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:20231231T183000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20251217T020000 DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20251217T033000 DTSTAMP:20260404T223338 CREATED:20251128T101358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T101358Z UID:2751-1765936800-1765942200@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:Patriot Club Breakfast Series DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/patriot-club-breakfast-series-5/ LOCATION:Prestonwood CC\, 15909 Preston Road\, Dallas\, TX\, 15909 Preston Road\, Dallas\, TX\, 75248\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dallasmoww.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ash.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20260106T054500 DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20260106T073000 DTSTAMP:20260404T223338 CREATED:20251210T033156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T034154Z UID:2769-1767678300-1767684600@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:January 6th Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Dr. Daniel “Dan” Edelman retired as Chancellor at Montana State University\, Billings. His responsibilities included transforming and leading both a traditional university and a two-year community college. As a first-generation college student\, he strove to provide opportunities to veterans\, Native Americans\, and other underserved populations. He has helped countless students pursue their dreams. Serving in higher education for over 25 years\, other senior roles include Chief Financial Officer at the University of North Texas at Dallas and Associate Chief Academic Officer at East Texas A&M University. He is also a twice-tenured professor of accounting. Furthering his commitment towards public service\, he joined the US Department of Justice as a Forensic Financial Investigator\, immediately following 9/11. Additionally\, he was an entrepreneur with two businesses: one in public accounting and the other in finance. \nHe began his journey by enlisting in the US Army immediately after his seventeenth birthday. Trained in military intelligence\, he served as the Noncommissioned Officer in Charge\, S2\, 1st Military Intelligence Battalion\, 1st Infantry Division. During his second deployment to Europe during the Cold War\, he was seriously injured\, he left the service following three years on active duty. \nHe earned a bachelor’s degree in Business from Loyola University\, a Master of Science in Accounting degree\, and a Doctorate o Philosophy from the Illinois Institute of Technology. He earned five professional certifications (Certified Public Accountant\, Certified Fraud Examiner\, Certified in Financial Forensics\, Chartered Global Accountant\, and Certified Information Professional). \nDr. Edelman received a Tribute in the United States Senate for his contributions to higher education and the nation. His dedication\, support\, and commitment towards veterans and underserved populations was highlighted. \nHe is happily married to his wife Sandee and resides in McKinney\, TX. Combined they have three sons and six grandchildren.  URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/january-luncheon/ LOCATION:Park City Club. 5956 Sherry Lane\, Dallas\, 5956 Sherry Ln #1700\, Dallas\, TX\, 75225\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dallasmoww.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/new.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20260108T014500 DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20260108T033000 DTSTAMP:20260404T223338 CREATED:20251212T095238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T095433Z UID:2778-1767836700-1767843000@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:Military History Book Club DESCRIPTION: “The Sword of Freedom” by former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen\nPrestonwood CC\, 15909 Preston Road\, Dallas\, TX. Please arrive by 7:15 a.m. to order from the menu. \nBreakfast is $20.  Discussion starts at 7:30 and ends at 9:00. \nThe discussion will be guided by co-Chairmen – John Caldwell: CPA\, 9 Marathons (PB 3:15)  &  Robert Epstein: Texas Guard- Military Police Brigade; 20 years law enforcement                                  \nIsrael has always won. They are winning now. And they must always win in the future. \nIn The Sword of Freedom\, former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen pulls back the curtain on Israel’s success in the face of never-ending war. Cohen has played a pivotal role in shaping Israel’s modern defense strategy. Blending personal stories and the nation’s history\, he offers a rare glimpse into how Israel has defied existential threats and built a cutting-edge defense system. He reveals how Israel always finds a way to win\, as well as: \n  \n\nHow Israel succeeds as a nation and military power\nThe future of Gaza and Hamas\nWhat it takes to be in the Mossad\nThe mistakes Westerners make about the Middle East\nHow Mossad helps counter terrorism around the world\nHow the art of spy craft has changed in the advent of AI and social media\nWhat Donald Trump’s second presidency means for Israel\n\n  \nIn today’s volatile world\, Israel must remain adaptable and resolute to survive. Cohen explores how Israel achieves this: by questioning all intelligence\, prioritizing human ingenuity\, cooperating with other countries (even ones you might not expect)\, and ensuring enemies fear defeat before battles begin. \nAs David Ben-Gurion observed\, “History is not written\, it is created.” From thrilling covert operations to strategies that safeguard borders\, The Sword of Free­dom demonstrates how Israel’s transformation from a vulnerable state to a global power was no accident. \nRSVP to Bob Epstein at: macabee1948@gmail.com URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/military-history-book-club-4/ LOCATION:Prestonwood CC\, 15909 Preston Road\, Dallas\, TX\, 15909 Preston Road\, Dallas\, TX\, 75248\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dallasmoww.