Appearances & Book Signings

  • Event: Arizona Base of the Commemorative Air Force (CAF)

    Guest Speaker Series at the CAF Museum: The Helicopter War

    DATE:
    8 March 2025
    TIME:
    13:00 (1:00 PM)

    LOCATION:

    Arizona Base of
    the Commemorative Air Force (CAF)

    2017 N. Greenfield Rd. Mesa, AZ, 85215 
    (Northeast corner of Greenfield and McKellips)

    ABOUT THE EVENT:

    Join us at the Arizona Base of the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) for a live, in-depth discussion on the critical role helicopters played in Vietnam—their challenges, triumphs, and the brave crews who flew them. Learn how these aircraft revolutionized military strategy, altered the battlefield, and became a symbol of resilience and service.

    While you're there, explore the CAF Museum, home to a remarkable collection of historic military aircraft. Dedicated to preserving and honoring aviation history, the museum showcases fully restored warbirds, exhibits on military aviation, and interactive displays that bring the past to life!

  • Double Tree St. Louis Missouri

    170th Assault Helicopter Co. Reunion

    DATE:
    22-23 September 2023

    LOCATION:

    DoubleTree by Hilton
    St. Louis Airport
    4505 Woodson Road
    St. Louis MO 63134

    ABOUT THE EVENT:

    ALL former members welcome:
    (Pilots, Crew Chiefs, Gunners, Fuelers, Armorers, Mechanics, Cooks, Medics, Clerks & Jerks)

    314-427-4700

    Room Rate: $112/night
    Use code: 170thAHC

  • Holes in Our Hearts Book Launch

    Holes in Our Hearts Book Launch

    DATE:
    15 July 2023
    TIME:
    2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

    LOCATION:

    Los Lunas Museum of Heritage and Arts
    251 Main Street NW
    Los Lunas, NM 87031

    CONTRIBUTORS:

    Rosa B. Armijo, Donna Padace, Butch Maki, Barb Simmons, and Dale Swetnam

    ABOUT THE EVENT:

    Holes in Our Hearts is more than a collection of works written by individuals with some connection to the United States military services. Whether active duty, veterans, or relatives of those who served, these short stories, memoirs, poems, essays, etc., are the expressions of deeply ingrained memories and experiences. One of the chapters from Butch Maki’s Bikini Beach is featured as a short story.

  • Jubilee at Los Lunas

    Book Signing

    DATE:
    20 May 2023
    TIME:
    1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

    LOCATION:

    Jubilee Villa
    500 Jubilee Blvd.
    Los Lunas NM 87031

  • National Veterans Creative Arts Festival

    National Veterans Creative Arts Festival

    DATE:
    15-16 April 2023

    ABOUT THE EVENT:

    Co-presented by the Department of Veterans Affairs and the American Legion Auxiliary, the National Veterans Creative Arts Festival is the culmination of VA facility competitions in art, creative writing, dance, drama and music for Veterans enrolled in the Department of Veterans Affairs national health care system.

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