6TH VETTYS
CHAPTER I: UNEXPECTED VOICES
The Veterans Awards, also known as the Vettys, is an annual award ceremony presented by the Academy of United States Veterans. The awards honor members of the veteran community in the United States in various categories. The 6th Annual Veterans Awards will shine a light on the mental health epidemic that surrounds many of our military and civilian families.
Andrew W Mellon Auditorium
Washington, D.C.
6:00 PM Red Carpet
7:30PM Presentation followed by a Mask Ball
NEW DATE: JULY 3, 2021 | WASHINGTON, D.C.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
General David H. Petraeus assumed command of the NATO International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) and U.S. Forces Afghanistan (USFOR-A) on July 4, 2010 after serving for more than 20 months as Commander, United States Central Command. Before his assignment as CENTCOM Commander, General Petraeus commanded Multi-National Force-Iraq where he led US and Coalition Forces during “the surge.” Learn more...
General David Petraeus (RET)
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5TH VETTYS
As veterans, we–Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Coastguardsmen–have been and continue to be members of one of the most diverse institutions in our country, the US military. We represent people from every corner of our land, every shade of humanity, immigrant and native-born, Christian, Muslim, Jew, and nonbeliever alike, all serving this country we love with a sense of duty and pride.
In only four years, the Academy of United States Veterans has made great strides in creating platforms for dynamic conversations across divergent views in a way that has both expanded minds and exemplified the notion that people can hold different perspectives yet continue to support a common good with intellect, passion, and humanity. It is the culture of respect for civil liberties within the veterans community that has been instrumental to the success of bringing together countless Americans from all walks of life. It is through our unique expression of our values that we are able to offer unmatched insight into the fundamental ideals shared by our communities across America.
The task at hand may seem out of reach, but it would be unbecoming of our character as public servants to not try. We can practice kindness. We can respect one another. We can take pride in our America that places diversity and inclusion at the core of its values. As we launch our United Colors of America campaign for 2019, we invite you all to join forces with us in honoring the diversity of our heritage as Americans at the 5th Annual Veterans Awards.
Let us put on the camouflage of everyday life in America to prove that we have more that unites us than divides us. Let us carry the message of unity from our military to our American community.
“This is my first time hosting this event and it’s a great honor. Veterans are a group that I try to pay attention to on my show; they’re a group I try to pay attention to in my life” -Jake Tapper
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