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Happy May. I have included this month's newsletter and hope to see you at Wednesday's Spouse and Family Appreciation dinner. Officially, May 9 was Military Spouse Day and November is Military Family Month so we're taking some liberties with the calendar. I have included a couple articles that I liked this month. The first is about aging. Most of the lessons we have heard before but Dr Topol's writing is more persuasive and articulate than most of the others I have seen so I included it. The other is about students using AI to make their writing sound like a human wrote it. The bulk of what I have read lately is leaning toward teaching students how to use AI effectively but the jury is still out on that. Enjoy and I hope to see you on Wednesday. Tom Lindahl tomlindahl@... 720 317 5794 (mobile)

AABC is having a Family & Friends Appreciation Dinner on Wednesday 5/21/25 at 5 pm. LOCATION: Via Toscana, 356 South McCaslin Blvd, Louisville (north of I-36 & McCaslin Blvd intersection). COST: $54.00 per person, includes salad, entree + side, dessert and non-alcoholic beverages including coffee, tea, pop, tax & tip — does not include alcoholic beverages — Cash bar. PAYMENT: CASH OR CHECK ONLY — to AABC MOAA for $54.00 per person It would be helpful if you could make out your check before arriving at Via Toscana. REMINDER - I need the final reservation count for Via Toscana NLT this coming Saturday 5/17/25 by Noon. Make reservations with me - Veronica (not Via Toscana). IF YOU ALREADY RESESERVED - then you received a confirmation email from me stating I had your reservation. If you have questions, email or call my cell (info below). IF YOU NEED TO CHANGE A RESERVATION - contact me directly, not Via Toscana. IF YOU HAVE NOT YET RESERVED - please email me at vhebert@comcast or use my cell phone — let me know name & # in your party. DEADLINE: Reservations/Changes NLT Saturday 5/17/25 by 12 noon. Thanks, Veronica vhebert@... 303-895-1619

Mrs. Lee Lawson - Elaine Davidson-Lawson - passed away Sunday 5/4/25. Elaine was the wife of past AABC President and long time member, Lee Lawson. Funeral will be held Wednesday May 21, 2025 at 11 am at Westview Presbyterian Church 1500 Hover (Hover & 15th Street) Longmont CO. 80501 303-776-3242 We last saw Elaine at the AABC event at the Candlelight Theatre in 2024. Elaine was happy, outgoing and very happy to share the day with AABC members. Tom Lindahl tomlindahl@... 720 317 5794 (mobile)

AAB Members and Friends. See following Information and message from Mike Fellows regarding upcoming BVN C&C presentations. These presentations are always well attended so you need to arrive early to get a seat. More information is in attached flyer. Dick Smith COFFEE AND CONVERSATION 10 May – Gary Tobey flew A-4 Skyhawk attack aircraft from the USS Enterprise during the Vietnam War. He flew 188 combat missions over North Vietnam and earned the Distinguished Flying Cross and over 30 other awards for combat action, including assisting in the rescue of seven downed airmen in four separate incidents. Gary will speak about his experiences during the war and his long career in military and public aviation, which earned him a spot in the Colorado Aviation Hall of Fame. 24 May – Paul Strange is a Vietnam War veteran who served in the 4th Infantry Division and will discuss his experiences through a slideshow of photos taken before and during the controversial Cambodian incursion part of the war. 14 June – Peter Lagasse is a retired U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Lieutenant Colonel who will describe how the U.S. Army created ports for embarkation and disembarkation of supplies and troops during the Vietnam War. 28 June – Tom Fletcher joined the US Coast Guard in June 1965. He served on the USCG Cutter Wachusett, initially stationed in Seattle, Washington. The Wachusett later deployed to Vietnam to provide gunfire support, smuggler interdiction and serve as mother ship for dozens of Navy Swift boats conducting river patrols. -------- Forwarded Message -------- Dear Volunteers and friends, Saturday we have a great C&C talk by Gary Tobey. 10 May – Gary Tobey flew A-4 Skyhawk attack aircraft from the USS Enterprise during the Vietnam War. He flew 188 combat missions over North Vietnam and earned the Distinguished Flying Cross and over 30 other awards for combat action, including assisting in the rescue of seven downed airmen in four separate incidents. Gary will speak about his experiences during the war and his long career in military and public aviation, which earned him a spot in the Colorado Aviation Hall of Fame. This will be followed from 11am to 1 pm, by the City and County of Broomfield, hosting"Recognition, Resources and Refreshments" outside our museum with tables of refreshments and resources for veterans. Hope you can join us! Also attached a short flyer with some useful info for your calendars. Mike

Please join us at 9 AM on Wednesday, May 7th at Panera's in Boulder for out monthly coffee. Have a few tal;es ready to go and bring a friend who might enjoy an hour or so of veteran socializing. You can use the attached flyer as an intro to the group and the event. Tom Lindahl tomlindahl@... 720 317 5794 (mobile)

