Military/Veterans Education Foundation (MILVETS)

Veterans Day Rally

The Veterans Day Rally in downtown Columbus in
November 11, 2024

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  • The MILVETS’ Columbus Rally is one of 25 regional sites designated by the Veterans Day National Committee of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

  • Each year we have a theme, such as the anniversary of a military event or of a military unit

  • Educational scholarship to the families of Central Ohio service men and women killed in the service of our country and to qualified dependents of veterans and active-duty military personnel.
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Military/Veterans Education Foundation (MILVETS)

Veterans Day Rally

The Veterans Day Rally in downtown Columbus in
November 10, 2024

  • The MILVETS’ Columbus Rally is one of 25 regional sites designated by the Veterans Day National Committee of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

  • Each year we have a theme, such as the anniversary of a military event or of a military unit

  • Educational scholarship to the families of Central Ohio service men and women killed in the service of our country and to qualified dependents of veterans and active-duty military personnel.
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Free food

And

All enjoy complimentary admission

Veterans Day Rally

♦  November 10, 2024 ♦

Downtown Columbus, Ohio

The sole purpose of Columbus Veterans Day Rally is to honor the service of our veterans and to salute our currently serving military. It is a non-partisan, non-political event, and may not be used as a platform for any other purpose or political agenda. Any individual or group that attempts to use the Rally as a forum for any purpose other than that stated above will be denied participation.

thanks to our generous sponsors

MILVETS is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and it depends on the generosity of donors to support our efforts in supporting the military, veterans and their families in Central Ohio as well as our JROTC and ROTC scholarships. Donations of any amount are welcome.

Gold Corporate Sponsors $5,000+

 

Dr. Ernest & Mary Carducci & Family
Dr. Ernest & Mary Carducci & Family

Bronze Corporate Sponsors $1,000+

 

Vietnam Veterans of America

Fast Signs of Columbus

Team HBC kw Classic Properties

 

Corporate Table Sponsors $550+

 

  • Mann & Carducci CO, LPA
  • American Legion (2)
  • Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Ohio
  • Veterans of Foreign Wars Ohio Charities
  • Motts Military Museum
  • Columbus State Community College
  • Franklin County Board of Commissioners
  • Worthington A.M. Rotary Club
  • Franklin County Veterans Service Commission
  • Ohio Military Hall of Fame
  • Grover Gaming
  • VVA Buckeye Ohio Veterans
  • Michael Stinziano, Franklin County Auditor

Military/Veterans Education Foundation (MILVETS)

Ohio Milvets Initiatives

MILVETS coordinates with all Armed Services and all Central Ohio Veterans’ organizations. On a small bedget MILVETS Seek volunteer units for the parade. Coordinates with local, high school bands. Use active-duty armed service resources (e.g., color guards, fly-overs, etc.)

The Military/Veterans Education Foundation’s focus is on honoring those who served and are serving, and on educating the public in Central Ohio.

Columbus Veterans Day Rally

The sole purpose of Columbus Veterans Day Rally is to honor the service of our veterans and to salute our currently serving military. It is a non-partisan, non-political event, and may not be used as a platform for any other purpose or political agenda.

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MILVET Scholarship

The MILVETS Ron Rosser, SROTC, and JROTC Scholarships are awarded at the Armed Forces Day Lunch (usually the Friday before the third Saturday of the month of May). The amounts are $5,000, $2,500 and $2,500, respectively.

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Armed Forces Day Luncheon

Armed Forces Day luncheon in May to honor our active duty armed services personal and ROTC students. Each year we pick a military branch to honor with a keynote speaker from that branch of service.  We select in order; Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Space Force. 

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Columbus Veterans Day Rally 2024

Any individual or group that attempts to use the Rally as a forum for any purpose other than that stated above will be denied participation.

 

  • The Veterans Day Rally in downtown Columbus in November
  • The MilVets’ Columbus Rally is one of 25 regional sites designated by the Veterans Day National Committee of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
  • Each year we have a theme, such as the anniversary of a military event or of a military unit
  • Educational scholarship to the families of Central Ohio service men and women killed in the service of our country and to qualified dependents of veterans and active-duty military personnel.
  • Free food and All enjoy complimentary admission

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