The Rooney’s Golf Foundation started hosting the Armed Forces Appreciation Breakfast in 2018. This patriotic event honors those who served and are serving to protect our country. The program includes lunch, patriotic songs, a preview of the upcoming Army-Navy Football Game, and a keynote speaker.

The 2023 Armed Forces Appreciation Luncheon will be on December 5, 2023 at The Paddock Restaurant at PBKC in West Palm Beach, FL. 

Doors Open at 10:30AM

Luncheon Begins at 11:30AM

This year's keynote speaker is Richard Y. Newton III, Lieutenant General, U.S. Air Force (Ret.). We are excited to hear about how Dick Newton has successfully led thousands of men and women during peacetime and times of crisis with his 34 years in the U.S. Military culminating as the United States Air Force Assistant Vice Chief of Staff. 

The benefiting charities are Forgotten Soldiers Outreach, Warriors Renewal Coalition, Unified Dream, and Wounded Veterans Relief Fund.

Valet parking is provided. The Paddock Restaurant has tiered seating. Each tier is separated by 3 or 4 steps. Uncle Sam and Individual Ticket holders will be seated together at a table of 4. We are capping the event at 300 guests.