The evening was devoted to honoring
outstanding individuals from each branch of service, as well as the phenomenal
people who support our nation’s service members through volunteerism and
USO-Metro’s countless charitable programs, with a special emphasis on the
military families served. Attended by senior government and military leaders,
celebrities, business and community leaders, more than 600 guests joined with
USO-Metro last night to honor our nation’s heroes and their families. This year also included a Special Salute to
honor military medical professionals.
Mr. Lou Diamond Phillips, host of the Military Channel’s An Officer and a Movie, was honored with the Legacy of Achievement Award for his deep commitment to our men and women in uniform, and General Peter Pace USMC (Ret.) presented the annual Merit Award to Mr. Joe Mantegna. This year’s COL John Gioia Patriot Award was presented to Mrs. Kathleen “Kat” Causey to recognize her tireless dedication to soldiers’ welfare, especially her work advocating for proper mental healthcare for combat veterans.
The entire night was an extremely touching tribute to our service
members and their families, and we were honored to be a part of it. The night
reminded us all how crucial it is to give back to the community we serve.
During this time of transition, supporting our nation’s heroes is more
important than ever. Advice Unlimited’s involvement with USO-Metro allows us to
give back and pay tribute, and is a constant reminder of the sacrifices these
heroes make for us each and every day. If you would like to learn more about
how you can get involved in this outstanding organization please contact me at slevine@adviceunlimited.net.
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