Greetings, esteemed committee members, sponsors, and supporters of the American Veterans Ball (AVB). I am deeply honored for the opportunity to serve as your Chair for AVB-2023. My personal goal is to enhance this year’s production and make it an AWE-INSPIRING EXPERIENCE of a lifetime for each and every one of you. It will be […]
AVB proudly announces Dr. Renee Allen – The People’s Emcee as Mistress of Ceremonies for AVB2023. 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 she […]
AVB is THRILLED to announce that Miss Maryland for America Strong 2021 Queen & Combat U. S. ARMY Staff Sergeant Veteran Ms. Aziza Howard join the AVB2022 Ambassador Line-Up. Aziza Howard is a U.S. Army Combat Veteran who advocates for Wounded Warriors. With her day job, she continues her commitment by holding a career within […]
AVB is PROUD to announce that Mrs. International 2021 Queen Mrs. Yolanda Stennett will be joining 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 female […]
The Honorable Dr. David J. Shulkin was the ninth Secretary of the U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs will be Special Guest Speaker at the 5th Annual Salute to American Veterans Ball (AVB2022) on Friday, May 20th, 2022 at the MGM National Harbor, MD. Nominated by President Trump to serve in his Cabinet, Secretary Shulkin […]
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, […]
Ms. Elena Russo (COMCAST-NBCUniversal ) will be the Mistress of Ceremonies for the Fifth Annual Salute to American Veterans Ball (AVB2022) on Friday – May 20th, 2022 which will take place at the MGM – Casino & Resorts in National Harbor, MD. Elena’s television experience runs the gamut from professional sports and public affairs to […]
AVB2020 is proud to announce that Mr. Terrence Hayes, Retired, Master Sergeant (USA), will rejoin us as this year’s Master of Ceremonies. Terrence currently serves as the Director, Communication and Public Affairs, for the Veterans for Foreign Wars of the United States. In his role, he advises VFW leadership and senior executives on matters pertaining […]
The American Veterans Ball (AVB) is PROUD to announce that Mr. Sam Rodriguez from the BORINQUENEERS CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL CEREMONY NATIONAL COMMITTEE will be presenting the Congressional GOLD Medal to the Gonzalez family in honor of Sergeant Jose Eduardo Gonzalez (U. S. ARMY) of the fierce fighting 65th Infantry Regiment of Co G., otherwise known […]