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/nawsnm.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20260203T054500 DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20260203T080000 DTSTAMP:20260404T223338 CREATED:20260108T082315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T091654Z UID:2795-1770097500-1770105600@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:February Luncheon 2026 DESCRIPTION:A relentless pursuer of funding to establish and sustain programs that advocate for and support US Veterans and the people of his beloved Israel. He has many duties and responsibilities\, among other tasks. Twenty years Law Enforcement Reserves and four years Texas National Guard. Trainer Major Epstein\, Civil Air Patrol Emergency Services Ground Team and Drone Pilot Trainer\, Hi–Powered Rocketry\, and Air Power Education Officer. In addition\, he serves with the US Air Force Auxiliary. Chairperson of the Advocacy Committee for the Air and Space Force Association. Homeland Security Officer\, North Texas\, offering Active Shooter training\, Refuse to be a Victim courses\, and Neighborhood Watch procedures training to local communities\, including churches and synagogues. Private security contractor for North Texas Synagogues and Churches. National Security Chairperson for Military Order of the World Wars\, for which he organizes monthly military and patriot book clubs\, along with the National Defense Briefing Series programs. Chairperson of the Patriotism for Jewish War Veterans Association. Major Supporter of the Texas Rangers Association Foundation. His success and drive are a tribute to his family’s lineage of dedicated military service from the Civil War to today. He is married to Mrs. Robbe Epstein and has five children. His second son\, Captain Judah Epstein\, Explosive Ordnance Disposal\, Flight Commander\, United States Air Forces\, is currently serving on active duty at Nellis Air Force Base. Always active his hobbies include Tennis (ranked 12th Texas men’s singles fifty-five and older; Archery (ranked 5th Texas Men’s Senior Master Recurve Division; Shotgun Shooting (ranked nationally First Responder Division Skeet); Sword Fighting and Fencing. Mr. Epstein is also a Published Playwright (Joseph\, Pharaoh of Egypt) and an acrylic battle map painter. \n  URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/february-luncheon-2/ LOCATION:Park City Club. 5956 Sherry Lane\, Dallas\, 5956 Sherry Ln #1700\, Dallas\, TX\, 75225\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dallasmoww.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/DCS_3692A.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20260212T014500 DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20260212T030000 DTSTAMP:20260404T223338 CREATED:20260115T054905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T055333Z UID:2813-1770860700-1770865200@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:Military History Book Club February 12 DESCRIPTION:Grey Wars – A Contemporary History of U.S. Special Operations\nby N.W. Collins\n \nThe discussion will be guided by Rear Admiral Gary Rosholt\, a 35-year US Navy SEAL (Ret) with his Flag Officer tours as the Deputy Commanding General\, Special Operations Command\, U.S. Central Command and Senior Defense Official / Defense Attache\, U.S. Embassy United Arab Emirates along with Robert Epstein: Texas Guard – Military Police Brigade; 20 years law enforcement\nWhat’s it about? \nA comprehensive analysis of U.S. Special Operations Forces in 21st-century warfare\, examining their everyday reality in national security while respecting classified information and sensitive operational details. \nAuthor’s Note from Grey Wars: A lot is missing from this book—deliberately. \nThis book is intended for readers who seek a deeper understanding of U.S. Special Operations and the forces at the center of America’s 21st-century wars. Violence on behalf of the nation by sacred trust\, sums up one military leader. Rings of sorrow\, paraphrases another. While fighting matters evoke raw sentiment—and rightly so—the focus here is on the everyday reality of national security\, not the extremes. \nI set out—and received authorization—to conduct this research across the interagency. Throughout\, I adhere strictly to the classifications of national security and to the core values of academia to respect confidential sources and sensitive information. Upon completion\, this book was reviewed in its entirety by the U.S. Department of Defense\, Office of Prepublication and Security Review\, and other governmental agencies. \nRSVP to Bob Epstein at: macabee1948@gmail.com URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/military-history-book-club-february-12/ LOCATION:Prestonwood CC\, 15909 Preston Road\, Dallas\, TX\, 15909 Preston Road\, Dallas\, TX\, 75248\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dallasmoww.