BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Dallas Chapter of MOWW - ECPv6.15.15//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Dallas Chapter of MOWW 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:20211231T183000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20240402T081500 DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20240402T100000 DTSTAMP:20260430T095450 CREATED:20240902T045611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T051055Z UID:934-1712045700-1712052000@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:April Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Description\nBell UH-1C Helicopter Gun-Ship Pilot in Viet Nam\, Cambodia ‘70 and Laos in ’71 Lan Som 719 \nGun Ship Platoon Leader and Armament  Officer  for  the  116th Assault Helicopter Company \nAwards & Decorations: \nAviator  Wings for  Rotary  Wing  Aircraft   (Helicopter Pilot)  1970 \n2  Bronze Stars Unit  Citations & Gallantry awards in Viet  Nam2 Purple Hearts Good  Conduct  Medal \n2 Army Commendation Medals National  Defense  Medal \n17  Air Medals [Nomination Pending for the Distinguished Flying Cross] URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/april-luncheon-64/ 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/2024/09/IMG_9814-600x4005-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20240314T043000 DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20240314T060000 DTSTAMP:20260430T095450 CREATED:20240902T223836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240902T223836Z UID:1018-1710390600-1710396000@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:Military History Book Club March 14\, 2024 DESCRIPTION:Description\nMISSION COMMAND IN THE ISRAEL DFENSE FORCE is an official AUSA Book Program title. \n  \nWe meet at 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 moderated by Bob Epstein\, Texas Guard\, 19th Military Police Brigade \nThe Israel Defense Force have relied on mission command since their foundation. This essay collection explores Israel’s military strategy through the understanding of mission command and its relation to command and control. MISSION COMMAND IN THE ISRAEL DFENSE FORCE provides real-world scenarios that used mission command-written by the acting officers themselves. \nThe dictionary definition of “command” discusses “authority\,” however\, the idea of “command” is much more complex. Command can only exist when other people carry out the instructions issued by a commander. Military command generally focuses on a mission with clearly defined objectives that must be achieved through coordinated activities. Because the commander is responsible for achieving those goals\, command also involves responsibility. In the last decade\, the “mission command” method has become a popular mantra or buzzword. Preparing an army for war is a process that takes many years. It involves building the force and developing and training officers and soldiers for battle. Each army does so according to its own heritage and culture. Like any other army\, the I.D.F. has dealt with mission command over the years in its own unique way. This volume will demonstrate how\, for the I.D.F.\, mission command is not merely a technique\, but a culture. \nBrig. General (Ret.) Gideon Avidor joined the I.D.F. Armored Corps in 1957.  He participated in the Six-Day War as Tank Brigade G3; in the Yom Kippur war\, he was the 252nd Division G3. During the Second Lebanon War\, he was the Chief Armored Officer. He also commanded the School of Armor\, was the DY Armor Corps Commander and the Israeli Defense Attaché.   He graduated from the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College and the I.D.F. National Defense College. \n \nRSVP to Bob Epstein @ macabee1948@gmail.com URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/military-history-book-club-march-14-2024/ 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/2024/09/aerGH.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20240305T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20240305T110000 DTSTAMP:20260430T095450 CREATED:20240902T224443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T052822Z UID:1022-1709630100-1709636400@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:March Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Description\n \nIn recent years\, China’s militarization of the South China Sea\, aggressive military actions\, coupled with its Belt and Road initiatives have posed a major threat to U.S. interests and a free and open Indo-Pacific. As a result\, the United States has engaged in a variety of tools\, including diplomacy\, economic statecraft\, and military posture to counter China’s rising influence in the region.  This talk will discuss the geopolitical and military situation in the region\, and some of the ways that the U.S. military is responding to this threat. \nPlease indicate that you will attend by return message and pay: 1. By registering on the chapter web site and paying by PayPal or credit card at dallasmoww.org  “events” NLT 5:00PM THE THURSDAY BEFORE ($37); 2. Mailing a check ($36) TO ARRIVE NLT 5:00PM THURSDAY THE WEEK BEFORE to MOWW-Dallas; P.O. Box 12081; Dallas 75225. \nOnce early registration is closed\, walk-in attendance is $40.\n \nMeal price includes buffet by the Park City Club staff and water plus free parking. URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/march-luncheon-62/ 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/2024/09/IMG_9814-600x4004-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20240221T054500 DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20240221T070000 DTSTAMP:20260430T095450 CREATED:20240902T225328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240902T225328Z UID:1030-1708494300-1708498800@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:Patriot Club Breakfast February 21 DESCRIPTION:Description URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/patriot-club-breakfast-february-21/ LOCATION:Prestonwood Country Club 6600 Columbine Way\, Plano TX ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dallasmoww.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Partriot.