2026
Fort Hamilton Community Club
Saturday
October 24th, 2026
6 pm thru 11 pm
DETAILS
Invitees
All former and current members of the New York Military Forces and their guests.
Location
Fort Hamilton Community Club (Building 207) - US Army Garrison - Fort Hamilton
Street address (for reference only - do NOT use this for GPS. Please follow the travel directions below from the main gate):
207 Sterling Drive
Brooklyn, NY 11252
During the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, the United States was defended by a system of fortifications designed to protect its harbors and strategic waterways. With its cornerstone laid in 1825, Fort Hamilton was part of this network and was the first Third System fortification built in New York City. The fort had two missions. The first was to support actions against enemy warships seeking to pass through the Narrows. Its second was to defend itself and the other Narrows forts against land based infantry attacks.
Since 1825, Fort Hamilton has been the largest military installation and currently is the only ‘Active’ Military base in the New York metro area. The original Garrison has since been converted into the Fort Hamilton Community Club as you see it today.
The Fort Hamilton Community Club is a New York historical landmark specializing in fine dining and catering. The Community Club's beautiful grounds, overlooking the Verrazano Bridge, add a sense of history while providing elegance.
Date & Time
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Cocktail Hour: 6 pm - Ceremony Start: 7 pm
Attire
Military:
Army/New York Guard - Mess Dress/Dress Blue (Black Bow Tie) or ASU/AGSU
All other uniformed services - Please wear your dress uniform of choice.
Civilian: Tuxedo (Black Tie)/Formal or Suit and Tie
Menu
Hors d'Oeuvres:
Stationary offerings -
- Meatballs with sauce
- Shrimp Cocktail
- Vegetable Spring Rolls
Buffet
- Salad Station - Mixed greens with toppings and dressing on the side (build your own)
- Dinner Rolls with Butter
- Churrasco with ChimiChuri
- Chicken Marsala
- Grilled Salmon with Lemon Dill Sauce
- Baked Ziti with Cheese
- Rosemary Garlic Fingerling Potatoes
- Vegetables - California Vegetable Blend
Sweet Table with Coffee Service:
Assorted Cookies and Brownie Bites
Assorted Soft Drinks, Coffee, and Tea
BAR SERVICE -
Beer and Wine will be served throughout the event and is included in the ticket price.
CASH BAR is available for spirits.
Alcohol Policy
As alcohol will be served at the event, members are reminded to exercise good judgment in the use of alcohol, and your use of alcohol must not adversely affect your duty performance or your conduct on or off duty. Projecting a good military image reflects not only on you personally, but also on the New York State military forces. Appearance matters both on- and off-duty and involves more than just the clothes you wear. Projecting a professional image and ensuring the safety of yourself and others is paramount.
Ticket Sales
Major Credit and Debit cards accepted. As we must pre-pay for food, we cannot refund ticket purchases after October 11, 2026.
Tickets will not be available at the door.
IMPORTANT - Please include FULL legal names (LAST, FIRST) of ALL guests in your party on these tickets and make sure they bring matching PHOTO ID or they may be delayed by Fort Hamilton Security. See below for critical ID requirements.
Please note all ticket prices include a credit card transaction and ticket processing fee. SPECIFIC SEATING REQUESTS can also be made by contacting the organizer:
Or click "CONTACT ORGANZIER" above and fill out the form.
We will do our best, but special seating cannot be guaranteed.
There will be NO TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR.
MILITARY FORCES BALL VIDEO
90 Seconds of Musical Highlights from the 2019 Event!
NOTE! DISREGARD ALL SIGN UP LINKS IN THIS VIDEO! ONLY USE THIS PAGE TO PURCHASE ADMISSION.
