18th Annual Awards Dinner,

About the event

This October, we hope that you will join us for dinner, a silent auction, and a very special awards presentation.

In 2025, we are honoring General David Petraeus, U.S. Army (Ret.) for his government service, engagement in veterans’ issues, and national security thought leadership with our Living Legend Award.

We are also honoring Veterans Grove, a project of Veterans Outreach of Pennsylvania that provides homes for veterans, in addition to other support services with our Boots on the Ground Award.

Why should you sponsor?

2025 marks the 250^th anniversary of the United States Army before the 250^th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 2026. There is no better time to show support to those that have lived the meaning of bravery, sacrifice, and heroism than right now.

The Army Heritage Center Foundation shares the stories of U.S. Army soldiers from all eras, fostering understanding and building meaningful connections between the military and civilian communities. We accomplish this mission through public outreach activities like community-building, resource-sharing, education, and philanthropic investments in the preservation of Army history. I hope that at this time you are able to choose us and choose to join our mission to honor theirs so that we can continue to preserve these amazing Soldiers’ memories and educate future generations. Down below I have a brief overview of the event and I have attached a packet outlining more details on the event, sponsor benefits, and sponsorship tiers.

Allysa Turner

The Army Heritage Center Foundation shares the stories of U.S. Army soldiers from all eras, fostering understanding and building meaningful connections between the military and civilian communities. We accomplish this mission through public outreach activities like community-building, resource-sharing, education, and philanthropic investments in the preservation of Army history.

The primary beneficiary of our philanthropic contributions is the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center in historic Carlisle, Pennsylvania. We’ve supported the Center for over a quarter century, since 1999 when then Secretary of the Army Louis Caldera authorized its creation, and we’ve helped it grow into the 56-acre campus it is today–literally from the ground up.

We envision an America where every soldier’s story is honored and where the bonds between those who serve and the society they protect are strong, enduring, and deeply understood.

Our priority is to enhance USAHEC’s mission by funding programs beyond federal resources.

We design development and outreach programs that foster the public’s awareness of Army history and values, and we seek to do it in a way that both complements USAHEC’s exhibits and benefits our community in Cumberland Valley.

The Army Heritage Center Foundation is a charitable organization separate from the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center. As a private, nonprofit, non-Federal entity, AHCF is not affiliated with the Department of Defense and has no governmental status.

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