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Watch JINSA’s 2017 Annual Awards Dinner

JINSA’s 35th Annual Awards Dinner took place on November 1, 2017 at the Marriott Marquis in Washington, DC. We presented the Henry M. “Scoop” Jackson Distinguished Service Award to Chairman Michael T. McCaul, Congressman Eliot Engel, and Mr. Sander Gerber.

The same evening, we also presented the 2017 Grateful Nation Award to six young warriors recognized for having distinguished themselves through superior conduct and exceptional service.

Jump to the following clips from the awards dinner:

Opening Remarks – Michael Makovsky, JINSA President and CEO

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Remarks from David Steinmann, Chairman, JINSA Board of Advisors and Directors

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Jackson Award – Chairman Michael T. McCaul

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Jackson Award – Congressman Eliot Engel

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Jackson Award – Mr. Sander Gerber

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Grateful Nation Award – Army and Marine Corps

Presentation of the 2017 Grateful Nation Award to Master Sergeant Michael B. Woodman, USA and Gunnery Sergeant Patricia L. Reynolds, USMC

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Grateful Nation Award – Navy and Coast Guard

Presentation of the 2017 Grateful Nation Award to Lieutenant Andrew J. Lang, USN and Maritime Enforcement Specialist Chief Robert M. Freeman, USCG

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Grateful Nation Award – Air Force and Special Operations Command

Presentation of the 2017 Grateful Nation Award to Senior Master Sergeant Howard T. Loughran, USAF and Staff Sergeant Alan A. Gonzales, USAF – United States Special Operations Command

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Lt. Gen. JD Johnson, USA (ret.) – Participant in JINSA’s Generals and Admirals Program

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