BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Dallas Chapter of MOWW - ECPv6.16.5//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/North_Dakota/Center BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20240728T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20240728T143000 DTSTAMP:20240902T014254Z CREATED:20240902T013412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240902T014254Z UID:789-1722171600-1722177000@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:CIA PARAMILITARY OPERATIONS DESCRIPTION:This presentation will feature two former senior officials of the Central Intelligence Agency in a discussion of one of the least-known agencies of our government during one of the most difficult periods of our history. \nJoin us on July 28 at 5:00 p.m. to hear from our panelists\, Rod Smith and J.R. Seeger\, who played key roles in a legendary chapter in the CIA and military history. \nROD SMITH\n\nRod Smith served as an enlisted artilleryman with the First Marine Division in Vietnam\, after which he graduated from Dartmouth College and Boston University Law School. He spent eleven years as a prosecutor on the local and federal levels\, during which he participated in taking the first depositions of a Soviet citizen on Soviet soil in history. Seeing the Soviet Union firsthand\, he accepted a position with the CIA in 1986. He spent a career as an Operations Officer\, culminating in tours as Chief of the Counterintelligence Center\, Chief of the Special Activities Division\, and\, in an exchange of hostages\, Associate Assistant Division Chief in the National Security Division of the FBI. \nJ.R. SEEGER\n\nJ.R. Seeger is a Western New York native.  He has been an archeologist\, a paratrooper\, and a CIA case officer.   After retirement\, he served as a trainer for the U.S. Army Special Forces and the US Army HUMINT Training Joint Center of Excellence.   He is a subject matter expert for Sandia National Laboratory and an open-source researcher for the intelligence community.   He has a bachelor’s degree from Eisenhower College and a master’s degree from the University of Iowa.   He has over a dozen articles published in the CIA peer-reviewed journal Studies in Intelligence and eleven novels.  J.R. is married to another retired CIA officer\, Lise Spargo.  They split their time between a house in Socorro\, New Mexico\, and a house in his hometown in East Aurora\, NY.  See his website at www.jrseeger.com for more information and links to his books and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGND8fejKsE for a great interview on Team House. \nEvent Details\nDate: Sunday\, July 28\, 2024 | Check in starting at 4:30 p.m. The program starts promptly at 5:oo p.m.\nLocation: Heritage Ranch Golf & Country Club | 465 Scenic Ranch Circle McKinney\, TX 75069\nDress: Business Casual\nTicket Price: General Ticket – $45 | Table of 8 – $360 | Student Ticket – $35.\nDinner and cash bar.  Dinner entrée selection on registration URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/cia-paramilitary-operations/ 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/image_2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20240712T223000 DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20240713T123000 DTSTAMP:20240904T170906Z CREATED:20240902T015933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T170906Z UID:800-1720823400-1720873800@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:Col. Kenneth W. Cordier Celebration of Life DESCRIPTION:Kenneth William Cordier\nFEBRUARY 16\, 1937 – JUNE 18\, 2024 \nA Celebration of Life\n2:00 pm – 4:00 pm\nFRONTIERS OF FLIGHT MUSEUM URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/col-kenneth-w-cordier-celebration-of-life/ LOCATION:Frontiers of Flight Museum 6911 Lemmon Ave\, Dallas\, TX 75209 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dallasmoww.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/kenneth-cordier-dallas-tx-obituary.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20240712T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20240712T113000 DTSTAMP:20240904T172543Z CREATED:20240902T021335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T172543Z UID:818-1720769400-1720783800@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:Col. Kenneth W. Cordier Committal Service & Reception DESCRIPTION:Kenneth William Cordier\nFEBRUARY 16\, 1937 – JUNE 18\, 2024\nIn Loving Memory\nCol. Kenneth W. Cordier\, age 87\, of Plano\, Texas passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday\, June 18\, 2024. An interment service with full military honors for Colonel Cordier will be held at 11:00 AM Friday\, July 12\, 2024 at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery\, 2000 Mountain Creek Pkwy\, Dallas\, TX. Cars should line up in Lane 2 no later than 10:45am. \nKen Cordier was born on February 16\, 1937 in Canton\, Ohio. He was commissioned through the Air Force ROTC program at the University of Akron on July 16\, 1960\, and was trained as a Minuteman Missile Launch Officer in 1961\, later serving as an instructor in the course before entering Undergraduate Pilot Training in January 1963. Lt Cordier was awarded his pilot wings on December 19\, 1964\, and then completed F-4 Phantom II Combat Crew Training. He then flew F-4s with the 45th Tactical Fighter Squadron at MacDill AFB\, Florida\, and then flying combat missions in Southeast Asia with the 45th TFS in January 1965 while deployed to Ubon RTAFB\, Thailand. Cordier volunteered for a second combat tour in June 1966\, this time flying out of Cam Ranh Bay AB in the Republic of Vietnam. On December 2\, 1966\, while flying his 176th combat mission\, Cordier was forced to eject over North Vietnam after his F-4 took a direct hit from a surface-to-air missile. He was immediately captured and spent the next 2\,284 days as a Prisoner of War before being released during Operation Homecoming on March 4\, 1973. After hospitalization\, he attended the Armed Forces Staff College and then requalified to fly jet fighters. From 1979 to 1981\, he directed the flying operations at Sembach AB in West Germany\, and was then selected to command the reactivation of Wiesbaden AB\, also in West Germany. He met his future wife\, Barbara Leighton\, in Germany where they were married on June 7\, 1980. Col Cordier served as Air Attache to the United Kingdom\, based at the U.S. Embassy in London\, from 1982 until his retirement from the Air Force on January 31\, 1985. After his retirement\, Ken represented British Aerospace in Washington\, D.C.