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July 22, 2021
Michigan veterans and families: You are invited to our inaugural Michigan Military & Veterans Gala on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021 at Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Harrison Township.
Hosted by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency and our parent department, the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, the night will start with a 6 p.m. social hour, followed by the 7 p.m. Gala. The fun-filled evening will take place inside an elegantly transformed hangar that will also feature an awards ceremony, strolling dinner, drinks, music and dancing. Join us while we recognize one of our state's greatest resources: National Guard service members, veterans, and their families!
Tickets will be $40 through Sept. 30; starting Oct. 1, tickets will increase to $50. To accommodate the clearance process, all tickets must be purchased by Oct 15. Please note that this is an adults-only event.
Note: All attendees must pass a background check to enter Selfridge Air National Guard Base. The relevant information will be collected during the ticket purchasing process. If anyone does not meet the requirements to enter the base, a refund will be issued. All information will remain strictly confidential.
COVID-19: All current health protocols will be followed at the event. We understand the current COVID-19 environment and restrictions. If the event is canceled due to state-mandated COVID-19 restrictions, a refund will be issued.
Visit our Eventbrite page to purchase tickets and learn more about the event.
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