Meet the Official AVB2024 Co-Branding Partner Correspondent, Mr. Darren M. Haynes Darren M. Haynes is a thirteen-time Emmy award-winning sports anchor. Darren is currently a Sports Anchor and Sports Reporter at KCAL in Los Angeles, California. He also anchored at WUSA in Washington D.C. and at ESPN. During his time at the World-Wide Leader, he […]
Meet our Official AVB2024 Stars & Stripes Correspondent, Ms. Lizeth Alvarado #AVB2024 proudly welcomes Ms. Lizeth Alvarado as our Official AVB2024 Stars & Stripes Correspondent. Lizeth harbors a deep-rooted passion for supporting veterans, an advocacy that shines brightly in her role as a correspondent. She keenly focuses on the critical issues that affect veterans today, […]
The American Veterans Ball (AVB2024) is thrilled to announce Ms. Josie Valdez as our #AVB2024 VIP Ambassador for an evening dedicated to celebrating and recognizing the valor of our veterans on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at the Washington Hilton. Josie Valdez, a figure synonymous with empowerment, philanthropy, and innovation in the DMV area, stands as […]
The American Veterans Ball is thrilled to announce our friend Apostle Kevin Mihlfeld (A Desert Strom/Desert Shield – United States Marine – Combat Veteran) will rejoin us and deliver the invocation and benediction at AVB2024. Apostle Kevin Mihlfeld is a dynamic speaker who inspires and challenges people from all walks of life. He brings a […]
AVB proudly announces Dr. Renee Allen – The People’s Emcee as the VIP Host Ambassador for AVB2024. Dr. Allen is a TV & Radio personality known as The People’s Emcee in the DMV. She uses her platforms to connect like-minded, talented, and extraordinary people. Her philanthropic heart is dedicated to the betterment of humanity, and […]
Join AVB2024 in welcoming the esteemed NBC4 Reporter and Anchor, Mr. Adam Tuss, as the Master of Ceremonies on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at the Washington Hilton, 1919 Connecticut Ave, NW, Washington, DC, 20009, for an evening of comradeship, patriotism, and reconnection. Celebrating Armed Forces Service Day and Military Spouse Appreciation Month. Mr. Adam Tuss […]
AVB proudly announces our AVB2024 PASSION and PURPOSE Speaker: The Honorable James D. Rodriguez, MA is the U.S. Department of Labor’s Assistant Secretary for Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS). He is responsible for preparing America’s veterans, service members and their spouses for meaningful careers. In this capacity and in Fiscal Year 2022, over 2,800 […]
The American Veterans Ball (AVB) is PROUD to announce that Ms. Stephanie Bendoraitis will join the Ambassador Queen Line-up for AVB2023 on Friday, May 12, 2023, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center. Stephanie is a talented fashion stylist and accomplished model, and spirited actress. Her stunning beauty, poise, and captivating performances have gained […]
AVB is PROUD to Announce that Ms. Olivia Nunn will Join the Ambassador Queen Line Up on Friday, May 12, 2023, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center. Olivia Nunn is an experienced executive director of communications with a demonstrated history of over ten years working in the government relations industry. CEO of Olivia […]
The American Veterans Ball is PROUD to announce that Mrs. Stormy Dover will be joining our AVB2023 lineup. She is the reigning All-American Royal Queen. She served in the US Army for twenty years as a Radiology Specialist, Army Recruiter, and rounding out her career as a First Sergeant. She earned numerous awards throughout her […]