Continental Breakfast 8am | Program 8:45am
Limited VIP Meet & Greet Experience Available
RSVP by July 1st, 2026
On July 16, 2026, Fort Freedom will host a special America 250 Breakfast Conversation at NFI Headquarters in Camden, New Jersey—bringing together a select group of leaders, partners, and supporters to honor our nation’s legacy and invest in the future of Veteran mental health care.
In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, this year’s conversation reflects a deep sense of gratitude for the Veterans who have protected and shaped our country. Featuring Retired Lieutenant General Richard Y. Newton III and Representative Jared Solomon, and hosted by Sid Brown and Jerry Haffey, the morning will center on mental health, leadership, service, and the responsibility to give back. Speaker bios are included below for additional context and background.
Held in the spirit of our nation’s birthday, this gathering is more than a conversation—it is a call to action. Through this event, Fort Freedom continues its mission to provide life-changing care to Veterans living with PTSD. For more information, please contact:
Richard Y. Newton
III Lieutenant General, U.S. Air Force (Ret.)
Lieutenant General Dick Newton served more than 34 years in the U.S. Air Force, culminating as Assistant Vice Chief of Staff, where he led global operations spanning cybersecurity, space and missile defense, strategic reconnaissance, and crisis response at the highest levels of national security. A command pilot with nearly 3,000 flying hours, he was the nation’s first commander of the B-2 Stealth Bomber squadron and led major operational units during pivotal moments including the September 11 attacks.
Today, General Newton advises leading aerospace and defense organizations, serves on multiple public and private corporate boards, and is a recognized national security analyst for NewsNation and iHeartRadio. His leadership experience spans military, corporate governance, nonprofit, and executive management roles, including service with Victory Capital Management, Terran Orbital, ELTA North America, the Air Force Association, and the Army and Air Force Exchange Service.
A graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, Webster University, and the National War College, General Newton remains active in public service and strategic leadership initiatives while residing with his wife, Gigi, in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
Representative Jared Solomon
Pennsylvania State Representative, Chairman of the Pennsylvania House Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee
Representative Jared Solomon is a Pennsylvania State Representative, Army Reserve JAG officer, and Chair of the Pennsylvania House Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee. A longtime advocate for Veterans and military families, Solomon has focused his public service on improving access to care, strengthening Veteran support systems, and addressing the long-term challenges faced by those who have served.