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Join us for our 22nd Annual “Salute to Our Troops & Golf Classic” Fundraiser. More information will be announced in early 2027.
This fundraiser supports military personnel and their families. This special two-day event will honor the service and sacrifice of our local military members while bringing our community together for camaraderie and giving back.
Proceeds directly support programs providing financial, emotional, and social support to the military service members serving at the Twentynine Palms Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center and their families.
Salute to Our Troops & Golf Classic will be held at Toscana Country Club in Indian Wells. The evening’s entertainment and additional details for the 22nd annual event will be announced in early 2027. Complete information will include dates, entertainment, sponsorship packages, and registration. Stay tuned—this is one you won’t want to miss!
Lee Greenwood headlines 21st Annual “Salute to Our Troops” Fundraiser as we Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday!
On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, guests gathered at Toscana Country Club in Indian Wells for the 21st Annual Salute to Our Troops featuring country music legend Lee Greenwood—best known for his iconic anthem “God Bless the U.S.A.”
The evening honored our military service men and women with a gourmet dinner, hosted bar, patriotic program, and a private concert by Greenwood. In addition to registered guests, sponsors hosted twenty-five Marines and their spouses stationed at the Twentynine Palms Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center to attend this special event. All attendees spent the evening celebrating freedom, service, and the enduring spirit of patriotism during our country’s 250th year.
The festivities continued on April 15, 2026 with AFAF’s 21st Annual Golf Classic, where local golfers were paired with Marines for a day of camaraderie and gratitude playing on Toscana’s Jack Nicklaus championship course. All golfers received participation gifts, and top teams received commemorative trophies.
AFAF extends sincere thanks to the businesses, sponsors, and individuals who made this meaningful celebration possible. Your generosity funds year-round programs for military families in need of financial, emotional, and social support.
Four Tops Headline AFAF’s 20th Annual Salute to Our Troops
AFAF’s signature two-day event brought together about 300 guests for a meaningful fundraiser and celebration honoring Southern California’s Marines and their families. Salute to our Troops began on April 1, 2025 with dinner and a hosted bar at Toscana Country Club.
Guests then gathered in the sophisticated event tent for a patriotic program followed by a concert by the legendary Four Tops, which included the son of one of the original members. The group delivered a nostalgic Motown set that had guests singing along and dancing at their seats, ending the evening on a high note. The event raised more than $300,000 for military families.
The festivities continued on April 2 with the 20th Annual AFAF Golf Classic on the Toscana golf course.
Each foursome was joined by a Marine from one of the three major Southern California bases. The tournament included trophies for top teams and other prizes.
Through this fundraising event and other efforts, AFAF supports a wide range of initiatives that have meaningful impacts on the lives of Marines and Sailors and their families.
Temptations Wow Sold Out Audience at the AFAF's Salute to Our Troops & Golf Classic
During the most successful fundraiser in the charity’s history, over $400,000 was raised to meet the financial, emotional and social challenges faced by young military families.
The April 8, 2024 event included a gourmet dinner, address by Marine Major General Thomas Savage and Temptations Concert.
The AFAF Golf Classic held the next day included breakfast, golf on Toscana Country Club’s world famous Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course plus a wine and cheese reception following play.
Players were entertained throughout the day by the antics of Dan Boever, the country’s most well-known golf trick shot artist.
Each golf group included a Marine deployed at one of the 3 southern California Marine bases.
