JAFOWL
The Joint Armed Forces Officers’ Spouses’ Luncheon, ("JAFOWL"), began in 1977 when the officers’ wives’ clubs from the five military services (Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Coast Guard) formed a coordinating committee to arrange this once-a-year event. Its purpose is to promote “jointness” by providing an opportunity to meet spouses from the other military services.
The spouse of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff is the Honorary Chairman of JAFOWL. The committee consists of two representatives from each military service, with the coordinating service having an additional member. The luncheon responsibilities include: coordinator, arrangements, program, publicity and reservations. These jobs rotate among the clubs each year.
Distinguished speakers at previous JAFOWL lunches include First Ladies Nancy Reagan, Barbara Bush, Hillary Clinton, Laura Bush and Michelle Obama. Other previous speakers include Bob Hope, Mrs. "Tipper" Gore, Mrs. Lynne Cheney, Hon. Elizabeth Dole, Hon. Madeleine Albright, Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, Ross Perot, General Colin L. Powell, Hon. Robert Gates, Katie Couric, Cokie Roberts, Tom Brokaw, and in 2005, President George W. Bush.
Information about JAFOWL is publicized by means of the spouses’ clubs newsletters so look for details in our Protocall, or scroll down for the latest information.
