Saluting Stories of Service

Our vibrant annual fundraising dinner is filled with great company, impressive honorees, and unique opportunities to celebrate your patriotism while supporting our shared mission.

An Event You Don't Want to Miss

"It was one of the most memorable functions I have ever attended. I was humbled and honored to be in the company of so many of our national treasures."

"I expected it to be a great event, but I was majorly impressed! Everything was so beautiful and well executed. Certainly a milestone to be so proud of!"

"A FANTASTIC evening! The highest praises from my guests. They learned much more about our mission and stood proud of being associated with it."

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Special Guest Keynote Speaker

Barbara M. Barrett is the 25th Secretary of the Air Force and leads the affairs of the Department of the Air Force, comprising the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force. She is responsible for organizing, training, equipping and providing for the welfare of 685,000 active duty, Guard, Reserve and civilian Airmen and their families. As the department’s senior leader, Secretary Barrett implements decisions of the President, Congress and fulfills Combatant Commanders’ operational requirements.

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Guest of Honor

Col. Thomas H. Kirk, Jr., USAF (Ret.) will receive the 2020 Storyteller’s Award. As a fighter pilot serving over 28 years of active duty, Col. Kirk has shared his story of service, including his time as a POW in the "Hanoi Hilton" for 5 1/2 years, and has inspired hundreds of audiences through his life lessons. He's been awarded the Air Force Cross, four Silver Stars, two Distinguished Flying Crosses, seven Air Medals, and the Purple Heart.