The Dispatch July 2018 Issue by The Army and Navy Club

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DISPATCH A PUBLIC ATION OF THE ARMY AND NAV Y CLUB JULY 2018

Letter from the President MG Daniel V. Wright, USA (Ret.), President / dwright@armynavyclub.org

CONTENTS MEMBERSHIP Member News and more

CLUB NEWS I want to thank all of our members who participated in the Membership survey last month. The McMahon Group is currently compiling the results and we should be getting a report at the end of July. This report will be distributed to all members in early autumn either electronically or by mail. Your Board and Strategic Planning Committee are eager to see what The Army and Navy Club members have to say as this will assist us in planning for the years ahead. There are some great events planned for this summer. Over the years the Club has been adding more events for kids, and the annual summer event has been a big hit. In the past, the staff has organized scavenger hunts and cooking classes. This year, on July 14, they’re trying something new – laser tag! Register the kids and grandkids today if you haven’t yet! On July 17, the Club will host the Annual Andrew J. Goodpaster Award. This year’s recipient is General John M. Keane, USA (Ret.). The Goodpaster Award is given to business leaders, politicians and military leaders who have exhibited great courage, selfless service and patriotism, and General Keane certainly exemplifies all of these qualities. Then, on July 31, after having to reschedule due to a later winter snow storm, we will have our last book forum of the summer with Theo Emery who will be speaking about his book Hellfire Boys: The Birth of US Chemical Warfare Service and the Race for the World’s Deadliest Weapons. It will also be the last seafood buffet before our short summer hiatus, so be sure you take the time to get down to the Club!

Club News and more

UPCOMING EVENTS Dining Events and more

ON THE COVER Fourth of July

REGULAR FEATURES Library Trust Fund History Vault

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ON THE COVER

Photograph of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC. Image provided by DPBIRDS, Flickr.com.

I hope you all are enjoying your summer so far, and look forward to seeing you around the Club.

DINING HOURS

For reservations in the Main Dining Room, please call 202-628-8400.

MAIN DINING ROOM

EAGLE GRILL

Breakfast

The Eagle Grill will be closed for lunch from July 2 through September 10

Monday - Friday

7:00 - 10:00 am

Brunch Sunday

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Lunch Monday - Friday

11:30 am - 2:00 pm

Dinner

Monday - Friday

6:00 - 9:00 pm

Saturday

6:30 - 9:00 pm

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DAIQUIRI LOUNGE Summer Hours Monday Tuesday - Saturday

THE DISPATCH MAGAZINE JULY 2018 ISSUE EDITOR Elizabeth Juskie ART DIRECTION & DESIGN Ariana Pierce

3:00 - 9:00 pm 3:00 - 10:00 pm THE ARMY AND NAVY CLUB A PLATINUM CLUB OF AMERICA

Letter from the Membership Chairman CDR Christopher P. Thomas, USN (Ret.), Membership Chairman & Governor

ENHANCING VALUE FOR ALL MEMBERS

Our Board of Governors and Strategic Planning Committee directed the Membership Committee to enhance the value of Army and Navy Club membership for all of our members, Regular and Associate; Resident and Non-Resident; and across all demographics. The clubwide survey will ultimately drive the effort, but the Committee has already undertaken initiatives to add-value to your membership. Reciprocal Clubs. We have 200 reciprocal clubs; 105 US Clubs in 34 states and 95 international clubs across 33 nations. To ensure we have reciprocity with the right clubs in the right locations, the Committee, aided by the staff, reviewed all of our reciprocal clubs and our reciprocity coverage around the globe. With this information, we created a list of target cities and then a list of target clubs in those cities to be evaluated for our reciprocal club program. Additionally, we reviewed the Platinum Clubs of America and the World to identify other target clubs. With the staff's help, we are reviewing these candidate clubs and expect to start adding clubs to the program in September. The Virtual Club. Our clubhouse and exceptional dining and hospitality will always be the Club’s focal point. Unfortunately, none of us can make it to the Club as often as we’d like, so we’re endeavoring to enhance the "Virtual Club". For instance, for members who cannot make a specific book forum, the staff is now recording book forums and posting the recordings on our website. Similarly, for members who’d like to connect with other members who live near them, we’re encouraging members to update their Member Directory profiles. The Club is adding additional merchandise to the Club store and is making purchasing easier. Additionally, we're in the process of creating our social media footprint (e.g. Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.) and we're also exploring opportunities to have Club hosted events in areas outside of the National Capital Region.

