BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Dallas - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://afadallaschapter.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Dallas REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20241231T183000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261004T083000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261004T160000 DTSTAMP:20261001T064534Z CREATED:20260910T081941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T064534Z UID:115-1791102600-1791129600@afadallaschapter.org SUMMARY:Set Your Vector” Cyber Competition DESCRIPTION:Register to Attend In-PersonRegister to Attend Virtually\n  \nThe Sam Johnson Dallas Chapter of the AFA will co-sponsor this event to be held both as an inperson and virtual attendance competition. There will be scheduled speakers/panelists\,\nworkshops for coaches/mentors and award ceremonies in addition to the actual competition. \nThis event is open to all high school students who wish to participate. There is no fee to register and compete. The online training and prep modules will be available beginning May 15\, 2026. These tools are free as are snacks and meals for competing teams on the day of the competition. The event is also open to the general public\, so feel free to stop by and observe these amazingly talented young men and women in action. \nFor more information\, please visit the website at: www.setyourvector.org. \nPreparing for Flight Path Cybersecurity Competition \nMembers of ĀYŌDÈ Institute put the finishing touches on preparations for the Flight Path — Set Your Vector Cybersecurity Competition\, scheduled for Sunday\, Oct. 4\, 2026. \nHosted in partnership with the Air & Space Forces Association\, Flight Path challenges high school students through Capture the Flag puzzles\, coding exercises and real-world cybersecurity problems. Teams work together under time constraints\, developing technical\, problem-solving and teamwork skills. \nThe competition is designed to inspire students to explore computer science and cybersecurity while helping prepare tomorrow’s cyber defenders. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n From left\, James Dugan\, executive director of ĀYŌDÈ Institute\, and Ashray Snah\, a junior at Allen High School\, studying computer science reviews preparations for the October 4 competition.\n \n \n \n \n \n Richard Jang\, a sophomore majoring in computer science at the University of Texas at Dallas\, prepares materials for the upcoming competition.\n \n \n \n \n \n Ashray Snah\, a junior at Allen High School\, studying computer science works on final preparations for the Flight Path cybersecurity competition.\n \n \n \n \n \n ĀYŌDÈ Institute planning notes and a working model outline elements of the Flight Path cybersecurity competition.\nFor more information\, please visit the website at: www.setyourvector.org.\n \n \n\n  \n7:30 AM    Staff & volunteer arrival\, setup \n8:30 AM    Check-in opens (teams + guests) \n9:15 AM    Opening ceremony (welcome remarks\, sponsor keynote) \n9:45 AM    Competition begins (CTF + Coding Challenge) \n12:00 PM    Lunch + sponsor booths open\, recruiting tables active \n12:30 PM    Panel discussion (Private & Public Cybersecurity Experts) \n1:15 PM    Competition resumes \n3:15 PM    Competition closes\, scoring finalized \n3:45 PM    Awards ceremony (category prizes\, overall winners) \n4:30 PM    Platinum meet & greet with top performers \n5:00 PM    Event close\, teardown URL:https://afadallaschapter.org/events/set-your-vector-cyber-competition/ LOCATION:University of Texas Dallas Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center\, 2501 Drive G\, Richardson\, TX\, TX 75080\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://afadallaschapter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/3-a.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260916T070000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260916T090000 DTSTAMP:20260922T000409Z CREATED:20260911T054902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T000409Z UID:142-1789542000-1789549200@afadallaschapter.org SUMMARY:Military History Book Club – September 2026 DESCRIPTION:Rage and the Republic: The Unfinished Story of the American Revolution\n  \nPlease arrive by 7:15 a.m. to order from the menu.  