Gov. Deal speaker for regional military luncheon

Gov. Nathan Deal will be the keynote speaker for the 60th annual Atlanta Regional Military Affairs Council Luncheon on Tuesday at the Cobb Galleria Centre.

The luncheon is held to honor service members and recognize their sacrifices for the country. The event will also include a ceremony for fallen soldiers and the presentation of the 2012 USO Patriot of the Year Award.

The 11 a.m. luncheon is presented by the Military Affairs Council and the Georgia Military Affairs Coordinating Committee.