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Capt Dick Hathcock, COL Jack Jones, and MAJ John
Oberg....Jack received an award for the Chapter from the Grisley Academy
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November Youth
Leadership Conference:
The Chapter gave a Youth
Leadership Conference on 22 Nov for Mr. Ivan Simon's San Luis Obispo High School
Junior History Class. It was held at the Central Coast Veteran's Museum 23 Nov,
in SLO
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Companion Chaplain CDR Bill
Houston of the Vandenberg Chapter addressing the class on the topic of
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Sgt (Fmr) Jerry Dietz speaks to a group
of San Luis Obispo High School Students about the USO in San Luis Obispo
during WWII where he was stationed with the 86th INF DIV. at Camp San Luis
Obispo. The 86th Division was the one of only two divisions to serve in
combat in both the European and Pacific theaters in WWII.
SGT Dietz is a member of the Museum
Staff and responsible for the Library of Congress "Living History" program
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1LT Chuck Ward, USMC (Fmr) Adjutant of the
Vandenberg Chapter, addresses the class regarding "Patriotic Profiles"
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Sgt, (Fmr) Leo Dumochelle, a member of the museum staff
and veteran of WWII 82d Airborne Div., Normandy and the Battle of the Bulge,
shares his experiences with the students in front of a map of the "Bulge"
and a famous picture of WWII where he holds a captured Nazi flag
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ROTC Programs
The Military Order of World Wars supported the establishment and growth of ROTC programs
during the years prior to World War II and continues to support and recognize
outstanding cadets in Junior and Senior ROTC units throughout the country.
Reserve Officers Training Corps.
MOWW
provides support for both the Junior and Senior ROTC programs. Awards are
presented by chapter members to outstanding cadets. The Order also directly
contributes to programs established to provide training and education for “Youth
at Risk” to enhance their potential to lead productive lives. Support is
provided in the school year and during summer camp programs. Respected Voice in
Washington. MOWW enables its members to unite with thousands of other citizens
on issues of national importance, knowing their views will be heard on matters
of national security, law and order, and other vital issues.
COL Jack Jones, Past Commander in Chief of the Military Order of the World Wars
awards a Certificate Commemorating the Commissioning of 2LT Natalie Bare
Taking place at the Cal Poly University (San Luis Obispo) Commissioning Ceremony
on behalf of the Vandenberg Chapter.
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| Cal Poly ROTC Cadet and LTC Gary Sargent, Professor of
Military Science - Cal Poly at Winter quarter historical weapons display
presented to Cal Poly ROTC by members of the Vandenberg Chapter at the Cal
Poly Campus in San Luis Obispo |
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Two Cal Poly ROTC Cadets "get the feel" of
Revolutionary War muskets at the special historical weapons display at Cal
Poly ROTC Dept. this spring by members of the Vandenberg Chapter.
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Boy and Girl Scout Programs
Offers
recognition for achievement at the highest levels in the scouting programs and
strongly supports their programs.
Youth Leadership Conferences and Patriotic Education
Programs.
The Order has dedicated its efforts in support of the youth
of America by conducting Youth Leadership Conferences, and Boy and Girl Scout
programs throughout the United States. The Order promotes and educates the youth
of America about citizenship, patriotism, and our Flag. In addition, the Order
provides books and materials for students to learn about the Constitution, and
the Declaration of Independence. Outstanding future leaders receive an education
that helps keep alive our national heritage and free enterprise system.
COL Jack Jones awards the Military Order of the
World Wars Eagle Scout Certificate to Grayson Dole at his Court of Honor.
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