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20240206T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20240206T110000 DTSTAMP:20260430T095450 CREATED:20240902T230310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T014431Z UID:1042-1707210900-1707217200@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:February Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Description\n\nKenneth will be presenting an overview of current events happening at the BUSH LIBRARY here in Dallas. His overview will include an update on the Bush Veteran’s Initiative\, an overview of the library and museum and an update on special exhibits planned for 2024 including a temporary exhibit of some of the most important freedom documents of all time (this will include the Declaration of Independence\, the Emancipation Proclamation and the Magna Carta to name a few). \nKenneth Austin is Charter Docent who has been with the library since 2012\, a Team Leader for the George W. Bush Presidential Center for 10 years and has over 4\,000 hours of volunteer service. Kenneth holds a Bachelor of Science in History and Political Science from Texas A&M Commerce and a Master of Science in History from North Texas University. He taught history and politics at various schools for over 39 years. \n \n \n \n  URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/february-luncheon-61/ 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/2024/09/IMG_9814-600x4004-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20240120T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20240120T190000 DTSTAMP:20260430T095450 CREATED:20240902T230843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T050447Z UID:1048-1705766400-1705777200@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:NATIONAL DEFENSE BRIEFING SERIES DESCRIPTION:Description\nHONORING MR. DARCY ANDERSON RECIPIENT OF THE CONGRESSMAN SAM JOHNSON DEFENDER OF FREEDOM AWARD\nView ALL PHOTOS URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/national-defense-briefing-series-56/ 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/2024/09/DarcyAnderson2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20240111T053000 DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20240111T070000 DTSTAMP:20260430T095450 CREATED:20240902T232020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T020846Z UID:1060-1704951000-1704956400@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:Military History Book Discussion DESCRIPTION:Description\nAssociation of the U.S. Army Audie Murphy Chapter\nJanuary 11th\, 2024\nMilitary History Book Discussion \nJanuary 11th\, 2024 Where – Prestonwood CC\, 15909 Preston Road\, Dallas\, TX. Please arrive by 7:30 a.m. to order from the menu. Discussion starts at 7:45 a.m. and ends at 8:45 a.m. \nModerated by Bob Epstein\nRSVP to Bob Epstein\nMacabee1948@gmail.com URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/military-history-book-discussion-54/ 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/2024/09/654b.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20240102T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20240102T110000 DTSTAMP:20260430T095450 CREATED:20240902T232331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240902T232331Z UID:1063-1704186900-1704193200@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:January 2 Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Description\nThe recent attack on Israel by Hamas has exposed for all the world to see Iran’s influence and support of terrorist organizations. In this presentation\, Marc provides facts on why many of the Palestinian claims about Israel and the West Bank are false. As of November 2023\, Iran is supporting terrorist organizations in over 25 countries and uses them as proxies to attack its enemies. In addition\, Marc explains the history of the U.S. relationship with the Islamic Republic since 1980 which has\, essentially been an undeclared war. He asks questions that world leaders need to answer to stamp out Islamic terrorism. \n \nMarc is a combat veteran of Vietnam\, the Tanker Wars of the 1980s and Desert Shield/Storm and retired from the Navy as a Captain after 26 years of service. He is a Naval Aviator with just under 6\,000 hours of flight time in helicopters and fixed wing aircraft. Captain Liebman has worked with the armed forces of Australia\, Canada\, Japan\, Thailand\, Republic of Korea\, the Philippines and the U.K. \nHe has been the CEO of a $50M aerospace and defense contractor and a partner in two different consulting firms advising clients on business and operational strategy and sales and marketing. He speaks on American history\, from the American Revolution to the War of 1812\, as well as selected topics on aviation\, foreign affairs\, getting published and leadership. \nHis latest career is as an award-winning novelist. Five of his 13 novels have become Amazon #1 Best Sellers as well as winning other nationally recognized awards. The Liebmans live near Aubrey\, Texas. Marc is married to Betty\, his lovely wife of 53+ years. URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/january-2-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/2024/09/liebman.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20231217T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20231217T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T095450 CREATED:20240902T232624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240902T232638Z UID:1068-1702825200-1702832400@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:National Defense Briefing Series. DESCRIPTION:Description\nNATIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR MUSEUM DISCUSSION WITH CHRIS CASSIDY\nDECEMBER 17\, 2023\nGuest Speaker: \nChris Cassidy \nPresident\, National Medal of Honor Museum URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/national-defense-briefing-series-55/ LOCATION:Heritage Ranch Golf & Country Club\, 465 Scenic Ranch Circle\, McKinney\, TX\, 75069\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dallasmoww.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Chris-Cassidy-NASA-1-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20231216T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20231216T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T095450 CREATED:20240902T233127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240902T233429Z UID:1072-1702717200-1702731600@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:Wreaths Across America DESCRIPTION:Description\nTXDFWN – Dallas – Fort Worth National Cemetery\nPlease help us Remember\, Honor\, and Teach on December 16\, 2023 at 11:00 am (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony) by sponsoring a wreath\, volunteering\, or inviting friends to help. If you would like to make a grave specific request\, please contact Lead Coordinator\, Misty D. Weaver via email at WAA.DFW.TX@gmail.com or Ceremony Director\, Joan via email at JoanGulliksen@aol.com. \nSPONSOR WREATHS  VOLUNTEER URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/wreaths-across-america/ LOCATION:TXDFWN – Dallas – Fort Worth National Cemetery ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dallasmoww.