Proud to Announce our Distinguished Guests

General McChrystal is a retired four-star general, former commander of US and International Security Assistance Forces (ISAF) Afghanistan, and the former commander of the nation’s premier military counter-terrorism force, Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC). He is best known for developing and implementing a comprehensive counterinsurgency strategy in Afghanistan and for creating a cohesive counter-terrorism organization that revolutionized the interagency operating culture.

During the course of his military career, General McChrystal commanded a number of elite organizations, including the 75th Ranger Regiment. After 9/11 until his retirement in 2010, he spent more than 6 years deployed to combat in a variety of leadership positions. In June 2009, the President of the United States and the Secretary General of NATO appointed him to be the Commander of US Forces Afghanistan and NATO ISAF. His command included more than 150,000 troops from 45 allied countries. On August 1, 2010, he retired from the US Army.

In January 2011, he founded the McChrystal Group to deliver innovative leadership solutions to businesses globally, helping them transform and succeed in challenging, dynamic environments. As a Founder and Partner, he advises senior executives at multinational corporations on navigating complex change and building stronger teams.

Combat-wounded Staff Sergeant (Ret.) Johnny "Joey" Jones turned a traumatic, life-changing disability into a personal mission to improve the lives of all veterans. He enlisted in the Marine Corps after high school. During his eight years of service, he worked as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (bomb) Technician, deploying to both Iraq and Afghanistan on separate tours. During his last deployment to Afghanistan, Jones’ team rendered safe and destroyed more than 80 improvised explosive devices (IEDs) along with thousands of pounds of other unknown bulk explosives. It was during that tour on August 6, 2010, when he stepped on and initiated an IED, resulting in the loss of both of his legs above the knee and severe damage to his right forearm and both wrists. He recovered at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Washington D.C. Jones is currently a contributor across all FOX News Media platforms, including FNC, FOX Business Network (FBN), and FOX Nation.  

Ginger Gilbert Ravella is a military wife and widow, mother of five, stepmother of two, author, and international speaker. At 36 years old, she faced the sudden tragic loss of her college sweetheart husband in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Her late husband, Major Troy Gilbert, an Air Force F-16 pilot, gave his life while saving over twenty Special Operations soldiers, defining a true American war hero. His remains were tragically taken from the crash site by Iraqi insurgents, which ultimately led to the most unprecedented and captivating story of recovery in U.S. military history. Major Gilbert left behind five beautiful children, all under the age of 9 years old.  Ginger is remarried to widower and USAF fighter pilot Colonel (Ret) Jim Ravella, who lost his wife to breast cancer.