Inspiring our Next Generation of Leaders

Friday March 8th

IN-PERSON BREAKFAST

7:30-9:30 AM

Mission BBQ

13905 Lakeside Circle

Sterling Heights, MI

Iran - An Evolving Middle East Threat

Thursday March 14th

VIRTUAL

6:30-8:00 PM

** Via Zoom**

Members free, Guests $10

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Our First Stealth

Fighter: The F-117

Friday March 22nd

IN-PERSON LUNCH

11:30am-1:00pm

VFW Hall

3230 S Wagner Rd

Ann Arbor, MI

ROTC Det 390 from the University of Michigan is presenting on their program and how the USAF and USSF equip and inspire our leaders of the future.

Lt Col Josh Arens along with the staff cadre and cadets will talk about the program, their experiences, and how they prepare college-aged young adults with the knowledge and insights to be commissioned as USAF/USSF officers and start them on the amazing path to a career in the U.S. Armed Forces.

Iran - their nuclear program, the EMP threat, and the sponsorship of terrorism around the middle east and the world.

Clare Lopez's experience includes 20+ years with the CIA, professor w/the Centre for Counterintel & Security Studies, Exec Director of the Iran Policy Committee as well as serving as a consultant, instructor, intelligence analyst & researcher. She will lead a presentation and discussion as one of our country's subject matter experts on Iran.

The F-117 Nighthawk was the world's first operational "stealth" aircraft. It was "black" classified program for many years before being revealed to the public.

Col (Ret) Greg Gonyea was selected for the F-117 program in 1988 and became commander of the 416^th Tactical Fighter Squadron in 1990. Later that year, he led his squadron during Operation Desert Storm where he flew the F-117 on 21 combat missions. Learn the fascinating history and hear stories about the F-117.