OCS of Massachusetts
2025 High School Enlistee Recognition Ceremony
Planning For Our Spring 2025 Event Is Underway.
Please Stay Tuned!
About the Ceremony
Our Community Salutes of Massachusetts hosted its annual Enlistee Recognition Ceremony honoring high school seniors from the Class of 2024 who plan to enlist in the military immediately following their graduation, and recognized the support provided by their parents/guardians, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA on Sunday, May 19.
Speakers include:
- Major General John Hashem, Military Executive of Reserve Forces Policy Board, Washington DC
- Brigadier General Mark Kalin, Commander, Massachusetts Army National Guard
- Deputy Secretary Andrea Gayle-Bennett, Executive Office of Veterans Services
- Commander BJ Farrell, Commanding Officer, USS Constitution
- Chief Master Sergeant Wayne Rutland Jr., Senior Enlisted Leader, 319th Recruiting Squadron
Boston Bruins National Anthem Singer Todd Angilly MCed the event.
Previous event speakers include Massachusetts 72d Governor Charlie Baker; 40th Army Chief of Staff James McConville; President & Founder of Student Veterans of America Jared Lyon; former Command Chief Master Sergeant of the 439th Airlift Wing Chief Master Sergeant Rosiline Ratliff.
View the ceremony photo gallery here
Stay tuned for more information about our 2025 ceremony honoring the Class of 2025. Coming soon!