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2026 High School Enlistee Recognition Ceremony

Welcome to OCS of Tampa! We are now accepting registrations for our upcoming ceremony.

April 23, 2026 6:30 pm

Doors Open @ 5:30 pm

TPepin's Hospitality Centre

4121 N 50th St, Tampa, FL 33610


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About the Ceremony

Our Community Salutes of Tampa will host its 4th annual High School Enlistee Recognition Ceremony to honor its Class of 2026 high school seniors and their families on April 23, 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:

  • MAJ Ellsworth "Tony" Williams (U.S.Army, Ret.), Founder of Tampa-based Veterans Counseling Veterans Inc.; 2023 Inductee into the Florida Veterans Hall of Fame
  • Master of Ceremonies: Miranda Parnell, Anchor at CBS 10 Tampa Bay News, and Airman 1st Class public affairs specialist with the 169th Fighter Wing

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 16th

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