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WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM 20 UCW MAY 11 - 17, 2022 EVENTS For the first time, the Airborne and Special Operations Museum Foun- dation is hosting the Legacy Ball on May 21. e Airborne and Special Operations Museum, established in 2000, "captures, preserves, exhibits, and presents the material culture and heritage of the U.S. Army Air- borne and Special Operations Forces from 1940 and into the future. e Museum celebrates over 80 years of Army Airborne and Special Opera- tions history and honors our na- tion's soldiers — past, present, and future," according to the museum website. e event has been designed to celebrate the history of Airborne and Special Operations soldiers. e guest list will include distinguished guests of honor, Medal of Honor Recipient, Master Sgt. (Ret.) Leroy Petry, and Lt. Gen. Christopher Do- nahue, Commanding General 18th Airborne Corps and Fort Bragg. "Our guests will hear stories of bravery and courage from two very impactful distinguished guests of honor. It is my hope that they are inspired to support our endeavor to improve our visitor experience and educate future generations through our Honoring America's Heroes capital campaign," said Renee Lane, ASOMF executive director. Donahue is recognized as the last American soldier to leave the coun- try during the 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan. Petry, who received the Medal of Honor in 2011, was the second living recipient of the medal and was recognized for his actions in Afghanistan in 2008. e event dress code is black tie or military equivalent, and the evening has been organized to match the glam attire. Catered by Elliotts on Linden, a Pinehurst restaurant that boasts "refined, imaginative dishes made with local ingredients, and global wines." e evening's menu includes an appetizer, salad, steak and scal- lop entrée and dessert; there is a vegetarian option. Attendees will also enjoy a cocktail hour and flag presentation by Vann Morris, a com- bat veteran, orator and motivational speaker. e 82nd Airborne Division All American Chorus will perform, and a bourbon bar, cigar station and fire pit will also be offered. e event will conclude with dancing. In addition to fine dining and drink, there will be a silent auction supporting the ASOMF. Event check-in begins at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are limited and are only available in advance. Tickets are $250 or $400 for two tickets; member tickets are $150; active-duty military tickets, which include a plus one, are $200; tables of eight are available for $2500 or $2000 for museum friends; tables for four outdoors are $1500. To purchase a ticket or table, visit www.asomf.org or call 910-643- 2778. Foundation to host Legacy Ball by EMILY SUSSMAN The entrance to the Airborne and Special Operations Museum. The Airborne and Special Operations Museum Foundation is hosting their inaugural Legacy Ball, May 21. (Photo courtesy of www.asomf.org) EMILY SUSSMAN, Editor. COM- MENTS? Editor@upandcomingweekly. com. 910-484-6200. P R E S E N T S TICKETS AVAILABLE AT 910/678-7186 AND GilbertTheater.com Print & Sign Shop Westwood & Fort Bragg This project is supported by the Arts Council in part by contributions from businesses and individuals, and through grants from the City of Fayetteville, Cumberland County and the North Carolina Arts Council, an agency of the Department of Cultural Resources. MAY 27- JUN 12, 2022