LVMAC Hosts 22nd Annual Salute to the Troops Banquet to Honor the National Guard
Major General Laura McHugh, Deputy Adjutant General – Army to Deliver Keynote Address
Center Valley, PA (April 17, 2025) – The Lehigh Valley Military Affairs Council (LVMAC) is proud to present its 22nd Annual Salute to the Troops Dinner on Friday, May 9, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the DeSales University Conference Center, 2755 Station Avenue, Center Valley, PA 18034
MG(PA) Laura McHugh, DAG-Army
This year’s dinner will honor and recognize the Pennsylvania National Guard, celebrating the dedication and sacrifices of its citizen‑soldiers. Major General Laura A. McHugh, Deputy Adjutant General–Army for the Pennsylvania National Guard, will serve as our featured guest speaker. With 37 years of service—including deployment to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and leadership roles from company commander to Chief of Staff—Major General McHugh brings unparalleled insight into the Guard’s mission and the challenges faced by today’s force.
A graduate of the U.S. Army War College (M.S. in Strategic Studies), Duquesne University (M.S. in Leadership and Business Ethics), and King’s College (B.S. in Finance), she embodies the values of leadership, integrity, and service.
Tickets are $45 per person or $500 per table. In gratitude for their service, all currently serving members of the Armed Forces are invited to attend at no cost; service members must wear their uniform and RSVP in advance to reserve their seat.
Event sponsorships are available to underwrite the cost of hosting service members and to fund LVMAC’s year‑round programs, including scholarships, networking events, and community outreach.
Proceeds from the Salute to the Troops Dinner directly support LVMAC’s mission to empower veterans and military personnel in the Lehigh Valley. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit veterans service organization, LVMAC relies on community support to deliver resources and programs that honor our troops and strengthen the bonds between military and civilian communities.
Reserve your seat or become an event sponsor today:
- Scan the QR code on the event flyer
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Go to “More Info: To Register” on the LVMAC community calendar
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Email admin.office@lvmac.org
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Call 484‑788‑0196
Join us for a memorable evening as we salute the troops, recognize the Pennsylvania National Guard, and rally support for those who serve our nation.
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The Lehigh Valley Military Affairs Council (LVMAC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, was founded in 2003 by a group of concerned veterans as an association of veteran and non-veteran organizations. It was formed to address local problems in the valley through harnessing and integrating existing resources or creating them for the benefit of veterans, serving military (Active or Reserve Component), and their families. To accomplish its vision, LVMAC believes a whole community – local businesses, government agencies, veterans and other service organizations, military organizations, schools and colleges, hospitals, religious and other institutions, and concerned individuals – must work together.
LVMAC operates only in the counties of Lehigh and Northampton in Pennsylvania, but its membership is open to any public or private organization or individual, regardless of location, willing to support its mission, goals, and objectives for the Lehigh Valley military-veterans community. For more information, go to its website at www.lvmac.org.