Honor the Enduring Value of Service
Join us for an elegant evening at the Boston Harbor Hotel as we honor the legacy of America’s Ship of State and the enduring impact of service. This special celebration recognizes two remarkable individuals whose leadership continues to strengthen our communities and country.
CELEBRATING
THE HONORABLE CARLOS DEL TORO
78th United States Secretary of the Navy
Recipient of the Charles Francis Adams Award
Carlos Del Toro is the 78th Secretary of the Navy and Marine Corps, a U.S. Naval Academy graduate and career naval officer who led the Department through its largest modernization in half a century. A Cuban-born refugee and former White House Fellow, he also founded SBG Technology Solutions after retiring from 22 years of active-duty service. His leadership has been marked by a deep commitment to innovation, strategic partnerships, and care for Sailors and Marines.
BRUCE BLESSINGTON
Executive, Entrepreneur, and Trustee, USS Constitution Museum
Recipient of the “Old Ironsides” Exemplary Service Award
Bruce Blessington is a veteran Navy submariner, accomplished CEO, and long-serving Vice Chairman of the USS Constitution Museum Board. With leadership roles across defense, healthcare, and manufacturing, he brings deep strategic insight to every endeavor. For over 14 years, Bruce has played a pivotal role in guiding the Museum’s governance and long-term planning. We are proud to honor him at the 2025 Salute to Service Gala for his extraordinary leadership and enduring commitment to service.
THE USS CONSTITUTION MUSEUM SALUTE TO SERVICE GALA
DATE
Thursday, October 16, 2025
TIME
6:00 PM Cocktails
7:00 PM Program
LOCATION
Wharf Room at Boston Harbor Hotel
70 Rowes Wharf
Boston, MA 02110
TICKETS
Please click on the “Tickets and Sponsorship” button below for details
ATTIRE
Business
HOSTED BY BOSTON HARBOR HOTEL
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
PRESENTING SPONSORS
Nancy and Rick Kelleher
Dennis and Ruth Langwell
Daniel E. Smith and Elizabeth Riley
LEADING SPONSORS
Carol P. Searle, In Memory of Drew Ley
FLEET ADMIRAL SPONSORS
William C. Fuller
G. West Saltonstall
ADMIRAL SPONSORS
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Paul and Helen George
CAPT Kenyon P. Kellogg, III, USN
Thomas Kershaw & Hampshire House Hospitality Group
Maryann and John Mulattieri
Alison Nolan
COMMODORE SPONSORS
Ahern Family Charitable Foundation In Memory of Mary Jo Majors
The Honorable Philip C. Garber OBH, GO
The Honorable James F. McHugh
DAV National Commander Coleman Nee and Karyn Swaun
Daniel Rioux
Dean H. and Katharine C. Steeger
CAPTAIN SPONSORS
Lee C. Costello
Lewis and Ina Heafitz
CAPT. and Mrs. Thomas V. Hennessey Jr. USN (Ret.)
Richard and Karen Johnson
Gary P. Kearney, M.D.
Suzanne Reid
Lois and Dr. Raymond Siegelman
Jessica Stebbins & David Collins
