EVENT DETAILS:

Saturday, February 13, 2021
6:00 pm

EVENT PROGRAM:

WELCOME
Mrs. Sarah Riffer, Executive Director, Armed Services YMCA of Alaska

NATIONAL ANTHEM/ALASKA FLAG SONG
U.S. Army Alaska, 9th Army Band

BRIEF INTERMISSION

CONGRATULATORY REMARKS
CMSgt Dave Wolfe, Command Chief, Pacific Air Forces

DINNER

MUSICAL PERFORMANCE
Craig Morgan

INTRODUCTION OF GUEST SPEAKER
United States Senator Lisa Murkowski

GUEST SPEAKER
General Ken Wilsbach Commander, Pacific Air Forces

CLOSING REMARKS
Mrs. Sarah Riffer, Executive Director, Armed Services YMCA of Alaska

EVENT DETAILS:

Saturday, February 16, 2019
William A. Egan Center
555 W. 5th Avenue, Anchorage
No-host Cocktails 6:00pm
Dinner Begins Promptly at 6:45pm

ABOUT THIS EVENT:

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. In 2018, the ASYMCA of Alaska Military Spouse of the Year was introduced to the program, honoring the incredible sacrifice and contributions of military spouses.