National Defense University Foundation to Present the Prestigious Honors at Its 10^th Annual Gala

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Senators Joseph Lieberman (I-Conn.) and John McCain (R-Ariz.), were named today as recipients of the 2011 American Patriot Award given by The National Defense University Foundation. Washington’s most powerful and influential leaders will gather to celebrate their patriotic leadership and devotion and to witness their receiving this prestigious award at the American Patriot Award Gala on Thursday, November 3, 2011, at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, D.C. Lieberman and McCain will be recognized for their outstanding record of contributions to America’s national security, armed forces and veterans throughout their impressive careers in government. A personal tribute to the honorees will be given by General Raymond Odierno, Chief of Staff of the Army. The Master of Ceremonies for the evening will be award-winning journalist Leon Harris, ABC7/WJLA-TV anchorman.

Past recipients of the American Patriot Award include former President George H.W. Bush; General Colin Powell; Dr. Henry Kissinger; former Defense Secretary of Robert M. Gates; General David H. Petraeus, USA, and the Extraordinary Men and Women of CENTCOM; Senator Bob Dole; Senator John W. Warner and Representative Ike Skelton; Senators Daniel Inouye and Ted Stevens; Astronaut and Senator John Glenn; former Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger; and The Men and Women of our Nation’s Defense Team.

The American Patriot Award Gala is one of Washington, D.C.’s most illustrious events, attended by nearly 600 guests, including senior Administration officials, Members of Congress, senior military officials, Ambassadors, dignitaries, and corporate and community leaders.

Past attendees include former Chairman of the Federal Reserve Alan Greenspan; White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel; ABC News’ Chief White House Correspondent Martha Raddatz; NBC News’ Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent Andrea Mitchell; Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Michael Mullen; former National Security Advisor Brent Scowcroft; Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps General James Conway; and, Commanding General of the U.S. Army Materiel Command General Ann Dunwoody, USA.

Beyond honoring the recipients, the Gala showcases and supports the National Defense University and its crucial mission of preparing military and civilian leaders from the U.S. and other countries to examine national and international security challenges through multidisciplinary educational and research programs, professional exchanges, and outreach, providing a common educational experience for all the various professional communities engaged in national security. The main campus is located at Fort McNair in Washington, D.C.

“As true patriots, both Senators Lieberman and McCain are most deserving of the National Defense University Foundation’s American Patriot Award because of their inspirational leadership and selfless dedication in serving our nation’s ideals, values and democratic principles,” said Albert C. Zimmerman, Chairman of the Board of Directors, National Defense University Foundation.

The National Defense University Foundation is a non-profit organization that has provided private sector support for the National Defense University in mission-oriented areas for more than 29 years. Additionally, in collaboration with the University, the Foundation develops and manages outreach programs that help educate and engage the public for a better understanding of critical national security issues and the vital role NDU plays in addressing them.

For more information on the American Patriot Award and the Gala, please visit our website at www.NDUFoundation.org/ or contact Nancy Miller at 202/685-2527, email: millern@nduf.org.

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National Defense University Foundation
Kelly Dieter, 703-288-8684
kdieter@hayespr.com

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