EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The City of El Paso wants to celebrate area high-school seniors who have enlisted in the United States military.
These seniors will be celebdrated during a Facebook live called “Our Community Salutes” at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, April 16.
It will be accessible through City of El Paso’s Facebook page.
“This event is a wonderful opportunity for our community to commend the young men and women who have made the selfless and brave decision to put their country first,” said the City of El Paso’s Chief Military Officer Paul Albright. “’Our Community Salutes’ also pays tribute to the parents and guardians who are saying goodbye for now to their child and loved ones before they embark on a new journey.”
To watch the ceremony the community, you can click on the Facebook event link here.
ABOUT “OUR COMMUNITY SALUTES“
Our Community Salutes (OCS) is a national, nonprofit organization helping communities recognize, honor and support high-school seniors who plan to enlist in the U.S. Armed Services after graduation.
OCS was founded in 2009 by educator and former U.S. Army officer, Dr. Kenneth Hartman, to provide enlistees and their parents with guidance, information, resources and community support from like-minded enlistees and parents as their son or daughter transition into military service.
OCS includes community leaders, government officials, educators, businessmen, and veterans “who feel strongly in the importance of community support and recognition of the patriotic young adults who will enlist in the military after graduation,” the City’s news release said.
For more information, visit OurCommunitySalutes.org
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