The public is invited to attend an evening of pride and patriotism as Our Community Salutes of Northern Virginia holds its 4th Annual Enlistee Recognition Ceremony on Thursday, May 29, 2014, at George mason University's Fairfax campus. Be the first to say "Thank You".
The Northern Virginia Chapter of Our Community Salutes honors high school seniors from Fairfax, Prince William and Loudoun counties for their decision to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces following graduation.
Local citizens, elected officials, officers and senior enlisted personnel will be in attendance at the ceremony to say "thank you" for their decision to serve our country. NBC4 news anchor, Aaron Gilchrist, will emcee the ceremony which will feature the Armed Forces Color Guard and guest speakers.
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Our Community Salutes (OCS) is an all volunteer organization. It was created in 2009 by Dr. Kenneth E. Hartman to recognize and honor high school seniors (and their parents/guardians) who plan to enlist into the military immediately after high school graduation.
What started as one OCS ceremony in southern New Jersey in 2009 has now spread across the nation with nearly 60 chapters conducting annual ceremonies.
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The ceremony will take place at 6:30 pm in Dewberry Hall located in the Johnson Center. More information about the event can be found at www.ocsnova.com.