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Grey-Wars.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20260222T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20260222T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T223338 CREATED:20251212T091511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T063207Z UID:2771-1771758000-1771772400@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:National Defense Briefing Series DESCRIPTION:  \n\nGreat Power Competition – Special Operations\n\n\nRADM Gary Rosholt (USN retired) will cover the special forces of our potential adversaries and our allies. The audience will learn how what differentiates U.S. Special Operations from those of our allies and those of the People’s Republic of China\, Russia\, North Korea and Iran. \nGary Rosholt is currently the President\, L3 Technologies Saudi Arabia LLC and Corporate Vice President\, Middle East Operations. In these roles\, he is responsible for all aspects of the company’s business interests in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East region\, including strategy\, operations\, and growth\, including the successful execution of ongoing business. \nIn 2015\, he completed more than 35 years of active and reserve military service as a US Navy SEAL and retired as a Rear Admiral (upper half).  Highlighting his career were assignments as the Senior Defense Official/Defense Attaché in the US Embassy in Abu Dhabi and Deputy Commanding General for the Special Operations Command for the United States Central Command. \nOperational assignments included deployments with Underwater Demolition Teams\, SEAL Teams\, and Special Boat Units to the Western Pacific and Middle East.  In his earlier civilian career\, he was a consultant for 15-years focusing on US Special Operations-peculiar research\, development\, and acquisition programs. \nRosholt graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a degree in Electrical Engineering and completed his Master of Science degree in Operations Management from the University of Arkansas. He is licensed as a Professional Engineer by the Commonwealth of Virginia. \n\n  URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/national-defense-briefing-series-6/ LOCATION:Heritage Ranch Golf & Country Club 465 Scenic Ranch CircleMcKinney TX 75069 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dallasmoww.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/NDBS-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20260301T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20260301T153000 DTSTAMP:20260404T223338 CREATED:20260311T052707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T053032Z UID:2879-1772371800-1772379000@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:AFA Dallas Appreciation Event DESCRIPTION:We had a good turnout on Sunday to watch the Allen Americans hockey team defeat the Tulsa Oilers at the Allen Events Center.  Thx to Bob Epstein for donating the suite he won at our golf tournament and to Joel  for organizing the event.  We took the opportunity to resent Bob G with his long-awaited C-141 trophy for his contribution as our 2025 president. And because it was “Pucks and Paws” day\, we got to see some (mostly) well-behaved pooches! \nJohn Campbell \nLt Gen\, USAF (ret)  \nPresident\, Sam Johnson Chapter  \nAir & Space Forces Associaton URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/afa-dallas-appreciation-event/ LOCATION:Allen Event Center\, 200 E Stacy Rd #1350\, Allen\, TX\, 75002\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dallasmoww.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/pic-12-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20260303T054500 DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20260303T073000 DTSTAMP:20260404T223338 CREATED:20260206T060449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T060449Z UID:2833-1772516700-1772523000@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:Mar 3: Luncheon at the Park City club DESCRIPTION:John Novalis is a retired Brigadier General from Williamsport\, Pennsylvania and a 1987 graduate of the United States Military Academy and an Army Aviation Officer. He currently resides in Keller\, Texas and works for Bell as Director\, Advanced Programs Sales and Strategy. Leads strategic campaigns focused on adjacent market opportunities\, military training opportunities\,HSVTOL\, DoD Science and Technology efforts and FVL sustainment . \nHis most recent position prior to Bell was serving as a Highly Qualified Expert for the Department of Defense coaching and teaching senior leaders in the art and science of mission command and leadership fundamentals. Prior he was a Middle East expert and Senior Associate with Booz Allen Hamilton.  read more URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/mar-3-luncheon-at-the-park-city-club/ LOCATION:Park City Club. 5956 Sherry Lane\, Dallas\, 5956 Sherry Ln #1700\, Dallas\, TX\, 75225\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dallasmoww.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/John-N.