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Karina Lion, Thom Tullis, and Laura Applegate Brian Lukacz, Sonia Ramsey, and Diane Hes Graham and Kyrie Bloem, Kate Miller, and Ayden Mazzotti Binta Hidra, Sara Howell, Kristi Manion, Colby Freer, Lien King, and Megan Thayer Sarah and Kraig Kirk, Greg and Christine Hlavaty, Gary Baker, Daniel and Mindy Dillan, Paget Hutson, and Sarah and Jared Trombetta Cindy and Ted Spilman Jackie and Marshall Baca with Janet and Alec Bloem Rachel and Hernán Luis y Prado David and Mindy Shanes Rachel O'Boyle and Leanne Davidson Elaine Chou, Lisa Harkin, Ashley Cooper, and David Spaulding Be the Light Gala Shelter to Soldier hosted its 14th Annual Be the Light Gala on the Flight Deck of the USS Midway Museum overlooking San Diego Bay. Supporters, veterans, and service dog teams gathered for an inspiring evening featuring cocktails, small bites, a three-course dinner, live music, exclusive event gifts, and silent and live auctions emceed by Clint Bell. e organization's most successful gala to date raised an extraordinary $448,000 net to support Shelter to Soldier's mission to adopt dogs from local shelters and train them as psychiatric service dogs for post-9/11 veterans living with PTSD, traumatic brain injury, Military Sexual Trauma, and other service-related challenges. Funds raised will also help provide life-changing support to veterans and military communities through the organization's programs. PHOTOGRAPHY BY BOB STEFANKO @ranchandcoast RANCH & COAST MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2026 125