National Headquarters
National Headquarters
Saturday, November 7, 2026
National Medal of Honor Museum
1861 AT&T Way | Arlington, TX
Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating Armed Services YMCA’s 165 years of strengthening military families. Experience our 2026 Gallery of Boots, and enjoy an evening of cocktails, connection, and purpose alongside the Who’s Who of the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex, industry leaders, and celebrity guests. Together, we’ll honor a legacy of service and invest in the future of those who serve—and the families who stand beside them.
Live music takes center stage at Boots of the Brave, featuring country artist Jackson Perkins and acclaimed Texas singer-songwriter John Baumann as the evening’s headliner.
Jackson Perkins
Country music artist, songwriter, U.S. Marine Corps Captain and Naval Academy graduate, bringing his distinctive sound to Boots of the Brave.
John Baumann
Austin-based Texas singer-songwriter known for vivid storytelling, joining Boots of the Brave as the evening’s headliner.
Walker and Lora Bush, Event Chairs
Ashley Bernardi
Sarah Calhoun
Courtney Clark
Larry Hughes
Charlie Lauersdorf
Lohn Lopes
MaryAnn Means-Dufrene
Jennifer Nickerson
Chistina Piasta
Harrison Smith
Anthony White
Heather Zimmerman
Title Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Kane Resources
Umoja
Become a Boots of the Brave sponsor and join the ranks of military support. Last year, the Armed Services YMCA fed over 100,000 military families. Your sponsorship advances our goal of ensuring no military family goes hungry.
Inquire About SponsorshipsFor 165 years, Armed Services YMCA has proudly served active duty military and their families. From its first days on the battlefield offering comfort and aid in 1861, to today’s model of providing critical support services, our mission is to ensure no military family is left behind.
Service members sacrifice daily for our freedom. Relocations, deployments, and frequent training in the field present unique challenges for military families, impacting spousal employment opportunities, family bonding, and financial well-being. At times, they struggle to fully provide the basics for themselves or their families.
We are steadfast in our commitment to provide junior enlisted service members and their families with programs and services that ensure mission readiness and family resiliency. Your support means we can continue to offer no- or low-cost programs vital to addressing the unique challenges of military life.
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