April 19, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.
Speaker: The Honorable John E. McLaughlin, Former Acting Director and Deputy Director of Central Intelligence
John E. McLaughlin is a preeminent figure in American intelligence, with a career spanning over six decades of service. He served as the Deputy Director of Central Intelligence (DDCI) from 2000 to 2004 and as the Acting Director of Central Intelligence (ADCI) in late 2004.
Mr. McLaughlin began his intelligence career on the ground as an Army intelligence officer in Vietnam in 1969. In the fifty-seven years since, he has served at every echelon of the craft—from tactical operations to the highest levels of strategic policy. Today, he continues to shape the future of the profession as a senior mentor and community thought leader.
He currently serves as the Professor of Practice and Director of the Philip Merrill Center for Strategic Studies at the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS). He is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and the American Academy of Diplomacy and serves on several bipartisan panels, including the Homeland Security Advisory Group, the National Security Advisory Group and the Middle East Institute’s Advisory Group on Countering Terrorism and Extremism.
He is a recipient of the Distinguished Intelligence Community Service Award, the National Security Medal, and the Johns Hopkins Alumni Association’s Distinguished Alumnus Award and is a frequent guest analyst on CNN, CSPAN, and Fox News.
No one brings a better perspective of the issues posed in this era of Great Power Competition and the importance of the intelligence craft. John is also an accomplished magician who co-founded Washington Magic and has collaborated with David Copperfield.
John E. McLaughlin
All of our chapter leaders are unpaid volunteers, however, operating the chapter costs money. In order to cover operating expenses and have funds to support our community programs, our chapter host the Annual AUSA North Texas – Audie Murphy Chapter. The golf classic offers a wonderful opportunity for local businesses to showcase their support of the Army soldiers and their families. Proceeds benefit Wounded Warriors and their families in North Texas.
To sponsor, participate, or volunteer for the Annual AUSA Wounded Warrior Golf Classic, please email rkaniss@gmail.com.
The Leadership Series is designed to provide young professionals the skills to create a questioning culture that finds, frames, and solves problems, uncovering new opportunities and overcoming business challenges. Participants will walk away with the ability to recognize and dissolve the barriers restricting their company’s or business’ creative capacity to gain new insights and drive innovation. In addition, participants will gain an understanding of the types of productive questions that drive positive change and deliver greater individual and organizational value. Our dedicated leadership team presents relevant lectures, case studies, classroom/business experiences that enable participants to engage with and learn from Army mentors and leaders of Fortune 500 companies.
For more information or to sign up for the Young Professional Leadership Series, please email ldrship17@gmail.com.
For over 10 years now, one of the main focus of the chapter has been to support the US Army Dallas Recruiting Battalion’s recruiting efforts from Mineral Wells in the west, The Red River in the north, Texarkana in the east and Waco to the south. This includes active duty, Army Reserve and Army National Guard recruiting. Our chapter actively supports the Battalion and seeks to provide opportunities for recruiters to interact with the community and build the future of the Army.
To support or volunteer for the recruiting programs, please email rkaniss@gmail.com.
Future Soldiers Enlistment Ceremony
Twice a year, the chapter helps the North Texas community provide the collective support of like-minded parents, families, educators, business leaders, and veterans coming together for the purpose of honoring our nation’s Future Soldiers. The ceremony is open to public and the chapter ensures that following members of the Army family are invited to participate in the ceremony:
• Wounded Warriors
• Army Recruiting Command
• AUSA Community and National Partners
• Local Veterans Groups
• Military History Groups
To sponsor, participate, or volunteer for the Future Soldiers Enlistment Ceremony, please visit https://ocsdfwtx.org/
Every June, the AUSA North Texas – Audie Murphy Chapter proudly celebrates the Army’s Birthday by hosting a recruiting ceremony and grades scholarship applications with the Army Scholarship Foundation.
To participate in the Army Birthday Celebration, please email rkaniss@gmail.com.