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Wreaths_Across_America.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20231205T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20231205T190000 DTSTAMP:20260430T095450 CREATED:20240902T233916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240902T233946Z UID:1081-1701792000-1701802800@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:MOWW Christmas & Awards Banquet DESCRIPTION:Description\n\nREGISTRATION IS CLOSED.\nProgram\nRECEIVING LINE AND SOCIAL HOUR:  18:00 (6:00 p.m.) till 18:50  (6:50 p.m.) \nPROGRAM BEGINS:  18:50 (6:50 p.m.) \nCall to order\, Invocation\, Pledge of Allegiance\, Preamble \nDINNER: 18:55 (6:55 p.m.) \nMENU:   Set 3 entrees\, pre set salad\, no sorbet \nEntrees – Chicken Wellington\, Grilled Atlantic Salmon\, Peppercorn Beef Medallions \nDessert – New York Cheesecake with Berries and Chocolate Ganache Cake \nWater\, Ice Tea and Coffee \nWELCOME BY COMMANDER:  19:45 (7:45 p.m.) \nAWARDS:  19:55 (7:55 p.m.) \nCity of Dallas Police Officer\, Chapter Awards \nCHRISTMAS GIFT ANNOUNCEMENT:  20:15 (8:15 p.m.) \nMichael Menefee \nENTERTAINMENT:  20:20 (8:20 p.m.) \nAnnie and Jerry Hunt (Singing and Piano) \nRAFFLE:  20:55 (8:55 p.m.) \nBENEDICTIONN & CLOSING:  21:00 (9:00p.m.) \nDRESS:  Black tie\, Gown or Cocktail Dress\, Business suit\, Military Mess Dress or Blues \nPlease indicate that you will attend by return message and pay: 1. By registering on the chapter web site and paying by PayPal or credit card at dallasmoww.org  “events” NLT 5:00PM THURSDAY NOVEMBER 30\, 2023 ($70); 2. Mailing a check ($68) TO ARRIVE NLT THURSDAY NOVEMBER 30\, 2023 to MOWW-Dallas; P.O. Box 12081; Dallas 75225. NO WALKINS URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/moww-christmas-awards-banquet/ 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/2024/09/IMG_9814-600x4004-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20231130T054000 DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20231130T070000 DTSTAMP:20260430T095450 CREATED:20240902T234205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240902T234205Z UID:1086-1701322800-1701327600@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:Military History Book Club - Terror Tunnels by Alan Dershowitz DESCRIPTION:Description\nMilitary History Book Club  November 30\, 2023 \nTerror Tunnels  by  Alan Dershowitz \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 7:45 and ends at 9:00. (New Start Time) \nThe discussion will be moderated by Bob Epstein\, Jewish War Veterans Patriotism Chairman. \nAt a time when Israel is under persistent attack – on the battlefield\, by international organizations\, and in the court of public opinion – Alan Dershowitz presents a powerful case for Israel’s just war against terrorism. In the spirit of his international best-seller\, The Case for Israel\, Dershowitz shows why Israel’s struggle against Hamas is a fight not only to protect its own citizens\, but for all democracies. The nation-state of the Jewish people is providing a model for all who are threatened by terrorist groups – such as ISIS\, al-Qaeda and Boko Haram. Having himself been in one of the Hamas terror tunnels\, Dershowitz explains why Israel had no choice but to send in ground troops to protect its civilians against Hamas death squads. \n  \nDershowitz wrote this book to warn the world that unless Hamas’ strategy of building terror tunnels and firing rockets from behind human shields is denounced and stopped – by the international community\, the media\, the academy\, and good people of all religions\, ethnicities\, and nationalities – it will be coming soon “to a theater near you”. Covering all the hot-button issues – from the BDS movement\, to the rise of anti-Semitism\, to the charge of war crimes\, to the prospects of peace – “Terror Tunnels: The Case for Israel’s Just War Against Hamas” is a must-read for all who care about Israel\, peace in the Mideast\, human rights\, and fairness.      \n  \nRSVP to Bob Epstein @ macabee1948@gmail.com URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/military-history-book-club-terror-tunnels-by-alan-dershowitz/ 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/2024/09/Picture1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20231119T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20231119T163000 DTSTAMP:20260430T095450 CREATED:20240902T234436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240902T234436Z UID:1089-1700404200-1700411400@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:NDBS Our Critical Infrastructure: Vulnerabilities and Threats DESCRIPTION:Description\nWhat if you woke up tomorrow with no power\, no cell service\, no internet and no access to your bank? The 2021 Texas power outage demonstrated the devastating effects of a regional power outage\, and we know today that our national adversaries–Russia\, China\, Iran and North Korea—are actively seeking tools and access to destroy or disrupt our power grid\, communications networks\, finance system\, and other of our 16 Critical Infrastructures.  These three experts will discuss the vulnerabilities\, threats and defenses of our national critical infrastructures. \nHeritage Ranch Golf and Country Club \nCheck-in starts at 4:30 \nProgram starts at 5pm and includes dinner\, the presentation with an interactive Q&A session URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/ndbs-our-critical-infrastructure-vulnerabilities-and-threats/ 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/2024/09/NDSB_Nov.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20231107T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20231107T110000 DTSTAMP:20260430T095450 CREATED:20240903T001037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T001037Z UID:1103-1699348500-1699354800@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:November 7 Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Description\nPlease join the chapter on November 7 as we recognize seven local JROTC students for their outstanding performance at regional summer JROTC summer camps. We will be recognizing these outstanding students by presenting each of them with a bronze Patrick Henry Medal. MG Albert Zapanta will be featured as the keynote speaker and will be providing his thoughts on leadership to the cadets. We look forward to seeing you on November 7. URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/november-7-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/2024/09/IMG_0131.