CDR Christopher P. Thomas Chairman, Membership Committee

2018 BOARD OF GOVERNORS

EXECUTIVE STAFF

MG Daniel V. Wright, USA (Ret.) President

COL Thomas F. Woloszyn, USA (Ret.) Special Events Committee, Chair

John L. Warnack, CCM, CFBE • 202-721-2094 General Manager & Chief Operating Officer

Col James A. Bracken, USMC (Ret.) Vice President

MAJ William Lang, USAF (Ret.) Curator

Sarah Ford • 202-721-2087 Director of Finance

CAPT James H. Czerwonky, USN (Ret.) Secretary

BG Malinda Ellen Dunn, USA (Ret.)

Mark Peckham • 202-721-2084 Director of Human Resources

COL Holly O’Grady Cook, USA (Ret.) Treasurer Lt Col John H. La Raia, USAFR (Ret.) Finance Committee, Chair COL Marc L. Warren, USA (Ret.) House Committee, Chair CDR Christopher P. Thomas, USN (Ret.) Membership Committee, Chair

Col Eugene P. Gay, USAF (Ret.) LTG Larry R. Jordan, USA (Ret.) COL Michael Kirby, USA (Ret.) Brig Gen Edward F. Rodriguez Jr., USAFR (Ret.) Lt Col Euseekers Williams Jr., USMC (Ret.)

Elizabeth Juskie • 202-721-2091 Director of Membership, Marketing & Communications Tibor Szabo • 202-721-2083 Director of House Operations Patrick Grady • 202-721-2089 Director of Food & Beverage Kirk DeLoach • 202-721-2092 Executive Chef July 2018

MEMBERSHIP / MEMBER NEWS

Club member CPT Jae Hwang, USAR is running for Sheriff in Montgomery County, MD in 2018. He is a 16-year veteran police lieutenant in the Montgomery County Police Department, an attorney, and speaks 3 languages fluently. Capt. Denis Faherty, USN (Ret.) (right) acted as a Guardian for the San Diego Honor Flight 2018. Honor Flight is a National Program that has transported over 110,000 World War II and Korean War veterans to Washington, DC to visit the war memorials. Club member COL Ann M. Campbell, USA (Ret.) recently visited reciprocal club Círculo del Liceo, in Barcelona, Spain. COL Campbell is seen holding the April 2018 edition of The Dispatch.

SOUNDING TAPS OUR HEARTFELT SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF: ••••••••••••••••••• CDR Richard H. Frank Jr. - Golden Knight Nashville, TN Mrs. Dale J. Metzinger Sperryville, VA Mr. Donald W. Muntz Charlottesville, VA

Please note the following dining events and news. » The Eagle Grill will be closed from July 2 through September 10. The Bullpen and Pershing Room will be available for members and guests who prefer the Eagle Grill dress code. The Main Dining Room menu will be served. » The Daiquiri Lounge will close at 10 pm (Tuesday through Saturday) in July and August. » The Seafood Buffet will not be offered on July 3 or July 10.

LTC Frank Hoare, SJA, USA is currently on Active Duty in East Africa. LTC Hoare is seen holding the January 2018 edition of The Dispatch.

» The Seafood Buffet will not be offered in August. » Bento Box Lunch Specials will only be offered on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays in the Main Dining Room in July and August. » Taco Tuesdays will be offered in the Daiquiri Lounge in July and August.

NEWSWORTHY Do you have something exciting that you would like to share with the Club? We encourage you all to share your stories, achievements, and positive goings-on. Please forward your news and photos to Ariana Pierce at apierce@armynavyclub.org.

» Half Off Select Wines on Wednesday Nights in August.

News & Events

Dining

» A Seafood Entrée Special will be offered for dinner in the Main Dining Room on Tuesday Nights in August.

Congratulations to the following new members of The Army and Navy Club! ARIZONA HAWAII Maj Michael McDanel, USAF (Ret.) LCDR Alex M. Berenberg, USN RADM Pamela Schweitzer, USPHS LOUISIANA CALIFORNIA COL Willie Banks, Jr., USA (Ret.) Mr. Sean James, (LT, USN) MARYLAND COLORADO HON Thomas T. Cullen LTC Daniel McAuliffe, USA CDR Erich J Dietrich, USN Col John W. Erickson, Jr., USAF CONNECTICUT Dr. Leslie Howard Fenton LtCol Ronald C. Latorre, USAF LT Jordan J. Foley, USN Ms. Caitlin Hosmer DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COL John P. DiGiambattista, USA Colonel Michael Spreugel, Embassy of Poland CW4 Chris Guillroy, USA CPT Anthony Kratz, USA MISSOURI ENS Jessica Renier, USN Mr. L Mark Stacye FLORIDA MONTANA Dr. James K. Kerr, III (COL, USA) Dr. Jeanne E Grove Mr. Todd H. Nichols (LT, USN) 1LT Carlton E. Shelley, USA NEW HAMPSHIRE Mr. Daniel Evarts (CPT, USA) GEORGIA CPT Gregory Ecklin, USA 4

