News release
Our Community Salutes of Santa Clarita and the Kiwanis Club of Santa Clarita are scheduled to host an enlistee recognition ceremony on May 16 to honor the class of 2026 high school seniors, and their families, for their commitment to serve the nation in the U.S. armed services.
This ceremony allows the community to be the first to say “thank you” for making the commitment to protect and serve our nation, said a news release from the local OCS chapter.
Since 2009, OCS-USA has conducted hundreds of recognition ceremonies nationwide, honoring tens of thousands new enlistees and their families, the release said.
“I am exceptionally proud of these brave young adults in Santa Clarita who have taken the oath to protect our liberties and freedoms at a critical time,” Kenneth Hartman, OCS-USA founder and president, said in the release. “The military is facing a substantial recruiting crisis, and we must do everything we can to honor and support them as they embark on their military journey.”
The ceremony will be underwritten by local businesses and individuals, ensuring there is no cost to attend, the release said.
The ceremony is to be held at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Valencia. Doors open for check-in and a reception at 1 p.m., followed by the commencement of the ceremony promptly at 2 p.m.
For more information about sponsorships and the ceremony, visit community.ocsusa.org/santa-clarita.
