Join us in a spectacular setting as we celebrate Freedom and salute our Veterans
with another unforgettable evening of elegant Dining and Celebration in the Great Hall.

Master of Ceremonies:

LT David "Mac" McAllister, USN (Ret)

President of the Mess:

Dr, Capt Alex Williams, USANG

Chaplain:

TBD

Candlelight POW/MIA Service
Lest We Forget
Officer Candidates - College of the Ozarks
Military Science Program

Dancing before and after main event
(Cocktail/Social starts at 5pm)

TBD

Featuring:
TBD

National Anthem
Patriotic Evening Closure

251st Birthday
of the
United States Marine Corps

Outdoor Fireworks at intermission
provided by A.M. Pyrotechnics

USMC Birthday Cake Cutting,
Master of Ceremonies:

Dog tags on the 9 foot tree, with more than 2400 names of the Missing from Missouri

Never forgotten, our evening's POW/MIA, MISSING, representative.

Car to door drop-off or valet parking - easy wheelchair access
Private Reception/Cocktail Hour (cash bar) 5:00 pm, dancing.
Formal photographs (couples or group) 5:00 pm (optional)
Large groups - please call ahead
Large 6 foot round tables of 10
Salute - doors open to Grand Hall for "dinner call" at 5:50 pm
POW/MIA Candlelight Service
Wine/Non alcoholic juice for military toasts on each table

Dinner - Beef and Chicken combination dinner, salad, rolls, potato, vegetable, dessert
Souvenir Program
Outdoor Fireworks at intermission
VIP and Sponsors introductions
Mess Dress, After 5, Tuxedo, Business Suit, Military Uniform, cocktail dress, evening wear
Dancing during cocktail hour and after salute.
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Chateau on the Lake
415 North State Highway 265

Call the Chateau NOW for special room rates for GALA attendees, 417-243-1727, ask for Raegene

Corporate Sponsors and Supporters

A.M. Pyrotechnics
Aaron Mayfield

College of the Ozarks

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Asia Sailor Westpac’rs Association

Hosted by
The P.O.W. NETWORK

Feel free to email any questions

Be a sponsor for as little as $100

TICKETS 417-336-4232
Dinner Tickets - $71 each

LIMITED SEATING
RESERVATIO0.NS REQUIRED FOR DINNER AND SALUTE
NO TICKETS AT THE DOOR
CALL NOW

The GALA is open to the public - tickets are required.
One need not be a veteran or POW to attend.
Black Tie welcome, optional - Mess Dress, Tuxedo, Business Suit ,
Formalwear, Cocktail Dress, dressy pant suit.

Please, no jeans and tennies for dinner.

Fireworks are outdoors at intermission viewable from just outside the
Chateau front doors.

Call the Chateau NOW for special room rates for GALA attendees,
417-243-1727, Raegene

Branson, USMC, Marine Corps, veterans, POW/MIA, salute, GALA, Army, reunions, fireworks, USAF, Air Force, Navy, soldiers, ball, mess dress

We reserve the right to refuse seating/ticket sales
to any individual or group.

POW NETWORK Chairman Chuck Schantag (RIP 2012), and wife Mary,
the hosts of the Annual Military Gala & Banquet.
Photo courtesy of SWIFTSHOTS, 2009 Gala.

UNTIL
THEY ALL COME HOME

Friday, 6 November 2026

POW/MIA Service of Remembrance
8am

Venue TBD

Wreath laying

info - P.O.W. NETWORK 417-336-4232

31st Annual Military Gala including the Marines 252nd Birthday cake cutting

November 2027

Branson's longest running military salute!

Chateau on the Lake 415 North State Highway 265

Corporate Sponsors and Supporters

Chateau on the Lake
415 North State Highway 265