Salute to the Military
Open to Service Members Permanently Stationed in Alaska
2025 Event Photos Civic Leader & Military Spouse Awards
Alaska
Alaska
Open to Service Members Permanently Stationed in Alaska
2025 Event Photos Civic Leader & Military Spouse AwardsEach year, the ASYMCA Salute to the Military recognizes thirteen exceptional enlisted service members, representing each of the active duty branches, the guard, and the reserve are recognized for their outstanding achievements. Additionally, the Armed Services YMCA of Alaska honors one Alaska Military Spouse of the year and the Bobby Alexander Civic Leader of the Year.
The Annual Salute to the Military got its start in the form of multiple Service Balls hosted by the local Navy League. In 1977, the Navy League, with the support of Senator Ted Stevens, worked with the Armed Services YMCA to create one annual event to honor all service branches and promote community awareness of military performance and service. Since that time, the Annual Salute to the Military has become one of the longest-running annual events hosted by a non-profit organization, thanks to the tremendous support of the Anchorage community and military leadership.
The 2025 Salute to the Military has now ended. Congratulations to our incredible honorees! Scroll below for a full list of 2025 honorees.
Tickets for the 2026 Salute to the Military will open December 2025.
In 2018, the Armed Services YMCA of Alaska introduced the Military Spouse of the Year Award, which honors the incredible sacrifice and contributions of military spouses. The Military Spouse of the Year exemplifies dedication to the support of their service member, their family, and their community.
Anyone may nominate a spouse to receive the Military Spouse of the Year Award. One winner is selected annually by a local service club. Nominees must be based in Alaska.
The nomination period for Alaska Military Spouse of the Year is now closed. Please check back in Fall 2025.
In 2020, the Bobby Alexander Civic Leader of the Year Award was introduced to highlight an individual who has demonstrated a strong commitment to the Armed Forces through their dedication to the support and betterment of our troops.
Anyone may nominate a member in the community to receive the Bobby Alexander Civic Leader of the Year award. One winner is selected annually by a local service club. Nominees must be based in Alaska.
The nomination period for Bobby Alexander Civic Leader of the Year is now closed. Please check back in Fall 2025.
SGT Guadalupe Gonzalez
U.S. Army
SSG Nadaris Whitted
Army Reserve
SPC Patrick Deslaurier
Army National Guard
Cpl Steven Manning
U.S. Marine Corps
Sgt Matthew Launer
Marine Corps Reserve
PO1 Sonny Kenbaroy
U.S. Navy
PO2 Christiana Gadsden
Navy Reserve
SrA Agustin Gonzalez
U.S. Air Force
SSgt Amie Steen
Air Force Reserve
SrA Zachary Hayes
Air National Guard
Sgt Nicolas Casaus
U.S. Space Force
PO2 Roland Ramirez
U.S. Coast Guard
PO1 Thea Ritter
Coast Guard Reserve
Mrs. Angela Jones
Alaska Military Spouse of the Year
Mr. Keith Manternach
Bobby Alexander Civic Leader of the Year
Visit our YouTube channel for more information about past Salute to the Military honorees.