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NEW MEXICO CDR Aubrey Bogle, USN (Ret.) NEW YORK HON John M. Kuzdale Mr. Matthew Minor NORTH CAROLINA CPT Carl Matthew, USA

VIRGINIA (CONTINUED) LT Andrew Garber, USN Mr. William M. Gay, Jr. LCDR Michael A. Karie, USN (Ret.) CAPT Ronald LaBrec, USCG (Ret.) HON Althea Coetzee Leslie BG Se Woo Pyo, Embassy of the Republic of Korea LT Jennifer Sawicki, USN COL Jonathan P. White, USA

PENNSYLVANIA COL Stewart J. Brown, USA (Ret.) WASHINGTON CAPT Kenneth M. Lankin, USN Dr. Joyce Griff in-Sobel (LCDR, USN) TEXAS AMB Sichan Siv WEST VIRGINIA Dr. John Austin Turley (Capt, USMC) UTAH Mr. Jason W. Hardin, (LT, USN) INTERNATIONAL Mr. Kirk E. Maule (LCDR, USN) VIRGINIA CDR Arthur E. Wills, USN (Ret.) Maj Bradley Altvater, USAF Mr. Richard L. Burke, (LCDR, USN) LCDR Matthew E. Curnen, USN WO1 John Eberly, USA

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT / MEMBERSHIP

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT HONORABLE ROBERT STEPHEN POYDASHEFF OUR HONORABLE MEMBER FROM GEORGIA By: Col James A. Bracken, USMC (Ret.) Vice President & Club Historian

ne of the pleasures of writing an occasional Member Spotlight article is in meeting and speaking with members who seem to embrace life and the joys it brings. This month's focus, Colonel Bob Poydasheff, USA (Ret.), epitomizes that positive approach. Bob, born in the Bronx, is a Citadel and Tulane Law School graduate who in time added a Master's Degree in International Relations from Boston University. He was an infantry officer for his first six years of his Army career, but when the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) was new, the need for trained lawyers took precedence and he was designated as an Army JAG. In 1979, 24 years after being commissioned, a new set of orders awaited Bob. Stacy, his wife, said she did not want to go back to yet another tour in Washington, DC. He agreed and retired. Their favorite tour had been at Fort Benning, so they settled into a home in nearby Columbus, Georgia. It appears he did not have much of an adjustment problem. He took a fine position as a senior Vice President at Sun Trust Bank of West Georgia. In 1995 he retired from the bank and went on to start his own law practice. One year later he was elected to the City Council and in 2003 he was elected Mayor of Columbus, the second largest city in Georgia. He served with distinction until 2007. It is highly likely the citizens of Columbus will have a difficult time forgetting him. It seems they named a city street, Poydasheff Court, in his honor. Bob, who is a Knight of the Golden Circle at our Club, joined in 1964. He has been both a resident and non-resident member and during a Washington tour he served on our Board of Governors. He travels to our city at least twice a year and when he does he takes full advantage of our facilities. He values our reciprocal relationships and uses them whenever he can, mostly in Europe and New York City. Let me quote the Colonel, "Because our Club is superb, all non-resident members should constitute a 'sales force' and talk about our benefits to others." Along with that note he forwarded an application for membership from an officer at Fort Benning. Thanks, Bob, and keep them coming!

June 2018

Toast the SEASON IN STYLE b o ok you r holiday pa rt y wit h us t his sea s on and r e cei v e : • Complimentary Holiday Décor • Preferred Room Rates for Your Guests • Customized Holiday Food & Beverage Menus NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER DATES FILL UP QUICKLY. BOOK YOUR SPACE TODAY!

Contact Lisa and Ashley in the Catering Department at 202-355-0525 or catering@armynavyclub.org.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS / CLUB NEWS

Update: ANC Rooftop Garden In March, the ANC planted a rooftop garden on the Army Navy Building overlooking the White House. The garden features microgreens, mizuna, shiso, rosemary, thyme, basil, radishes, thai chiles, edible flowers like gem marigolds and violas, cherry tomatoes, and shishito peppers. These crops will be used in the food items found in the Main Dining Room and Eagle Grill menus this summer and fall.