Photos from our 2024 Ft. Hamilton Dining Out
Lodging is Available
Holiday Inn Express (IHG hotel on Fort Hamilton) - Building 107
107 Schum Avenue - Brooklyn, New York 11252
(718) 439-2340
https://www.ihg.com/armyhotels/hotels/us/en/brooklyn/mfham/hoteldetail
In order to book this lodging, you must call the hotel directly and state that you are an attendee at the New York Military Forces Ball under WO1 Cohen. Note: This reservation requires a 72 hour cancellation notice as part of a group reservation.
DEADLINE FOR THIS GROUP RESERVATION IS OCTOBER 11th, 2026 - If you miss that cut-off you are on your own with the hotel website.
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Additional overflow lodging based on availability:
Avid Hotel Dyker Heights - Brooklyn (another IHG hotel .9 miles away)
636 86th Street - Brooklyn, New York, 11228
(718) 255-8898
(Hotel may be booked on line based on availability)
https://www.ihg.com/avidhotels/hotels/us/en/brooklyn/nycav/hoteldetail
Directions
SUBWAY
- R line to 95th Street, Brooklyn. Walk to 101st Street, left onto 101st Street. Walk straight into Fort Hamilton Army Post.
FROM LONG ISLAND and QUEENS
- Via Northern State Parkway, Long Island Expressway to Brooklyn Queens Expressway toward Staten Island, exit 92nd Street, make right onto 92nd Street go one block and make a left at the traffic light onto Fort Hamilton Parkway to 101st Street. Make a left into Army Base at 101st Street.
- Southern State Parkway to Belt Parkway West to Exit #2 (4th Ave./ Fort Hamilton Parkway), go to 100th Street and make a right, go one block and make another right onto Fort Hamilton Parkway to 101st Street, left turn at the dead end into the Army Base.
FROM BRONX and MANHATTAN
- (West) Major Deegan, RDR Drive Brooklyn Bridge (BQE to Verrazano, Narrows Bridge) or Brooklyn Battery Tunnel straight on the BQE to the last exit before the bridge at 92nd Street (note stay to your right, the Belt Pkwy is to the left). Turn right at traffic light onto 92nd Street, go one block to traffic light (Fort Hamilton Parkway) make a left onto Fort Hamilton Parkway continue to 101st Street, make a left into the Army Base.
FROM NEW JERSEY and STATEN ISLAND
- Via Verrazano Narrows Bridge to 92nd Street exit (1st exit). Make a left unto 92nd Street, go two blocks to Fort Hamilton Parkway and make a left. Go straight to 101st Street and then make a left into the Army Base on 101st Street.
Note:
Upon entering the Military Installation of Fort Hamilton at 101st Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway, you will need to check in with the Military Police on duty in the guard house. Please have your driver’s license available along with your current registration and insurance card. Inform the police what event you are attending at the Community Club (Bldg. 207). Do not follow GPS directions to the 7th Ave gate. To get to the Community Club after leaving the guard house, make the very first right, and you will see the Club on your left. The building is the actual Fort itself. Please observe all installation speed limits and parking regulations. Be sure to wear your seat belt and drive safely. Spot checks are done periodically, and in that case, you will be asked to show your driver’s license, registration, and insurance Card.
IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
All guests must present identification that is REAL ID compliant. Acceptable forms of identification include:
- State-issued ID
- Learner's permit
- Driver's license
- Valid U.S. passport
Important: Ensure that your state-issued ID does not say "Not for Federal Purposes" on it. If it does, you'll need an alternative form of identification. If your only form of identification is non-compliant with federal law, bring an original copy of your Social Security Car or Valid Passport.
Access Denial: failure to produce a REAL ID compliant form of identification may result in denial of access to the event.
Click this link for example of ID's
Contact organizer for additional questions (i,e. food allergies and dietary restrictions) and specific seating requests -
or click "CONTACT ORGANZIER" above and fill out the form.
Presented By
New York Guard
https://dmna.ny.gov/nyg/
New York Naval Militia
https://dmna.ny.gov/nynm/
New York Department of Military and Naval Affairs
https://dmna.ny.gov/nynm/
New York Guard Association
https://www.newyorkguardassociation.org/
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