Maria Teresa Puras, better known as “Tere”, is a happy and loving soul that enjoys making people smile. Her ethical and moral compass drives her way of life and compassion for the greater good in all that she is and all that she does. She’s a self-starter, forward thinker, and results driven personality all aimed […]
Master Chief Petty Officer Rivers hails from Pensacola, Florida. He graduated with honors from Booker T. Washington High School in May of 1994 and enlisted in the U.S. Navy in July 1994. Upon completion of Recruit Training, he attended Seaman Apprentice Training in Great Lakes, Illinois. In 1995, Master Chief Rivers began his career as […]
Brigadier General Zoppi is the Deputy Commanding General – Support under the 200th Military Police Command at Fort Meade, Maryland. Previously, she served as the SOUTHCOM Army Reserve Elements Commander/J2 with the 76th Operational Response Command based in Miami, Florida working with partnerships throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. Native from Canóvanas, Puerto Rico, Brig. […]
The American Veterans Ball (AVB) is HONORED to announce that Major General Marta Carcana, Puerto Rico National Guard (Retired) and former Adjutant General will be joining us on Veterans Day. Major General Carcana began her broad and extensive military career in the 1986 in U.S. Army Reserve serving as a clinical nurse with the MC […]
The American Veterans Ball (AVB) is proud to announce Apostle Kevin Mihlfeld will delvier the Invocation and Benediction at this year event. Apostle Kevin Mihlfeld is a dynamic speaker who inspires and challenges people from all walks of life. He brings a lifetime of experience to the table as he has served in virtually every […]
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” (Posthumously) to Gunnery Sergeant Aaron M. Kenefick, United States Marine Corps, for heroic achievement in connection with combat operations against the enemy while serving as an Staff Noncommissioned Officer Advisor-Mentor, 1st Kandak, 2d Brigade, 201st Corps, […]
AVB is proud to announce that Ms. Debra Rogers, Lieutenant Commander, United States Navy as the Program Manager for our significant event. Debra is a 2012 graduate of University of Phoenix with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Global Business Management as well as 2012 graduate from Fort Hays State University with a Masters in […]
Rob Wittman was first elected to serve the First Congressional District of Virginia – America’s First District – in December of 2007. He was re-elected for his fifth full term in the House of Representatives in November 2016. For more than 20 years, Rob has served in several levels of government, from Montross Town Council […]
The American Veterans Ball is Proud, Honored, and Blessed to announce that Patriotic Veteran Music Performer Mr. Dave Bray (Dave Bray USA) will be performing at the Fredericksburg EXPO & Conference Center – Fredericksburg, VA on Veterans Day November 11th, 2017. Dave Bray is a dedicated husband, father, and musician. He grew up in the […]
Mr. William Winters is a retired Sergeant Major veteran, United States Marine Corps (USMC). Mr. Winters began his service in 1980 and served in various assignments during his career. Mr. Winters tours of duty included assignments as a Marine Cadre Instructor, Drill Instructor, Senior Enlisted Assignment monitor, Company 1st Sergeant- Company “A”, Marine Barracks, 8th […]