The Inaugural Enlistee Recognition Ceremony for Our Community Salutes of Greater O'Fallon honoring the Class of 2025 high school seniors and their families on May 1, 2025, was a memorable event! Thank you to everyone from the community who supported and attended this great event. We were able to recognize 45 enlistees in the Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Army, and Army National Guard.

Our speakers were amazing and delivered a great message to the enlistees:

• Maj Gen Susan Henderson, USA
• Col Steve Nolan, USAF
• Col (ret) Scot Heathman, USAF
• CSM Gregory Triphahn, IL ARNG
• Pastor Tre' Bryant
• Emcee: Donna Moody

We also received a video message from US Representative Mike Bost for the enlistees. And each enlistee received a Certificate of Appreciation from their member of Congress.

Thanks to all the recruiters who attended from the Fairview Heights, Belleville, and Collinsville recruiting stations.

Thanks also to the vendors who supported the event:

• Hope for Heroes
• Southwestern Illinois College
• Military & Family Readiness Center, Scott AFB
• Education Center, Scott AFB

Please find downloadable photos of the event at http://photos.app.goo.gl/CuVWVpg4TK6iZ3Rq9.

We are looking forward to the event in 2026!