Breakfast is $15. Discussion starts at 7:30 and ends at 9:00. \nThe discussion will be guided by: COL USA (Ret) JP Hogan: AUSA Leadership Education Fellow \n  \nOn the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence\, law professor\, legal analyst\, and bestselling author of The Indispensable Right Jonathan Turley explores how the unique origins of American democracy set it apart from other revolutions\, whether it can survive and thrive in the 21st century\, and how the unfinished story of the revolution will play out in a rapidly changing world. \nThis is a book about revolutions. Most countries are the progeny of revolution. At the birth of this nation\, the Founding Fathers faced the quintessential question of self-governance: how do you keep democracy from devolving into violent anarchy or brutal despotism? Drawing on little-known facts from the founding\, Jonathan Turley reveals how the United States escaped the cycles of violence and instability that plagued other democratic movements\, from ancient Athens to 19th-century France. \nAs the nation approaches a new era marked by artificial intelligence\, robotics\, and profound economic shifts\, America must again withstand the pressure of radical forces that seek to curtail our natural liberties under the guise of popular reform. In this crisis of faith\, many politicians and pundits are questioning the very principles of American democracy\, and some law professors are even calling for scrapping the Constitution. \nSynthesizing sources from history to philosophy to the arts\, Turley offers a hopeful account of how the lessons of the past can guide us through today’s “crisis of faith” in democracy and see us into the future. He notes: “From redcoats to robots\, our challenges have changed. Yet\, we have remained. Our greatest danger is not forgetting the history detailed in this book\, but forgetting who we were in that history.” \nRSVP to Bob Epstein at: macabee1948@gmail.com \nINSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER URL:https://afadallaschapter.org/events/military-history-book-club-september-16/ LOCATION:TX ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://afadallaschapter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-New-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260809T163000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260809T200000 DTSTAMP:20260914T063549Z CREATED:20260914T013754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T063549Z UID:195-1786293000-1786305600@afadallaschapter.org SUMMARY:NDBS – Great Power Competition – The People’s Republic of China DESCRIPTION:Both Dr. Watkins and Dr. Cole are experts on the People’s Republic of China (PRC). The understand the country’s internal politics and the personalities who lead the PRC. The two will provide insight into how they believe the PRC’s foreign policy will evolve given events in Venezuela\, Iran\, Russia\, and Ukraine. They will also provide their views on what the challenges the PRC faces vis a vis its intentions toward Taiwan. \nDr. Watkins taught at the National Defense University for 30+ years before retiring in June 2022 and was awarded the title of Professor Emerita. She has an MA from the London School of Economics and a PhD from the University of Notre Dame. In addition to teaching classes\, Dr. Watkins was Dean of Faculty & Academic Programs for three years. She is the author of 10 books on national security and is certified as a bilingual reader for the Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic. \nDr. Cole retired from full time teaching duties at the National War College in 2015 and was awarded the title of Professor Emeritus. While on the NWC faculty\, Dr. Cole taught courses on Sino-American Relations and Maritime Strategy. He has written numerous articles and eight books most of which focus on the Asia. He earned a BA in history from the University of North Carolina\, an M.P.A. in National Security Affairs from the University of Washington\, and a Ph.D. in History from Auburn University. He previously served 30 years as a Surface Warfare Officer in the Navy\, all in the Pacific. Dr. Cole commanded a frigate\, U.S.S. Rathburne (FF-1057)and Destroyer Squadron 35. He served as Naval Gunfire Liaison Officer with the THIRD Marine Division in Vietnam\, and as Special Assistant to the CNO for Expeditionary Warfare. URL:https://afadallaschapter.org/events/ndbs-great-power-competition-the-peoples-republic-of-china/ LOCATION:Heritage Ranch Golf & Country Club\, 465 Scenic Ranch Cir\, McKinney\, TX 75069\, TX\, 75080\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://afadallaschapter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/BudCynthia-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260725T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260725T140000 DTSTAMP:20260930T090023Z CREATED:20260914T015418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T090023Z UID:202-1784977200-1784988000@afadallaschapter.org SUMMARY:3rd Qt Luncheon – AFA Sam Johnson Chapter: Scholarship Luncheon DESCRIPTION:2026 Annual Scholarship Luncheon                                                            \nThe Honorable Congressman Keith Self\nTexas 3rd Congressional District \nMs Beverly Briney\nDaughter\, Congressman