2026 Gala - March 20, 2026 - Friday
MGM National Harbor, Grand Ballroom
2026 INFORMATION
Dress: Military Service Dress Civilian Cocktail
Event: 6:30- 9 PM
Emcee
We are excited to announce that Mr. Scott Thuman of ABC 7News will be the master of ceremonies for the 2026 Air and Space Forces Charity Gala.
Flow of Event
The entire event will take place in one large room, the Grand Ballroom. We will have the Silent Auction/Raffle, speakers and Max Impact all in the same room. The Silent Auction/Raffle will go live to view/bid around March 9, 2026.
Parking
Parking is free for all attendees. There is a VIP lot to park if desired at the rate of $31 for the evening. VIP parking is for anyone willing to pay the $31.
Once parked you take the elevators to the main level/casino and then walk past the food court and you can take the hotel elevators, escalators or stairs to get to the Grand Ballroom. It is on the same level as check-in for the MGM Hotel. There is also a place for drop off right in front of the MGM where the Hotel is located. It is a significant walk from free parking. For reference the Grand Ballroom is upstairs from the Casino.
Uber/Taxi/Lyft Drop Off
Drop off in front of the MGM Hotel. The Grand Ballroom is upstairs from the Casino. The entrance to the Grand Ballroom is across from the Hotel check-in.
Room Block
There is a block of rooms available at the MGM National Harbor for a total of $440.44 for the night. The room block code will also be included on your purchased ticket receipt that is received for the Air and Space Forces Gala. You may also email: airandspaceforcesgala@gmail.com for the room block code.
Location
MGM National Harbor Grand Ballroom
101 National Avenue Oxen Hill, MD 20745
Ticket Options
Tickets sales are open
Includes One entrance to Event, Participation in Silent Auction, Heavy Hors D ’Oeuvres, and Open Bar. This ticket is for those who plan to attend the event in person.
General Admission Ticket - $85
Donation w/ Program Acknowledgement - $250
This $250 Donation includes Participation in the Silent Auction and Acknowledgement in the Charity Gala Printed Program, and a Cash Donation to the Air and Spaces Forces Charity Gala benefiting the Air Force Aid Society. The ticket option does not give you entry to the event. **Please note to be guaranteed acknowledgement in the Printed Program tickets must be purchased by March 2nd, 2026.
Include Two General Admission Tickets, Cash Donation, Participation in Silent Auction, and Acknowledgement in the Charity Gala Program. **Please note to be guaranteed acknowledgement in the Printed Program tickets must be purchased by March 2nd, 2026.
Contributing Patron Ticket - $400
For Participation in Silent Auction ONLY. This ticket option is for those who are not able to attend the 2026 Gala in person but would still like to participate in the Silent Auction and Opportunity Drawing.
Silent Auction Participation - $25