# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Our Community Salutes
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 05 May, 2026 at 06:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Back again, join us as we recognize and celebrate the Class of 2026 high school seniors from metro Detroit who have made the honorable decision to enlist in the United States Armed Forces. 

The Detroit-area Our Community Salutes (OCS) High School Enlistee Recognition Ceremony will take place on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at The War Memorial. This is the only OCS ceremony in Michigan!

This special evening is dedicated to these young men and women and their families, acknowledging their commitment to serve our nation. The event provides a meaningful opportunity for the community to express gratitude, offer support, and celebrate their transition into military service.

Event Details
6:30pm Recognition Ceremony- A formal program featuring distinguished speakers, the Oath of Enlistment, and a tribute to our future service members.

7:30pm Resource Fair and Reception- Enlistees, family members, military personnel, recruiters, and community supporters are invited to connect with military organizations, veteran groups, and service-related resources. 

We invite the public to attend and show their support for these young men and women as they embark on their journey of military service. Let’s come together to honor their courage, commitment, and dedication to serving our country. 

Our 2026 Featured Speaker- This year’s featured speaker is Coast Guard Capt. Rick Armstrong. To learn more about Armstrong, please check out his biography at the bottom of the page.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grosse-pointe/our-community-salutes/200029891388606
- **Event Categories**: Workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://community.ocsusa.org/detroit/?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=grosse+pointe-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Grosse Pointe
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 32 Lake Shore Rd, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, United States, Michigan 48236
- **lat**: 42.38669
- **long**: -82.89747
- **full address**: 32 Lake Shore Rd, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, United States, Michigan 48236, 32 Lakeshore Dr, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236-3726, United States, Grosse Pointe

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: The War Memorial (https://allevents.in/org/the-war-memorial/12500922)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Tue, 05 May, 2026 at 06:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 32 Lake Shore Rd, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, United States, Michigan 48236, 32 Lakeshore Dr, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236-3726, United States, Grosse Pointe
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** The War Memorial
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Workshops
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Our Community Salutes ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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