Highlighting its Commitment to Educating Service Members and their Extended Families, American Military University (AMU) Becomes National Sponsor of Our Community Salutes (OCS)

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CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Affirming its ongoing support of active-duty students, American Military University (AMU) is now a National Sponsor for Our Community Salutes, USA (OCS), a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting future enlisted service members and their families as they start their military journey. AMU is a long-time supporter of OCS events and proud to become the first university to sponsor on a national level. "AMU is committed to empowering service members as they grow in their careers and personal lives," said Tonda Navarrette, Vice President of Military Outreach for AMU. "As our country approaches its historic 250th birthday, AMU is proud to stand alongside Our Community Salutes in uplifting the next generation of service members, and their extended families." Since its founding in 2009, OCS has hosted recognition ceremonies in cities around the country honoring high-school seniors who plan to enlist into the military immediately after high-school graduation. OCS also provides developmental programs, guidance, resources, and community support to new enlistees, and their families, as they transition into military service. "Our Community Salutes offers a meaningful way to honor our country's service members as they take their oath to help defend our country," said Dr. Kenneth E. Hartman, Founder and President of OCS. "Our goal is to help them and their families better navigate their commitment. The world isn't getting any safer, and our freedom is not free." AMU's commitment to military students dates back to its start. The University was founded in 1991 by a visionary U.S. Marine Corps officer to offer career-relevant, distance education for military learners. Since then, AMU has significantly expanded this commitment – service members, Reservists, spouses, legal partners, siblings and dependents can pursue bachelor's and master's degrees with preferred military tuition rates ($250 per credit hour). This rate aligns with the Tuition Assistance (TA) cap – so eligible active-duty service members can focus on their future, not added costs. Visit here for more information on how to enroll at AMU. OCS off...

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