Military Leadership Appreciation Luncheon Overview

The APAICS-PPALM Military Leadership Appreciation Luncheon is dedicated to promoting leadership diversity and AA & NH/PI representation in our troops. Active members and veterans of our Armed Forces have the opportunity to learn how to utilize skills and prior leadership experiences to contribute to personal and professional development in the future. Promoting diversity in the military encourages and strengthens the voice of AA & NH/PIs throughout our nation.

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Past Keynote Speakers

2024 - Dr. Ravi Chaudhary, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Energy, Installations, and Environment, Department of the Air Force

2023 - U.S. Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security John Tien

2022 - Senator Tammy Duckworth, USA ret.

2021 - Major General Suzanne P. Vares-Lum, USA

2019 - Lieutenant General Thomas P. Bostick, USA

2018 - Rear Admiral Joseph M. Vojvodich, USCG

2017 - Congressman Ted Lieu, Colonel, USAF Reserves

2016 - Lieutenant General Gina M. Grosso, USAF; Major General Antonio Taguba, USA​​​​

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Please be advised: All Active Military personnel and DoD Civilians must either be on leave or request a pass for personal reasons to attend to be in compliance with recent Executive Orders and DoD guidance. Military personnel, while on leave or pass, may wear appropriate civilian attire or military uniforms, in accordance with their Service specific guidelines.

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