TAKE AN INTIMATE TOUR OF THE HISTORIC FORD'S THEATRE. In this guided tour, you’ll discover the details of the assassination conspiracy and the fate of those involved in that historic event. Stops on the tour include: balcony and orchestra levels of the historic theatre; entrance to the President’s Box, where Booth waited to shoot the president; the historic stage, where you can see the theatre from an actor's perspective; and the back alley, where you can follow Booth's escape route. Tours are limited to 20 and led by a trained Ford’s Theatre guide. Reserve earlier tickets to the full historic site including the museum, Petersen House and Aftermath Exhibits. After the tour, return to the handsome hotel rooms at your Club! Conveniently located between two Metro stops – Farragut North (Red Line) and Farragut West (Blue, Orange and Silver Lines). Length: 1 hour Recommended for ages 8 and older. Ticket Price: $28.00 STAY AT THE ANC! Make a hotel room reservation by calling 202-628-8400. FOR MORE INFORMATION & TICKETS, PLEASE VISIT: www.fords.org

Introducing Reduced Book Forum Prices A friendly reminder, book forum prices have been reduced to only $10! That's not all. When you attend the Tuesday Night Seafood Buffet the night of a forum, your $10 forum fee is waived! For reservations to any of our Book Forums, please contact Elizabeth Newcomer at 202-355-0505 or enewcomer@armynavyclub.org.

ANC Dispatch Around the World Take your ANC Dispatch around the world! Bring your recent copy of the magazine on your next trip, snap a photo and send it to the Club. You could be featured in our next issue! How to take a photo with your copy of The Dispatch: Grab our current Dispatch and snap a photo of yourself holding it anywhere! Staying at our reciprocal club The Saint James Club during an upcoming trip to Paris? Just think of the beautiful setting with the amazing scenery. Traveling to New York City? Take a photo with you holding The Dispatch with the Statue of Liberty. Let's take our ANC Dispatch around the world! Please send your photos to Ariana Pierce at apierce@armynavyclub.org.

MEMBERS' BENEFIT Members Only Hotel Package for 2018 Stay Friday and Saturday Night and Get Sunday Night FREE! Oﬀer is valid now through September 3.

BOOK YOUR DC GETAWAY TODAY! For reservations, please call 202-628-8400 today! Complimentary breakfast during the weekdays and continental breakfast on the weekends are extended to all hotel guests. For Members only and subject to availability. All hotel rooms must be paid for by the Member. Restrictions may apply.

July 2018

CLUB CALENDAR / JULY 2018

JULY 2018 SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

ALL-AMERICAN BRUNCH

WEDNESDAY 3

NO SEAFOOD BUFFET

THURSDAY 4

Daiquiri Lounge will close at 10pm

Eagle Grill Closed

Champagne Brunch

Eagle Grill Closed FRENCH FARE BRUNCH

Eagle Grill Closed

Champagne Brunch

NO SEAFOOD BUFFET

Eagle Grill Closed

SATURDAY

INDEPENDENCE DAY CLUB CLOSED HOTEL OPEN

Eagle Grill Closed

FRIDAY 6

Dinner in the Eagle Grill

Eagle Grill Closed

Daiquiri Lounge Closed from 5-7 pm

Daiquiri Lounge will close at 10pm

ANNUAL KIDS SUMMER EVENT

Eagle Grill Closed

Daiquiri Lounge will close at 10pm

GOODPASTER AWARD General John M. Keane, USA (Ret.) SEAFOOD BUFFET Eagle Grill Closed Daiquiri Lounge will close at 10pm NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION

Eagle Grill Closed Daiquiri Lounge will close at 10pm

FIRST LOOK AT THE NATIONAL WORLD WAR I MEMORIAL AT PERSHING PARK Library Trust Event Eagle Grill Closed Eagle Grill Closed Daiquiri Lounge will Daiquiri Lounge will close at 10pm close at 10pm

Daiquiri Lounge will close at 10pm

SEAFOOD BUFFET

Eagle Grill Closed

ASIAN BRUNCH

FOX CONNER SOCIETY

Eagle Grill Closed

Daiquiri Lounge will close at 10pm

BOOK FORUM with Theo Emery

SEAFOOD BUFFET

Eagle Grill Closed

Daiquiri Lounge will close at 10pm

HIGHLIGHTED JULY 2018 EVENTS 7/1 7/2-31 7/3 7/10 7/4 7/14 8

All-American Brunch Eagle Grill Closed No Seafood Buffet No Seafood Buffet Club Closed: Independence Day Annual Kids Summer Event

