Open to C.A.P. Members,
JROTC, Active Military, Retired Military, Families, and Guests
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Doors Open at 5:30 p.m.
Location
Radisson Hotel Nashville Airport
1112 Airport Center Drive
Nashville, TN 37214
(Click
here for map and directions)
Cost
$ 30 per individual ticket
or
ONLY $ 50 for 2 tickets
Buffet Dinner and Dance
(No Alcohol will be served )
Space limited to 120
Guests
Guest of Honor / Speaker
.gif) Mike Hammer
Major General (Ret.)
Major
General Hammer's military career consisted of 10 years in the U.S. Marines,
22 years service in the U.S. Army and the Army National Guard.
Assignments were in England, Germany, Okinawa, Vietnam, Camp Lejune NC, Camp
Pendleton Calif., Ft. Sill Oklahoma, Ft. Benjamin Harrison IN, Ft. Rucker
Alabama, Cherry Point North Carolina, Navy-Marine Corp Aviation Base
Millington, TN and the 196th Field Artillery Brigade TNARNG. After
retirement from active duty, he was assigned to the Military Department of
Tennessee as the Commanding General, Tennessee State Guard for three years.
Total military service 35 years. The General began his career as a
private in the Marines, rose to the enlisted rank of Gunnery Sergeant,
received a direct commission as a Second Lieutenant after service in
Vietnam. He was awarded several decorations and commendations for
superior service while performing in every position from Private to Senior
Non Commissioned Officer (NCO) to Commanding General. Major General
Hammer is school trained in three separate branches: Infantry, Field
Artillery, and Adjutant General. Primary service was in the Infantry,
Field Artillery, and Marine Wing Aviation Supply. Major General Hammer
has served on the Air Force Academy and West Point Cadet Selection Committee
and as the Senior PT Testing Officer. He is currently the Adjutant
with the Tennessee American Legion.
The Official Photographer for the Evening
Protocol Information
This event is a lot of fun. Civil Air Patrol and military personnel attend wear appropriate dress uniform. A Tuxedo or Dark Suit for men or a Prom Dress, Evening Dress, or Ball Gown is perfectly suited for this event if no uniform is available.
Guests wearing civilian attire will dress as follows:
Women : will wear a formal evening dress or gown, it should be knee to floor length and tasteful. A Prom Dress, Evening Dress, or Ball Gown is perfectly suited for this event.
Men : will wear a dark suit (tuxedo is optional, no "khaki's").
Receiving Line
Receiving lines are located at the entrance. Some people tend to avoid the receiving lines, this is a "discourteous action".
The first person in the line will be in charge of announcing the names of the guests (usually the commander of the hosting event).
They do not shake hands or carry conversations, their job is just to introduce the arriving guest to the next person in line.
Posting of The Colors
Once everybody has been introduced, they go to their tables to wait for the entrance of the colors. Individuals in uniform should remain at attention and face the colors at all times during the presentation. The
color guard posts the colors once indicated by the commander.
POW / MIA Ceremony
This is a very solemn ceremony conducted to honor those (men and women) who remain missing in action or as prisoners of war. A table is set in the room for all to see and remember them.
Toasts
Before dinner, the toasts are done to honor national leaders, senior uniformed personnel, and guests. Also a silent toast is performed to honor the prisoners and missing in action.
Dinner
No special rules here, only proper dining etiquette.
Guest Speaker
A distinguished guest is asked to address the assembly of personnel. This person usually has some connection with the armed forces.
Dance
Following the dinner, the colors are retired and the Dance begins.
This is when the good times start.
DJ and Lighting provided by
Hammerhead Productions
The Hotel is offering a special discount rate for those
who attend this event. We will post specifics as soon as we get them.
Below is the address and phone.
Radisson Hotel
Nashville Airport
1112 Airport Center Drive
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 889-9090
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