Events

  • March 25, 2026

    Operation Epic Fury and the Future of Warfare: A Conversation with Senator Joni Ernst

    Washington, D.C.

  • January 6, 2025

    The Bastion Institute in 2024

    Washington, D.C.

  • November 18, 2024

    The Bastion Institute’s Third Annual Reception, Dinner, and Dialogue

    Washington, D.C.

  • July 17, 2024

    Live from the RNC in Milwaukee: The Bastion Institute, Polaris National Security, and 21st Century Policy Institute Panel featuring Senator Joni Ernst, Senator Lindsey Graham, Senator Bill Hagerty, and Morgan Ortagus

    Milwaukee, Wisconsin

  • November 14, 2023

    Honorary Chair Joni Ernst Speaks at the March for Israel

    Washington, D.C.

  • November 10, 2023

    The Bastion Institute and Veterans On Duty Host "Welcome To Iowa" Reception

    Des Moines, Iowa

  • November 8, 2023

    Honorary Chair Joni Ernst Joins Ruthless Live To Discuss American Strength

    Miami, Florida

  • October 13, 2023

    The Bastion Institute and Polaris National Security "First In The Nation" Panel featuring Governor Doug Burgum, Senator Joni Ernst, and Morgan Ortagus

    Nashua, New Hampshire

  • SEPTEMBER 9, 2023

    Military Appreciation Tailgate at Iowa State Vs. Iowa - Hosted By The Bastion Institute and Veterans On Duty

    Ames, Iowa

  • August 19, 2023

    The Bastion Institute sponsored panel at THE GATHERING featuring Erick Erickson and Joni Ernst

    Atlanta, Georgia

  • August 11, 2023

    The Bastion Institute featuring Nikki Haley and Joni Ernst

    Des Moines, Iowa

  • August 10, 2023

    The Bastion Institute Sponsored Panel at Ruthless Podcast LIVE Featuring Joni Ernst

    Des Moines, Iowa

  • August 3, 2023

    Panel Discussion with Senator Joni Ernst, Congressman Mike Gallagher, and Congresswoman Ashley Hinson

    Cedar Rapids, Iowa

  • April 27, 2023

    Panel Discussion with Senator Joni Ernst, Michael Allen, and Mary Kissel

    New York, New York

  • March 18, 2023

    Panel Discussion with Former Vice President Mike Pence, former Governor Larry Hogan and Senator Joni Ernst

    Des Moines, Iowa

  • March 10, 2023

    2022: Year In Review

  • March 10, 2023

    Panel Discussion with Senator Joni Ernst and Congresswoman Young Kim

    Newport Beach, California

  • August 2022

    Panel Discussion with Senator Joni Ernst and The New Majority

    Newport Beach, California

  • August 2022

    Panel Discussion with Senator Joni Ernst and Lanhee Chen

    San Francisco, California

  • August 2022

    Panel Discussion with Senator Joni Ernst, Senator Bill Hagerty, Former Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette, and Congressman Mike Waltz

    Nashville, Tennessee

  • June 2022

    Panel Discussion with Senator Joni Ernst, Elbridge Colby, and Rich Golberg

    Chicago, Illinois

  • May 2022

    Panel Discussion with Governor Doug Ducey, Senator Joni Ernst, Former National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien

    Phoenix, Arizona

  • April 2022

    Panel Discussion with Ambassador Terry Branstad, Secretary Mike Pompeo, and Senator Joni Ernst

    Des Moines, Iowa