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20231012T042000 DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20231012T060000 DTSTAMP:20260430T095450 CREATED:20240903T002054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T053638Z UID:1114-1697084400-1697090400@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:Military History Book Discussion DESCRIPTION:Description URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/military-history-book-discussion-42/ 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/2024/09/adf.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20230909T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20230909T090000 DTSTAMP:20260430T095450 CREATED:20240903T003622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T003655Z UID:1133-1694242800-1694250000@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:Congressman Self's Veterans Information Forum DESCRIPTION:Description URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/congressman-selfs-veterans-information-forum/ LOCATION:Collin College Wylie Conference Center 391 Country Club Road Wylie\, TX 75098 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dallasmoww.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Keith_Self.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20230905T081500 DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20230905T100000 DTSTAMP:20260430T095450 CREATED:20240903T004535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T192904Z UID:1140-1693901700-1693908000@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:September Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Description\nSubject: “National Medal of Honor Museum” \nMichael Caldwell is a retired US Air Force Colonel with 24 years of experience in strategic communications.  Mike served as the Deputy Director and Acting Director of Public Affairs during his final assignment in the Air Force.  After retirement\, Mike leveraged his skill set to initially work as the Chief Operating Officer of the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation and now serves as the Senior Director of Operations and Veteran Engagement for the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation. \nMike is a native of Daleville\, AL.  He holds a master’s degree in media communications from Governor’s State University in Illinois.  He now lives in Heath\, Texas with his wife Marcella.  He and Marcella have four children and two grandchildren. \nMike will be presenting an update on the status of the MOH Museum in Arlington along with a message about how we can be involved moving forward. \nThis will be a very special program as we will update our chapter on the awards received by our chapter at the national convention\, induct several new Perpetual Companions and welcome as an attendee a Medal of Honor Recipient\, that lives in North Texas as an honored guest. \nPlease indicate that you will attend by return message and pay: 1. By registering on the chapter web site and paying by PayPal or credit card at dallasmoww.org  “events” NLT Thursday Augus 31\, 2023 ($36); 2. Mailing a check ($35) to arrive NLT Thursday August 31\, 2023 to chapter Treasurer David Wallace P.O. Box 12081 Dallas\, Tx 75225; 3. Paying $40 check or cash at sign in. Beverages can be purchased for $4.00 at Sign- in. \nIf you have a medical condition for which you desire prayers by the chapter Chaplain James Grogan or to inform our chapter Surgeon Fred Aurbach\, please inform Robert Ganson below. If you need a ride to the chapter meeting\, we could possibly arrange for a Companion in your area of the community to pick you up\, please contact Robert Ganson. \nIf you do not desire to be informed of a great bunch of programs we have scheduled\, please bear with us and just delete any messages on our programs by Constant Contact off a master national list we use. \nRobert Ganson\, Capt USAF (fmr) \n(214) 589-5173 \nbobgan@verizon.nett \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/september-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/2024/09/MC.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20230903T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20230903T083000 DTSTAMP:20260430T095450 CREATED:20230903T012830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T053128Z UID:1182-1693729800-1693729800@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:May Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Description\nSubject: “The Korean War: 70th Year Retrospective” \nGeneral Carey enlisted in the USMC in 1945 before the end of WWII and was commissioned in 1948.  He served as a platoon commander in the Korean War in the battles of Inchon and Chosin Reservoir.  Lt Carey was awarded a Silver Star before being medically evacuated back to the US after being wounded in action.  In 1953\, he earned his Naval Aviator wings.  As a Colonel\, he served as the Chief of Staff for CINCPAC and later as the G-3 for FMF Pacific.  He served as a squadron commander for F-4 Phantoms in combat operations in 1967-1968.  Col Carey commanded MAG -24 at MCAS Kaneohe Bay\, HI in 1971.  In 1974\, BGen Carey became the Assistant Wing Commander of 1st MAW at MCAS Iwakuni\, Japan.  He directed Operation Frequent Wind\, the evacuation of Saigon in 1975.  MajGen Carey served as the CG of 2nd MAW at MCAS Cherry Point\, NC\, and before being promoted to Lieutenant General.   LtGen Carey was the CG of MCDEC\, MCB Quantico\, VA until he retired in 1983.  He earned a BS from George Washington University and graduated from the Naval War College.  LtGen Carey’s other awards include the DSM\, LM with gold star\, a DFC\, BS with Combat V and gold star\, 15 Air Medals\, PH\, JSCM\, and multiple unit\, service\, and campaign awards.  LtGen Carey’s biography\, The Flying Grunt\, will be available for purchase.  You will not want to miss this meeting to meet this true American hero. URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/may-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/2024/09/The_Flying_Grunt_2png.