Our Community Salutes and The Kiwanis Club of Santa Clarita holds an enlistee recognition ceremony to honor graduating seniors who will soon join the armed forces.

Our Community Salutes (OCS) of Santa Clarita and the Kiwanis Club of Santa Clarita hosted its first enlistee recognition ceremony on May 17, 2025, at Golden Valley High School Theater, which honored the class of 2025 high school seniors, and their families, for their commitment to serve the nation in the U.S. Armed Services.

A total of 82 high school senior enlistees were honored and over 300 family, friends and community members were in attendance to show their support for these brave enlistees.

Since 2009, OCS – USA has conducted hundreds of recognition ceremonies nationwide, honoring tens of thousands new enlistees and their families.

“I am exceptionally proud of these brave young adults in the Santa Clarita area who have taken the oath to protect our liberties and freedoms at a critical time,” said Dr. Kenneth Hartman, OCS – USA Founder and President. “The military is facing a substantial recruiting crisis, and we must do everything we can to honor and support them as they embark on their military journey.”

This generous support reflects the community’s recognition of the dedication and sacrifice made by the Class of 2025 high school enlistees who have made the selfless decision to serve our country.

Going beyond recognition, the ceremonies also create a network of local support, as well as provide much-needed transitional resources to new enlistees; 75% of whom will only serve for 48-months.

For more information about Our Community Salutes – USA, please visit here. 

Ed. Note: The above information was provided to KHTS by Our Community Salutes.

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