A reminder to our female members, spouses and friends — hope to see you Wednesday. TO FEMALE MEMBERS, SPOUSES OF MEMBERS & SURVIVING SPOUSES As well as their guests & friends AABC invites you to a Ladies Coffee held on the last Wednesday of the month. Come join us as we build friendships and increased social opportunities among all ladies associated with AABC MOAA. It will be fun! Naked Lunch @ The Peloton Condo Complex ** 3301 Arapahoe Ave Boulder CO 80303 303-4494647 For more information, contact Veronica Hebert 303-895-1619 vhebert@... Maureen Bross maureenchris1@... Miriam Lindahl miriamlindahl@... Dates to Remember -- Last Wednesday of the Month @ 9:30 am April 30, 2025 @ 9:30 am ** The Naked Lunch has an Arapahoe address but faces into the interior drive of the Peloton. Going East on Arapahoe Avenue in Boulder, turn left (north) onto 33rd St. Take the first driveway into the Peloton and go to the middle of the drive where you will see the Naked Lunch on your right. Free parking in the center drive. Coffee, tea, soft drinks, pastries and full breakfasts offered by Naked Lunch.

JOIN AABC MOAA 5/21/25 @ 5 PM at Via Toscana for a family & friends appreciation dinner - $54 pp for a 3 course meal includes tax, tip, no-alcoholic drinks, dessert. Checks payable to AABC MOAA. Contact me directly to make a reservation (not Via Toscana) — We need the tentative reservation count by Friday, 4/25/25 tomorrow. But you can cancel with no charge up to Saturday 5/17/25 for this 5/21/25 event. Contact me directly (& not Via Toscana). *** PLEASE NOTE: *** If you made a reservation with me via email, then you will have received a confirmation email ensuring that I have received your reservation. If you think you have a reservation but you have NOT received a confirmation email from me, then please let me know asap. Thanks, Veronica 303-895-1619 cell vhebert@... Cc: AABC Ladies Coffee Group

To AABC Members and Friends Following is also in pdf attachment. Dick Smith MOAA AABC Notice of Rescheduled Chapter Meeting You are Invited Saturday, 26 April 2025 - 0900 hrs Atonement Lutheran Church 685 Inca Parkway Boulder, CO 80303. Note – This is a rescheduled date due to conflict with Easter. A full breakfast is available. PROGRAM – Veterans benefits update - Presenter Tyrone Groce Tyrone Groce retired from the Air Force. While in the Air Force he was in Security Forces in Hawaii, Guam, South Korea, California and North Dakota. After retiring, he worked as a GS employee for the Air Force. He then returned home to Colorado (where he was born and raised.) He serves as a VA Benefits Advisor on Buckley Space Force Base. As a Benefits Advisor he provides assistance to transitioning service members leaving active duty, he also assists veterans and dependents with VA benefits questions Please plan to attend this meeting and bring a friend! In addition to the excellent presentation, you will enjoy meeting your fellow members and their guests, along with learning of exciting activities for our group scheduled in the coming months. WE HAVE SEVERAL NEW AABC CHAPTER MEMBERS - COME AND MEET THEM

Happy Easter. I have included this month's newsletter. We are having a Tyrone Grice, Veterans Benefits Officer from Buckley SFB, as our speaker at our meeting this weekend. He will bring us up to date on the new VA benefits based on Agent Orange and Burn Pit toxic exposure. There are a number of new presumptive conditions. He should also be able to answer any questions you have about how the VA is dealing with DOGE and budget cuts affecting the entire government. In the newsletter, I have included two articles on Artificial Intelligence because I find them interesting and almost all the other articles I read carried political messages and I try to remain neutral. The first article is about how scammers are using AI to build more believable ways to defraud us and how to respond to them. The second is based on Steve Jobs' observation in 1973 that computers should be like a 'bicycle for the brain.' Please enjoy and I look forward to seeing you on Saturday. Tom Lindahl tomlindahl@... 720 317 5794 (mobile)

AABC Members and Friends See following information and attachment regardingwhat what should be an enjoyable event. a marvelous musical program honoring our Vietnam War Veterans to be held at the Vance Brand Civic Auditorium in Longmont on the afternoon of Sunday, 4 May. Dick Smith -------- Forwarded Message -------- There will be a marvelous musical program honoring our Vietnam War Veterans to be held at the Vance Brand Civic Auditorium in Longmont on the afternoon of Sunday, 4 May. Attached is a copy of the flyer contained in the latest issue of Veterans Life Magazine. We will have a table in the foyer area to provide information about our museum. We are looking for several volunteers who will help staff the table before the start of the program. If you can help please notify Craig Wolverton (WolverTEK@...). You can meet directly at the auditorium about 1:45pm. Address: 600 East Mountain View Ave, Longmont, CO 80504 at Skyline High School Scan the attached QR code for additional information about the program and ticket information. There is no cost for museum volunteers who will help staff our table - but please provide your name to Craig, as we need to provide to the event organizers. It would be helpful to pickup a Blue Vest with nametag to wear while staffing our table. Ticket costs are: $26.38 - general $24.25 - seniors $7.18 - veterans $0 - active military/children Mike Fellows