Sam Johnson \nCadet Chris Troncoso\nUniversity of Oklahoma Army ROTC\n2024 Sam Johnson Top Award Winner \nHonoring \nOur 2026 Scholarship Recipients\nOnce a year we recognize and honor the outstanding young people in our community who have excelled academically and demonstrated outstanding leadership skills. This year we will recognize recipients of honors in two of our scholarship programs: \nCongressman Sam Johnson AFJROTC Scholarship Program \nThe Congressman Sam Johnson AFJROTC Scholarship Program was initiated in 2020 to recognize the outstanding AFJROTC graduates from our area high schools\, assist them in their college careers and encourage them to consider military service. In 2025 it was selected as the Best Single Program in AFA and today includes 15 AFJROTC detachments in the Dallas area\, covering 24 high schools.  By this summer we’ll have awarded approximately $125\,000 in scholarships since the program started. This year we were joined by the AFA Fort Worth Chapter\, led by Chapter President Dave Dietsch.  The program is supported by the family of Congressman Johnson and Congressman Keith Self\, his successor as Texas representative from the 3rd Congressional District. \nThis year eight cadets were selected to receive a $3000 scholarship and one of them was selected by our Scholarship Committee to receive an additional $10\,000.\n$13\,000 Scholarship Winner\nToluwabori Owosho – Ryan HS \n$3\,000 Scholarship WInners\nCornelious Carey – Cedar Hill HS\nAlexander Gunnels – Forney HS\nZechariah Harris – Arlington ISD\nChase Molina – Marcus HS\nRodney Patterson – Wylie HS\nLandry Rambo – Arlington ISD\nDerek Rubio – Guyer HS \n  \nYouth Leadership Conference \nFor the past 11 years the Sam Johnson Chapter has co-sponsored with the Military Order of the World Wars\, the Youth Leadership Conference Program.  The chapter provides $300 scholarships to high school students to attend five-day\, four-night resident summer conferences at four locations across the State\, focusing on free enterprise\, patriotism\, and leadership fundamentals.  In 2026 we provided five scholarships to this outstanding course and we’ll recognize these students \nTexas A&M University\nBryan Li – St Marks\nGrace Grant – Marcus HS\nLucas Herrera – St Marks\nTexas Wesleyan University \nBrayden McMillian – Lamar HS\nMounish Mavuduru – Frisco Emerson HS \nStudent Speaker: Cadet Chris Troncoso \nCadet Troncoso was the outstanding cadet in our 2024 Sam Johnson Scholarship program\, and today is a rising junior enrolled in the Army ROTC program at the University of Oklahoma.  He recently completed the prestigious and difficult Army Air Assault School and earned the coveted Air Assault Badge. We’ve invited him to speak on the value of the scholarship to him and his educational goals.\n \nScholarship Program Committee Recognition and “Change of Command”  \nOur flagship Sam Johnson Scholarship program is run by a dedicated team of volunteers who manage this complex program across 15 AFJROTC detachments and 24 regional high schools. \nChapter member Bill Harding has chaired the Committee since 2020\, and his leadership resulted in it being selected as AFA’s Best Single Program in 2025.  With no hills left to climb\, Bill will turn over the program to Pete Hunt and we’ll have an appropriate :”Change of Command” ceremony. \nLooking for Volunteers \nAs the Committee heads into the next school year\, we are looking for volunteers to help us continue to be the best scholarship program in AFA. Activities include serving as liaisons with our AFJROTC and AFROTC units\, representing the chapter at the school awards ceremonies\, and serving on the Evaluation Subcommittee to score the scholarship packages.  Most of these activities will occur in the Spring of 2027; some of them take only a few hours of your time but mean a lot to our future Airmen and Guardians while supporting our Educate\, Advocate\, Support mission pillars.  If you are interested in helping out\, please contact Pete Hunt at peterhunt2012@gmail.com\, 210-867-0418. \nCheck-in opens 11:00 | Buffet opens 11:30 | Meeting Begins 12:00 \nBusiness casual | Uniform of the day \nMilitary/CAP cadets/Scouts in uniform are free.  For free cadet/military registration\, click the link below or email Mike Bofferding . \n  \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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://afadallaschapter.org/events/3rd-qt-luncheon-afa-sam-johnson-chapter-scholarship-luncheon/ LOCATION:TX ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://afadallaschapter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Keith-Self.