Monday, May 11 @ 5:30 pm
47th Annual Armed Forces Dinner
Forward for Liberty
Forward for Liberty
The traditional Milwaukee Armed Forces Week Dinner Banquet is the featured kick off event of the week at the Wisconsin Club.
This Event Is Sold Out
Speaker: Navy SEAL Senior Chief (RET.) Congressman Derrick Van Orden. A retired Navy SEAL Senior Chief with 26 years of service, Van Orden proudly represents the people of Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional He was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2022. During his time in office, Derrick has focused on fighting for farmers, veterans, and service members, and has been a staunch advocate for fiscal responsibility and accountability in Washington.In Congress, Derrick serves on the House Agriculture Committee, House Veterans Affairs Committee, and House Armed Services Committee.
Prior to his time in Congress, Derrick served in the United States Navy, retiring after 26 years as a Navy SEAL Senior Chief with multiple combat tours.
He served in the Horn of Africa, Asia, Europe, and South and Central America. During his tour in Europe in 2012, he was responsible for planning Special Operations contingency operations for the European Continent.
Derrick and his wife, Sara Jane, have four children and thirteen grandchildren.
Location: Wisconsin Club
900 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53233
5:30- Social
6:30- Program & Dinner
9:00- Dessert Fantasia
Master of Ceremonies: Jeff Wagner, Former WTMJ Radio Talk Show Host
POC: Candee Arndt, (414) 732-7201, [email protected]
This Event Is Sold Out
Speaker: Navy SEAL Senior Chief (RET.) Congressman Derrick Van Orden. A retired Navy SEAL Senior Chief with 26 years of service, Van Orden proudly represents the people of Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional He was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2022. During his time in office, Derrick has focused on fighting for farmers, veterans, and service members, and has been a staunch advocate for fiscal responsibility and accountability in Washington.In Congress, Derrick serves on the House Agriculture Committee, House Veterans Affairs Committee, and House Armed Services Committee.
Prior to his time in Congress, Derrick served in the United States Navy, retiring after 26 years as a Navy SEAL Senior Chief with multiple combat tours.
He served in the Horn of Africa, Asia, Europe, and South and Central America. During his tour in Europe in 2012, he was responsible for planning Special Operations contingency operations for the European Continent.
Derrick and his wife, Sara Jane, have four children and thirteen grandchildren.
Location: Wisconsin Club
900 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53233
5:30- Social
6:30- Program & Dinner
9:00- Dessert Fantasia
Master of Ceremonies: Jeff Wagner, Former WTMJ Radio Talk Show Host
POC: Candee Arndt, (414) 732-7201, [email protected]