and John was able to escape. \nOver the next two days\, John was shot at over a dozen times – Six by the North Vietnamese and six by the Americans who did not know he was behind enemy lines.  \nHe has found humor in the face of tragedy; his story will inspire you to face another day. \nJohns’s experience has recently been chronicled in a documentary\, Vietnam: The War That Changed America\, released on Apple TV Streaming. \nHe has been active in the Veteran groups and is a past commander of the Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 542 in Dallas. \nHe lives in the Dallas area\, is married to Rosemary Bagwell\, and has two sons\, Jonathan and Ben. URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/march-4-luncheon/ 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/2025/02/JohnVietnamDJ400.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Dallas Chapter of MOWW":MAILTO:dallaschaptermoww@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20250313T020000 DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20250313T033000 DTSTAMP:20260404T100449 CREATED:20250304T030257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T053918Z UID:2165-1741831200-1741836600@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:Military History Bookclub DESCRIPTION:The 761st Tank Battalion was an independent that fought with Patton’s Army during WWII. The unit was formed in 1942 in Texas and trained there for two years. 2Lt Jackie Robinson (later of the Brooklyn Dodgers) was one of the original members. But did not accompany the 761st to Europe. The unit deployed to Europe immediately after D-Day 1944 and entered the continent at Omaha Beach in October. \nGeneral Patton requested the unit be assigned to his Army\, and the 761st entered combat on 7 Nov 44 in Northern France. They participated in the Battle of the Bulge as part of Patton’s force that dashed to Bastogne to assist the 101st Airborne Division. The Battalion fought on the front lines for 183 straight days without ever being moved back to R&R locations. After Bastogne\, the battalion supported the 87th Infantry’s efforts to breach the Siegfried Line and advance into Germany. The unit received a Presidential Unit Citation from President Jimmie Carter. SSG Ruben Rivers was awarded the Medal of Honor. Eleven Silver Stars\, 69 Bronze Stars\, and 300 Purple Hearts were awarded to unit.members. \nRSVP to ldrship17@gmail.com URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/military-history-bookclub/ 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/2025/03/Picture1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20250401T054500 DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20250401T073000 DTSTAMP:20260404T100449 CREATED:20250306T031846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T071323Z UID:2173-1743486300-1743492600@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:April Luncheon Meeting DESCRIPTION:Joyce Denke is from the small town of Riesel near Waco\, Texas where she and her husband enjoy their retirement on the family farm.  She now spends three months at their home in Ruidoso\,NM  every summer enjoying their beautiful cool weather. \nJoyce graduated from Mary Hardin Baylor College in Belton\, Texas with a degree in sociology and a minor in physical education.  After graduation\, she was named to the Outstanding Young Women of America.  She joined the Red Cross to go to Vietnam after college where she served one year as a “Donut Dollie” from Oct 70-to Oct 71. \nUpon her return to the states\, Joyce continued to work for the Red Cross in the Hospital Recreation Program at Fort Bliss in El Paso\, Texas .  She then went “North” to Kansas City\, Missouri where she was the Red Cross youth director.  She was promoted to Southeastern Area Youth Director in Atlanta\, Georgia where she provided leadership to a ten state area. \nJoyce moved back to Texas to work in a new field.  She was among the first women to become a typewriter repair person for IBM !  She laughing remember one time when she had a typewriter all torn apart and a man walked by and said\, what’s the matter\,  honey\, lost your lipstick?” \nJoyce was the owner of an independent insurance agency in Groesbeck\, Texas for 28 years. During this time\, she was active in the Chamber of Commerce and several county committees and boards. URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/april-luncheon-meeting/ 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/luncheon-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20250405T053000 DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20250405T080000 DTSTAMP:20260404T100449 CREATED:20250304T023914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T024706Z UID:2159-1743831000-1743840000@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:7th Annual War Studies Symposium at UNT DESCRIPTION:On April 5\, the Military History Center at the University of North Texas is hosting the 7th War Studies Symposium. The speaker is Sarah C. M. Paine\, a William S. Sims University Professor of History and Grand Strategy at the U.S. Naval War College. Her talk is entitled: “How Russia Lost the Last Cold War.”  \nProfessor Paine\, William S. Sims University Professor of History and Grand Strategy at the U.S. Naval War College\, is a brilliant speaker and a scholar. Her publications\, based on ten years of research in Australia\, Britain\, China\, Japan\, Russia\, and Taiwan\, include: The Japanese Empire (Cambridge\, 2017); Wars for Asia\, 1911-1949 (Cambridge\, 2012\, Leopold Prize and PROSE award)\, The Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1895 (Cambridge\, 2003)\, and Imperial Rivals: China\, Russia\, and Their Disputed Frontier (M. E. Sharpe\, 1996\, Jelavich prize). She has also co/edited books on nation building\, strategic communication\, blockades\, naval coalitions\, peripheral operations\, commerce raiding\, and naval soft power; and co-written with Bruce Elleman a China textbook (1644-present). The Economist featured her in The World Ahead 2025 special edition. Her podcasted interview and lectures with Dwarkesh Patel have millions of viewers. Her degrees include: a BA from Harvard (Latin American Studies)\, an MA from Middlebury (Russian)\, MIA\, and a PhD from Columbia (international affairs\, Russian and Chinese history). \nThe Symposium will take place on Saturday\, April 5\, 2025\, 11.00 – 1.30 PM at UNT Union\, Room 382. \nRegistration is $50 for the general public and it is $20 for UNT faculty and students. A luncheon will be served. If you have any food allergies\, please note them while registering. When registering\, please indicate if you need a parking pass. \nIf you have any questions regarding the event\, please contact Bria Scire\, the UNT History Department event coordinator at 940-565-6683 history@unt.edu or MHC Deputy Director Vojin Majstorovic at vojin.majstorovic@unt.edu. \nhttps://history.unt.edu/events… \nFor questions regarding ticket processing\, please contact union.tickets@unt.edu.  URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/7th-annual-war-studies-symposium-at-unt/ LOCATION:Military History Center at the University of North Texas\, 1155 Union Cir\, Denton\, TX\, 76203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dallasmoww.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025-War-Studies-Symposium-Flyer-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20250410T020000 DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20250410T033000 DTSTAMP:20260404T100449 CREATED:20250317T062640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T062640Z UID:2183-1744250400-1744255800@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:Military History Book Club April 10 DESCRIPTION:Black Saturday – October 7\, 2023   by Trey Yingst \nPrestonwood CC\, 15909 Preston Road\, Dallas\, TX. Please arrive by 7:30 a.m. to order from the menu.  Breakfast is $15.  Discussion starts at 7:30 and ends at 9:00. \nThe discussion will be guided by Robert Epstein:  Texas Guard- Military Police Brigade; Civil Air Patrol University Instructor \nOn the morning of October 7\, 2023\, the militant group  Hamas attacked Israel in the most recent stage of the deeply complicated and decades-long Israel-Palestine conflict. The assault\, which took place on Shabbat—the day of rest for the Jewish people—instantly became known among Israelis and the world as “Black Saturday.” \nFox News Correspondent Trey Yingst was on the ground along the Gaza border and witnessed firsthand the devastation\, shock\, and deep sorrow that whirled through Israel. A seasoned journalist who has reported from some of the most dangerous hotspots around the world\, including the frontlines in Ukraine\, Afghanistan\, and Pakistan\, Yingst was just one among many people plunged into the terrifying chaos of that horrific event. In this eye-opening chronicle\, he pieces together the story of that tragic day and reveals how he risked his life searching for answers to essential questions in real time–who within Israel had been attacked; what happened to them; who\, potentially\, was next–while exploring the impact on both Israelis and Palestinians as a full-scale war ramps up and peace grows more elusive. “We have a responsibility now to account for and record these events—and tell the world the truth\,” Yingst writes. “We cannot look away.” \nCommitted to reporting the truth\, on both sides of the border\, Yingst interviewed a range of exclusive contacts to incorporate multiple perspectives. From conversations with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and high-ranking soldiers\, to interviews with Senior Hamas official Dr. Bassem Naim\, to heartbreaking accounts from civilians placed in the crosshairs of the attack and the conflict that followed\, Yingst takes us inside the newest phase of an old war in which thousands of people—men\, women\, and children—are suffering and dying. \nYingst paints a vivid picture of the horrors and violence\, matched by acts of courage and humanity that cut through the darkness. \nRSVP to Bob Epstein at: macabee1948@gmail.com URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/military-history-book-club-april-10/ 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/2025/03/aGF.