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JOINT SERVICE ACADEMY BALL

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Sunday, 22 December 2024 at  1730 - 2230 
Westfields Marriott - Washington Dulles 
14750 Conference Center Dr,
Chantilly, VA 20151 

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​EVENT INFORMATION
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What is in store? A cocktail reception, Grand March, Firsties/Seniors recognition, an inspiring program, raffle opportunities, cash bar, photo booth, DJ music, Thanos blaster, lots of dancing, and more. 

Agenda
5:30  - 6:30 PM    Check-in & Cocktails
6:30  - 8:30 PM    Official Program
6:30  - 7:30 PM    Dinner
8:30  - 10:30 PM    Dancing and more
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Formal Attire
The event is formal. Please remind your cadet/midshipman to bring their dress uniform home for the event.
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Men:
Civilian: Black tie - tuxedo, dark suit (optional)
Cadet/Midshipman: Full Dress, Cadet Dress Mess, Dinner Dress, Dinner Dress Blue Jacket or Service Academy Formal Dress Equivalent
Military: Dinner Dress, Dress Mess, Service Dress Blue or Service Equivalent

Women:
Civilian: Long evening dress or pants suit
Cadet/Midshipman: Full Dress, Cadet Dress Mess, Dinner Dress Blue Jacket, Service Academy Formal Dress Equivalent
Military: Dinner Dress, Mess Dress, Service Dress or Service Equivalent

TICKET SALES

All ticket sales are final and will end on December 21. Ticket cost is considered a donation and is non-refundable unless the event is canceled by the organizer.

2024 JSAB TEAM

​Chair, Fundraising:  Nelli Popa - USAFA
Secretary, Program:  Mara Smith - USAFA
Treasurer, Registration:  Jennifer Whang - USAFA
Venue, Entertainment: John Lee, USAFA  
Coins: Jennifer Kelly - USAFA
Decoration: Cheryl Diakun - USAFA
POC: Anna Wojcik - USMA    

POC: Carol Parrot - USNA 
POC:  Grace Fontana - USCGA 
POC: Ellen Yates - USMMA
Support: Brent & Kelley Cotton - USMMA
Support: Shelly Steffy - USMMA
Support: William McLeod - USAFA
Support: Alexia Grimes - USAFA

HOTEL INFORMATION
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If guests would like to stay at the hotel after the event, attendees can make online reservations or manage existing reservations using the event’s booking website
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Come bring your cadets and midshipmen to the Joint Service Academy Ball for a well deserved break and tribute for them. Alumni are most welcome. This holiday ball is a time to come together with family, friends, and the community for a night filled with delicious dining, lively dancing, and fantastic networking opportunities! Don’t miss your chance to be part of this incredible celebration.
What is the Joint Service Academy Ball (JSAB)?  ​
The Washington, D.C. area JSAB is a formal military holiday gala held to honor and celebrate the young men and women who currently attend one of the United States Service Academies: 
  • ​​US Military Academy at West Point, NY 
  • US Naval Academy at Annapolis, MD 
  • US Coast Guard Academy at New London, CT 
  • US Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, NY ​
  • US Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, CO

In conjunction with the area Parents’ Clubs for each Military Service Academy, the Parents Association of the National Capital Area (PANCA) is honored to host the 2024 Joint Service Academy Ball for the DC area.

​GUEST SPEAKER
MAJOR GENERAL GEORGE M. DEGNON
(U.S. AIR FORCE, RET.)
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George Degnon retired from the United States Air Force as a Major General in October 2020. His final assignment was the National Guard Advisor to the Commander of North American Air Defense Command and US Northern Command (NORAD/USNORTHCOM). In this role, he provided key insight and homeland defense solutions during dynamic and uncertain times. During the initial phases of the COVID-19 pandemic he served as the National Guard’s senior liaison to the White House legal team providing military advice regarding National Guard’s usage and operational capabilities.
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MASTER OF CEREMONIES
MAJOR ANTHONY W. WILLIAMS
United States Army​

Acquisition Product Manager
PM – Ground Sensors
PEO Intelligence, Electronic Warfare, and Sensors
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​Major Anthony W. Williams, a native of Augusta, Georgia, and a 2013 Distinguished Military
Graduate of Fort Valley State University, where he commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the
Quartermaster Corps. He holds a Master's in Policy Management from Georgetown University, a Master of Science in Logistics Management from the Florida Institute of Technology, and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice from Fort Valley State University.
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PASTOR BRIAN SANDIFER
Potomac Heights Baptist Church, Indian Head, Maryland
Lead Pastor
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Pastor Brian Sandifer married Mary Marshall Sandifer in 1994. They have four grown children, the youngest of which is a cadet at the United States Air Force Academy (class of 2027). Brian and his wife were both raised in Air Force families, with Brian’s dad serving in the enlisted ranks and Mary’s dad serving as an officer. Brian has been a pastor for over 25 years. He received his Master of Divinity (MDiv) and his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has served as a pastor in three different states and one foreign country. He has been the lead pastor of Potomac Heights Baptist Church in Indian Head, Maryland, for nearly 13 years.

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      • JSAB 2024
      • Appointee Luncheon - Class of 2028
      • Appointee Luncheon - Historical
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      • JSAB 2023
      • Parents Weekend 2024
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