This year is Operation Lightning Dawn, the rescue of Captain Richard Phillips from Somali pirates in 2009. This is our first year relocating to Virginia Beach, VA. Several of our guest speakers who participated in our past Whiskey & War Stories ™ will be attending. Our past events included:
• Operation Thunderhead
• Operation Urgent Fury
• Operation Ivory Coast/Kingpin
• Operation Eagle Claw
• Operation Acid Gambit
Gala Night Details
Who: The Silent Warrior Foundation
What: 8th Annual 8th Annual Whiskey & War Stories ™ Fundraising Gala and Auction
Where: Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront Reserve
When: Saturday, April 13, 2024, doors open at 5 pm. Event ends at 10 pm.
Why: Fundraising to support the Silent Warrior Foundation
VIP Night Details
When: 5pm to 9pm Friday, April 12, 2024
Where: Military Aviation Museum, 1341 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23457
What: An informal gathering with our guest speakers over food and drink at the military aviation museum in Pungo. A flight demonstration of the museum’s AD-1 Skyraider and unlimited tour of the museum for all attendees. Attendees can indulge in cigars after the flight demo.
A chartered bus will leave for the Aviation Museum from the Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront Resort and depart from the museum at 9 pm for those who’d like the convenience of not driving.
The Silent Warrior Foundation is an all-volunteer 501c3 charity serving SOF veterans and their families. SWF funds Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, provides scholarships, service K9’s through HomefrontK9 and emergency assistance.
Link to purchase tickets: 8th Annual Whiskey & War Stories | Auction Frogs
Contact info@silentwarriorfoundation.com to donate auction items or inquire about sponsorship.