56th Annual Military Appreciation Banquet
Presented By
Usibelli Coal Mine
6:00 PM Reception, 7:00 PM Program Start
Formal/Mess Dress
This year marks the 56th anniversary of the Military Appreciation Banquet, an event that started out as small dinner-in-the-home parties hosted by Jim and Rosemary Messer* for their friends in the military. It quickly grew and prospered into the banquet style event it is today, hosting over 600 people annually. The evening honors military personnel from Interior Alaska in recognition of their excellence, leadership, and commitment in service to our armed forces. The banquet is a great way for our community to show our gratitude and support for our friends in uniform.
The banquet program includes recognition of military members who have exhibited distinguished service to our country and volunteer of the year recipients from each of our local installations, including Eielson AFB, Ft. Wainwright, Clear Space Force Station, and Ft. Greely. A member of the community, identified by military leadership for their promotion of military/community relations over the years will be awarded with the Jim Messer Award.
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Date and Time
Friday May 8, 2026
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM AKDT
6:00 PM Reception
7:00 PM Program Start
Location
8 Star Events Center
1485 30th Avenue
Fairbanks, AK 99701
Contact Information
907-374-6703
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Printed courtesy of www.fairbankschamber.org/ – Contact the Greater Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce for more information.
100 Cushman Street, Fairbanks, AK 99701 – 907.452.1105 – info@fairbankschamber.org