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20250416T020000 DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20250416T033000 DTSTAMP:20260404T100449 CREATED:20250408T021654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T021654Z UID:2227-1744768800-1744774200@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:Patriot Club Breakfast Series DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/patriot-club-breakfast-series-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/2025/04/AGGHQA.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20250416T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20250416T144500 DTSTAMP:20260404T100449 CREATED:20241129T044944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T122055Z UID:1984-1744800300-1744814700@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:MILITARY ORDER OF WORLD WARS GOLF CHALLENGE DESCRIPTION:Military Order of World Wars Golf Challenge\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\nSupported by the Richardson and Plano Rotary Clubs \nSupporting Youth Leadership and Patriotism in the State of Texas \nAll proceeds from this event will go directly to sponsoring the attendance of local high school students attending the annual MOWW Youth Leadership Conferences.  \nStart Time:  4:15 \nPutting Contest:  4:00 \n9 Hole 2-man Scramble \nDinner and Awards Served After Match \nContacts:  John Caldwell (972) 948-4883 or Mark Smits (972) 342-8901 \nTeam Registration – 2-person Scramble \nSponsorships\n*Contact Mark Smits for SPONSORSHIP instructions at (972) 342-8901 or email him at mmwsmits@aol.com.\nGen DD Eisenhower Event Sponsor – $10\,000 \n\n– 5 Team Entries\n– Sporting Clays Shotgun Clinic for 4 people\n– Company name and logo on all correspondence\n\n  \nGen GC Marshall Beverage Cart Sponsor – $5\,000 \n\n– 3 Team Entries\n– Sporting Clays Shotgun Clinic for 2 people\n– Company name and logo on all beverage carts\n\n  \nGen GS Patton Golf Cart Sponsor – $5\,000 \n\n– 2 Team Entries\n– Sporting Clays Shotgun Clinic for 2 people\n– Company name and logo on all golf carts\n\n  \nADM C Nimitz Love the Military Sponsor – $2\,500 \n\n– 2 Team Entries\n– Sporting Clays Shotgun Clinic for 2 people\n– Company name and logo shout out during dinner from the emcee\n\n  \nMedal of Honor Hole Sponsor – $1\,000 \n\n– Company name and logo displayed on a specific hole\n– Archery Clinic for 2 people\n– Can set up a display on assigned hole(s) URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/military-order-of-world-wars-golf-challenge/ LOCATION:The Courses at Watters Creek\, 7201 Chase Oaks Blvd\, Plano\, TX\, 75205\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dallasmoww.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/golf-2a.png ORGANIZER;CN="Dallas Chapter of MOWW":MAILTO:dallaschaptermoww@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20250427T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20250427T133000 DTSTAMP:20260404T100449 CREATED:20250321T064409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T054351Z UID:2188-1745753400-1745760600@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:NDBS Event DESCRIPTION:General Deptula is the world’s foremost expert on military aerospace issues. While focusing on airpower\,  this program will take a broader view: what’s our national vision and strategy for a new era of great power competition and what are the implications for strategy\, deterrence\, joint force structure and alliances? \nIn his 34 years in the Air Force General Deptula was a fighter pilot with more than 3\,000 flying hours and multiple command assignments in the F-15. He was he attack planner for the air war in Desert Storm and commander of subsequent no-fly operations over Iraq.  In his last assignment was the AF Chief of intelligence\, surveillance\, and reconnaissance. He is a board member at a variety of institutions; an independent consultant; and a world-wide commentator on military strategy and related issues. URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/ndbs-event/ LOCATION:Heritage Ranch Golf & Country Club 465 Scenic Ranch CircleMcKinney TX 75069 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dallasmoww.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/67d9cb061b74f40ffe0345bc.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20250430T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20250430T143000 DTSTAMP:20260404T100449 CREATED:20250214T023827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T060321Z UID:2120-1746016200-1746023400@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:A Salute to Vietnam Veterans DESCRIPTION:In April 1975\, as North Vietnamese forces approached Sàigòn\, South Vietnam neared collapse. With nearly all American troops gone since 1973\, the remaining personnel carried out Operation FREQUENT WIND to evacuate Americans\, foreign nationals\, and thousands of Vietnamese. \n \nMost evacuations occurred on April 29–30. Communist artillery fire damaged Tân Sơn Nhứt Air Base runways\, making fixed-wing evacuations impossible. Over 800 U.S. Marines secured the area while Navy\, Marine Corps\, Air Force\, and Army helicopters evacuated over 7\,000 people from various locations. A rocket attack during the final stages killed two Marines—the last American ground casualties in South Vietnam. Evacuees were transported to U.S. Seventh Fleet vessels offshore. URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/vietnam-war-recognition-event/ LOCATION:National Medal of Honor Museum\, 1861 AT&T Way\, Arlington\, TX\, 76011\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dallasmoww.