ASHLAND — The city of Ashland is partnering with Our Community Salutes, a national non-profit organization, to be “the first to say thank you” to area high school students who have made the decision to enlist and enter into the United States military after graduation.
The event, entitled “Heart of Ohio Our Community Salutes,” will take place at 2:30 p.m. on April 12 at Mount Vernon Estate, 1041 U.S. 250.
Founded in 2009, Our Community Salutes’ mission is to recognize and honor high
school enlistees and their commitment to military service, as well as provide parents
and guardians of enlistees with community support as their son or daughter transitions
into military service.
Thousands of military-bound graduates are recognized across the U.S. each year at OCS ceremonies.
“We are so proud to honor our local men and women who have made the decision to
serve our great country in the United States military,” said Mayor Matt Miller. “We are
inviting everyone in our community to come out and show these young men and women support as they embark on this important chapter in their lives.
We are truly blessed that in every generation throughout our country’s rich history, God has raised up a group of people to defend our freedom.”
Featuring Command Sergeant Major Danny A. Basham, head of the United States
Army Recruiting Division, as the keynote speaker, the Heart of Ohio OCS ceremony will
bring together community leaders, veterans, military enlistees and their families from
Ashland, Holmes, Huron, Knox, Medina, Richland and Wayne counties.
Supported by the city of Ashland and local organizations and individuals, this will be an
annual event. Student enlistees and their families will receive an invitation through their designated recruitment office.
Those interested in sponsoring this event may reach out to Amanda Furman at furman.amanda@ashland-ohio.com.
About Our Community Salutes
Our Community Salutes is a national, non-profit organization helping communities recognize, honor and support high school seniors who plan to enlist in the U.S. Armed Services after graduation.
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. Our Community Salutes was founded in 2009 and is a 501c3 non-profit organization.