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A Weekend to Honor
Strength & Service

Joined by our new President and Chief Executive Officer, Rear Admiral Alan Reyes, U.S. Navy (Ret), we will enjoy uplifting and informative messages from special guest speakers, learn more about Operation Homefront’s vision for the future, and have plenty of time to relax and connect. We’ll show gratitude to our nation’s veteran and military families for their sacrifices, and together, welcome them into the strong, stable, and secure future they deserve. 

Hospitality Rooted in Legacy

Hospitality Rooted in Legacy

Hospitality Rooted in Legacy

The Cloister has long been a welcoming haven for national leaders around the world—and now its doors are open to you. Surrounded by tranquil marshlands and five miles of private beach, comfort and belonging come naturally. Whether you’re seeking quiet moments of rest or afternoons of adventure, the Cloister invites you to enjoy signature experiences like horseback riding, championship golf, and paddleboarding. 

The Cloister has long been a welcoming haven for national leaders around the world—and now its doors are open to you. Surrounded by tranquil marshlands and five miles of private beach, comfort and belonging come naturally. Whether you’re seeking quiet moments of rest or afternoons of adventure, the Cloister invites you to enjoy signature experiences like horseback riding, championship golf, and paddleboarding. 

The Cloister has long been a welcoming haven for national leaders around the world—and now its doors are open to you. Surrounded by tranquil marshlands and five miles of private beach, comfort and belonging come naturally. Whether you’re seeking quiet moments of rest or afternoons of adventure, the Cloister invites you to enjoy signature experiences like horseback riding, championship golf, and paddleboarding. 

EXPLORE THE RESORT
EXPLORE THE RESORT
EXPLORE THE RESORT
EXPLORE THE RESORT

Special Guests Include…

General James N. Mattis, USMC (Ret.)
Former U.S. Secretary of Defense

General James N. Mattis, USMC (Ret.)
Former U.S. Secretary of Defense

General James N. Mattis, USMC (Ret.)
Former U.S. Secretary of Defense

Former Secretary of Defense and retired Marine General James N. Mattis is a dedicated patriot, intellectual, and strategist with nearly 50 years of service. Renowned for his principled leadership and study of war, the four-star general later served as the 26th Secretary of Defense. He focused on combat readiness and championed global alliances. 

Former Secretary of Defense and retired Marine General James N. Mattis is a dedicated patriot, intellectual, and strategist with nearly 50 years of service. Renowned for his principled leadership and study of war, the four-star general later served as the 26th Secretary of Defense. He focused on combat readiness and championed global alliances. 

Former Secretary of Defense and retired Marine General James N. Mattis is a dedicated patriot, intellectual, and strategist with nearly 50 years of service. Renowned for his principled leadership and study of war, the four-star general later served as the 26th Secretary of Defense. He focused on combat readiness and championed global alliances. 

Admiral Dennis C. Blair, USN (Ret.)
Former Director of National Intelligence

Admiral Dennis C. Blair, USN (Ret.)
Former Director of National Intelligence

Admiral Dennis C. Blair, USN (Ret.)
Former Director of National Intelligence

Admiral Dennis Blair, a sixth-generation naval officer, retired from the U.S. Navy in 2002 after 34 years, having served as Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Command. From 2009 to 2010, he was the first Director of National Intelligence under the Obama administration. A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, he also earned a master's degree from Oxford as a Rhodes scholar. He currently teaches at UNC Chapel Hill and Duke University.

Admiral Dennis Blair, a sixth-generation naval officer, retired from the U.S. Navy in 2002 after 34 years, having served as Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Command. From 2009 to 2010, he was the first Director of National Intelligence under the Obama administration. A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, he also earned a master's degree from Oxford as a Rhodes scholar. He currently teaches at UNC Chapel Hill and Duke University.

Admiral Dennis Blair, a sixth-generation naval officer, retired from the U.S. Navy in 2002 after 34 years, having served as Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Command. From 2009 to 2010, he was the first Director of National Intelligence under the Obama administration. A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, he also earned a master's degree from Oxford as a Rhodes scholar. He currently teaches at UNC Chapel Hill and Duke University.

Cost

Complimentary. It would be our pleasure to treat you to the entire weekend, including hotel, breakfasts, and dinners. Your only costs will be your transportation, parking/valet fees, lunches, and any free time expenses.

Schedule

Thursday: Welcome reception followed by dinner and opening session.

Friday & Saturday: Morning and evening sessions with afternoons open for free-time.

Sunday: Closing activities and brunch with wrap-up by noon.

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To register now, please click the button below. You can also register by calling our team at 240-297-7201. Space is limited, so please respond as soon as possible. Thank you for understanding this is an exclusive invitation.

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Help Our Heroes Thrive

Help Our Heroes Thrive

Service leaves a lasting impact; its weight is carried in the courage of long deployments, the steadfast resolve of families waiting at home, and the difficult transition back to civilian life. For the service members, the veterans, and their loved ones, these sacrifices often translate into real, everyday needs. Through our programs, Operation Homefront honors their commitment by rallying grateful Americans to stand with them, offering stability and strength so military and veteran families can thrive and continue inspiring the nation they protect.

Service leaves a lasting impact; its weight is carried in the courage of long deployments, the steadfast resolve of families waiting at home, and the difficult transition back to civilian life. For the service members, the veterans, and their loved ones, these sacrifices often translate into real, everyday needs. Through our programs, Operation Homefront honors their commitment by rallying grateful Americans to stand with them, offering stability and strength so military and veteran families can thrive and continue inspiring the nation they protect.

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