2026 Blue Cord Ball

The Blue Cord Ball will be hosted by both the 1-181 and 1-182 Infantry Battalions to celebrate the continuous sacrifice of the Infantry community and MA Army National Guard. Andrew Biggio will be the keynote speaker, followed by BBQ Buffet, and raffles/vendors. The event will take place from 1700-2200. This event is supported by the National Guard Association of Massachusetts (NGAMA)

Uniform: Army Service Uniform (ASU) or Army Green Service Uniform (AGSU) or Formal Civialian Attire.

In the area: MGM Casino, National Basketball Hall of Fame, various restaurants.

A guest ticket should be purchased to match the service members rank/pay grade.

HOTEL BLOCKS- Blocked rooms at the following locations are within short walking distance from the Mass Mutual Center! Room reservations should be complete no later than 1JAN26. Each hotle provides free parking with a reservation.

Sheraton Springfield: Book your group rate for Massachusetts Army National Guard Infantry Community Blue Cord Gala

MGM Casino: https://book.passkey.com/go/SMAN0126SP

National Guard Association of Massachusetts (NGAMA):
The Association is dedicated to advocating for the Massachusetts National Guard community both on Beacon Hill and Capitol Hill to ensure that Soldiers and Airmen have the proper resources and benefits to assist our communities and defend our nation.

As a leader in the National Guard, NGAMA is your voice in the legislative debate. The Association represents your knowledge and experience about the needs of our organization and advocates for our members through engagement with our state and federal leaders. Through a unified message, we fight for the resources and benefits our personnel need to sustain our State and National military strength.