2026 Veterans Day Ceremony

On Wednesday, November 11th, we will recognize Veterans with Ohio connections who continue to serve their communities and our nation in meaningful ways. Our Veterans Day program will present a moderated conversation featuring three incredible Veterans from the post-9/11 era, including:

• JoAnne S. Bass, former Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force
• Jennifer Ballou, U.S. Army Retired Master Sergeant, Gold Star Spouse and Chief of Staff of the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation
• Zachariah Collett, U.S. Army combat Veteran from Ohio and one of the Veterans featured in President George W. Bush’s Portraits of Courage exhibition at NVMM

These distinguished speakers will explore our nation’s 250 years of military service and progress, while also recognizing the 25th anniversary of 9/11. Our goal is to encourage our program viewers to look for opportunities to serve their own communities with friends, families, and co-workers.