Luncheon July 17th, with guest speaker, Colonel John Clark, USAF (Ret/POW) Speaks
Join us for the Navy League of Kansas City’s monthly luncheon on Thursday, July 17th, as we gather to connect, share updates, and honor those who serve. This is a great opportunity to engage with fellow members, learn about upcoming events, and continue building support for our sea services. We look forward to seeing you there!
Colonel John Clark is a native and current resident of Columbia, Missouri. During the Vietnam War, Colonel Clark’s RF-4 was shot down while on a tactical reconnaissance flight over North Vietnam. He was captured, spent six years as a Prisoner of War (POW) in North Vietnam and was released in February 1973.
Upon his release Captain Clark joined his family in Columbia. He separated from active duty and joined the reserves and in 1979 the Missouri Air National Guard. While in the Air National Guard he was promoted to the rank of Colonel and has held the positions of Commander of the 131 Civil Engineering Squadron, State Director of Operations for Air, State Plans and Programs Officer and for two years prior to his retirement from the Air National Guard in January of 1992 he commanded the 231st Civil Engineering Flight, an elite United States Air Forces in Europe gained Command Staff Augmentation Unit.
Colonel Clark will have copies of his book, THE EAGLE HUNTS, available for purchase.
Colonel Clark’s decorations and awards include among others the Silver Star, two Legions of Merit, the Distinguished Flying Cross, two Purple Hearts, the Meritorious Service Medal, six Air Medals, the Air Force Commendation Medal and two Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Crosses.
The lunch menu for this Luncheon will be:
- GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICH
- FRUIT SALAD
- CHIPS
- DESSERT
Don’t forget to RSVP! Luncheon RSVP – Navy League of Kansas City
The luncheon, in addition to being in person at 11:00 am, will also be held on YouTube Live! https://www.youtube.com/live/dtyR7hynvtk?feature=shared