9th Annual Freedom Whiskey Veterans Day Celebration

Join us in honoring those who have served, as well as remembering our founder, Capt. Zach Hollingsworth, and raising money for our Veterans. 🇺🇸 9th Annual Freedom Whiskey Veterans Day Celebration 🇺🇸 📅 Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026 📍 Location: Miamisburg Moose 🕐 Time: 6:00-11:00pm Join Freedom Whiskey Company for our 9th Annual Freedom Whiskey Veterans Day Celebration, an evening dedicated to honoring the brave men and women who have served our country and supporting the veterans, families, and organizations that continue to serve our veteran community. 🎟️ Ticket Information General Admission – $50 per person Your ticket includes: • 🍽️ Catered dinner by Heather's Café • 🥃 Two drink tickets per guest • 🍰 Desserts provided by Five Loaves Bakery • 🎵 🎸Live Music • 🇺🇸 The opportunity to hear the story of and honor our 2026 Freedom Whiskey Veteran of the Year • ❤️ The opportunity to support Warriors on Wheels Cycling and Joseph House, our 2026 beneficiary organizations • 🤝 An evening of fellowship with veterans, military families, supporters, and members of our community 🥃 Cash Bar Each guest will receive two drink tickets with their admission. Once your two drink tickets have been used, a cash bar will be available for additional drinks throughout the evening. 🎟️ Additional Fundraising Opportunities In addition to your admission and/or sponsorship, guests will have the opportunity to participate in several exciting fundraising activities throughout the evening. Raffle tickets for the raffle baskets and other fundraising activities are not included with general admission and must be purchased separately. Guests can participate in: • 🎟️ Amazing Raffle Baskets — purchase raffle tickets for your chance to win! • 🥃 Bourbon Pull — try your luck at taking home a great bottle of bourbon • 🔨 Silent Auction — bid on a variety of unique items and experiences • 🎨 Live Painting Experience — Enjoy watching a one-of-a-kind piece of artwork come to life throughout the evening, then have the opportunity to bid on and take home the finished artwork while supporting our beneficiary organizations. All proceeds from these fundraising activities will help support our 2026 beneficiary organizations. 2026 Freedom Whiskey Veteran of the Year Thomas "Drago" Dzieran, U.S. Navy SEAL (Ret.) Freedom Whiskey Company is honored to recognize Thomas "Drago" Dzieran as our 9th Annual Freedom Whiskey Veteran of the Year. Drago was born in Poland under Communist rule. His mother, Florentyna, was a teacher and a staunch opponent of the Communist regime, while his father eventually became a high-ranking Communist government official in Warsaw. Drago never embraced the ideology of the regime, and his opposition to its censorship and oppression ultimately led to his imprisonment as a political prisoner. In 1984, Drago immigrated to the United States, the country he would one day proudly serve. He became a U.S. citizen in 1991 and, following the first Persian Gulf War, enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He believed it was his moral obligation to serve the country that had welcomed him and given him the freedom he had fought so hard to find. Drago went on to serve 20 years in the U.S. Navy, including assignments with SEAL Team Two and SEAL Team Four, as well as serving as a BUD/S instructor at the Naval Special Warfare Center in Coronado, California. As an NSW Lead Breacher, he deployed to Iraq in 2003, 2004, and 2005, completing more than 100 combat Direct Action missions. During his service, Drago developed new breaching methods and a specialized breaching charge designed to minimize fragmentation and reduce the potential for injuries to non-combatants. His innovation allowed SEAL assault elements to operate with a smaller standoff distance from explosive breaches and became widely used by SEALs throughout Iraq. For his service and valor, Drago was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device for Valor, the Navy Commendation Medal with "V" Device for Valor, and the Army Commendation Medal, among other awards and decorations. Following his honorable retirement from military service, Drago began a successful career as a software engineer. He is also the author of The Pledge to America: One Man's Journey from Political Prisoner to U.S. Navy SEAL, a story that reflects his journey from oppression to freedom and his deep appreciation for the country he chose to serve. Today, Drago is a husband, father of five, author, and passionate advocate for freedom and liberty. He and his wife, Rachel, are committed to encouraging others to stand up and do their part to preserve the freedoms we are fortunate to have in America. Drago's personal pledge is simple and powerful: to be a better American today than yesterday, and a better American tomorrow than today. It is with great pride and gratitude that Freedom Whiskey Company honors Thomas "Drago" Dzieran as our 2026 Freedom Whiskey Veteran of the Year. We thank him for his service, sacrifice, courage, and unwavering commitment to the freedoms we hold dear. The Supported Charities: Warriors on Wheels Cycling Warriors on Wheels Cycling is a nonprofit organization based in Fairborn, Ohio, dedicated to supporting veterans through the power of cycling and community. Their mission is to provide veterans with opportunities to connect, stay active, build camaraderie, and find purpose through cycling and outdoor activities. By bringing veterans together and creating a supportive community, Warriors on Wheels Cycling helps strengthen the bonds that continue long after military service. Joseph House Joseph House is a Cincinnati-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting veterans and their families as they navigate the challenges of life after service. Through housing, resources, and a supportive community, Joseph House helps veterans find stability, regain independence, and build a stronger future. Their mission is rooted in honoring the sacrifices of those who have served our country and ensuring veterans have the support they need to thrive.