Symposium: ''Father & Son''

Montgomery, Texas -- MonAs both U.S. and Chinese stock markets plummet and worries about U.S./China relations loom large we find a bright spot of news about the proud history of U.S. China aviation friendship as General Chennault Flying Tiger Academy celebrates its first anniversary on Friday, October 19th from 3:00-5:00 P.M. with a cocktail party followed by a symposium speaking event with Retired Major General William S. Chen from 7:00-9:00 P.M.

These events will take place at General Chenault Flying Tiger Academy, 10013 Military Drive in Conroe, Texas 77303.

This event is free and open to the public.

Major General William S. Chen is a U.S. Army Retired Major General who was the first Chinese American to wear a two-star rank in the U.S. Army. As a Major General, he led and directed all the Army’s National and Theater Missile Defense programs and also served as the Commanding General, U.S. Army Missile Command. Chen is a third-generation Chinese-American and will highlight the life and experiences of his father, Moon Chen and himself. His father flew as an airline pilot in China and was later with the 14th Air Force (Flying Tigers) under Gen. Claire Chennault. He will share historical and personal stories and photographs from his family’s collection.

Claire Lee Chennault was an American military aviator best known for his leadership of the 'Flying Tigers' and the Republic of China Air Force in World War II. The General Chennault Flying Tiger Academy is dedicated to promoting and continuing the legacy of cooperation and support through aviation between the China and America that General Chennault began in 1937. We believe that aviation can transcend politics and cultural differences to bring us together on common ground leading to greater cooperation in every area.

The Woodlands Chinese Cultural Center (TWCCC) is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization. It was established in 2016. TWCCC promotes the Chinese heritage arts and culture as a part of the Woodlands’ rich cultural resources to enrich life of the diverse communities in the Woodlands area and around. We encourage and strengthen the artistic and cultural exchanges between China and the U.S. We accomplish our mission by designing, planning, and organizing of a broad range of art and performance activities, events, and educational outreach programs and supportive opportunities for artists and performers locally and from China to express their particular genre of art.