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2026 High School Enlistee Recognition Ceremony

Congratulations to the class of 2026!

Good luck to you and your family

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About the Ceremony

Our Community Salutes of Central Arkansas will host its 4th annual High School Enlistee Recognition Ceremony to honor the Class of 2026 high school seniors and their families on April 16, 2026.

Everyone must register to attend the event.

Doors Open for check-in at 5:30 pm.
The ceremony will begin promptly at 6:30 pm.

Speakers include:

  • Master of Ceremonies: Bob Clausen, Emmy Award-winning journalist and News Anchor at KARK-TV, Little Rock
  • Command Chief Master Sergeant Misty McClean, Command Chief Arkansas Air National Guard
  • Secretary Robert "Gator" Ator, Arkansas Department of Veteran Affairs
  • Brigadier General Noel Palmer, Commanding General, 102nd Training Division (Maneuver Support)
  • Tim Griffin, Arkansas Attorney General
  • Brigadier General Michael Henderson, Director of the Joint Staff for Arkansas National Guard

There is no cost to attend this event.  Local businesses and individuals are underwriting the entire cost of the ceremony in honor of our Class of 2026 high school enlistees who have made the selfless decision to serve our country.

Suggested dress attire is business or business casual.  Everyone must register to attend the event.

Please be sure to register by: April 9th

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