ASYMCA Alaska's Annual Salute to the Military

Honoring Service Before Self

The Salute to the Military is an outstanding example of a program that promotes awareness of military performance and service through the combined efforts of the Armed Services YMCA of Alaska and the Anchorage community. The local Navy League originally started the program in the form of multiple Service Balls. In 1977, the Navy League, struggling with community support for these multiple events, worked with the ASYMCA to create one annual event to honor all service branches. 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 in large part to the 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. The representatives are hosted for three days and attend the Salute banquet with over 500 guests.

The ASYMCA Salute to the Military event has received numerous awards, including the 2007 Outstanding Program Achievement Award from Raytheon.

SPOUSE OF THE YEAR:

“Not everyone that serves this nation raises their right hand to take an oath; military spouses begin military service when they extend their left hand to take a vow.” — Mrs. Cindy Wilsbach

The AYMCA of Alaska will honor a military spouse whose dedication to support of their service member, family, and community exemplify the ideal of "Service Before Self." The Spouse of the Year is chosen using a community nomination and selection process. The selected Spouse of the Year is recognized with honor at our Annual Salute to the Military, along with the 12 outstanding service members selected from each branch of military service in Alaska.

Nominations for the 2020 Spouse of the Year are now closed.

TICKETING INFORMATION:

To purchase tickets for ASYMCA's Annual Salute to the Military, please choose one of the options below.

Military Ticketing

Ticket purchases for currently serving military (active duty, guard and reserves) will be available beginning early November 2019. Sponsored seat reservations for E1 through E5 service members will be available beginning in mid-January. All military ticketing, including service member's guests, will be available using the Purchase Tickets button below.

General Admission Ticketing and Table Sponsorships

General admission tickets and table sponsorships are now closed.

If you would like to learn more information about sponsoring a table at this event and the benefits of sponsorship, please click Sponsorship Opportunities below, contact our Executive Director by calling 552-9622, or email us here.

If you are ready to get started with your table sponsorship or would like to sponsor individual seats for junior enlisted military, you can complete your sponsorship online here using credit card or check, or download the appropriate form and submit it by clicking Submit My Forms below.