7/15 7/17 7/19

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French Fare Brunch The Andrew J. Goodpaster Award: General John M. Keane, USA (Ret.) First Look at The National World War I Memorial at Pershing Park: Library Trust Event

7/24 7/29 7/30 7/31

New Member Orientation Asian Brunch Fox Conner Society Book Forum: "Hellfire Boys" by Theo Emery

AUGUST 2018 / CLUB CALENDAR

AUGUST 2018 SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY 1

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

COAST GUARD BIRTHDAY Daiquiri Lounge

Eagle Grill Closed

Daiquiri Lounge will close at 10pm

KENNEDY CENTER THEATER PRESENTATION

No Seafood Buffet

Eagle Grill Closed

MEDITERRANEAN BRUNCH

Eagle Grill Closed

Daiquiri Lounge will close at 10pm

PRIME RIB NIGHT No Seafood Buffet

Eagle Grill Closed

Daiquiri Lounge will close at 10pm

No Seafood Buffet

Eagle Grill Closed BBQ BRUNCH

Eagle Grill Closed

Daiquiri Lounge will close at 10pm

No Seafood Buffet

Eagle Grill Closed

Daiquiri Lounge will close at 10pm

HIGHLIGHTED AUGUST 2018 EVENTS 8/1-31 8/1-31 8/4 8/7

Eagle Grill Closed Daiquiri Lounge will Close at 10 pm Coast Guard Birthday Celebration in the Daiquiri Lounge Kennedy Center Presents 2018-2019 Season Theater Presentation

8/17 8/7 8/14 8/21 8/28

Prime Rib Night No Seafood Buffet No Seafood Buffet No Seafood Buffet No Seafood Buffet

8/12 8/26

Mediterranean Brunch BBQ Brunch

July 2018

CLUB PROGRAMS / EVENTS

SUNDAY, JULY 1, 2018 ALL-AMERICAN BRUNCH

SUNDAY, AUGUST 4, 2018 COAST GUARD BIRTHDAY

Celebrate the 4th of July with an All-American brunch at The Army and Navy Club! Our menu will feature traditional brunch favorites and festive desserts.

Celebrate the Coast Guard's Birthday with specialty themed cocktails in the Daiquiri Lounge!

► 10 am - 2 pm; $37++ per person; MDR; RSVP at 202-628-8400

SUNDAY, JULY 15, 2018 FRENCH FARE BRUNCH

► 3 - 11 pm; Daiquiri Lounge; Reservations are not required

SUNDAY, AUGUST 12, 2018 MEDITERRANEAN BRUNCH

Join us for a French themed brunch at The Army and Navy Club! The menu will include French fare and pastries! Ç'est Magnifique!

Join us for a Mediterranean brunch at The Army and Navy Club! Enjoy a full spread of delicious Mediterranean cuisine with housemade hummus, pita, olives, and an array of salads.

► 10 am - 2 pm; $37++ per person; MDR; RSVP at 202-628-8400

TUESDAY, JULY 24, 2018 NEW & PROSPECTIVE MEMBER ORIENTATION

FRIDAY, AUGUST 17, 2018 PRIME RIB NIGHT

Discover all that membership at the Club has to offer with a tour of the facilities followed by a complimentary Seafood Buffet dinner! Reservations are required.

Enjoy freshly roasted prime rib served with a twice-baked potato, seasonal vegetables and your choice of a dessert. The regular à la carte menu will also be available.

► 6:30 pm; Ballroom; RSVP at 202-355-0505

► 6 - 9 pm; $40++ per person; MDR; RSVP at 202-628-8400

SUNDAY, JULY 29, 2018 ASIAN BRUNCH

SUNDAY, AUGUST 26, 2018 BBQ BRUNCH

Enjoy an Asian inspired brunch. The menu will draw on the finest and freshest ingredients, fusing dishes from across Asia.

Join us for a delicious BBQ brunch! Enjoy authentic American BBQ featuring a variety of dishes with all of the fixins.

