Academy of United States Veterans and Blue Star Families hosted the season premiere of CBS' hit series, SEAL Team. David Boreanaz and the entire cast of SEAL Team arrived in Hollywood for a special meet & greet and screening of the first episode of the seasons 2 of the show. 

Veterans and military families gathered to celebrate the second season of the series in style. 

Our beloved friend and veteran activist, Jake Tapper, returned as the ceremony host for the 4th Annual Veterans Awards. His passion for journalism and advocacy has lead him to be an avid supporter of our mission here at AUSV. Creating relationships with those in the television industry is hard, but individuals like Mr. Tapper seize the opportunity to shine a light on our veterans community.

John Francis Kelly is a retired U.S. Marine Corps General who attended the 3rd Vettys as an honored guest. Kelly enlisted in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War and then later commissioned as an officer. He rose through the ranks, eventually serving in his last military post as the four-star General leading the United States Southern Command, the unified combatant command responsible for American military operations in Central America, South America, and the Caribbean.

Academy Award Winner Casey Affleck and Major Sam Kriegler, two impressive men in our community, were proudly waiting to present the winner for the Mental Health Vetty. Moments later, they announced Boulder Crest Retreat as the 4th Annual Veterans Award winner. This was a great moment of integration between the veterans and entertainment communities.

An Oscar viewing celebrating our NATO Alliance and Unity of Global Forces was held in Washington, D.C. NATO delegates and veteran leaders were present at the Veterans of All Nations Gala dressed in black tie. It was a night of glamour and unity that brought the community together representing guests from all walks of life. 

Academy Award Nominated and Emmy Award Winning Actress, Shohreh Aghdashloo hosted the event in honor of our service members.

Primetime Emmy Nominee Anne Heche attended alongside her fellow cast members of the tv series, The Brave, where she excitingly met with servicemen and women and listened to their unique experiences. This was a fantastic evening where members of Hollywood and the veterans community came together, sharing their touching stories and dynamic insights.