FILE|MICHAEL PISTELLA

Joe Marquardt, a 1979 graduate of the Air Force Academy, will be the featured speaker at the Saturday, Oct. 14, breakfast meeting of the Cape Coral Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America. Marquardt has a distinguished background in flying military aircraft at Reese AFB, Clark AFB and Sawyer AFB. In 1985 he was selected to fly the U-2 spy plane at Beale AFB.

After Marquardt’s service in the Air Force, he flew commercial airlines from 1989-2021, accumulating over 21,000 flying hours. A question-and-answer session will follow Marquardt’s planned remarks.

All current, former and retired military officers and spouses are invited to attend the regular breakfast meeting, which is held at the Cape Royal Golf Club, 11469 Royal Tee Circle, Cape Coral. The breakfast meeting begins at 10 a.m., and costs $12, payable at the door (cash only).

Reservations may be made by contacting Cindy Nolan at capecoralmoaa@gmail.com or 618-407-6945.

MOAA is a national organization of military officers that supports the interests of military members of all ranks — past, present and future. Regular membership is open to all current and former officers, and associate membership is available to all who support our armed forces.

Information about the Cape Coral Chapter of MOAA may be obtained by contacting the chapter president, Michael Beard, at karmic0812@gmail.com or 786-300-8445.