O
ur Community Salutes (OCS) is a non-profit, tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) organization. It was created in 2009 by Dr. Kenneth E. Hartman to recognize and honor high school seniors (and their parents/guardians) who plan to enlist into the military immediately after high school graduation.

With what started as one OCS ceremony in southern New Jersey in 2009 has now spread across the nation. OCS ceremonies have been conducted or are being planned for 2011 in other locations such as Baton Rouge (LA), Brooklyn (NY), Cleveland (OH), Philadelphia (PA) , Pittsburg (PA), and Virginia Beach (VA). These events are all planned and conducted by volunteers, including military veterans, high school and college educators, local businesses, community leaders, and active duty military personnel.

If you would like more information, please contact us here.
Our Community Salutes
Board of Directors
Dr. Kenneth Hartman President and Director (term expires 2012)
Diane Lucente, Esq. Secretary and Director (term expires 2012)
Steve Pastor, CPA Treasurer and Director (term expires 2012)
Dr. Randy Plunkett (US Air Force, Ret.) Director (term expires 2012)
Lt Col Al Bancroft (USMC, Ret.) Director (term expires 2012)
Fred Marro, Esq. Director (term expires 2012)
Capt Eugene Clark (US Army, Ret.) Director (term expires 2013)
Lt Col Ronald Tuczak (US Army, Ret.) Director (term expires 2013)

Contribute to OCS efforts:

All donations will go to Our Community Salutes of South Jersey to support OCS Ceremonies across the country.