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20230903T081500 DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20230903T100000 DTSTAMP:20260430T095450 CREATED:20240903T002629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T054712Z UID:1119-1693728900-1693735200@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:October Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Description\nSubject: “Outstanding Student Awards for Youth Leadership Conferences” \nPlease indicate that you will attend by return message and pay: 1. By registering on the chapter web site and paying by PayPal or credit card at dallasmoww.org  “events” NLT Thursday September 28\, 2023 ($36); 2. Mailing a check ($35) to arrive NLT Thursday September 28\, 2023 to chapter Treasurer David Wallace P.O. Box 12081 Dallas\, Tx 75225; 3. Paying $40 check or cash at sign in. Beverages can be purchased for $4.00 at Sign- in. \nIf you have a medical condition for which you desire prayers by the chapter Chaplain James Grogan or to inform our chapter Surgeon Fred Aurbach\, please inform Robert Ganson below. If you need a ride to the chapter meeting\, we could possibly arrange for a Companion in your area of the community to pick you up\, please contact Robert Ganson. URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/october-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/2024/09/ylc_IMAGE.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20230903T050000 DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20230903T140000 DTSTAMP:20260430T095450 CREATED:20240903T004907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T011223Z UID:1150-1693717200-1693749600@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:August Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Description\nSpeaker: Dr. Kyle Knapp \nSubject: “How his military traumas led to accurately identifying and treating ligament trauma” \nDr. Kyle Knapp is an experienced chiropractor who owns Kurv O2\, an Advanced Chiropractic Clinic located in McKinney.   Dr. Knapp proudly served in the US Army as a decorated airborne infantry soldier with deployments to Georgia\, New York\, Saudi Arabia and Bosnia.  He was honorably discharged from the Army due to injuries to his spine.  He immediately completed graduate work at Life Chiropractic College in Haywood\, CA. \nDr. Knapp’s injury from his military service inspired his life’s work.  He has forged relationships with a variety of government and military agencies\, and he has pioneered emerging therapies into his practice. \nHe and his wife Kelly work together at Kurv O2 and they have two sons\, Nathan and Kyle. \nDr. Knapp will be presenting how his military traumas led to accurately identifying and treating ligament trauma. URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/august-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/2024/09/6ooPH6VO74JaU0o1b3arnIDqUs06sCDm.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20230705T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20230705T100000 DTSTAMP:20260430T095450 CREATED:20240903T005814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T005814Z UID:1156-1688545800-1688551200@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:July Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Description\nIt will be the day after July 4 so it is most appropriate to note that day the signing of our nation’s Declaration of Independence in 1776. We will have nine guests from six continents\, who will each relate about their love and appreciation of our land of the “Free and Home of the Brave.” All are originally from or born in Australia\, Vietnam\, Mexico\, Colombia\, Egypt\, United Kingdom\, Kazakstan and the Middle East. Please feel comfortable in inviting family or friends to attend. URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/july-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/2024/09/IMG_9814-600x4004-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20230611T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20230612T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T095450 CREATED:20240903T010237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T025153Z UID:1158-1686517200-1686600000@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:Youth Leadership Conferences (2025) DESCRIPTION:Description\nWHAT: The 2023 Annual Youth Leadership Conferences (YLCs) of Region VIII\, Military Order of the World Wars (MOWW) and affiliated organizations will be held in-person this summer. \nThe purpose of the program is to teach high school students the fundamentals of Leadership\, Americanism\, Patriotism\, the American Free Enterprise and Judicial systems; the fundamentals of citizenship. The conferences provide excellent speakers\, workshops\, networking with their peers from across the state\, and are a memorable experience for the high school students. \nApproximately 250 students are selected annually to attend these conferences\, with awards presented to the Outstanding Student at each conference. The expectation is that the students will return to their high schools with a better understanding of what a leader truly is\, how they lead effectively\, and impart that knowledge to their peers. \nWHO: Participants are high school leaders from the states of Texas and Oklahoma who are entering their Junior or Senior years in the Fall of 2023. They are selected by sponsoring Chapters of the Military Order of the World Wars or by other affiliated sponsoring organizations. \nHOW: Students are sponsored at no cost to them. The sponsorship includes all meals\, lodging and program costs. Parents provide their student’s transportation to and from the conferences. \nWhile at the conferences\, the students are always under adult supervision. The students are assigned to teams and led by previous graduates of the YLCs who serve as counselors and facilitators for the workshops. The students are housed in university dormitories with men and women separated. They eat in university dining facilities and meet in university auditoriums and classrooms. Some of the conferences have field trips to local attractions such as the President George H.W. Bush Presidential Library\, the National Museum of the Pacific War\, and the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. \nWHEN & WHERE: \nOklahoma Christian University YLC\, Edmond\, Oklahoma 12-15 June 2023 \nSchreiner University YLC\, Kerrville\, Texas 18-22 June 2023 \nTexas Wesleyan University YLC\, Fort Worth\, Texas 9-13 July 2023 \nTexas A&M University\, College Station\, Texas 16-20 July 2023 \n**All the mandated COVID-19 precautions and protections required by Texas\, Oklahoma and the host Universities will be observed.