McChord 32nd Annual Military Retiree Dining Out

The McChord Retiree Activities Office (RAO) is busy planning the 32nd Annual Military Retiree Dining Out, which will be held on Friday, April 23, 2010, at the McChord Community Club.

Military Retirees, as well as active duty military, from ALL BRANCHES OF THE MILITARY, AND THEIR FAMILY AND FRIENDS, are welcome and encouraged to attend! Meet old friends and make lots of new ones - share a few memories and "war stories!" Retired Military are encouraged to wear their uniform, if these still fit! Uniforms of all the services, and from World War II and forward have been an anticipated tradition. Dress is semi formal / formal.

The McChord Dining Out has grown in popularity through the years, and is attended by retirees from ALL branches of the military. This event is a formal dinner and program, traditionally held by military units. The event is rooted in pre Sixth Century England. It honored military victories, individuals and unit achievements. The late General H. H. Arnold probably started the military Dining In within the Army Air Corps in World War II. The popularity of this event between the Air Corps and the British military, resulted in its growth in the U. S. Air Force. The Dining Out is similar to the Dining In, except that wives, husbands and friends are invited. The event plays an important part in the life of military organizations, and has become meaningful as a military family tradition.

This year's event will feature COL Glenn G. Rousseau, the 62nd Wing Operations Commander, presenting information on the current missions of the 62nd Wing, to include the humanitarian operations in Haiti and Chile.

RAO Volunteers will be honored, with the Volunteer of the Year announced, and Certificates of Appreciation awarded.

Door prizes will also be awarded.

No-host social hour begins at 6:30 PM, with seating for dinner at 7 PM. The banquet features the usual excellent fare: Prime Rib ($22.55), Salmon ($20.15), and Chicken Cordon Bleu ($17.75). Add $2.00 for non-club members. Reservations are required and must be received by April 20th. For reservations, call the McChord Club,
253-982-5581 or 253-584-1371. You may also send your request, with payment, to:
McChord Community / Collocated Club
Bldg 700
PO Box 4007
McChord Field, WA 98438

The McChord RAO publishes a monthly email Newsletter, the McCHORD HANGAR FLYING, featuring updates on military retirement issues, pertinent to the thousands of military retirees in the Pacific Northwest. If interested in receiving this electronically published edition, email your full name and email address to: rao.mcchord.af.mil, attention: HANGAR FLYING editor.

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