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 […]
The American Veterans Ball (AVB) is PROUD to announce that Ms. Stephanie Bendoraitis will join the Ambassador Queen Line-up for AVB2023 on Friday, May 12, 2023, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center. Stephanie is a talented fashion stylist and accomplished model, and spirited actress. Her stunning beauty, poise, and captivating performances have gained […]
AVB is PROUD to Announce that Ms. Olivia Nunn will Join the Ambassador Queen Line Up on Friday, May 12, 2023, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center. Olivia Nunn is an experienced executive director of communications with a demonstrated history of over ten years working in the government relations industry. CEO of Olivia […]
AVB is PROUD to announce that Ms. Daniela DiPierro will be joining our Ambassador Queen Lineup. Daniela is USOA’s Ms. District of Columbia 2023. Daniela is a Foreign Service Officer serving with distinction for the past 18 years. She is currently completing a Master of National Security Policy at the National War College in Washington, […]
The American Veterans Ball is PROUD to announce that Mrs. Stormy Dover will be joining our AVB2023 lineup. She is the reigning All-American Royal Queen. She served in the US Army for twenty years as a Radiology Specialist, Army Recruiter, and rounding out her career as a First Sergeant. She earned numerous awards throughout her […]
AVB2023 is PROUD to Announce that Ms. Mary Lee Will Join the Ambassador Queen Line Up. Mary Lee, From New Jersey, An Administrative Assistant and Business Owner, and single parent of three, devotes her spare time to volunteering within her community. Recently, I have begun competing in National Pageants while serving her community and being […]
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 […]
AVB2023 is PROUD to Introduce Mr. Donnell Johns, Command Sergeant Major, U.S. ARMY, Retired as our PASSION and PURPOSE Speaker. Mr. Donnell E. Johns Sr., Founder of Veterans Growing America, is a passionate advocate for veteran-owned businesses. With his unwavering commitment to supporting military-connected small businesses, he serves as a community builder and connector, bridging […]
AVB is PROUD to announce that former Mrs. International 2021 Queen Mrs. Yolanda Stennett will be rejoining 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 […]