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 […]
The American Veterans Ball (AVB) is PROUD to announce that Mr. Samuel Rodríguez Rios, Jr. will be the recipient of this year’s AVB PURPOSE Award for his patriotic and purposeful efforts in the approval of the Borinqueneers Congressional Gold Medal Awarded to the entire Members of the 65th Infantry Regiment. Samuel was born in the […]
The American Veterans Ball (AVB) is PROUD to announce that Ms. Cherissa Jackson (Chief Medical Executive – AMVETS) will receive this year’s AVB PASSION Award for her relentless suicide prevention efforts and HEAL program. Cherissa served 23 years of active duty military service with 10 of those years as an U.S. Air Force Nurse. She […]
Pastor Jeffrey Smith is the Lead Pastor of Strong Tower Church in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Strong Tower is a thriving congregation located just south of Washington D.C. It is a place of restoration and hope for people from all walks of life. Today it continues to make significant impact throughout the central Virginia region and around […]
Marta Bota is a Professional Makeup Artist, with over 25 years of experience. Her areas of expertise are in television makeup, special event and red carpet makeup application, bridal beauty, and more! Marta started her career in the fashion industry in New York City and has worked for over 20 years in the television industry! […]
Lieutenant General Ron Christmas is currently an Ambassador for the American Veterans Ball (AVB) and we are so blessed to have his leadership, guidance, mentorship, and support as part of the AVB team. He also an advisor to the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation and served as the President and CEO from 1997 until his retirement […]
The American Veterans Ball (AVB2019) has officially launched our Too HOT Summer Ticket Sale: From NOW through August 31, 2019 tickets will then be sold at a rate of $125.00. (LIMITED – FIRST Come – FIRST Served) The from September 1, 2019 through AVB event day (November 8th, 2019) they’ll sold at a rate of […]