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About Our Communities Since 2009, OCS enlistee recognition ceremonies have been held by local communities in banquet halls, auditoriums, and sports arenas from New York to California, with tens of thousands of people attending, a testimony to the appreciation of the young men and women of OCS entering military service. OCS ceremonies are events organized by parents, educators, business and community leaders, and veterans to provide community support for students, parents, and families as their family member transitions into military service and joins the 1% of Americans who serve in uniform. Each OCS student-enlistee receives a Certificate of Recognition from Our Community Salutes, a pocket guide of the U.S. Constitution, gifts by supportive sponsors, and the recognition that their community of veterans, parents, and community leaders supports their decision to serve. OCS Community Ceremonies in 2024 OCS Communities will host several local ceremonies supporting their community’s high school enlistees during the Spring of 2024. See the list below for a community near you! Don’t see a ceremony in your area? Click here to inquire Arkansas Central Arkansas - April 12 Northeast Arkansas - April 11 California San Diego - May 20 San Jose - November 29 Colorado Colorado Springs - May 2 Connecticut Connecticut - May 18 Delaware Delaware - May 14 Florida Orlando - April 22 Pensacola - May 14 Tampa - April 24 Georgia Atlanta - May 4 Columbus - May 11 Valdosta - April 27 Indiana Northwest - May 22 Louisiana Baton Rouge - April 9 2024 OCS Ceremonies Maryland Anne Arundel County - April 29 Baltimore - May 6 Massachusetts Gillette Stadium - May 19 Montana Helena - May 1 Nebraska Lincoln - April 24 New Jersey North Jersey - May 8 Central Jersey - May 9 South Jersey - May 7 New York Brookhaven - May 15 Monroe County - May 22 Nassau County - May 15 North Carolina Fayetteville - May 1 Pennsylvania Bucks County - May 16 Montgomery County - May 13 Philadelphia - May 1 Pittsburgh - April 15 South Carolina Midlands South - May 14 Low Country (Charleston Area) - May 16 Texas Austin - April 23 Dallas - April 27 El Paso - April 17 Fort Worth - March 23 Houston - April 18 San Antonio - May 14 Virginia Northern Virginia - May 3 Spotsylvania - April 24 Puerto Rico San Juan - May 16 Virgin Islands St. Croix - April 19 St. Thomas - April 26 OCS Ceremonies in the News Our Community Salutes providing recognition and support of high school students, their parents, and their communities. Featured May 2, 2024 OCS of Colorado Springs: WATCH: High school graduates enlisting in the military honored Thursday May 2, 2024 OCS of Colorado Springs: WATCH: High school graduates enlisting in the military honored Thursday Read More → May 2, 2024 May 1, 2024 OCS of Fayetteville: PHOTOS: Our Community Salutes recognizes Cumberland County students joining military May 1, 2024 OCS of Fayetteville: PHOTOS: Our Community Salutes recognizes Cumberland County students joining military Read More → May 1, 2024 Apr 25, 2024 OCS of Tampa: Gov. Ron DeSantis honors Tampa high school seniors enlisting in the U.S. Armed Services Apr 25, 2024 OCS of Tampa: Gov. Ron DeSantis honors Tampa high school seniors enlisting in the U.S. Armed Services Read More → Apr 25, 2024 Apr 24, 2024 OCS of Tampa: Gov. DeSantis recognizes Bay Area students enlisting in military: ’I’m proud of you’ Apr 24, 2024 OCS of Tampa: Gov. DeSantis recognizes Bay Area students enlisting in military: ‘I’m proud of you’ Read More → Apr 24, 2024 Students and Families from Our Previous Community Ceremonies Community FAQs Questions Frequently Asked About Our Communities Looking for a ceremony near you? Want to contact an OCS Community nearest you? Send us a note. We’ll be glad to help. Contact an OCS Community Can I volunteer to help at an OCS event? Want to help plan an OCS event? Make a phone call to a potential sponsor? Act as a liaison with a service branch career recruiter? Consider volunteering with an OCS Community near you, or working with directly with our corporate office. We’re always on the look for great volunteer talent to help with a small task or project. Volunteer with OCS Can I start an OCS event in my community? It begins with a commitment from a few volunteers who are willing to plan and implement an OCS graduation ceremony in their community. People from just about every occupation imaginable are involved in leading an OCS chapter, including parents, educators, veterans, small business owners, and other leaders with a community. Our national office receives and approves requests from local community leaders to start an OCS chapter in their community. To be considered as an official OCS chapter, please begin here. Start a Community Sign Up for Our Newsletter Sign up to receive the updates on OCS news and events. Email Address Sign Up *We respect your privacy. We will not sell or provide your email to third parties. Visit our Privacy Policy for more information. Thank you! We’ll add you to our updates on America Salutes! and other news and events happening at Our Community Salutes. Have great day! 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