► 10 am - 2 pm; $37++ per person; MDR; RSVP at 202-628-8400

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FORUMS & LECTURES / CLUB PROGRAMS

THE ANDREW J. GOODPASTER AWARD

BOOK FORUM Hue 1968: A Turning Point of the American War in Vietnam by Mark Bowden

The Special Events Committee Presents: The Andrew J. Goodpaster Award honoring General John M. Keane, USA (Ret.) Tuesday, July 17, 2018 Reception 6:00 pm Price $10 per person The American Veterans Center will present General John M. Keane, USA (Ret.) with the Andrew J. Goodpaster Award. The Goodpaster Award is presented to American business leaders, politicians, military leaders and others who have served our nation in exemplary ways and like General Goodpaster, have exhibited great courage, selfless service, patriotism and leadership in their lives and careers. About the Recipient General John M. "Jack" Keane, USA (Ret.) was the former Vice Chief of Staff to the Army. General Keane completed 37 years of military service to his country culminating in his appointment as Acting Chief of Staff and Vice Chief of Staff of the US Army. General Keane began his military career as a commissioned officer from Fordham University. His career includes command of the famed 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) and the legendary 18th Airborne Corps, the Armyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest war fighting organization. BOOK FORUM Hellfire Boys: The Birth of the U.S. Chemical Warfare Service and the Race for the World's Deadliest Weapons by Theo Emery Tuesday, July 31, 2018 Reception 6:30 pm Speaker 7 pm Price $10 per person Largely forgotten in the confines of history, the development of the U.S. Chemical Warfare Service in 1917 left an indelible imprint on WWI. This small yet powerful division, along with the burgeoning Bureau of Mines, assembled research and military units devoted solely to chemical weaponry, outfitting regiments with hastily made gas-resistant uniforms and recruiting scientists and engineers from around the world into the fight. Theo Emery brilliantly shows how WWI quickly spiraled into a chemists' war, one led by the companies of young American engineers-turnedsoldiers who would soon become known as the Hellfire Boys.

Tuesday, September 11, 2018 Reception 6:30 pm Speaker 7 pm Price $10 per person The first battle book from Mark Bowden since his #1 New York Times best-seller Black Hawk Down, Hue 1968 is the story of the centerpiece of the Tet Offensive and a turning point in the American War in Vietnam. With unprecedented access to war archives in the U.S. and Vietnam and interviews with participants from both sides, Bowden narrates each stage of this crucial battle through multiple viewpoints. Played out over 24 days and ultimately costing 10,000 lives, the Battle of Hue was by far the bloodiest of the entire war. When it ended, the American debate was never again about winning, only about how to leave. Hue 1968 is a gripping and moving account of this pivotal moment.

BOOK FORUM Rampage: MacArthur, Yamashita, and the Battle of Manila by James M. Scott Tuesday, September 25, 2018 Reception 6:30 pm Speaker 7 pm Price $10 per person The definitive history of one of the most brutal campaigns of the war in the Pacific. By early 1945, the war against Japan was at its height and General Douglas MacArthur began to fulfill his vow of liberating the Philippines. He was already planning his own victory parade down Dewey Boulevard in Manila, a city he loved dearly. But the Japanese had other plans. While their command had agreed to abandon Manila after the fall of Leyte, a rogue Japanese admiral instructed his troops to fight to the death. Based on extensive research, war-crimes testimony, after-action reports, and survivor interviews, Rampage recounts one of the most heartbreaking chapters of Pacific war history.

RESERVATIONS

Most events are available for online reservations. To register online, please visit www.armynavyclub.org. All book forums, unless otherwise noted, are $10 per person. For reservations, please call 202-355-0505.

REMINDER

Please note that on forum nights the Main Dining Room opens a half hour early at 5:30 pm. July 2018

CLUB PROGRAMS / SPECIAL EVENTS

GAME ON! ANNUAL KIDS SUMMER EVENT Laser tag, slime station and more! Saturday, July 14, 2018 | 1-3 PM Drop-off Location: Eagle Grill $25++ per child ages 8-12 (plus 15% gratuity and 10% tax) Kids ages 8-12 are invited to our Annual Kids Summer Event! Escape the summer heat and join us for a funfilled afternoon featuring Tactical Laser Tag, a Make Your Own Slime and Crafts station, and ice cream bar! Join in on the fun and make a reservation by calling Elizabeth Newcomer at 202-355-0505 today!

THE LIBRARY TRUST AND SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE PRESENTS: FIRST LOOK AT THE NATIONAL WORLD WAR I MEMORIAL AT PERSHING PARK Thursday, July 19, 2018 6:30 - 8:30 pm | Ballroom $10 per person Includes a wine and cheese reception. The Army and Navy Club Library Trust has partnered with the World War I Centennial Commission to present a first look exhibition at the World War I Memorial, from its history to its design. The exhibition and discussion will feature: » Landscape and architectural presentation plans and initial sketches from architect Joe Weishaar » Preliminary drawings and scale models of monument sculptures by sculptor Sabin Howard » Photographs of Pershing Park — the proposed location of the National WW I Memorial » Maquette of proposed World War I Memorial » World War I photographs and other objects relevant to the Memorial Speakers will also address the District of Columbia War Memorial, and why the construction of a national memorial for World War I is still relevant and important to our nation’s capital. Please contact Elizabeth Newcomer at 202-355-0505 or enewcomer@armynavyclub.org for reservations. 12

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FOURTH OF JULY / ON THE COVER

ENJOY SUMMER'S

BIGGEST

START PLANNING

HOLIDAY

Each year, the District celebrates the Fourth of July with a bang! Check out all of the events, concerts, fireworks and festivals where revelers can experience the fun and spirit of Independence Day in the most American of settings.

T H E S M I T H S O N I A N FO LK LI F E F E S T I VA L National Mall June 27-July 1, July 4-8 A kid-friendly celebration of cultures across the globe. This free event features a marketplace, local flavors, dances and presentations. This year's festival focuses on the cultures of Armenia and Catalonia, as well as a musical revival of the Sisterfire festivals that took place in DC in the 1980s.

WAS H I N GTO N N AT I O N A LS GA M E Nationals Park July 4 The Washington Nationals annually play at Nationals Park on Independence Day, holding an 11:05 am game to accommodate the activities throughout the city the rest of the day. This year, the Nats will take on the Boston Red Sox. Expect an exciting game and a lively atmosphere at Nats Park for the early holiday game.

A CA P I TA L FO U R T H F I R E W O R KS West Lawn US Capitol July 4 A Capitol Fourth puts viewers front and center for the greatest display of fireworks anywhere in the nation. Fireworks begin after the Capitol Fourth concert.

I N D E P E N D E N C E DAY PA R A D E Constitution Avenue between 7th and 17th Streets July 4 Marching bands, fife and drum corps, floats, military units, giant balloons, equestrian, drill teams and more celebrate Independence Day in this patriotic, flag-waving, red, white and blue celebration of America's birthday! July 2018

LIBRARY TRUST FUND / TRUST UPDATE

A LETTER FROM THE LIBRARY TRUST FUND CHAIRMAN The Army and Navy Club Library Trust is a 501(c)(3) non-profit entity. Its IRS-approved charter sets forth the following responsibilities: to collect, restore, and display militarythemed artworks and books for the edification and pleasure of its members and to enrich public understanding of the numerous books, historical treasures, and artifacts in its possession.

World War I Event and Art Exhibit A First Look at the National World War I Memorial July 19, 2018 at 6:30 pm, Ballroom The Library Trust and Special Events Committees have partnered with the World War I Centennial Commission to provide Club members a first look at the forthcoming — and still in development — World War I Memorial on the National Mall. The exhibition tells the story of the 100-year journey to memorialize U.S. participation in the "Great War." The exhibit features architectural models of the future memorial, a groundbreaking sculptural maquette by memorial sculptor Sabin Howard, historic photographs, architectural drawings, and other art objects. Please join us for the exhibition opening on Thursday, July 19 at 6:30 pm. The Commission's Executive Director, Edwin Fountain, and prize-winning memorial architect Joe Weishaar will each address us and field our questions regarding the memorial generally and the sculpture specifically. Wine and hors d'oeuvres will be served. The exhibit will remain at the Club through the fall, and will conclude with an October evening lecture by sculptor Sabin Howard, the country's foremost practitioner of modern classical sculpture. Roy Boehm Archive Digitization We have completed digitization of the private archives of Roy Boehm, First Navy Seal, a nine-volume collection of photographs, unclassified military records, citations, personal writings, news clippings, and other items of historical interest, in which Boehm documented his Navy service and founding of the Navy Seals. Digital annotation and archiving will be complete by the end of the summer. We anticipate sharing this historic archive with our members and the public through our collections website. The Roy Boehm archive was donated to the Library Trust in 2010 by the Boehm estate's executor, John Weisman. John is a well known author (fiction and non-fiction best sellers) who specializes in the Intelligence Community and Special Operations. He was a longtime friend of Boehm. John is a Club member, and oh by the way, a key member of the Library Trust Committee.

