Thank you for joining us for an evening of celebration as we honored TriWest Healthcare Alliance and the Defense Health Agency for their contributions to military and Veteran families. It was truly an evening to remember as our celebrity chefs, military chefs, local bakers, and mixologists led us through a memorable culinary adventure.
Stronger Together: A Collaboration to Support Military Families
DHA Partnership Expands Blue Star Outdoors Program to Benefit Service Members Worldwide
TriWest and Blue Star Families: Serving Military and Veteran Families Together
Official White House Ornament 2023
For decades, The White House Historical Association has offered annual commemorative White House Christmas Ornaments. Proceeds from the ornaments go toward preserving the history of the White House and educational programs. AND — this year, Blue Star Families will also receive proceeds from each sold ornament through our special link using the password:! It’s a win-win!
Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just starting out, this beautiful ornament featuring President Gerald R. Ford will look perfect on your tree! They make a great gift, too! Each ornament comes individually boxed and shipping is free for up to five ornaments.
Award Recipients
Civil Leadership
Award
Defense Health Agency
Lieutenant General Telita Crosland, USA, Director
Constance J. Milstein
Philanthropic Award
TriWest Healthcare Alliance
David J. McIntyre Jr., President & CEO
Culinary Experience
2023 Chefs
Chef Jenn Crovato
1310 Kitchen & Bar
Mother of a Marine Corps Corporal and Granddaughter of a Marine Corps Chef
Chef Amy Brandwein
Centrolina and Piccolina
Daughter of an Army Sound Technician
Chef David Guas
Bayou Bakery, Coffee Bar & Eatery
Great-grandson of a WWI Army Field Surgeon and Nephew of a Naval Lieutenant Commander, Physician
Chef Todd Gray
Equinox
Proud son of a flight surgeon for the Army
Chef Robert Wiedmaier
Marcel's, The Robert Wiedmaier Restaurant Group
Proud son of a “Full Bird” Colonel in the Air Force
Chef Katsuya Fukushima
Daikaya, Tonari, Bantam King, Haikan,
Hole in the Wall, D.C.
Son of Vietnam War Army Veteran Reginald A. Fukushima
Catherine and Micheline Mendelsohn
Santa Rosa Taqueria, D.C.
Granddaughter of WWII Veteran
Chefs Recipe Booklet
Celebration Partners
Thank you for making this evening of celebration and connection possible!
President's Circle
Champions
Investors
Friends
Other
The David Hochberg Foundation