** \nSample Youth Leadership Conference Schedule \nDay 1 Theme: Orientation and YLC Focus \n12:00 PM In-processing Student Arrivals and Room Key Issue \n2:00 Orientation Introductions\, Conference rules and Policies \n3:00 Workshop #1 Team Tasks & Preparations for “Talent Night” \n7:0 Workshop #2 Team discussions: “Leaders I Admire” & Citizenship Challenge \n8:00 Workshop #3 Team discussions: “Defining Leadership & US Presidents Quiz” \n10:30 Quiet Time All students in quarters. Lights out by 11:00 p.m. \nDay 2 Theme: Leadership and the Bill of Rights \n6:30 AM Roll Call Exercises and games \n8:30 Workshop #4.1 Team discussions “Identifying the Top National Issues” \n9:30 Workshop #4.2 Team presentations “Prioritizing the Top National Issues” \n10:30 Workshop #5.1 Preparations for the Trial\, “Carla Jensen vs. White Star Lines” 1:00 PM Workshop #5.2 “The Titanic Trial” \n2:00 Speaker #1 “The Law and You” \n3:00 Field Trip #1 Local Landmark\, Leadership Attraction \n5:00 Speaker #2 “Leadership by Example” \n7:00 Movie Demonstrated Principles of Leadership \n9:00 Workshop #6 Preparations for “Talent Night” \n10:30 Quiet Time All students in quarters. Lights out by 11:00 PM \nDay 3 Theme: Leadership and Free Enterprise \n6:30 AM Roll Call Exercises and games \n8:30 Speaker #3 “American Exceptionalism” \n9:30 Workshop #7 Team discussions\, “Federal Control vs. Free Enterprise” \n11:00 Speaker #4 “You are Tomorrow’s Leaders” \n1:00 Speaker #5 “Free Enterprise and Capitalism” \n2:00 Speaker #6 “Freedom isn’t Free” \n3:00 Workshop #8 Court cases\, “Supreme Court decisions: The 10 Amendments” \n6:30 Workshop #9 Talent Night\, “America’s Got Talent” \n10:30 Quiet Time All students in quarters. Lights out by 11:00 PM \nDay 4 Theme: Leadership and You \n6:30 AM Roll Call Exercises and games \n8:30 Workshop #10 Letters to Sponsoring organizations and Student elections \n10:30 Speaker #7 “Texas Leads the Way” \n6:00 BANQUET RECEPTION\, FOLLOWED BY SUPPER \n7:00 Speaker #8 Banquet Speaker \n10:30 Quiet Time All students in quarters – with lights out by 11:00 PM \nDay 5 Theme: Actions Speak Louder than Words \n6:30 AM Rise and shine All students pack for departure. \n8:30 Speaker #9 “Lead\, Follow or Get Out of the Way” \n10:00 Out-processing Final packing\, dorm cleaning\, key turn-in\, and departure URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/youth-leadership-conferences/ LOCATION:Oklahoma Christian / June 12-15 \, Schreiner University / June 18-22 \, Texas Wesleyan / July 9-13 \, Texas A&M / July 16-20 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dallasmoww.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/ylc_2023_plain.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20230611T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20230611T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T095450 CREATED:20240903T011004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T055547Z UID:1165-1686492000-1686499200@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:NATIONAL DEFENSE BRIEFING SERIES DESCRIPTION:Description\nThe border between the United States and Mexico has been a flash point for years and is a particular issue for border states like Texas\, where the impacts of the immigrant flow are obvious. This program will feature speakers who have been intimately involved with the situation on the border from policy\, law enforcement\, and military perspectives. While this issue is politically charged\, we’ll try to have a non-political\, non-partisan discussion\, exploring facts and solutions rather than assessing blame. Congressman Self will moderate the discussion. \nEVENT SPEAKER(S)\n\nTHE HONORABLE KEITH SELF\nCongressman Self is a West Point graduate and a 25-year veteran of the US Army. He served for 11 years as the Collin County judge and was elected as the US Congress representative from the Texas 3rd Congressional District last year. He serves on the Committees on Foreign Affairs and Veterans Affairs. \n\n\nSHERIFF JIM SKINNER\nSheriff Jim Skinner has served one of Texas’s fastest-growing counties since 2017. He is nationally recognized for his leadership in several important law enforcement areas\, including combatting human and drug trafficking and child exploitation. His career in law enforcement has spanned 32 years\, and he served for eight years in the US Air Force. \n\n\nBRIGADIER GENERAL MATT BARKER\nGeneral Barker is the Commander of Joint Task Force Lone Star\, activated in 2021 by Governor   Abbott to assist the Texas Department of Public Safety in their mission to provide security along the   Texas-Mexico border.  He previously served as the Chief of Staff at\, Texas Air National Guard\, and   in his 31-year career has served in the United States and Europe in various command staff positions. URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/southern-border-situation/ LOCATION:Heritage Ranch Golf & Country Club\, 465 Scenic Ranch Circle\, McKinney\, TX\, 75069\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dallasmoww.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/mexico.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20230606T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20230606T173000 DTSTAMP:20260430T095450 CREATED:20240903T012129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T012351Z UID:1175-1686063600-1686072600@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:Dallas Chapter MOWW Change of Command and Awards Banquet DESCRIPTION:Description\nThe 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 06 JUN 2023.  Our banquet will be held on the 17th floor of the Park City Club\, 5956 Sherry Lane\, Dallas\, TX 75225. \nWebsite registrations should be made NLT 1700 on Thursday 01 JUN 2023.  If paying by check\, please download this Banquet Registration Form with your check payable to Bill Coleman.  Mail your check to:  Bill Coleman\, 381 Casa Linda Plaza #148\, Dallas\, TX 75218.  Checks must be received NLT Wednesday\, 31 MAY 2023.  We have to guarantee our head count to club by 1200\, Friday\, 02 JUN 2023.   Contact Allen Clark if you have any reservation questions – 469.831.0841. \nCocktails – 1800 \nDinner – 1900 \nDress Blues/Mess Dress/ Tuxedo/Suit w/decorations URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/dallas-chapter-moww-change-of-command-and-awards-banquet/ 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/2024/09/IMG_9844aJPG1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20230404T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20230404T100000 DTSTAMP:20260430T095450 CREATED:20240903T013142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T050906Z UID:1187-1680597000-1680602400@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:April Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Description\nApr 4 : Luncheon at the Park City club\nTime: 1130 – 1300\nLocation: Park City Club. 5956 Sherry Lane\, Dallas\nSpeaker: Victor Lauersdorf\, Maj\, TXARNG \nSubject:“Recent mission to the Middle East and our continued service to country to defeat radical Islamic terrorism abroad rather than facing it here on our shores.”  His previous assignment was as the Commanding Officer for Army National Guard Recruiting and Retention for all of North Texas\, (Lubbock all the way to the border!).  