35 Years Ago, Desert Shield and Desert Storm Revolutionized Mission Focused Warfare.

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America watched the war live on cable television for the first time. PATRIOT MISSION and Roll Call is honored to support this remembrance and the national commemoration of the Desert Shield and Desert Storm Memorial through a 35-city event series surrounding the 2026 dedication. These events will bring together Gulf War Veterans, Defense Contractors, policymakers, local business professionals, and STEM instructors & students to reflect on the Gulf War’s impact on these cities, service policy and military readiness—past, present, and future.

Why This National Tour Matters
• Raising Awareness – Explain Why the Desert Shield & Storm Legacy and National Memorial Matter
• Honoring Service – Show Veterans & Support Orgs impact on current & future service members
• Inspiring Learning – Promote STEM’s cutting-edge education & employment opportunities
• Creating the Future – Illustrate how national teamwork among the military, politicians, defense contractors, veterans, local business & communities can accomplish a defined mission and inspire a new generation to pursue excellence

Event Itinerary
• 3 Keynotes at each event: Veteran Perspective, Critical STEM Advances & Future Integrated Workforce
• 2 Panel Discussions per Event:

- STEM Students, Educators & Providers – engaging future leaders of military and civilian service

- Defense Contractors – innovations, capabilities, and partnerships

• Local Media Participation: journalists invited to moderate discussions
• Data & Insights: recorded, transcribed, and submitted to Roll Call’s Editorial Team for coverage
• National Exposure @ dedicated RollCall.com Landing Page to follow & feature all events
• Emceed by Steve Olds, PATRIOT MISSION Founder and Desert Storm Veteran, who is an experienced event host, speaker & panel moderator