Founding members of the Key West Military Affairs Committee Edward B. Knight and Frank Toppino were honored at the February 26, 2016 50th Anniversary Celebration. Ed and Frank were interviewed for the 50th Anniversary Celebration and a video was made to preserve it for posterity.

Congressman Carlos Curbelo addressed the 50th Anniversary Celebration on February 26, 2016 via video, and also read the address on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives.

Florida Governor Rick Scott addressed the Key West Military Affairs Committee 50th Anniversary Celebration on February 26, 2016 via video.

Florida Representative Holly Raschein addressed the Key West Military Affairs Committee 50th Anniversary Celebration on February 26, 2016 via a video that was made in the Florida House of Representatives.