\, as Director of Military Aircraft. Col Cordier wears Command Pilot Wings as well as the Air Force Missile Badge\, and accumulated over 2\,000 flying hours in fighter aircraft during his Air Force career. \nColonel Cordier served as President of NAM-POWs and the Red River Valley Fighter Pilots Association. He was a past Commander of the Dallas Chapter of the Military Order of the World Wars. He was a Charter Member of the Dallas Veterans Day Parade\, serving as Grand Marshall twice. He served as Chairman and President of the Dallas Military Ball\, was inducted into the Combat Aviators Hall of Fame\, was an Honorary American Fighter Ace\, and was awarded the annual DAR Medal of Honor. He was a member of Quiet Birdmen and a 32nd degree Mason. Because of his faith in Jesus Christ\, Colonel Cordier was inducted into the Roaring Lambs Hall of Fame\, receiving the Profiles in Courage Award. \nKen is survived by his loving wife of 44 years\, Barbie; a daughter\, Ann Weaver; granddaughters\, Hannah and Shelby of Seattle\, Nicole; and a great-grandson\, Alex of Hawaii. His son\, Louie\, predeceased him in 2006\, leaving their daughter-in-law\, Catherine Melby of Missouri. \nAn interment service with full military honors for Colonel Cordier will be held at 11:00 AM Friday\, July 12\, 2024 at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery\, 2000 Mountain Creek Pkwy\, Dallas\, TX. Cars should line up in Lane 2 no later than 10:45am. Reception following at Dallas Baptist University\, Pilgrim Chapel\, downstairs\, 3000 Mountain Creek Parkway. \nHis Celebration of Life service will be held from 2:00-4:00 PM Saturday\, July 13\, 2024 at the Frontiers of Flight Museum by Love Field\, 6911 Lemmon Avenue\, Dallas. In lieu of flowers\, please make donations to Roaring Lambs Ministries\, 17110 Dallas Parkway\, Suite 260 Dallas\, TX 75248 or online at www.RoaringLambs.org/donate \nServices\nFRIDAY\,JULY 12\, 2024 \nCommittal service with full Military Honors\n11:00 am \nDALLAS-FORT WORTH NATIONAL CEMETERY \n2000 Mountain Creek Pkwy Dallas\, TX 75211\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\nFRIDAY\,JULY 12\, 2024 \nReception\nDALLAS BAPTIST UNIVERSITY \n3000 Mountain Creek Pkwy Dallas\, TX 75211 \nThe gravesite service for Ken Cordier will take place with full Military Honors at the Dallas – Fort Worth National Cemetery\, 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway\, Dallas\, July 12. This is a time-sensitive interment service and as such will start precisely on time (1100 hours) which means 100% of those in attendance MUST BE PRESENT NOT LATER THAN 1030 hours in Lane #1 for staging and positioning. Further precise details will be provided to those who will be pre-identified as “Patriot Guards” and “Honor Guards.” Your special roles are essential to the success of this sacred event. Every person present will make a difference – your being there makes all the difference! \nParking: Severely limited within the Cemetery grounds\, therefore car-pooling is urged. In addition\, special arrangements for “overflow parking” has been set at Dallas Baptist University\, DBU\, (3000 Mountain Creek Parkway\, Dallas). Arrival here by 1000 hours will allow you plenty of time to make everything work. Please coordinate with your associates and carpool from your home. If arriving separately\, plan to meet at DBU’s parking lot and leave one vehicle there. \nElements of the service: The official Air Force Honor Guard will provide pall bearers (all casket handling)\, 21 Gun Salute\, TAPS\, flag protocol and delivery of the final flag to Mrs. Barbie Cordier. An official 4-ship overflight (a real “Kodak Moment”) will take place as well! Following the eulogy by the Pastor\, a reception will be held at Dallas Baptist University. This event is open for all attendees. Please come. \nSATURDAY\,JULY 13\, 2024 \nA Celebration of Life\n2:00 pm – 4:00 pm \nFRONTIERS OF FLIGHT MUSEUM \n6911 Lemmon Ave Dallas\, TX 75209 URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/col-kenneth-w-cordier-committal-service-reception/ LOCATION:Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery 2000 Mountain Creek Pkwy\, Dallas\, TX 75211 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dallasmoww.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IMG_6625-Ken_Cordier_flyer_reduced_final_2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20240702T074500 DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20240702T093000 DTSTAMP:20250602T052038Z CREATED:20240902T022416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T052038Z UID:839-1719906300-1719912600@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:CELEBRATION OF FREEDOM LUNCHEON DESCRIPTION:Description\nBack by popular demand to celebrate our nation’s Independence Day is the MOWW \nDallas chapter Tuesday Jul 2 luncheon program (11:15-1pm) at Park City Club. Last year’s program\, \nconsisting of several first generation Americans (from all continents except Antarctica) expressing their \nappreciation and love of their freedom expressed in their American lives\, was attended and met \nwith rave reviews for timeliness\, emotion and uplifting of spirit. This upcoming program is one to \ninvite guests and especially sons\, daughters and grandchildren\, who are out of school. \nChapter guests for our luncheon this year hail from Iran\, where our guest was stranded in a college \nin Texas\, when the Iranian Revolution occurred; a pastor from the Bahamas with a worldwide \nministry; West Point graduate\, who\, at age 3 left Vietnam as a “Boat Refugee;” immigrant from Taiwan\, \nwhose family escaped Communism under Mao Zedong; mainland China emigre\, who narrowly \nescaped two terrorist attacks; and a Dallas area pastor from Ethiopia. This is a program not to miss. \nRegister at dallasmoww.org website to make your and your guest RSVPs. URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/elebration-of-freedom-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/DCS_9158AB.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20240604T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20240604T173000 DTSTAMP:20240904T180600Z CREATED:20240902T041124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T180600Z UID:879-1717511400-1717522200@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:Dallas Chapter MOWW Change of Command and Awards Banquet DESCRIPTION:Description URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/new-staff-installation-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_0247-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20240507T074500 DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20240507T093000 DTSTAMP:20240904T183331Z CREATED:20240902T042107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T183331Z UID:900-1715067900-1715074200@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:May Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Description\nWorld War II pilot John Luckadoo during basic flight training at Shaw Field in Sumter\, SC. (Macmillan) \nMilitary.com | By James Barber  Published April 04\, 2022 \n\nBorn and raised on Missionary Ridge in Chattanooga\, TN in 1922\, Lucky attended public schools where he participated in the R.O.T.C. while in Chattanooga High School. He later attended the University of Chattanooga and enlisted in the U.S.Army Air Corps as an Aviation Cadet while in his sophomore year soon after Pearl Harbor. \nGraduating from twin-engine flight school in February\, 1943 along with 40 of his classmates he was immediately assigned to the 100th Bomb Group\, a B-17 Bomb Group as co-pilots just prior to being sent overseas to England with the 8th Air Force. As one of the early U.S. Bomber Groups in England\, and without fighter escort and due to it’s initial heavy losses\, quickly became known as “the Bloody Hundredth”. Serving as a Pilot and later as a Squadron Operations Officer\, he was one of only 4 of his original classmates to survive 25 combats missions. \nEarning the Distinguished Flying Cross\, the Air Medal with 3 oak leaf clusters\, the European Victory Medal\, two Presidential Unit Citations\, he was also awarded the French Legion of Honor for his World War II service. \nFor the past 25 years he has discussed his wartime experiences with various groups and organizations\, as well as elementary school students and Air Force Academy cadets to ensure that they are well aware of the sacrifices made by his generation for the freedoms we all enjoy today\, and most recently had his Bloody Hundredth Bomb Group memorialized in the epic documentary called “Masters of the Air”. \nHaving recently celebrated his 102nd birthday\, he is the only remaining pilot of the original 100th Bomb Group. URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/may-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/2024/09/John_Lucky.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20240502T044000 DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20240502T163000 DTSTAMP:20240902T044812Z CREATED:20240902T044021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240902T044812Z UID:914-1714624800-1714667400@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:THE WALL THAT HEALS (Frisco\, TX) – MAY 2-5\, 2024 DESCRIPTION:Description\nThe new location due to the heavy rains has been moved to Warren Sports Complex.\nWARREN SPORTS COMPLEX\n7599 ELDORADO PARKWAY\nFRISCO\, TEXAS\n  \nThe Wall That Heals is a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial along with a mobile Education Center. The traveling exhibit honors the more than 3 million Americans who served in the U.S. Armed forces in the Vietnam War and it bears the names of the 58\,281 men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam.\nhttps://friscovfw.org/the-wall-that-heals URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/the-wall-that-heals-frisco-tx-may-2-5-2024/ LOCATION:GRAND PARK 7275 Dallas Parkway \, FRISCO\, TX\, 75034 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dallasmoww.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Wall-that-heals.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20240414T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20240414T153000 DTSTAMP:20250602T054455Z CREATED:20240902T045309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T054455Z UID:929-1713099600-1713108600@www.dallasmoww.org SUMMARY:NDBS UPCOMING EVENT DESCRIPTION:Description URL:https://www.dallasmoww.org/calendar/ndbs-upcoming-event/ 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/April_NDBS_a.