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Honoring Service Before Self

ABOUT SALUTE TO THE MILITARY

The Annual Salute to the Military got its start in the form of multiple Service Balls hosted by the local Navy League. In 1977, the Navy League, with the support of Senator Ted Stevens, worked with the Armed Services YMCA to create one annual event to honor all service branches, and promote community awareness of military performance and service. Since that time, the Annual Salute to the Military has become one of the longest running annual events hosted by a non-profit organization, thanks to the tremendous support of the Anchorage community and military leadership.

Each year, twelve exceptional enlisted service members, representing each of the Active Duty branches, the Guard, and Reserve, are recognized for their outstanding achievements. Additionally, the Armed Services YMCA of Alaska honors one Alaska Military Spouse of the year and the Bobby Alexander Civic Leader of the Year.

Thank you for joining us for the 46th Annual Salute to the Military on February 18!

Click the video below to learn more about our 2023 award recipients.

 

 

Check back for details for the 2024 event.

During our 46th Annual Salute to the Military, the Armed Services YMCA of Alaska will honor one military spouse and one civic leader whose dedication to support of our troops has exemplified "Service Before Self." 
 

Alaska Military Spouse of the Year

In 2018, the Armed Services YMCA of Alaska introduced the Military Spouse of the Year Award, which honors the incredible sacrifice and contributions of military spouses. The Military Spouse of the Year exemplifies dedication to the support of their service member, their family and their community.
 
The nomination period for the 2023 Military Spouse of the Year is now closed.
 

Bobby Alexander Civic Leader of the Year Award

In 2020, the Bobby Alexander Civic Leader of the Year Award was introduced to highlight an individual who has demonstrated a strong commitment to the Armed Forces through their dedication to the support and betterment of our troops.
 
The nomination period for the 2023 Bobby Alexander Civic Leader of the Year is now closed.
 

 

2023 Salute to the Military Honorees

United States Army

SPC Colon- Soldier

Alaska Soldier of the Year

Sergeant Christian J. Colon

S1 Human Resources Specialist - 17th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion – Ft. Wainwright 

 

SFC Nye-Army Reserve

Alaska Army Reservist of the Year

Sergeant First Class Brandon A. Nye

Senior Engineer Technician - 3301st Mobilization Support Battalion – Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson 

 

SPC Morton- Army Guard-1

Alaska Army National Guardsman of the Year

Specialist Austin C. Morton

Military Police Officer – 49th Missile Defense Battalion – Fort Greely 

United States Marine Corps

Cpl Craven- Marine Reserve

Alaska Marine Reservist of the Year

Corporal Dakota W. Craven

Military Police Team Leader – Detachment Delta Company, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion– Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson  

 

LCpl Scott- Marine Reserve

Alaska Marine Reservist of the Year

Lance Corporal Kenneth J. Scott

Military Police Team Leader – Detachment Delta Company, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion – Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson

 

United States Navy

MM1 Hornish- Sailor

Alaska Sailor of the Year

Petty Officer First Class Joe S.L. Hornish

Operations/Training/Mobilization Department Head – Navy Reserve Center – Anchorage  

 

 

HM1 Salvador- Navy Reservist

Alaska Navy Reservist of the Year

Petty Officer First Class Ronie Marc R. Salvador

Hospital Corpsman and Dental Technician –  Alaska Naval Militia  and 1st Dental Battalion / Navy Dental Center – Camp Pendleton, CA

 

United States Air Force

SSgt Kerfeld- Airman

Alaska Airman of the Year

Staff Sergeant Danielle D. Kerfeld

Operations Support Non-Commissioned Officer – 673d Security Forces Squadron – Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson  

 

SSgt Hoeler- Air Force Reservist-1

Alaska Air Force Reservist of the Year

Staff Sergeant Timothy C. Hoeler

Precision Guided Munitions Crew Chief- 477th Maintenance Squadron, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson 

 

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Alaska Air National Guardsman of the Year

Senior Airman Keeana L. Fielder

Pass and Registration Clerk – 268th Security Forces Squadron – Clear Space Force Station  

 

United States Coast Guard

AST McKenzie-Coast Guard

Alaska Coast Guardsman of the Year

Petty Officer First Class Ethan M. McKenzie

Air Station Kodiak

 

 

MST1 Eaker- Coast Guard Reserve

Alaska Coast Guard Reservist of the Year

 Petty Officer First Class Kirstin Eaker

Marine Safety Detachment, Kodiak, Alaska

 

 

Civic Leaders

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Military Spouse of the Year

Mrs. Lori Hunter

Active Duty Army Spouse
Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson

 

 

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Bobby Alexander Civic Leader of the Year

Tanya Pont

Honorary Base Commander773d Civil Engineer Squadron
Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson

 

 

2018 SALUTE SPONSORS

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