Biden Brothers, NFL & TV Stars Celebrate Public Service At Artists & Athletes Alliance Inaugural Reception

NORTHWEST -- Building on President Obama's leadership in creating a National Day of Service at the onset of each inaugural weekend, The Artists and Athletes Alliance hosted a private reception on Sunday in honor of the grassroots volunteerism advocacy organization known as ServiceNation.

Over a hundred guests streamed into the gilded walls of K Street power spot DC Coast for the early evening gathering, which was headlined by Vice President Joe Biden's sons, Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden and Hunter Biden.

Also speaking at the event was Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, who drew from her experience as one of the first female combat veterans in Congress in delivering her remarks, and was joined on stage by two service members, as well as a representative from the Got Your 6 campaign.

This naturally being a reception hosted by The Artists & Athletes Alliance, which assists artists and athletes in navigating the halls of government, there was also plenty of star power in attendance.

From the athlete side of the aisle, well known NFL players Fred Smoot, Chester Pitts, and Derrick Dockery could be found milling about (and occasionally glancing up at the TVs broadcasting the then live Ravens/Patriots game), with CSI: Miami TV star Omar Benson Miller adding a little Hollywood glamour to the evening.

With a mission to provide top-line educational information to artists and athletes on the specific public policies and issues of interest to them, The Artists & Athletes Alliance operates at the nexus between the entertainment community and Washington, D.C.

A valuable service indeed, with a larger purpose, in service to the nation.