Brigadier General Robert H. Holmes Speaks to

World Affairs Council of South Texas on January 18

This presentation will focus on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, plus cover the Middle-East in general, plus the Global War on Terrorism. He will bring us up to date on any changes in our plan of how to win.

Brig. Gen. Holmes is the deputy director of operations, U. S. Central Command at MacDill Air Force Base in Florida.  He is responsible to CENTCOM’s commander on all matters pertaining to the strategic and operational employment of assigned forces and the conduct of joint and combined combat operations.  In addition, he is responsible for the coordination of all aspects of operations including air, ground, naval, and special operations forces.

Prior to his current assignment, Brig. Gen. Holmes was director of security forces for the U. S. Air Force in Washington, D. C.   He is the recipient of numerous awards and decorations including the Legion of Merit and the Bronze Star Medal. 

The luncheon ($25 for members, $30 for non members, and $17 for students) will be held on Thursday, January 18, 2007, at the Corpus Christi Town Club.  Lunch will be served at 11:30 with the lecture and questions beginning promptly at noon.   Reservations must be pre-paid. For reservations with a credit card and/or membership information, call 361.241.2018.  You may mail a check to World Affairs Council, PO BOX 260096, Corpus Christi TX 78426.

Because the council is charged additional costs for persons making late or walk-in reservations, a $5 additional fee will be charged for all reservations received by mail or phone after noon on January 15. 

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The World Affairs Council of South Texas is a non-profit, non-partisan organization seeking to foster a better understanding of international affairs and the global community.
                                               www.WorldAffairsTexas.com

Contact:  Dr. R. Martin Johnson, Chairman of the Board, World Affairs Council of South Texas; 361.241.2018 or MartinJ@WorldAffairsTexas.com 

NOTE:   International travel opportunities are available through the Philadelphia and Houston Councils:  go to www.wacphila.org and www.hwac.net for details.