Twin Cities Area USAFA AOG

West Metro – Service Academy Alumni Breakfast
2026-07-03 07:00 - 08:00 (America/Chicago) | Marriot West St. Louis Park, 9960 Wayzata Boulevard, Minneapolis, MN, 55426, United States
June 5th is the next opportunity to network with Service Academy grads in Minnesota. This West Metro – Service Academy Alumni Breakfast occurs the 1st Friday of every month.
If you are planning on attending, an RSVP is appreciated to roughly know how many are going to be there for space reservations. Thank you!
Location: Kip’s Authentic Irish Pub (952-367-5070) in the Marriott West St Louis Park.
“Take Seats” for the breakfast will be at 0700 hours with the goal to be finished with the formal portion by 0745 hours. The official portion will be followed by informal networking and friendship building. Come early and enjoy more fellowship!
Also, please tell a classmate, company-mate and/or fellow service academy grad about this event! Overall coordination is done by the West Point Society of Minnesota.
Questions? Please contact Doug Baden, USMA ‘88, dabaden@gmail.com

East Metro - Service Academy Alumni Breakfast
2026-07-10 07:00 - 08:00 | Woodbury Cafe, 803 Bielenberg Drive, Woodbury, MN, 55125, United States
You are cordially invited to network at the East Metro – Service Academy Alumni Breakfast which takes place on the 2nd Friday of every month (rain or shine) at 0700. The location is “The Woodbury Cafe” in Woodbury. Orders are placed at approximately 0705 followed by the formal/introduction segment of the gathering. Afterwards, everyone is welcome to stay and continue to visit and/or network. Overall coordination is done by the West Point Society of Minnesota.
Questions? Please contact Doug Baden, USMA ‘88, dabaden@gmail.com

TCA-AOG Social Gathering
2026-07-18 16:00 - 19:00 | Lake Ann Park, 1456 W 78th St, Chanhassen, MN, United States
There is no July 2026 meeting at the VFW. Our Social gathering will be at the USAFA Parents Club Picnic at Lake Anne on Saturday, July 18th, 4-7pm. The RSVP link will be posted soon.
The next “regular” meeting will be Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
All monthly Board Meetings are open to all Alumni & guests, and Tuesday, August 18th is the next gathering for all Minnesota USAFA graduates at the Richfield VFW. What a great opportunity to come and meet fellow graduates during the 30 minute Social Hour which commences at 1700 hours. You can order a delicious bite to eat in addition to a delicious beverage to enjoy. The official meeting commences with the pledge of allegiance at 1730 hours, and business typically concludes by 1830 hours. We hope to see you there, GO FALCONS!

Quarterly Speaker Series: July 2026
2026-07-22 11:00 - 13:00 | Richfield-Fred Babcock VFW, 6715 Lake Shore Dr S,, Richfield, MN
What: The story of Les Schrenk, Minnesota’s own WWII hero (as told by Mike Johnson)
When: Wednesday, 22 July 2026. 1100 social/lunch; 1130 speaker presentation.
Where: Fred Babcock VFW Post 5555, Richfield, MN.
We planned to have the notable WWII / 8th AF Veteran and POW, Les Schrenk, speak on March 11th. Unfortunately, he passed away at the age of 102 on March 3rd, 2026. Although he is gone, we are welcoming his longtime friend and travel buddy, Mike Johnson, to share the amazing story of Les Schrenk. Mark your calendars for an inspiring presentation about Schrenk’s remarkable veteran’s story of bailing out of his aircraft, being captured by the Germans, and surviving in a POW camp.
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Come at 11:00 and order lunch, or just come for the speaker which will start at 11:30. There is no cost to attend.

Monthly TCA-AOG Meeting
2026-08-18 17:00 - 18:30 | Richfield-Fred Babcock VFW, 6715 Lake Shore Dr S,, Richfield, MN
All monthly Board Meetings are open to all Alumni & guests, and Tuesday, August 18th is the next gathering for all USAFA graduates living and visiting Minnesota.
The Richfield VFW is centrally located, and the meeting is an incredible opportunity to come, see & talk with fellow graduates during the 30 minute Social Hour which commences at 1700 hours. You can order a delicious bite to eat from the extensive menu in addition to enjoying a refreshing beverage. The official meeting commences with the pledge of allegiance at 1730 hours, and business typically concludes in 1 hour by 1830 hours. We hope to see you there! GO FALCONS!