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20260312T014500 DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20260312T033000 DTSTAMP:20260404T223338 CREATED:20260226T090311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T090444Z UID:2866-1773279900-1773286200@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:Military History Book Club March 2026 DESCRIPTION:Military History Book Club\nSponsored by North Texas Audie Murphy Chapter\,\nMilitary Order of World Wars\, & Jewish War Veterans\nAn authoritative history of Europe’s most significant military conflict since World War II. Despite repeated warnings from the White House\, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 shocked the world. Why did Putin start the war—and why has it unfolded in previously unimaginable ways? Ukrainians have resisted a superior military; the West has united\, while Russia grows increasingly isolated. Serhii Plokhy\, a leading historian of Ukraine and the Cold War\, offers a definitive account of this conflict\, its origins\, course\, and the already apparent and possible future consequences. Though the current war began eight years before the all-out assault—on February 27\, 2014\, when Russian armed forces seized the Crimean parliament—the roots of this conflict can be traced even further back\, to post-Soviet tensions and imperial collapse in the 19th and 20th centuries. By providing a broad historical context and examining Ukraine and Russia’s ideas and cultures\, as well as domestic and international politics\, Plokhy reveals that while this new Cold War was not inevitable\, it was predictable. Ukraine\, Plokhy argues\, has remained central to Russia’s idea of itself even as Ukrainians have followed a radically different path. \nRSVP: macabee1948@gmail.com URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/military-history-book-club-march-2026/ LOCATION:Prestonwood CC\, 15909 Preston Road\, Dallas\, TX\, 15909 Preston Road\, Dallas\, TX\, 75248\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dallasmoww.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/HISTORY.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20260318T020000 DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20260318T033000 DTSTAMP:20260404T223338 CREATED:20260311T043038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T043038Z UID:2874-1773799200-1773804600@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:Patriot Club Breakfast Series -March 2026 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/patriot-club-breakfast-series-march-2026/ LOCATION:Prestonwood CC\, 15909 Preston Road\, Dallas\, TX\, 15909 Preston Road\, Dallas\, TX\, 75248\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dallasmoww.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/breakfast.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20260327T043000 DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20260327T060000 DTSTAMP:20260404T223338 CREATED:20260404T075259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T094619Z UID:2901-1774585800-1774591200@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:National Vietnam Veterans Memorial Day Event / Allen\, TX DESCRIPTION:ALLEN\, Texas — Veterans and community members gather as the city of Allen celebrates National Vietnam War Veterans Day during a ceremony Friday\, March 27\, 2026\, at the Allen Senior Recreation Center. \nEstablished by the 2017 Recognition Act\, this day marks the 1973 departure of the last U.S. combat troops. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\nKevin Purcell of the Allen Community Band performs “Rivoli” to open the program and later plays “Taps” during the City of Allen’s National Vietnam War Veterans Day ceremony Friday\, March 27\, 2026\, at the Allen Senior Recreation Center. (Photo by Patrick Nugent/USAF Ret.)\n\n  \n\n(L-R) (Red Shirt) Chuck Daniel\, Navy veteran; (Tan Jacket) Jim Blythe\, Navy Veteran; (Black suit) Vice Admiral David Brooks Robinson/USN (Ret.) the guest speaker; Ken Taylor\, Army veteran and Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1122 president; (Plaid Jacket) Chuck Wright\, Marine veteran\, Texas Veterans Commission in discussion before the program begins. At the City of Allen’s National Vietnam War Veterans Day ceremony Friday\, March 27\, 2026\, at the Allen Senior Recreation Center. (Photo by Patrick Nugent/USAF Ret.)\n\n  \n\nAllen High School\, MCJROTC Regiment presents colors as the audience says the Pledge of Allegiance. At the City of Allen’s National Vietnam War Veterans Day ceremony Friday\, March 27\, 2026\, at the Allen Senior Recreation Center. (Photo by Patrick Nugent/USAF Ret.)\n\n  \n\n(L-R) Ken Taylor\, Army veteran and Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1122 president presented a compass to Vice Admiral David Brooks Robinson/USN (Ret.) Navy Cross recipient\, the guest speaker and master of ceremony John Bagwell\, Army veteran\, Bronze Star & Purple Heart recipient. At the City of Allen’s National Vietnam War Veterans Day ceremony Friday\, March 27\, 2026\, at the Allen Senior Recreation Center. (Photo by Patrick Nugent/USAF Ret.)