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260709T073000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260709T090000 DTSTAMP:20260914T015756Z CREATED:20260914T015756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T015756Z UID:209-1783582200-1783587600@afadallaschapter.org SUMMARY:Military History Book Club – July 2026 DESCRIPTION:Prestonwood CC\, 15909 Preston Road\, Dallas\, TX. \nPlease arrive by 7:30 am to order from the menu.  Breakfast is $15. \nDiscussion starts at 7:30 and ends at 9:00. \nThomas Woloszyn – Colonel Tom Woloszyn\, USA\, Ret. retired after a 30-year Army career and recently retired from the Department of the Army where his last assignment was the Civilian Deputy of Dugway Proving Ground\, Utah. Tom is a specialist in Nuclear\, Chemical\, Biological weapons Radiological Defense officer and an Army strategist. \nThere are many books on the Iraq war and on WMD-type issues\, but this is the first to offer a historical overview of chemical-biological defense issues and a policy analysis of how the U. S. government addresses the threat of weapons of mass destruction and how ground forces deal with the problem on the battlefield. Al Mauroni looks at how the 9/11 disaster forced the Department of Defense to review its management of chemical\, biological\, radiological\, and nuclear (CBRN) defense equipment and then make significant changes. He outlines in detail the government’s decision to invade Afghanistan and Iraq and search for WMDs. The fact that no such weapons were found\, the author explains\, has had dramatic consequences for how U.S. military forces address the use of nuclear\, biological\, and chemical weapons in Iraq and how they support the federal response to terrorist incidents involving these weapons at home. \nMauroni draws on two decades of experience in the area of chemical-biological defense policy to present this comprehensive analysis of the decision-making process within the Department of Defense and the actions of U.S. forces in the second Iraq War. Explaining that WMD is no longer a useful term for the threat faced by military leaders and emergency professionals\, he also outlines a number of lessons learned from the conflicts in the Middle East and offers recommendations on how to improve CBRN defense for the future. This book is published with the cooperation of the Association of the United States Army. of the invasion plan and its subsequent execution from D-Day in March 2003 until the change of command of operations in Iraq and the departure of Third Army in June 2003. \nRSVP to Bob Epstein at: macabee1948@gmail.com \n \n  \nPurchase Book on Amazon: URL:https://afadallaschapter.org/events/military-history-book-club-july-2026/ LOCATION:Prestonwood CC\, 15909 Preston Road\, Dallas\, TX. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://afadallaschapter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/WMDs-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260611T073000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260611T090000 DTSTAMP:20260922T011811Z CREATED:20260922T002005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T011811Z UID:585-1781163000-1781168400@afadallaschapter.org SUMMARY:Military History Book Club – June 11\, 2026 DESCRIPTION:Expectation of Valor: Planning for the Iraq War\nPrestonwood CC\, 15909 Preston Road\, Dallas\, TX.\nPlease arrive by 7:30 am to order from the menu. Breakfast is $15.\nDiscussion starts at 7:30 and ends at 9:00.\n  \nThomas Woloszyn – Colonel Tom Woloszyn\, USA\, (Ret.) reOred aPer a 30-year Army career and recently reOred from the Department of the Army where his last assignment was the Civilian Deputy of Dugway Proving Ground\, Utah. Tom is a specialist in Nuclear\, Chemical\, Biological weapons Radiological Defense officer and an Army strategist.“Expecta)on of Valor is a master class in opera)onal planning and high-level staff work. It is a must-read for field grade officers and planners of all services. It also will reward any reader interested in the mechanics of large-scale conflict.” ― ARMY Magazine \nGiven the length of -me the United States spent in Iraq\, there is a percep-on that there was no considera-on before the war of what should be done a=er coali-on forces arrived in Baghdad and removed Saddam Hussein. However\, as this unofficial history reveals\, there was a great deal of planning to address how to achieve the policy objec-ves for Iraq set by the Bush administra-on. Kevin Benson—director of plans for the United States Third Army\, the ground forces command headquarters for GEN Franks’ Central Command\, at the start of the war— details the development of the invasion plan and its subsequent execu-on from D-Day in March 2003 un-l the change of command of opera-ons in Iraq and the departure of Third Army in June 2003. \nHe addresses the persistent trope that “the Army did no planning” for “Phase IV\,” revealing that extensive plans were proposed\, and were