OCS of Northwest Indiana

2023 High School Enlistee Recognition Ceremony

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Time:May 17, 2023 05:30 pm

Location:Porter County Expo Center, 215 E Division Rd, Valparaiso, IN 46383

Direction:Second traffic signal south of US 30 on Indiana 49.

Col. Christopher Kennedy

Our Community Salutes of Northwest Indiana will host its Annual High School Enlistee Recognition Ceremony to honor its Class of 2023 high school seniors and their families on May 17, 2023. 

Our 2023 featured speakers include:

  • Col (Ret) Christopher K. Kennedy, USA   Director, Strategic Initiatives Group, DCS, G-9 Army Staff, Pentagon, Washington DC
  • His military awards include the Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit (3), the Bronze Star Medal (3), the Army Meritorious Service Medal (7), the Army Commendation Medal (5), the Army Achievement Medal (2), the National Defense Service Medal (2), the Iraq Campaign Medal (3), the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, the Global War on Terrorism.

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 2023 high school enlistees who have made the selfless decision to serve our country.

Suggested dress attire is business or business casual. Everyone must register, two weeks in advance, to attend the event.

Please be sure to register by: May 5th

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