Men And Women Of The U.S. National Guard To Receive American Patriot Award From National Defense University Foundation

WASHINGTON, July 28, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The Men and Women of The National Guard have been selected to receive the 2014 American Patriot Award, presented annually by the National Defense University Foundation (NDU Foundation).

This year's American Patriot Award, which annually recognizes leaders who have strengthened the nation's strategic interests and advanced global security, will be presented on Thursday, November 13, 2014 at a gala dinner hosted by the NDU Foundation at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, DC.  Joining NDU Foundation President Cathleen Pearl in honoring The National Guard will be Missouri Governor Jay Nixon and General Mark A. Welsh III, Chief of Staff, US Air Force.

More than 500 guests, including Administration officials, members of Congress, senior military and diplomatic officers, and corporate and community leaders are expected to attend.  Support of the American Patriot Award gala benefits National Defense University (NDU), America's pre-eminent educational institution for the study of national and international security.  Humana, headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, will serve as presenting sponsor.

Past American Patriot Award honorees include: President George H.W. Bush, Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton, Dr. Robert Gates, The Honorable Henry Kissinger, Senators John McCain and Joe Lieberman, General Colin Powell, and Admiral William McRaven on behalf of the troops of United States Special Operations Command. 

"The men and women of the National Guard are the embodiment of service, versatility, and patriotism, well deserving of joining the outstanding group of Americans who have been honored with the American Patriot Award, our very highest recognition," said Al Zimmerman, chairman, NDU Foundation Board of Directors.  "It is especially fitting that the NDU Foundation honors Guardsmen, since more than 250 attend the National Defense University annually, where they polish their skills as leaders in building and maintaining our nation's security."

For information on American Patriot Award sponsorship opportunities and gala tickets, please contact Barb Witten at 443-454-5996 or [email protected].

About National Defense University Foundation: Under the leadership of President Cathleen Pearl, the National Defense University Foundation is a nonpartisan, philanthropic 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to supporting the mission and programs of the National Defense University (NDU).  The NDU is uniquely positioned to integrate public, private and international partners to effectively prepare military and civilian leaders from the United States and over 60 other countries to serve as tomorrow's decision and policy makers.

SOURCE National Defense University Foundation