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Join the Tempe Chamber Military Affairs Committee for the 7th Annual Military Affairs Committee Red, White, and Blue Awards ceremony, "A Tribute to Everyday Heroes," on Wednesday, March 12, from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. at Grace Community Church.

This year's ceremony will honor our exceptional military service members and ASU ROTC students with awards and scholarships. We will also present the inaugural Veteran and Military-Friendly Business Award to Lost Our Home Pet Rescue.

Colonel Peter B. Abercrombie II, Commander of the 56th Mission Support Group at Luke Air Force Base, will deliver the keynote address. 

To view the keynote speaker's bio, click on link: Colonel Peter B. Abercrombie II

Awards will include: 

"The Stephen Trip Grace Memorial Award" 

Navy Operational Support "BUC Joel E. Baldwin Memorial Award" 

944th Fighter Wing "Graydon Williams Award" 

Kyle Brayer Veteran in Public Safety Award

"The Inaugural Veteran and Military-Friendly Business Award" 

Scholarships include: 

The Merle Fister Veteran Scholarship 

ASU ROTC Scholarship - Army 

ASU ROTC Scholarship - Navy 

ASU ROTC Scholarship - Air Force 

The 2025 Merle Fister Veteran Scholarship application is now closed.  

A big thanks to our 2025 Red, White & Blue Awards Sponsors!  

2025 Patriot Sponsors

Hospitality Sponsor