USO San Diego Stars & Stripes Gala
The 76th annual Stars & Stripes Gala, themed “Land of the Free… Because of the Brave” will celebrate the strong, enduring relationship between San Diego and our Armed Forces. This year, the event will be honoring Malin Burnham, responsible for bringing America’s Cup to San Diego as well as his extensive charitable activities. Co-chairs for the event include Stephanie Brown, Richard and Arlene Esgate, George and Hélène Gould, Sam and Reena Horowitz, and Don Breitenberg, and Jeanne Jones. Mark Larson of the Mark Larson Show on AM 1170 and political analyst on KUSI will serve as emcee. Sebastian L. Gorka, Ph.D. will talk on patriotism. He serves as the vice president and Professor of Strategy and Irregular Warfare at the Institute of World Politics in Washington, DC. Entertainment includes mentalist Eran Raven artist Joe Everson, who will create original artwork while singing the National Anthem.