DLI Foundation - DLIF

09/24/2026

It was such a wonderful evening of celebration and togetherness. Thank you to everyone who attended and made this possible.

09/21/2026

We’re excited to welcome alumni and friends from across the country as we gather to celebrate our 85th Anniversary this week. If you're registered, please check your email for the most recent details.

Whether you’re traveling in, driving down the coast, or joining us from nearby, we can’t wait to reconnect and celebrate together in Monterey.

🚕Safe travels. We’ll see you soon!

09/19/2026

Go to https://www.dlifoundation.org/events-regional for more information and to register.

09/18/2026

As we honor the DLI Foundation's long history of connection and legacy, we invite you to support the mission that has carried us through generations.

Your gift strengthens alumni opportunities, keeps our events accessible, preserves our shared history, and supports the Alumni community's future.

🔗https://www.dlifoundation.org/give-85

09/15/2026

Expanded Venue - 85th Anniversary Celebration Reception

Thanks to record alumni attendance, we’ve expanded our Wednesday evening reception to a new location, the Monterey Peninsula American Legion Post #41.
📍 1110 Veterans Dr, Monterey, CA
🕖 Wednesday, Sept 23 • 7–9 PM PST

We’ll toast to 85 years of DLI legacy with alumni and friends, enjoy live jazz performed by a local high‑school ensemble, cake and appetizers.
Military dress and business attire are encouraged for this special milestone celebration.

09/14/2026

Alumni and family joining us for the 2026 Alumni Week, we’re excited to offer two tour time options at the Presidio of Monterey Museum on 9/23 (Wednesday morning). This will help keep things moving smoothly. Sign-up by September 20, and pick the time that works best for you!
🔗Link in comments.

09/06/2026

🎉 For alumni and friends registered to attend the 2026 Anniversary Celebration, we'll toast to 85 years at Wednesday night’s Commemoration Reception on the Casa Munras Hotel patio. Military dress and business attire are encouraged for celebratory photos and a festive evening featuring music, signature hors d’oeuvres, and time to reconnect.

As part of the celebration, we’re building a tribute to showcase alumni memories across the decades, and we’d love your help. Share a favorite photo or memory in the comments or send us a DM. Selected submissions will be featured in digital signage and on the reception tables Wednesday night.

Your stories make this celebration meaningful. Help us honor the generations who shaped the DLI Foundation community.

09/04/2026

A great start to Alumni Week, morning golf at beautiful Monterey Pines Golf Course!

Bring your clubs (or rent from the clubhouse) and kick off Alumni Week with a relaxed morning on the course. We’ve held two tee times at Monterey Pines Golf Course, and alumni and friends are welcome to join in for a fun round. Monterey Pines is a beautiful course to enjoy with walkable fairways and great views. A perfect spot to reconnect before the evening’s Anniversary celebration.

To reserve your tee time: Call 831‑656‑2167 and mention “DLI Foundation” when booking. (Tee times are self‑administered through the course.)

09/02/2026

Post Day Access Required: Submit POM Form by Sept. 10

For alumni and friends registered to join our Anniversary Alumni Week, please note that Post Command Briefing and Programs Day will take place on Thursday, Sept. 24 at the Presidio of Monterey.

Attendees will also be the first to see the new 90‑minute documentary produced by Public Affairs, highlighting DLIFLC's legacy and global impact. This premiere is available only during Thursday’s Post Day Program.

If you require credentials to access the Presidio, please submit a POM 7 application no later than Sept. 10. The application link will be provided in the comments. (Please leave the sponsor section blank.)

For more information, complete your 85th Anniversary Alumni Week registration on our website.

🔗 Register: www.dlifoundation.org

08/26/2026

Hotel Rooms Going Fast!

Discounted group‑rate rooms are available at Casa Munras in Monterey through Friday, August 28. If you plan to join us for the 2026 Anniversary Alumni Week, be sure to reserve your room soon to secure the alumni rate.

Find full registration information on our website.

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa, a 3-star Monterey resort at 700 Munras Ave, 0.3mi from downtown. On-site dining, spa, pool, free WiFi, 24h front desk, fitness, non-smoking, accessible rooms. Pet-friendly, parking, business center. Plan a Monterey escape.