\n\n  \n\n(L-R) Vice Admiral David Brooks Robinson/USN (Ret.) Navy Cross recipient and United States Naval Academy graduate class 1963 guest speaker\, talks to his friend Allen Clark\, United States Military Academy graduate class of 1963\, recipient of the Silver Star\, Bronze Star & Purple Heart. At the City of Allen’s National Vietnam War Veterans Day ceremony Friday\, March 27\, 2026\, at the Allen Senior Recreation Center. (Photo by Patrick Nugent/USAF Ret.)\n\n  \n\n(L-R) Dick Thompson\, USAF veteran\, US Air Force Academy Class of 1966\, recipient of the Silver Star & Distinguished Flying Cross; James Hinds\, program singer; Vice Admiral David Brooks Robinson/USN (Ret.) Navy Cross recipient and United States Naval Academy graduate class 1963\, guest speaker; Natalie DuPre\, program singer\, one of the top 12 finalists in the Miss Texas competition in 2025 and Ken Taylor\, Army veteran and Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1122 president. At the City of Allen’s National Vietnam War Veterans Day ceremony Friday\, March 27\, 2026\, at the Allen Senior Recreation Center. (Photo by Patrick Nugent/USAF Ret.)\n\n  \n\nVice Admiral David Brooks Robinson/USN (Ret.) Navy Cross recipient for Heroism during the Vietnam War when he was the commander of the USS Canon a patrol gunboat while participating in Operation Market Time on the Bo De River and he is a United States Naval Academy graduate class 1963 was the guest speaker with the USS Canon displayed on the screen. At the City of Allen’s National Vietnam War Veterans Day ceremony Friday\, March 27\, 2026\, at the Allen Senior Recreation Center. (Photo by Patrick Nugent/USAF Ret.)\n\n  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/national-vietnam-veterans-memorial-day-event-allen-tx/ LOCATION:Allen Senior Recreation Center\, 451 St Mary Dr\, Allen\, TX\, 75002\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dallasmoww.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/DSC_1066AB.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20260407T054500 DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20260407T073000 DTSTAMP:20260404T223338 CREATED:20260311T044549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T030410Z UID:2878-1775540700-1775547000@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:Luncheon Meeting April 2026 DESCRIPTION:Angelia D. Farnell is a retired U.S. Army Colonel from Pleasant Hill\, Louisiana\, and a 1988 Distinguished Military Graduate of Southern University A&M College in Baton Rouge\, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and was commissioned in Army Aviation. She also holds a Master of Public Administration from Troy State University and a Doctor of Management in Organizational Management & Leadership from the University of Phoenix. \nOver the course of a 30-year distinguished military career\, she served in both aviation and intelligence roles\, commanding at the company\, battalion\, and brigade levels while holding key leadership positions across tactical\, operational\, and strategic levels. Read more… URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/luncheon-meeting-april-2026/ LOCATION:Park City Club. 5956 Sherry Lane\, Dallas\, 5956 Sherry Ln #1700\, Dallas\, TX\, 75225\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dallasmoww.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/farnell.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Caracas:20260409T020000 DTEND;TZID=America/Caracas:20260409T033000 DTSTAMP:20260404T223338 CREATED:20260211T125128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T125222Z UID:2835-1775700000-1775705400@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:Military History Book Club “Army History” DESCRIPTION:LTC (Ret) Carl D. Wiley: U.S. Army (Ret) & DoD Civil (Ret) – Moderator: \nCarl is a combat veteran of Desert Shield/Storm\, the Gulf War\, Operation Joint Endeavor\, Former Yugoslavia\, who retired from the Army as a Lieutenant Colonel and Government Civil Service after 40 years of service. He is a senior Army aviator with over 1000 hours in helicopters\, a paratrooper\, a cavalryman\, and a maintenance test pilot. He currently serves as the Second Vice-Commander for the Dallas – Military Order of World Wars chapter. Carl speaks on military history from World War I to the current day\, as well as selected topics on logistics and military deployments. \nPlease arrive by 7:30 AM\, to order from the menu. Breakfast is $15. Discussion begins at 7:30 and ends no later than 9:00 \nWere World Wars I and II Inevitable? Where the Necessary Wars? Or were they products of calamitous failures of judgment? The author makes the case that\, if not for the blunders of British statesman – Winston Churchill first among them – the horrors of two world wars and the Holocaust might have been avoided and the British Empire might never have collapsed into ruins. Half a century of murderous oppression of scores of millions under the iron boot of Communism tyranny might never have happened\, and Europe’s central role in world affairs might have been sustained for many generations. \nRSVP: Bob Epstein\, macabee1948@gmail.com URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/military-history-book-club-army-history-3/ LOCATION:Prestonwood CC\, 15909 Preston Road\, Dallas\, TX\, 15909 Preston Road\, Dallas\, TX\, 75248\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dallasmoww.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/book-club.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR