Upcoming Events
The next lunch meeting is:
Date: October 1, 2026
Place: Fort Walton Yacht Club (map)
Time: 1130-1300. Meal served at 1200 is $16.00
Please make reservations by: September 26, 2026
Click the RED button to make reservations.
Our Chapter President, Brig Gen Fran Hendricks USAF(Ret), will talk about the Origins of the Military Freefall Badge. General Hendricks was recently interviewed about the origin of the Badge from Media Magik Entertainment. You can view that video on Youtube by clicking HERE.
Please join us for our October 1st lunch which will start with a social gathering at 1130 with the meeting beginning at 1200 followed by lunch.
To make reservations click HERE. You may also call Karl Eschmann at 850-621-7482.
Reservations are REQUIRED (no walk-ins please) and must be made by no later than September 26th.
Officers call
Doc's Oyster Bar & Grill
Our next Officers Call will be on October 29, 2026
starting at 1700.
Location: Doc’s Oyster Bar & Grill in Valparaiso, FL (or TBD)
Bring a friend and a story to tell.
(Click HERE or on the logo for a map to Doc’s Oyster Bar & Grill)
November Speakers
A VETERANS SALUTE
A VETERANS SALUTE
In honor of Veterans Day 2026 we will have 3 Chapter Members share the memories that impacted them and their time in uniform with us fellow Veterans. We’re calling our event A Veterans Salute. Speakers will include Karl Eschmann, Dick Solt and Jeff Watson.
Please join us for our November 5th lunch which will start with a social gathering at 1130 with the meeting beginning at 1200 followed by lunch.
To make reservations click HERE. You may also call Karl Eschmann at 850-621-7482.
Reservations are REQUIRED (no walk-ins please) and must be made by no later than October 31, 2026.
December Lunch
Opus One
The Tradition Continues
OPUS ONE
This month we will again have our traditional December event, which is always outstanding. Opus One is the Niceville High School’s choral group and will start our holiday season by performing beautiful classics as well as other fun music selections. This is a must-attend meeting. Please plan to join us for what is always a great performance.
Our December 3rd lunch will start with a social gathering at 1130 with lunch to be served at 1200. To make reservations click HERE. You may also call Karl Eschmann at 850-621-7482 or send an email to nwfreservations@gmail.com.
Reservations are REQUIRED and must be made by no later than November 28th.
2027 Upcoming Events
The following are events planned for 2027.
Hope you can make all or many them.
We welcome your suggestions for OPEN events.
January 7: Board Induction
February 4: Col Ron Springer (Four Chaplains)
March 4: Col Susie Dabrowski (Space Force)
April 1: Open
May 6: Scholarship Luncheon
June 3: Open
July 1: Open
August 5: Open
September 2: Open
October 7: Open
November 4: Veteran Salute
December 2: Opus One
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