Good morning. Some have reported they can not open the BVM Coffee and Conversation presentations attachment. Here is another try. Dick Smith -------- Forwarded Message -------- AABC Members and Friends. See the following message from Mike Fellows and attached pictures regarding the Broomfield Veterans Museum (BVM) new temp Exhibit re Vietnam War. The schedule for the next several Saturday BVM Coffee and Conversation presentations is also attached. Dick Smith -------- Forwarded Message -------- Dear Volunteers and Friends, Thank you to everyone who helped move the exhibit cases during the museum recarpeting and then helped Flint setup our new Vietnam War exhibit. Attached are two photos which show the new exhibit and the new carpeting - nice looking. We will be restarting our C&C Program commencing Saturday, 26 April, with a great talk by Matt Ake. Additionally, Noah Webb has brought back his superb paintings inspired by his Vietnam Service. You don't want to miss it. We might even have a cake to celebrate our reopening! Mike From: MICHAEL FELLOWS Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2025 2:23 PM To: MICHAEL FELLOWS Subject:

Tom Lindahl tomlindahl@... 720 317 5794 (mobile) ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Margaret Flierl Debus <Margaret.Debus@...> Date: Thu, Apr 17, 2025 at 10:49 AM Subject: Fw: 2025 Spring Air Force ROTC Commissioning To: Margaret Flierl Debus <Margaret.Debus@...> You are invited to the 2025 Spring Air Force ROTC Commissioning! Please reach out with any questions or concerns. Looking forward to seeing you at the ceremony. Please RSVP to - margaret.debus@... Thank you, Margaret Air Force ROTC Liaison

AABC MOAA is having a FRIENDS & FAMILY APPRECIATION DINNER MAY 21, 2025 — Wednesday, 5 pm Via Toscana, 356 McCaslin Blvd, Louisville CO (east side of McCaslin, north of I-36 & McCaslin). This dinner is in lieu of our regular May 2025 Chapter/Education Meeting. That is, there is no May 2025 Saturday Breakfast Meeting. In May, only the 5/21/25 dinner. This is a happy opportunity to recognize family and friends. Group seating so come on your own or invite those special friends & family. A 3-course dinner is offered including coffee, tea, pop. Gluten Free is available as well as a vegetarian entree. See menu below. Cost: $54.00 per person (Alcohol available via cash bar). Cash or Check payable to AABC MOAA (Pay night of event). No credit cards for AABC but can use a credit card at the Via Toscana cash bar. A PRELIMINARY RESERVATION COUNT IS REQUESTED NLT Friday April 25. Send to Vhebert@... or call 303-895-1619. **You will have an opportunity to cancel/change your preliminary reservation through Friday May 16. **. Also, once we know who is coming, you will have an opportunity to car pool if desired. EMAIL your preliminary reservation NLT 4/25/25 (Your name & # of attendees in your party) to vhebert@... 303-895-1619 PLEASE DO NOT RESPOND ALL TO THIS GROUP EMAIL. Email vhebert@... From the AABC Social Committee

To AABC Members and Friends Following is also in attachment.... MOAA AABC Chapter Meeting Advance Notice of Rescheduled Meeting Saturday, 26 April 2025 0900 hrs Atonement Lutheran Church 685 Inca Parkway Boulder, CO 80303. Note – This is a rescheduled date due to conflict with Easter. A full breakfast is available. PROGRAM – Veteran Services Officer - Veterans benefits update - Presenter TBD Please plan to attend this meeting and bring a friend! In addition to the excellent presentation, you will enjoy meeting your fellow members and their guests, along with learning of exciting activities for our group scheduled in the coming months. WE HAVE SEVERAL NEW AABC CHAPTER MEMBERS - COME AND MEET THEM

To All, Our April Coffee will be on Wednesday, April 2nd, at 9:00 AM at Panera's in Boulder. Please bring a friend and use the attached notice as an intro to our coffees. Let's plan to meet inside and migrate outside if the weather permits. Tom Lindahl tomlindahl@... 720 317 5794 (mobile)

As I discussed at the Chapter meeting, sometimes there are issues with Federal systems that we need to resolve and we are 4X more likely than active duty people to get called by a scammer. In either case, if you need to contact a Federal agency, recent policies will make getting to those agencies much more difficult than it was even a month ago. I collected the numbers in the attached document Friday morning so they should be current. Have a strategy. I am going to try to contact the agency directly as we would have done last year. Because of the change in telephone response times that I suspect (and have heard about in recent days). I plan to hold for an hour and hope they answer and resolve my problem. If they don't, I plan to call my representative (Joe Neguse for most of us) and have his office request that Social Security, the VA, etc, contact me. I also expect scammers will see the difficulty contacting these institutions and will step up scams related to federal benefits. Please watch out for yourself and also for others that may need to contact the Federal government. Tom Lindahl tomlindahl@... 720 317 5794 (mobile)