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Announcing the 380th Army Band Performance at AVB2024: A Symphony of Honor and Excellence

The American Veterans Ball (AVB) is immensely honored and privileged to proudly announce the engagement of the 380th Army Band for AVB2024. This distinguished ensemble is composed of dedicated Army Reserve Soldier-Musicians based at Fort Eustis, Virginia, and it exemplifies the highest standards of musical excellence and military professionalism. The 380th Army Band has a […]

United States Navy Veteran & National Recording Artist Dave Bray USA to Perform at AVB2024

The American Veterans Ball (AVB) is once again PROUD to reannounce that our good friend & United States Navy Veteran and National Recording Artist Dave Bray USA will be rocking the house down at the 7th Annual – Salute to American Veterans Ball on Saturday, May 18th, 2024, at the historic Washington Hilton, Washington DC […]

AVB2024 is PROUD to Announce Mr. Darren Haynes as the Official Co-Branding Partner Correspondent

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 […]

AVB2024 Welcomes Ms. Lizeth Alvarado as the Official Stars & Stripes Correspondent

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, […]

AVB2024 is PROUD to Announce Ms. Josie Valdez as our VIP Ambassador

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 […]

Apostle Kevin Mihlfeld to Deliver the Invocation and Benediction for AVB2024

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 Announces Dr. Renee Allen (The People’s Emcee) as VIP Host Ambassador for AVB2024

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 […]

The Honorable Mr. James Rodriguez – Assistant Secretary of the Department of Labor – AVB2024 Passion and Purpose Speaker

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 […]

AVB is PROUD to announce Mr. Eddie Patten Sr. (G. Eddie) as the Director of Photography.

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 […]

Mr. Bryan Battaglia Sergeant Major, USMC, Retired will be our PASSION & PURPOSE Speaker for AVB2022

The American Veterans Ball (AVB2022) is PROUD to Announce Sergeant Major Bryan Battaglia (USMC-Retired) will be our PASSION & PURPOSE Speaker for AVB2022 on Friday May 20th, 2022 at the MGM National Harbor, MD. Marine Sergeant Major Bryan B. Battaglia is the former Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, […]