About this Event
Join the NCMA MetroMD team for our Salute to Service Dinner: Honoring Service. Advancing Opportunity. on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at The Westin Washington National Harbor.
This special evening will bring together veterans, active-duty service members, government contracting professionals, industry leaders, small businesses, and community partners for an evening focused on service, connection, and opportunity.
Salute to Service is more than a celebration of military service. It is an opportunity to recognize the veterans and service members within our GovCon community while creating meaningful connections that can help advance careers, businesses, partnerships, and future opportunities.
Guests can look forward to an evening featuring:
- Networking and resource connections
- Recognition of veterans and active-duty service members
- Conversations highlighting the transition from service to enterprise
- Perspectives from government, industry, and veteran small-business leaders
- Recognition of individuals and organizations supporting the veteran community
- Purposeful networking and relationship building
Enjoy dinner while connecting with professionals from across the government contracting and acquisition community and recognizing those who have served our country.
Giving Back: Toys for Tots
In the spirit of service, NCMA MetroMD will also collect new, unwrapped toys in support of Toys for Tots during the event.
Attendees are encouraged to bring a donation and help us extend the spirit of service beyond the evening.
Whether you are a veteran, active-duty service member, government professional, industry leader, small-business owner, or supporter of the military community, we invite you to join us for this meaningful evening.
Come celebrate service. Build connections. Advance opportunity.
Additional program and speaker details will be announced soon.
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Event venue & nearby stays
The Westin Washington National Harbor, 171 Waterfront Street, Fort Washington, United States
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