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Latest news and blog posts and updates on webinars and events with Our Community Salutes
In the media: Comcast Announces New Xfinity Military Discount Program and $1 Million Commitment to Military-Serving Nonprofits
OCS of Tampa: Gov. Ron DeSantis honors Tampa high school seniors enlisting in the U.S. Armed Services
OCS of Tampa: Gov. DeSantis recognizes Bay Area students enlisting in military: ‘I’m proud of you’
OCS of San Antonio: High school seniors who plan to enlist in the military following graduation will be recognized and honored at the next enlistment recognition ceremony
In the media: Patriotic organization encourages young Americans to enlist in the military
Our military recruitment crisis robs today's young adults of these life changing opportunities. America’s All Volunteer Force turns 50 this year. Since 1973, the U.S. military has, with rare exceptions, met its annual recruitment goals and improved the quality of the force.
Now, however, it is mired in its worst recruiting stretch in history. Last year, the Army missed its recruiting goal by 25% and already predicts it will miss again in 2023. Ditto the Air Force and Navy.
Our Community Salutes (OCS) was founded in 2009 to help “communities recognize, honor, and support high school seniors who plan to enlist in the U.S. Armed Services after graduation.” In practice, one of its core activities is planning events just like this one in the hope it will inspire and pay tribute to the kids who have made the honorable decision to bypass or delay college in favor of serving their country. Between April and June, OCS will have held 40 ceremonies of for high school students enlisting in places ranging from San Diego to the Virgin Islands.
Our Community Salutes has been recently highlighted on NBC Philadelphia. The segment was a part of NBC’s coverage for Veteran’s Day. It focuses on how OCS
Our Community Salutes Founder and President was recently interviewed on the Mark Levin Show.
Our Community Salutes USVI Holds Recognition Ceremony for H.S. Military Enlistees. Congratulations to all the high school seniors honored during the Our Community Salutes - U.S. Virgin Islands Annual High School Recognition Ceremony
Watch: In Fairfax County Friday, local students graduating from high school were celebrated for making the decision to enlist in the military once they get their diplomas.
Watch: Dozens of high school seniors from Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, and Salem counties were recognized for their choice to enlist after graduation.
Our Community Salutes (OCS) of Baton Rouge hosted its 9th annual High School Enlistee Recognition Ceremony.
We’re very excited to share you our very first PSA. Please watch the :30-second PSA below and share this page with friends and family. This PSA will debut on the Discovery Channel and American Patriot Channel on December 5th.
A Camden County, New Jersey man's nonprofit organization recognizes and supports high school seniors that are joining the Armed Forces.
OCS of U.S. Virgin Islands St. Croix Central High School Guidance Counselor Ancelma Elliot was awarded the General Colin L. Powell Service Award.