The goal of the panel discussion is to give students an opportunity to learn about veterans' experiences in past U.S. wars and provide Detachment 003 cadets an opportunity to expand their leadership and critical thinking skills and further their development as future Air Force officers. Panelists are:
Retired Lt. Col. Kemp Martin served in a range of conflicts from World War II, Korea, Indochina and the Strategic Air Command. Martin was captured by Germans during World War II and sent to an Italian POW camp, where he later escaped and returned to duty.
Retired Col R. H. "Bob" Kjar joined the Air Force at its founding in 1947 and currently serves as president of the San Jacinto Chapter of the Air Force Association.
1st Lt. Richard "Rip" Collins flew 92 missions during World War II, attacking the Japanese in New Guinea, Netherlands, Indies, the Philippines, and finally was stationed at Okinawa, Japan. Flying a P-51 Mustang, he was a witness to the atomic bombing of Nagasaki.
| WHAT: | Veterans' Experience Panel Discussion |
| WHEN: | 4 to 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 6 |
| WHERE: | Garrison Gym Rm. 116 3855 Holman St. Houston, TX 77004 |
| WHO: | UH AFROTC Detachment 003 3855 Holman St Houston, TX 77004 (713)743-4932 http://www.uh.edu/afrotc |