Library Trust Partnerships A primary goal in developing our public Library Trust collections website (Collections.ArmyNavyClub.org) was to ensure that the Club's art collection remains a lasting educational tool and a resource for military and historical societies, museums, and institutions. We are pleased to report that, though only a few months old, our collections website has already attracted the attention of several major institutions. They have contacted us regarding possible loans, reproductions, and exhibitions from our collections. We look forward to providing more details with you soon, but for now we share with you this evidence that your personal interest and continuing contributions help to accomplish one of the missions established by the Club’s founders in the nineteenth century and captured in the Library Trust's Collection Management Plan, "... Club operations shall include the preservation and the ongoing development of its books, furniture, and art collections for the esthetic and the intellectual benefit of future generations." Grant Writing Assistance The greatest privilege of Army and Navy Club membership is the camaraderie and community of fellow Club members. We want to benefit from our "home-court advantage" by seeking the support of Club members with grant-writing experience who may be willing to advise the Committee regarding potential grant applications. If you can assist, please contact Ariana Pierce at apierce@armynavyclub.org. Thanks again for your continuing support of the Library Trust. Without your engagement, generosity, and support, none of this would be possible. Our projects are consistent with our mission and obligations as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt entity. Your regular monthly and quarterly donations that accompany dues and associated payments enable us to continue to improve the collection and plan similar upgrades to our book collection. We also greatly appreciate the personal checks that many of you deliver when you depart after an enjoyable overnight stay at the Club. Please consider donating to The Army and Navy Club Library Trust to help us to do even more.

MG John D. Altenburg, Jr. Chairman, Library Trust Fund

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H I S T O R Y VA U LT

BY COL JA M ES A . BR ACK EN, USMC (R E T.), CLU B H IS TOR I A N

THE BEAN SOUP MUTIN Y (ALMOST)

We do not have a documented history of how and when the bean soup first appeared on the menu here on Farragut Square, but we have found mention of it from some staff notes from the Club Secretary in the early 1920s. However, we do know for certain that when it did arrive, the bean soup proved to be so much in demand by members and guests that it has been served every day since. Our treasured recipe calls for the freshest ingredients and "high end" beans, and it takes a good deal of time to prepare. Therein lies this tale...it seems that in early 2005 our respected chef decamped for a new kitchen in California. Interviews of prospective replacements were held and in due time an experienced, highly regarded chef was chosen to lead our kitchen. Our members seemed quite pleased with the new leader in our kitchen and one could sense the buzz as diners began enjoying his offerings. But disaster quickly struck! It seems our new chef believed in a more "modern" approach to crafting the bean soup. We know now that he felt too much time was being spent in its preparation and ordered the soup to be made from a commercial base, wherein one just added water, herbs and spices, and stirred. We also had a relatively new Club President at that time, LtGen Bill Maloney, USMC (Ret.), who had served the Club faithfully, first as a committee member and subsequently on the Board of Governors. The General was looking forward to an interesting and productive term shepherding the Club, but was he ever surprised as the mumbling about the new bean soup recipe turned into organized dissent. Individuals sent notes, delegations of disappointed diners came to his door to personally complain and it was quickly obvious that nimble and decisive action was needed to save the day and keep our members returning to our dining room.

To the kitchen the President went, interviewing the soup maker, the wait staff and then our Chef, who nervously explained his reasoning and justification in using a prepared soup mix. Before General Maloney realized it, he was becoming an authority on bean soup. It appears the original bean soup recipe used by our Navy in the 19th century included tomatoes, and this was the standard Navy recipe up until WWII when tomatoes became difficult to procure. Our new Chef decided that tomatoes were superfluous, and wanted to more closely follow the U.S. Senate recipe that eschews tomatoes. He saw that a prepared bean soup mix, sans tomatoes, was now available and knowing how everyone extolled the Senate bean soup, he engineered the change. As expected, our leader issued quick and decisive instructions to the kitchen and since that day we have been able to enjoy a bean soup that is made the correct Navy way, with tomatoes, with care and from scratch. We still have diners today that mention General Maloney's name with reverence. Some suggested we should rename the recipe "Navy and Marine Soup" in his honor. By his courageous actions he snuffed out the makings of a mutiny and saved the day for all of us bean soup lovers. â&#x2014;&#x201E;

Oscar, ANC Line Cook

ere in our Club there are few things that are sacrosanct, but principal among the few is our beloved Army Navy Bean Soup.

July 2018

PERIODICAL PUBLICATION

THE DISPATCH

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KENNEDY CENTER THEATER PRESENTATI ON August 7 | 6:30-8 PM | Ballroom | $10 per person Includes Wine and Cheese Reception.

Enjoy a special Kennedy Center Theater Presentation at the Club! Guest speakers from the Kennedy Center will present a preview of six shows in the upcoming 2018-2019 season. The following shows include: Anastasia and Miss Saigon, and from the Broadway Center Stage: The Music Man, Betty Buckley in Hello Dolly!, Disney's Aladdin, and Dear Evan Hansen. For reservations, please contact Elizabeth Newcomer at 202-355-0505 or enewcomer@armynavyclub.org.

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