Personal Stories:
New Enlistees On Why OCS Matters
OCS of Central Texas
Students talk about their decision to serve during our America Salutes 2021 National Ceremony.
Personal Stories of OCS Alumna
Students from our America Salutes 2020 national event thank veterans who came before them and describe what Our Community Salutes means to them and their family.
Jann Arroyo Morales
OCS of Puerto Rico
Read about Jann Arroyo Morales of OCS Puerto Rico, who was profiled by Esquire magazine as he prepared to enter the U.S. Army following his graduation from high school.
Jann talks about how important the support of the OCS Community was to him and his family as he began the transition to his new life in the service.
From Boston to Hawaii, Detroit to Puerto Rico and the U.S Virgin Islands
Listen to stories of OCS Community events throughout the country.
OCS Communities Across the U.S.
Since 2009, OCS Communities from across the U.S. have participated in annual enlistment recognition ceremonies to show their support for our young men and women who chose to serve in the military following graduation. These are a few of their photos from ceremonies and events.