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Picture1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250502 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250504 DTSTAMP:20260404T100449 CREATED:20250526T033429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250526T033610Z UID:2345-1746210600-1746383399@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:MOWW Region VIII Conference 2025 TX DESCRIPTION:Mark Smits represented the Dallas Chapter at the Region 8 Staff meeting.  The highlight of the meeting was a celebration of lost companions and the installation of new Region 8 Commander\, Mike Belcher.  URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/moww-region-viii-conference-2025-tx/ LOCATION:San Antonio\, TX\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78201\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dallasmoww.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/20250503_195346.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20250506T054500 DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20250506T073000 DTSTAMP:20260404T100449 CREATED:20250418T071938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T051542Z UID:2267-1746510300-1746516600@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:2LT Thomas Max Nygaard Military Honors and Flag Presentation Ceremony to Alicia Formagus and family DESCRIPTION:Please join us as we Honor 2LT Thomas Max Nygaard with a Flag Presentation Ceremony for Alicia Formagus and family during our May 6 Luncheon at the Park City club. We would like to encourage our members to join us for our May Luncheon and this brief ceremony. \n \nMOWW Member Thomas Max Nygaard\, a man of great intellect\, deep faith in his Lord Jesus Christ\, and boundless charm\, passed peacefully on February 6 at the age of 90\, holding the hand of his beloved wife of 65 years\, Shirley. Born in Haynesville\, Louisiana\, the son of a Danish immigrant\, Max studied violin at Juilliard and in Copenhagen before a broken finger during his Air National Guard service ended his musical aspirations. He went on to earn a law degree from the University of Texas and built a successful career in Dallas as an independent oil and gas operator. With a rare gift for bridging worlds\, Max could speak as comfortably with a roughneck on a rig as with the President of the United States. \n \nIn the late 1970s\, Max rallied early support for Ronald Reagan’s campaign in Texas and later served as a trusted advisor\, authoring key white papers—most notably on revitalizing the Chrysler Corporation. He led numerous civic and cultural boards in Dallas\, was devoted to his church\, family\, and community\, and cherished his role as “Papa” to his grandchildren. Max lived a life marked by loyalty\, wit\, and vision—leaving behind a legacy of love\, leadership\, and enduring friendships. His daughter\, MOWW Hereditary Member Alicia Formagus\, will be presented with the flag honoring her father’s service to our country. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/2lt-thomas-max-nygaard-military-honors-and-flag-presentation-ceremony-to-alicia-formagus-and-family/ 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/2025/04/image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20250506T054500 DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20250506T073000 DTSTAMP:20260404T100449 CREATED:20250421T121137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T052946Z UID:2271-1746510300-1746516600@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:May 6 Luncheon With Military Honors & Flag Presentation Ceremony DESCRIPTION:Lt Col Steven LeMaire is the Commander\, 344th Recruiting Squadron\, Arlington\, TX. He leads a squadron of thirteen flights of 105 people across Texas covering 98\,000 square miles. He partners with military\, civic\, community and educational organizations to inspire\, engage and recruit America’s best and brightest talent to the nation’s most advanced and agile fighting force in the air and space domains. \nHe manages a $1 million budget\, contributing to training pipeline sustainment\, force management goals\, and strategically the readiness of the U.S. Air Force and Space Force to deter war and protect the security of our nation. The squadron’s mission is to shape the Air and Space Force of tomorrow by recruiting America’s finest in Texas to generate combat capability for Great Power Competition. \nThere will be a special Memorial Service Event during our May 6 luncheon to honor 2LT Thomas Max Nygaard with Military Honors and a Flag Presentation Ceremony for Alicia Formagus and family. For more information regarding this brief memorial service. URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/may-6-luncheon-with-military-honors-flag-presentation-ceremony/ 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/LeMaire-Steven-O-5-HS-8x10-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR