AVB is PROUD to announce Mr. Eddie Patten Sr. (G. Eddie) as the Director of Photography. Eddie is a Retired U. S. Marine Veteran who is also a passionate artist! After many years as a keen amateur/enthusiast of photography, G. Eddie decided to pursue it as a profession. Although a relative newcomer to the fashion […]
AVB2023 is PROUD to Introduce Mr. Donnell Johns, Command Sergeant Major, U.S. ARMY, Retired as our PASSION and PURPOSE Speaker. Mr. Donnell E. Johns Sr., Founder of Veterans Growing America, is a passionate advocate for veteran-owned businesses. With his unwavering commitment to supporting military-connected small businesses, he serves as a community builder and connector, bridging […]
AVB2023 is EXCITED to announce Mrs. Mona Moumen as the Official AVB Fashion Designer for the evening. raMona Designs was created by Mrs. Moumen, a celebrity fashion designer based in Virginia, Her dream is to help women bring to life their unique and authentic selves. Fashion has not only empowered her, but it is the […]
AVB2023 is thrilled to announce our latest Ambassador Queen for the evening Ms. Anna Kerry. Anna is a Military Spouse, Mother, Navy Wounded Warrior, and Educator. She is the former Ms. Achievement USA 2022 and Mrs. West Coast Earth 2022. Anna is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and working towards her second master’s […]
AVB2023 is PROUD to announce that Ms. Virginia Globe 2023 – Ms. Laney Saykawlard will join the Ambassador lineup this year. Her life journey is defined by hard work and leadership positions in real estate, construction, and regional service management. A host of positive qualities, compassion, and goodwill characterize her. Laney is vibrant, full of life, […]
The American Veterans Ball takes great pride in announcing that the Press Secretary from the U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs Mr. Terrence Hayes will be a Special Guest Speaker at AVB2023. President Joseph R. Biden appointed Terrence Hayes as Press Secretary and official spokesperson for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on January 20, […]
AVB is PROUD to announce that former Mrs. International 2021 Queen Mrs. Yolanda Stennett will be rejoining our AVB2023 Ambassador Line-Up. J.Crew. Eddie Bauer. Macy’s. GAP. MTV. WE: Women’s Entertainment. TLC. These are just a few of the places where you may have previously seen Yolanda Stennett, Mrs. International 2021, who was also the first […]
The American Veterans Ball is PROUD to announce that Voices of Service (VOS) will be joining us at AVB2023 on Friday, May 12th, 2023 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center. A singing quartet featuring retired military Veterans Ron Henry, Christal Rheams, Jason Hanna, and Caleb Green will be releasing their latest single, “Hope” […]
The American Veterans Ball (AVB) is PROUD to introduce Dr. SYLVIA TRAYMORE MORRISON for your enjoyment of laughter and fun from this seasoned IMPRESSIONIST entertainer (Sponsored by Mr. Davin Ortiz – CEO of DNA Telecom). When was the last time you saw Whoopi Goldberg, Wendy Williams, Mo’Nique, Michelle Obama, Cher, Fantasia, and Melania Trump together […]
The American Veterans Ball (AVB) is PROUD to announce that United States Navy Veteran and National Recording Artist, Dave Bray USA will be rocking the house at the 6th Annual – Salute to American Veterans Ball on Friday, May 12th, 2023 at the Gaylord National Resorts & Convention Center, National Harbor, MD. He served in […]