James Scott

Honorary Chairman James Scott, historian and author of Target Tokyo, Rampage, and Black Snow will welcome you to the conference that brings history to life.

Scott is a sought-after public speaker about World War II. Over the years he has lectured on military bases, at presidential libraries, book festivals, and in universities and museums around the world. Included among those institutions are the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, the University of the Philippines, the Clinton School of Public Service in Little Rock, and the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.

Scott’s talk will focus on the Doolittle Raid recounted in his book Target Tokyo.

Alex Kershaw

Educated at Oxford University, Alex Kershaw is the widely-acclaimed, prize-winning, New York Times best-selling author of twelve books, including The First Wave, The Longest Winter, The Bedford Boys, The Liberator and most recently Against All Odds. He has been a journalist for over thirty years, having written for The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Financial Times, AARP Magazine, The Guardian and many other newspapers and magazines. 

Kershaw is a popular public speaker, and designs/leads history tours around the world. He is also the Resident Historian for Friends of The National WWII Memorial and chairs the Colby Award selection committee. He lives in Washington D.C. 

Kershaw’s presentation will focus on the story of the D-Day landing in his book The First Wave.

Jonathan Jordan

Jonathan Jordan is a military historian and an award-winning author of three books, including the New York Times bestseller Brothers, Rivals, Victors: Eisenhower, Patton, Bradley and the Partnership that Drove the Conquest of Europe. He is a regular book critic for The Wall Street Journal, editor of the Library of Texas edition of To the People of Texas, a contributing author to The Amazing Book of World History and The Amazing Book of World War II, and the author of nearly two dozen articles appearing in MHQ: The Quarterly Journal of Military History, World War II Magazine, Military History, and World War II History magazines. In addition to showcasing his military history expertise in the documentary Silence Patton, he has made numerous live, televised, podcast, and radio appearances. Jonathan lives with his family in Marietta, Georgia.

Jordan’s presentation will focus on the story of the Battle of the Bulge in his book Brothers, Rivals, Victors.

Marjorie Eastman (Invited)

Marjorie K. Eastman, author of The Frontline Generation: How We Served Post 9/11. Eastman’s 10 years of military service included two combat deployments, one in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, the other in support of Operation Enduring Freedom In Afghanistan. She started her military career in the enlisted ranks and achieved the rare opportunity of being awarded a direct commission within her first two years of service. 

Meghan LaRose

Meghan LaRose is a graduate from Brevard High School and joined the United States Air Force shortly after her graduation. Her AFSC was a 901/4F0X, Aeromedical Technician. She served for 11 ½ years, with 9 years being overseas.  Meghan achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant. She was assigned to Squadron Medical Elements at various bases with C-130’s, F-16’s and B-1 Bombers. She deployed to the United Arab Emirates in August 1990 in support of Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Other deployments included Italy, Spain, Tunisia, Israel, Angola, and Morocco. She has loved the medical field her whole life and has worked as a medical assistant for many years. She is currently the Executive Director of The Center for Women, where she fulfills her passion of helping people and making a difference. Meghan currently lives in Pisgah Forest, NC, has 2 daughters and a dog.

Meghan will talk about her service as a medic during the first gulf war.

Abby Moore

Abby Moore is a West Point graduate and deployed to Afghanistan with the 101st Airborne Division in support of Operation Enduring Freedom 09-11 in 2009. She was a Captain and Adjutant General Officer in the Army serving on active duty from 2006 to 2011. She also holds a Master’s degree in counseling from Seton Hall University and was most recently a Lead Associate for Booz Allen Hamilton, a Washington D.C.-based consulting firm. She is passionate about helping military families and has over 15 years of experience as a volunteer leader and mentor in programs such as unit Family Readiness Groups, Wounded Warrior Mentorship Program, Travis Manion Foundation, and Girls on the Run. Abby currently lives in Vero Beach, Florida. She is married to her West Point classmate, Oliver Moor. They have three children and two dogs.

Abby will talk about her service in Afghanistan.

Accomodations

PHONE

(828) 883-4800