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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 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:

  • COL Roland J. Tiso Jr (U.S.Army, Ret.)
  • 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
  • Command Sergeant Major James Sims (U.S.Army, Ret.), Chief Executive Officer, JKS Expert Solutions, LLC
  • Master of Ceremonies: Miranda Parnell, Anchor at CBS 10 Tampa Bay News, and Airman 1st Class public affairs specialist with the 169th Fighter Wing

Music is provided by the 3rd Infantry Division Brass Quintet.

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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