He can also speak to our current recruiting challenges in high schools and recruiting the next generation of patriots. URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/april-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/2024/09/IMG_9814-600x4004-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20230402T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20230402T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T095450 CREATED:20240903T013357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T013645Z UID:1189-1680444000-1680451200@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:National Defense Briefing Series - Global Power Competition DESCRIPTION:Description\nThe 2022 National Security Strategy describes the threats to vital U.S. national security interests posed by the “pacing challenge” of China and the “acute threat” of a resurgent Russia. While the National Strategy integrates the traditional elements of national power\, it is the military element that underpins the rest\, and is the ultimate guarantor of national security.  How we structure and employ that military in an increasingly contested and competitive global environment is arguably our most important national security challenge. As the Chief of Naval Operations our speaker helped shape the Navy we have today\, and as a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff\, he served as an advisor to the President and Secretary of Defense on the employment of the joint force. \nCheck-in – 4:30 pm \nDinner Served – 5:00 pm \nRegular ticket – $45 \nStudent ticket – $35 \nCadets in Uniform get $10 cash rebate \nEVENT SPEAKER(S)\nADMIRAL JOHN RICHARDSON\, U.S. NAVY (RETIRED)\nAdmiral John Richardson\, U.S. Navy (Ret.)\, US Naval Academy 1982\, served as the 31st Chief of Naval Operations from 2015 until his retirement in 2019 and previously served as Director of the Navy’s Nuclear Reactor Program.  During his career\, he held command at every level of the submarine force.  He holds Masters Degrees from Massachusetts Institute of Technology\, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution\, and the National War College.   He serves on the board of Boeing and numerous other commercial and non-profit organizations. \nSponsored by the Dallas and North Texas Chapters \n\nAir & Space Forces Association\nMilitary Order of the World Wars\nNavy League of the United States\nJewish War Veterans\nAssociation of the US Army URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/global-power-competition/ LOCATION:Heritage Ranch Golf & Country Club\, 465 Scenic Ranch Circle\, McKinney\, TX\, 75069\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dallasmoww.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Apr-2_AdmiralJohnRichardson.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20230321T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20230321T090000 DTSTAMP:20260430T095450 CREATED:20240903T013834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T060117Z UID:1194-1679382000-1679389200@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:Vietnam War 50th Anniversary Commemoration DESCRIPTION:Description\nOur Vietnam War Veterans\, and Vietnam War Era veterans\, families\, and guests plan to attend the Vietnam War 50th Anniversary Commemoration on 21 MAR 2023.  Doors open at 0915 and the ceremony begins at 1000.  This event is free to the public with refreshments provided by Dunkin Donuts.  The event will include several  MOWW Companions and Patriots of our chapter with Hon./CPT Allen B. Clark\, USA (Ret)\, and  2LT Natan Ton-that speaking.  Congressman Keith Self will be the keynote speaker with Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson also speaking.  Valet parking is available. \nFrontiers of Flight Museum \n6911 Lemmon Avenue \nDallas\, TX URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/vietnam-war-50th-anniversary-commemoration/ LOCATION:Frontiers of Flight Museum 6911 Lemmon Ave\, Dallas\, TX 75209 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dallasmoww.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2023-01-14.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20230307T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20230307T110000 DTSTAMP:20260430T095450 CREATED:20240903T014005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T014101Z UID:1198-1678181400-1678186800@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:March Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Description\nSubject: “Life under Communist Socialism” \nIlir Ademaj was born and reared in Communist-governed Albania. \nHe eventually arrived in the United States by way of Canada\, after living many years as a refugee. He attended the University of Chicago where he received a Bachelor’s degree in Criminology\, Law\, and Justice. \nHe later earned a Master’s degree in Public Administration from Northern Illinois University. Ilir has taught Six Sigma methodology to the staff at City Hall staff in Fort Worth\, and currently is a Project manager for McKesson Corporation\, a pharmaceutical company with over 78\,000 employees\, headquartered in Irving. \nIlir will share his life experiences of living in one of the least understood countries in Europe and share with us his insights into that nation’s close relationship with the Communist government of the People’s Republic of China. \nAnd\, yes\, his name is a nod to the Illyrian tribes who occupied the Western Balkan Peninsula for many centuries. \nMeal price includes buffet by the Park City Club staff and water plus free parking. URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/march-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/2024/09/IMG_9814-600x4004-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20230207T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20230207T110000 DTSTAMP:20260430T095450 CREATED:20240903T014322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T052241Z UID:1202-1675758600-1675767600@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:February Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Description\nAn exceptional project has been accomplished for our chapter by Hereditary Companion and for three decades the Sports Director/Anchor on the local NBC nightly news in both DFW and Washington\, DC. He has developed and produced an incredible Protectors of Freedom video\, which consists of interviews of nine local MOWW Companions. The video\, his gift to our chapter\, profiles the interviewees\, their experiences\, military histories\, and motivations for military service. The video will be shown