met with very little interest in Washington. The book covers the difficulties encountered in dealing with Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld\, from getting his approval on the number of forces requested to conducting the campaign to find the\n“smoking gun” of WMD; the instructions given to Army\, Marine and coalition forces; and the daily secure video teleconferences with Central Command and the Pentagon\, and the rather\nremarkable conversations and guidance that came from these meetings. \nRSVP to Bob Epstein at: macabee1948@gmail.com \nPurchase on Amazon: Expectation of Valor: Planning for the Iraq War URL:https://afadallaschapter.org/events/military-history-book-club-june-11-2026/ LOCATION:Prestonwood CC\, 15909 Preston Road\, Dallas\, TX. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://afadallaschapter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/iy-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260607T163000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260607T200000 DTSTAMP:20260922T014439Z CREATED:20260922T014100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T014439Z UID:600-1780849800-1780862400@afadallaschapter.org SUMMARY:National Defense Briefing Series – Jun 2026 DESCRIPTION:Shootdown and Rescue of Basher 52\nTHE STORY OF SCOTT O’GRADY’S 6 DAYS ON THE GROUND IN BOSNIA\nSpeakers – Scott O’Grady and T.O. Hanford \nOn June 2\, 1995\, Captain Scott O’Grady’s F-16 was shot down over Bosnia during NATO Operation Deny Flight\, and for six days\, he evaded Serbian forces in a masterclass of survival. On June 8\, Captain T.O. Hanford\, nearing the limit of his fuel and defying orders to return to base\, flew his F-16 deep into hostile territory and picked up a faint radio call from O’Grady that sparked one of the most daring rescue operations in modern military history. \nOn the 31st anniversary of this epic rescue\, NDBS is honored to present a special program featuring both Scott O’Grady and T.O. Hanford in a rare joint appearance. While they have shared their perspectives individually over the years\, they rarely appear together to tell the full\, synchronized story of the pilot on the ground and the one in the air who refused to leave him behind.  We have also invited representatives of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit\, who conducted the rescue operation\, for an unprecedented three-way discussion of this historic event.   URL:https://afadallaschapter.org/events/national-defense-briefing-series-jun-2026/ LOCATION:Heritage Ranch Golf & Country Club\, 465 Scenic Ranch Cir\, McKinney\, TX 75069\, TX\, 75080\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://afadallaschapter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ogrady.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260520 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260520 DTSTAMP:20260922T044829Z CREATED:20260922T014941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T044829Z UID:607-1779235200-1779321599@afadallaschapter.org SUMMARY:2026 2nd Quarter Meeting DESCRIPTION:Cadets and military in uniform are free.\n  \nWe are honored to host as our luncheon speaker:\n  \nThe Honorable Robert Jordan \nAmbassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (2001-2003) \nGleneagles Country Club \n5401 W Park Blvd\, Plano\, TX \n  \nAmbassador Jordan serves as Diplomat in Residence and Professor of Practice at the John G. Tower Center for Political Studies at SMU.  \nHe served as U.S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia\, 2001-2003\, where he led American efforts to maintain critical relations and combat terrorism in the immediate aftermath of the 9/11 attacks. \nHe is a former partner at Baker Botts L.L.P.\, where he headed the firm’s Middle East practice in Dubai and is a Life Member of the Council on Foreign Relations and a member of the Board of Governors of the Middle East Institute. \nHe is the author of the acclaimed memoir\, Desert Diplomat: Inside Saudi Arabia Following 9/11 and is a frequent commentator for major networks including CNN\, Fox News\, and MSNBC\, and a contributing columnist for the Dallas Morning News. \nBy popular demand we are returning to the excellent Gleneagles buffet\, which will open at 11 am. \n\nMixed Green Salad with Assorted Dressings and Condiments\nPasta Salad with Grilled Vegetables\nSlow-Smoked Beef Brisket with Molasses BBQ\nSauce Buttermilk Chicken Breast with Country Gravy\nRed Skin Mashed Potatoes\nSeasonal Vegetables\nIce Cream Sundae Bar\n\nCheck-in starts at 11:00\nBuffet opens at 11:30\nMeeting starts at 12:00\nDress: Business casual or military/cadet uniform \nPlease advise Mike Bofferding of any dietary restrictions. \nQuestions: Email John Campbell URL:https://afadallaschapter.org/events/2026-2nd-quarter-meeting/ LOCATION:Gleneagles Country Club 5401 W Park Blvd\, Plano\, TX ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://afadallaschapter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/robert.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260419T163000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260419T203000 DTSTAMP:20260922T021952Z CREATED:20260922T015502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T021952Z UID:611-1776616200-1776630600@afadallaschapter.org SUMMARY:National Defense Briefing Series (NDBS) DESCRIPTION:The National Defense Briefing Series (NDBS)\nProfessional Insights for a Complex Global Landscape\nAbout NDBS : The Sam Johnson Chapter is proud to be a founding partner of the National Defense Briefing Series (NDBS)\, a premier quarterly program designed to bridge the gap between national security experts and the North Texas community. \nIn an era of Great Power Competition\, staying informed on global threats\, aerospace innovation\, and strategic defense policy is more critical than ever. The NDBS provides a high-level forum for civic leaders\, military professionals\, and concerned citizens to engage with the thinkers and doers shaping our nation’s future. \nOur Mission: Informing the Community\nThe NDBS operates as a unique collaborative. We partner with five distinct charitable organizations to ensure that 100% of the funds raised through this series are distributed to support veteran services\, STEM education\, and civic advocacy. \nWhat to Expect at an NDBS Event:\n\nExpert Keynotes: Hear from former intelligence directors\, retired General officers\, and leading aerospace engineers.\nStrategic Networking: Connect with over 1\,200 local members and corporate partners in the Dallas-Collin County area.\nActionable Intelligence: Gain insights into topics ranging from orbital debris (Kessler Syndrome) to the future of the B-21 Raider and global cyber defense.\n\nThe 2026-27 Briefing Series\nWe are currently planning our upcoming quarterly sessions. These events are the primary “Force Multiplier” for our chapter’s advocacy\, allowing us to: \n\nEducate the public on aerospace power.\nAdvocate for a technically superior workforce.\nSupport the total Air Force and Space Force family.\n\nExplore More & Get Involved\nTo view our upcoming schedule\, learn about our distinguished past speakers\, or find out how your organization can become a corporate sponsor\, visit the official NDBS website:\nVisit NDBSINC.ORG\n  \nPartner with Us\nAre you interested in aligning your business with the NDBS? We offer tiered sponsorship opportunities that provide high-visibility recognition within the Dallas professional community while directly supporting our five partner charities. \nFor sponsorship inquiries or registration details\, please contact: \nJohn H. Campbell President\, Sam Johnson Chapter (AFA) and Vice President\, NDBS\nMike Bofferding Treasurer Sam Johnson Chapter (AFA) and Treasurer\, NDBS URL:https://afadallaschapter.org/events/national-defense-briefing-series-ndbs/ LOCATION:Heritage Ranch Golf & Country Club\, 465 Scenic Ranch Cir\, McKinney\, TX 75069\, TX\, 75080\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://afadallaschapter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/McLaughlin.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260417T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260417T203000 DTSTAMP:20260925T054701Z CREATED:20260922T022429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T054701Z UID:617-1776441600-1776457800@afadallaschapter.org SUMMARY:Salute to the Doolittle Raiders DESCRIPTION:On April 18\, 1942\, a small group of Army Air Forces aviators changed the momentum of World War II with a single\, audacious strike. Known as the Doolittle Raid\, this operation — launched from the deck of the USS Hornet — was the first U.S. air attack on Japan’s home islands. \nCome join us on April 17 as we join in a nation-wide toast to the Raiders with guest speaker General Dan “Raizin” Caine\, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.  We’ll supply the Hennessy Cognac and a commemorative Raiders shot glass.  Food is available to order. The webcast starts at 4:30\, so please be there by 4:15 \nWe are limited to 40 guests\, so please let us know you are planning on attending by emailing Dave Estep dave.estep@gmail.com.  This event is free but donations are appreciated if you’d like to contribute.   \n \nQuestions: Contact Dave Estep dave.estep@gmail.com URL:https://afadallaschapter.org/events/doolittle-toast/ LOCATION:Armor Brewery 9\, Prestige Cir\, Allen\, TX\, TX\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://afadallaschapter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/DRT-ShotglassA.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR