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Sep 15, 2026

Red Wine & Blues

Army Navy Country Club, Arlington, VA

More information on 2026 soon.

Join celebrity Chef Robert Irvine for a one-of-a-kind 3-course dining experience, presented by the Robert Irvine Foundation, supporting service members, veterans, first responders, their families, and those in need.

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Event Proceeds Benefit the Robert Irvine Foundation

Proceeds from 2025 Red Wine & Blues helps transform the lives of our nation’s heroes. By supporting this event, you make it possible for veterans, service members, first responders, and their families to access the food, wellness, community, and financial resources they need to rebuild strength and restore hope.

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Benefits of Becoming a Sponsor

Becoming a sponsor of Red Wine & Blues connects you to an evening filled with influential guests, heartfelt stories, and the inspiring work taking place through the Robert Irvine Foundation. It’s a chance to experience firsthand how your support fuels programs that restore independence, honor service, and strengthen the lives of our nation’s heroes. This celebration of impact offers meaningful visibility through event recognition, marketing opportunities, and a room full of individuals who care deeply about making a difference. Your sponsorship doesn’t just support the work. It helps ensure it continues.

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The Enlisted Aide of the Year Award

Recognizing outstanding enlisted aides who have shown exemplary service, management skills, community leadership, and superior technical knowledge. High-ranking military officers from all branches of service rely on their Enlisted Aides to ensure their success accomplishing their primary military and official duties.

Only the best culinary specialists are selected to be Enlisted Aides, so being the very best in their service is a life-changing professional achievement. This award includes a service commendation medal as an indication that the winner was the top of the hundreds who serve in this capacity.

The Enlisted Aide of the Year will be determined ahead of the Red Wine & Blues event, and the winner will be celebrated on stage that evening.

Robert Irvine Foundation's Red Wine & Blues 2025

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