by Scott Murray on Feb. 7 along with a presentation by him of a leadership speech he has presented nationally to countless venues across our nation. Murray is eminently well-known nationally as a keynote speaker and volunteers often to MC veteran and military events. Murray plus several of the interviewees will have their books to offer the attendees. URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/february-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/2024/09/scott-murray-headshot-2020-256x406-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20230129T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20230129T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T095450 CREATED:20240903T014927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T015019Z UID:1206-1675004400-1675004400@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:NATIONAL DEFENSE BRIEFING SERIES "CLICK FOR MORE INFO" DESCRIPTION:Description\nAIR AND NAVAL POWER IN THE 21ST (AND 22ND) CENTURY\nSunday\, January 29\, 2023 \nThe 2022 National defense Strategy tasks the U.S military with a list of strategic objectives\, for which it appears to be woefully inadequate. Naval and air forces in particular suffer from decades of over-use and under-investment. Investment today will provide not only the force for the remainder of the 21st century\, but the platforms for the 22nd century. A panel with Adm James G. Foggo (Ret.)\, Dean of the Center for Maritime Strategy\, Navy League of the United States and Ms. Heather Penney\, Senior Resident Fellow at the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies. \nEVENT SPEAKER(S)\nADMIRAL JAMES G. FOGGO\, USN\, (RETIRED)\n\nAdm. James G. Foggo\, retired U.S. Navy\, is currently serving as the dean for the Center for Maritime Strategy at the Navy League of the United States. A retired four-star admiral\, Foggo is a 1981 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy. He is also an Olmsted Scholar and Moreau Scholar\, earning a Master of Public Administration at Harvard University and a Diplome d’Etudes Approfondies in defense and strategic studies from the University of Strasbourg\, France. \nHe commanded the attack submarine USS Oklahoma City (SSN 723) in 1998\, which was awarded the Submarine Squadron 8 Battle Efficiency “E” award and the Admiral Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy\, for being the most improved ship in the Atlantic Fleet. \nFollowing command of USS Oklahoma City\, he would go on to command eight more times to include: Submarine Squadron 6 in Norfolk\, Virginia; Submarine Group 8; Allied Submarines South; the U.S. 6th Fleet; Allied Striking and Support Forces NATO; Naval Forces Europe; Naval Forces Africa; and Allied Joint Forces Command (NATO)\, all headquartered in Naples\, Italy. \nDuring these command tours\, he participated in combat operations as the Operations Officer for Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn (Libya) in 2011 and Commander Naval Forces Europe for strike operations against Syrian chemical weapons sites in April 2018. \nThroughout his career\, Foggo has been a champion of the Navy as an extended arm of diplomacy. He maintained close relationships with the U.S. ambassadors in his area of responsibility from Europe to Africa and into the Middle East. He sponsored numerous regional ambassadors conferences at his headquarters in Naples to address security challenges in the Balkans\, Mediterranean and the Black Sea regions. Throughout 2021\, he taught a seminar at the Foreign Service Institute on civil-military relations for rising foreign service officers. In November 2021\, Foggo was named to the American Academy of Diplomacy as one of a handful of retired flag officers who serve alongside more than 200 retired ambassadors with the common goal of enhancing American diplomacy around the globe. \nFoggo is a distinguished fellow of the Center for European Policy Analysis and a distinguished fellow of the Council on Competitiveness. He is a member of the board of directors of the Olmsted Foundation and the Naval Historical Foundation. He occupies a seat on the editorial board of the Marine Corps University in Quantico\, Virginia. He is also a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and the Explorer’s Club of New York.\nHis awards include the Distinguished Service Medal\, Defense Superior Service Medal\, Legion of Merit and NATO Meritorious Service Medal. In addition\, he is the recipient of the French Chevalier de l’Ordre National de Merité and the Legion d’Honneur\, the Cross of Saint George (Portugal)\, the White Cross of the Naval Order of the Spanish Armada\, the Meritorious Service Cross from the Governor General of Canada\, the rank of Commendatore from the President of Italy\, and Knight of the Grand Cross of Kingdom of Two Sicilies. \nMS. HEATHER PENNEY\n\nHeather Penney is a Senior Resident Fellow at the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies\, where she conducts extensive research on cutting-edge defense policy with a focus on the leveraging the critical advantage that only aerospace power affords. \nPrior to joining Mitchell\, Penney worked over a decade in the defense industry focusing on defense budgets\, supporting program execution\, and capturing campaign management. She served in the Washington\, DC Air National Guard flying F-16s and G-100s; she has also served in the Air Force Reserve in the National Military Command Center. She has also lectured extensively on subjects such as Air Force capabilities and force structure\, organizational command and control\, reforming the defense personnel system\, and other defense policy issues to a broad number of organizations\, universities\, and military institutions. \nShe’s a recognized expert on defense policy issues concerning data rights\, unmanned systems\, software Senior Resident Fellow the Mitchell Institute maintenance and operations\, autonomy\, and force structure considerations. Penney is established voice on Mosaic warfare\, JADC2\, and future operational concepts associated with information architectures. \nPenney received her undergraduate degree from Purdue University\, majoring in English with a minor in Philosophy. She earned her MA in American Studies from Purdue University as well. URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/national-defense-briefing-series-3/ LOCATION:Heritage Ranch Golf & Country Club\, 465 Scenic Ranch Circle\, McKinney\, TX\, 75069\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dallasmoww.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Jan29_Air-and-Naval-5757525_1920.jpeg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR