MOWW Launches 2026 Oral History Project to Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary
The Military Order of the World Wars is organizing a campaign to create an Oral History archive. With this campaign, we aim to bring together our companions across generations, professions, geography, and life stories. This strategic initiative will capture personal stories from companions to build MOWW’s living legacy.
This project is in collaboration with Publishing Concepts Inc. (PCI) to focus on historical preservation and member engagement.
The Mission of the 2026 Oral History Project
The main aim of this upcoming campaign is to compile a commemorative book of member stories and to preserve wartime experiences while fostering communication with its companions.
PCI will first contact all companions via email, and phone. You will then need to verify your information before getting an invitation to share your story. While participation in this campaign is voluntary, we encourage all companions to come forward and share their personal life stories. After all, this will preserve your legacy for upcoming generations while honoring the values that define MOWW. Not only this, participation in the 2026 Oral History Project will also improve connections among companions.
With this campaign, MOWW will outline the rich legacy of courage, duty, and sacrifice that define the military history of America. This project is more than just a history book but is a living record of people who devoted their lives to the nation.
Founded in 1919, MOWW has always stood by its motto: “It is nobler to serve than to be served.” As a trusted veteran organization, we foster youth leadership programs and promote civic responsibility across the community.
We invite every member to help us build a lasting legacy.
To participate or learn more about the 2026 Oral History Project, visit
https://moww.org/mowws-2026-oral-history-project/.
Nov. 13, 2023
Release # 23-11-01
Collin County Deputy Sheriff recognized for outstanding accomplishments
DALLAS—The Dallas Chapter of the Military Order of the World Wars recognized Collin County Deputy
Sheriff Ryan Nance at its monthly chapter luncheon on Nov. 7 for his accomplishments within the Collin
County Sheriff’s Department and his contribu????ons to the public safety of the community.
“Deputy Nance has consistently exhibited ethical dedica????on and mental toughness,” said MOWW Dallas
Law and Order Commi????ee Chair Chuck Daniels, who is a former US Navy lieutenant. “He has maintained the mindset to work towards higher goals, beginning as a deten????on officer and following with patrol deputy, field training officer, search and rescue dive team member and sniper on the SWAT team.
He is an outstanding example of why the Collin County Sheriff’s Department is considered one of the
best in the na????on.”
The Military Order of the World Wars is a patrio????c, nonpar????san Veterans Service Organiza????on (VSO) whose mo????o is, “It is nobler to serve than to be served.” Through its chapters across the na????on, it provides support to veterans of all ranks and services; youth patrio????c (civic) educa????on; college ROTC and high school JROTC programs; scou????ng; monuments and memorials; law and order programs; na????onal and homeland security programs. The Dallas Chapter offers recogni????on of the service and achievements
by law enforcement officers, firefighters, and paramedics as part of the overarching MOWW Police and Firefighters Support Programs.
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MEDIA CONTACT: Mar????e Cenkci cenkci@msn.com
Resources and Information for Faith and Community Leaders Regarding the Israel – Hamas Conflict
Release Date: October 10, 2023
Updated: October 19, 2023The U.S. remains in a heightened threat environment and recent events reinforce that. As the Israel-Hamas conflict continues, we have seen an increase in reports of threats against Jewish, Muslim, and Arab communities and institutions. Lone offenders, motivated by a range of violent ideologies, pose the most likely threat. We urge the public to stay vigilant and to promptly report suspicious activity to local law enforcement.DHS is closely monitoring unfolding events and will continue to engage in information sharing with our homeland security partners at home and abroad. We, along with our partners at all levels of government, will continue to help communities prepare for and respond to a range of public safety challenges and are working tirelessly on this mission, which has never been more important. Below are a variety of DHS resources that may be helpful to organizations:
- Resources for Community Organizations and Service Providers
Training and course offerings, services, and funding resources for community organizations to address targeted violence.
- Security and Resilience Resources for At-Risk Communities
Provides a range of physical security and community resources, including PSAs, Faith-Based/Houses of Worship, School Safety, and broader counterterrorism/targeted violence programs related to at-risk communities and soft targets/publicly accessible locations.
- Protecting Houses of Worship Landing Page
This webpage is a first stop shop for guidance and resources to inform Faith-based organizations and places of worship on security-based decisions. Included on this page are numerous resources, which provide building blocks for effective safety and security programs. The resources include a self-assessment tool, trainings, exercises, and other materials focused on a wide range of man-made threats (e.g., bombing, active shooter, vehicle ramming, etc.) that could be used against communities.
- Protecting Places of Worship: Six Steps to Enhance Security Against Targeted Violence
This document outlines actions that faith-based organizations and community leaders can take to increase security. These six steps can help protect places of worship against potential threats of targeted violence in a cost-effective manner that maintains an open and welcoming environment.
- Protecting Places of Worship: Perimeter Security Considerations
This infographic outlines low-to-no cost solutions to help implement these suggested practices and highlights ways to identify funding for security improvements.
- Immigration Relief in Emergencies or Unforeseen Circumstances | USCIS
Unforeseen circumstances, such as natural catastrophes (hurricanes, wildfires, severe weather, etc.), national emergencies (public health emergencies), or severe illness (including COVID), can sometimes affect the processing of your USCIS application, petition, or immigration request.
- Allied Against Hate: A Toolkit for Faith Communities
This toolkit describes practical steps faith communities can take to prevent acts of hate, discrimination, and bias, and to demonstrate solidarity with targeted communities if such acts tragically do occur.
- “If You See Something, Say Something© Campaign Resources
This national public awareness campaign offers free materials (posters, social media graphics, videos, etc.) to help community leaders, public safety officials, and faith-based organizations/places of worship encourage community members to immediately report signs of suspicious activity to local authorities and help prevent terrorism-related incidents.
- Prevention Resource Finder
The Prevention Resource Finder provides stakeholders with information on the resources needed to help prepare for and prevent targeted violence and terrorism across our country. Government-wide resources on the website include community support resources; grant funding opportunities; information-sharing platforms; evidence-based research; and training opportunities for communities to reduce the risk of targeted violence, including hate-based targeted violence.
Source: https://www.dhs.gov/news/2023/10/10/resources-and-information-faith-and-community-leaders-regarding-israel-hamas
