The goal of the AVB is to CONNECT our PAST and PRESENT military veterans to our nation’s next generation and FUTURE leaders of America, while keeping them TRUE to the Red, White, & Blue. It will also serve and provide veterans of “ALL” the Armed Forces the opportunity to participate in a customary annual event comparable to those of our active service components. The most common denominator that the AVB Founders discovered was that once service members’ transitioned out of their respective branches of service, they experienced a disconnection to these types of traditional comradeship events. Yet, despite of this disconnection many find themselves living out the core values and way of life, as “civilians”, post their active service contribution. We believe that an event such as the AVB, not only fosters a way to contribute towards youth development and communities, but also creates that pathway to reignite, connect with, and maintain our patriotism with our fellow brothers and sisters through this unique event for years to come. Please join us in celebration in Saluting our past, present, and future Veterans. This event is open to ALL veterans, guest, civilian supporting arms, and the general public. Secure your tickets NOW!
Event Proceed Breakdown
25% Individual Veteran in Need and/or Veteran Outreach Service Programs
25% Community JROTC and/or Youth Educational Programs
25% Military Dependent CAMP CONNECTED and/or other Youth Camp Initiatives
25% Administration & Reinvestment in Future AVB Balls
Active, Reserves, Retired, Separated, Civilian Supporting Arms, Guest & the General Public.
The birth of the American Veterans Ball was ignited by a group of retired and separated armed forces service veterans in Stafford, VA.
The American Veterans Ball (AVB) was designed to provide veterans of “ALL” the Armed Forces the opportunity to participate in a customary annual event comparable to those of our active service components.
The American Veterans Ball was created on (Veterans Day) November 11, 2014.
The American Veterans Ball was birth at a local restaurant called Applebees located in Stafford, VA while the core group enjoyed a free meal and swapped memorable experiences on Veterans Day in recognition of their patriotism and service to their country.
The most common denominator that the AVB Founders discovered was that once service members’ transitioned out of their respective branches of service, they experienced a disconnection to these types of traditional comradeship events. Yet, despite of this disconnection many find themselves living out the core values and way of life, as “civilians”, post their active service contribution. We believe that an event such as the AVB, not only fosters a way to contribute towards youth development and communities, but also creates that pathway to reignite, connect with, and maintain our patriotism with our fellow brothers and sisters through this unique event for years to come. As LEADERS we were taught to identify gaps, fill the void, bridge the gap, AND accomplish the mission. “SO WE DID.” Its result, the birth of the American Veterans Ball. SOW, REAP, GROW.
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Mr. Steve Higgins retired from the Army in 2015 having served a combined 28 years as an Active and Reserve Soldier achieving the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. His assignments included OH-58D Aerial Observer with both the 4th Infantry Division (Mechanized) and the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), and an Intelligence Officer with the 25th Infantry […]
Mr. Leslie M. Young, a native of Washington, is the Program Director and will direct the sequence of events for AVB-VA 2017 in Fredericksburg, VA. He enlisted in the United States Army in 1976. He has been in active and reserve components for 36 years. He attended basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. His […]
U. S. Marine Gunnery Sergeant Madyun Shahid will give tribute to the significance of our Fallen Soldiers and its dedicated table placement and settings. Though no one is able to trace the history of the White POW/MIA Table back to its very beginning, it is believed to have originated by the River Rats during the […]
Karl F. Brower is a biblical studies doctoral candidate at The Catholic University of America. A native of the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area, he has spent many days on the HU campus where his mother has worked for 30+ years. He holds degrees from Carnegie Mellon University (B.S. in Mathematics and Psychology) and Howard University […]
Joe has been to Iraq and Afghanistan to entertain the troops. A nationally televised comedian who was the last season winner of BET’s “Coming To The Stage” (BET’s number one show), and recently appeared on Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen and “The Monique Show”. Joe performs at churches, corporate events, private events and all comedy […]
Capt. Scott L. Johnston is a native Californian and received his bachelor’s degree from the University of California at Davis and his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the Pacific Graduate School in Palo Alto, California. He also completed a postdoctoral fellowship in pediatric psychology at Harvard Medical School. He has been a licensed clinical psychologist […]
Ms. Elena Russo will host the Second Annual Salute to American Veterans Ball (AVB2016-VA) on November 19, 2016 which will take place at the Fredericksburg EXPO & Conference Center in Fredericksburg, VA . Elena’s television experience runs the gamut from professional sports and public affairs to law enforcement and fashion. Growing up the daughter of […]
The Salute to American Veterans Ball is so excited to announce our hotel lodging choice as the Homewood Suites by Hilton conveniently located directly across the street from the Fredericksburg EXPO center at 1040 Hospitality Lane, Fredericksburg, VA 22401. Special Group Blocked Rates at $104.00 per night for either a Studio King Suite or a […]
The Salute to American Veterans Ball committee is so excited and honored to launch its and new dedicated website for our AVB2016 on November 19, 2016 at the Fredericksburg EXPO & Conference Center located at 2371 Carl D Silver Pkwy, Fredericksburg, VA 22401. The theme and message that we will focus on this year will […]
The Salute to American Veterans Ball Committee is proud to announce that Dr. Andrew Walker will steer the AVB2016 Ball Committees. Dr. Walker is a retired Lieutenant Colonel from the United States Air Force where he served as a Public Affairs Officer. Dr. Walker is part of the core group who gave birth to the […]
The American Veterans Ball committee is seeking individual VOLUNTEERS to assist us in making AVB2016 the best event of the year to hit our area. Next Meeting to take place on Saturday June 25th, 2016 at the Stafford, VA Hospital cafeteria located at 101 Hospital Center Blvd, Stafford, VA 22554. Want to SUPPORT or SPONSOR […]