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20240402T074500 DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20240402T093000 DTSTAMP:20250602T051055Z CREATED:20240902T045611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T051055Z UID:934-1712043900-1712050200@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/North_Dakota/Center:20240314T040000 DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20240314T053000 DTSTAMP:20240902T223836Z CREATED:20240902T223836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240902T223836Z UID:1018-1710388800-1710394200@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/North_Dakota/Center:20240305T074500 DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20240305T093000 DTSTAMP:20250602T052822Z CREATED:20240902T224443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T052822Z UID:1022-1709624700-1709631000@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/North_Dakota/Center:20240221T041500 DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20240221T053000 DTSTAMP:20240902T225328Z CREATED:20240902T225328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240902T225328Z UID:1030-1708488900-1708493400@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/North_Dakota/Center:20240206T074500 DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20240206T093000 DTSTAMP:20240903T014431Z CREATED:20240902T230310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T014431Z UID:1042-1707205500-1707211800@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/North_Dakota/Center:20240120T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20240120T173000 DTSTAMP:20250602T050447Z CREATED:20240902T230843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T050447Z UID:1048-1705761000-1705771800@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/North_Dakota/Center:20240111T040000 DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20240111T053000 DTSTAMP:20240903T020846Z CREATED:20240902T232020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T020846Z UID:1060-1704945600-1704951000@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/North_Dakota/Center:20240102T074500 DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20240102T093000 DTSTAMP:20240902T232331Z CREATED:20240902T232331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240902T232331Z UID:1063-1704181500-1704187800@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/North_Dakota/Center:20231217T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20231217T153000 DTSTAMP:20240902T232638Z CREATED:20240902T232624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240902T232638Z UID:1068-1702819800-1702827000@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/North_Dakota/Center:20231216T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20231216T113000 DTSTAMP:20240902T233429Z CREATED:20240902T233127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240902T233429Z UID:1072-1702711800-1702726200@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/North_Dakota/Center:20231205T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20231205T173000 DTSTAMP:20240902T233946Z CREATED:20240902T233916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240902T233946Z UID:1081-1701786600-1701797400@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/North_Dakota/Center:20231130T041000 DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20231130T053000 DTSTAMP:20240902T234205Z CREATED:20240902T234205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240902T234205Z UID:1086-1701317400-1701322200@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/North_Dakota/Center:20231119T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20231119T150000 DTSTAMP:20240902T234436Z CREATED:20240902T234436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240902T234436Z UID:1089-1700398800-1700406000@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/North_Dakota/Center:20231107T074500 DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20231107T093000 DTSTAMP:20240903T001037Z CREATED:20240903T001037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T001037Z UID:1103-1699343100-1699349400@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/North_Dakota/Center:20231012T035000 DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20231012T053000 DTSTAMP:20250602T053638Z CREATED:20240903T002054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T053638Z UID:1114-1697082600-1697088600@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/North_Dakota/Center:20230909T063000 DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20230909T083000 DTSTAMP:20240903T003655Z CREATED:20240903T003622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T003655Z UID:1133-1694241000-1694248200@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/North_Dakota/Center:20230905T074500 DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20230905T093000 DTSTAMP:20240904T192904Z CREATED:20240903T004535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T192904Z UID:1140-1693899900-1693906200@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/North_Dakota/Center:20230903T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20230903T080000 DTSTAMP:20250602T053128Z CREATED:20230903T012830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T053128Z UID:1182-1693728000-1693728000@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/North_Dakota/Center:20230903T074500 DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20230903T093000 DTSTAMP:20250602T054712Z CREATED:20240903T002629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T054712Z UID:1119-1693727100-1693733400@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/North_Dakota/Center:20230903T043000 DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20230903T133000 DTSTAMP:20241003T011223Z CREATED:20240903T004907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T011223Z UID:1150-1693715400-1693747800@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/North_Dakota/Center:20230705T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20230705T093000 DTSTAMP:20240903T005814Z CREATED:20240903T005814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T005814Z UID:1156-1688544000-1688549400@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/North_Dakota/Center:20230611T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20230612T193000 DTSTAMP:20250430T025153Z CREATED:20240903T010237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T025153Z UID:1158-1686515400-1686598200@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 END:VCALENDAR