Honoring Those Who Serve, Securing the Future

Union League Club of Chicago & Armed Forces Council of Chicago

Honoring Those Who Serve, Securing the Future

Armed Forces Luncheon Featuring General Stephen N. Whiting, Commander, U.S. Space Command

Friday, May 23, 2025

11:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Union League Club of Chicago

65 West Jackson Boulevard

Chicago, Illinois

For generations, the men and women of the United States Armed Forces have been the unwavering guardians of our freedoms—standing watch on land, at sea, in the air, and now, in the vast domain of space. Their service and sacrifice ensure our nation’s security, our prosperity, and the endurance of the American way of life.

In recognition of Armed Forces Day, the Union League Club of Chicago and the Armed Forces Council of Chicago proudly present this special luncheon honoring those who serve. This annual tradition reaffirms our commitment to supporting our Armed Forces while fostering a deeper understanding of the challenges they face in an evolving security landscape.

This year, we are honored to welcome General Stephen N. Whiting, Commander of U.S. Space Command, as our keynote speaker. General Whiting will share insights into the emerging role of space in national defense, the importance of military readiness across all domains, and the vital contributions of the men and women safeguarding America’s interests beyond Earth’s atmosphere.

Why Attend?

· Honor the brave men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces for their service and sacrifice.

· Learn about the modern challenges facing America’s military, from traditional battlefields to the frontiers of space.

· Support the ongoing mission of our Armed Forces through meaningful engagement and discussion.

Cost: $45 | Attire: Business

From the front lines to the final frontier, we honor those who serve—yesterday, today, and always.

General Stephen N. Whiting

Commander, U.S. Space Command

Gen. Stephen N. Whiting is the Commander, U.S. Space Command, headquartered at Peterson Space Force Base, Colo.

As the Commander of U.S. Space Command, General Whiting is responsible for defending U.S. and Allied interests in the space domain while providing space-enabled combat effects to joint warfighters around the globe. He exercises combatant command authority over Soldiers, Marines, Sailors, Airmen, and Guardians operating ground and space-based systems around the world.

General Whiting is a 1989 distinguished graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy with a degree in aeronautical engineering. He is a space operations officer and has commanded the 13th Space Warning Squadron; the 614th Air and Space Operations Center and Joint Space Operations Center; the 21st Space Wing; and the Combined Force Space Component Command and 14th Air Force.

General Whiting’s staff assignments include positions at Headquarters U.S. Air Force; U.S. Space Command; U.S. Strategic Command; the Chief of Naval Operations’ Strategic Studies Group; the Office of the Deputy Secretary of Defense; Headquarters Air Force Space Command; and Headquarters U.S. Space Force.

Prior to his current position, General Whiting was the Commander, Space Operations Command.

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