2025 Military Appreciation Luncheon

Join us on Wednesday, May 15th, from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM at the Grand Lagoon Yacht Club to celebrate Military Appreciation Month at our annual Military Appreciation Luncheon.

This special event is dedicated to honoring the brave men and women of our Armed Forces, both active duty and retired, who have served our country with dedication and courage. Military Appreciation Month is a time to recognize the sacrifices made by our service members and their families and to show our deep gratitude for their unwavering commitment to protecting our freedoms.

We are honored to welcome Commander Brandy T. McNabb as our guest speaker. Her remarkable leadership and inspiring message will leave you feeling uplifted and proud. This is one event you truly won't want to miss!

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

COMMANDER BRANDY T. MCNABB
EXECUTIVE OFFICER
NAVAL AVIATION SCHOOLS COMMAND

Cmdr. McNabb, a native of Del City, Oklahoma, graduated from Oklahoma Baptist University with a degree in Exercise Science/Kinesiology. She attended Officer Candidate School in Pensacola, Florida, and was commissioned an ensign in 1999 and later earned her wings of gold in October 2000. She is a graduate of the U.S. Naval War College, earning a Master of Arts in National Security and Strategic Studies, and while attending, she was selected for the Halsey Group, a program of operations research and war-gaming.

McNabb?s operational tours include division officer and aircrew, Carrier Airborne Early Warning (VAW) 123, flying the E-2C Hawkeye in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom; deputy J3, 101st Sustainment Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan; catapult and arresting gear officer (shooter) aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71); and department head, VAW-125 deploying in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and New Dawn.

Her shore and staff assignments include instructor naval flight officer at the E-2/C-2 fleet replacement squadron, VAW-120; action officer, Chief of Naval Operations Strategic Action Group (N00Z); commanding officer, Naval Consolidated Brig Chesapeake, Virginia; and operations officer, Joint Forces Staff College.

She is currently the Naval Aviation Schools Command (NASC) executive officer at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida.
McNabb has over 2,600 flight hours in the E-2C Hawkeye. Her personal decorations include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal (six awards), Joint Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Joint Achievement Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, and various unit/campaign awards.
 

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Refund policy;  As a non-profit all funds received from this event directly impact and support the initiatives of the Perdido Key Area Chamber Foundation.  Therefore, we do not issue refunds for cancellations.  We appreciate your understanding.