Military Signing Day | Ohio Department of Education and Workforce

Registration for Military Signing Day Now Open

Students and guests who wish to attend Ohio’s 2025 Military Signing Day ceremony can register by clicking here. Registration is required for all attendees. Additional event details are available below.

2025 Ohio Military Signing Day

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, in partnership with schools and communities, will host Military Signing Day for Ohio’s students committed to military service. Students in grades 11 and 12 who have committed to military service are invited to attend. This includes Ohio students who: 

  • Will attend a service academy in the fall; 

  • Accepted a Reserve Officer Training Corp (ROTC) scholarship; or

  • Enlisted for service as active duty, Reserve, or National Guard. 

This year’s celebration will take place at the National Veterans Memorial and Museum, 300 W. Broad Street, Columbus, on Tuesday, March 11. Doors open at 10 a.m. for check-in and museum access, and the program will begin promptly at 11 a.m.

Registration is required for students and guests. Students will include their guest’s information as part of their registration. Attendees can view the museum’s exhibits prior to and at the conclusion of the ceremony. Parking is free at the venue with validation. Registration will close on Friday, February 28, or earlier if seating is full. 

This year’s event will feature a student speaker who will share their thoughts on the topic, “What is your reason for joining the armed forces?” To be considered for this opportunity, submit prepared remarks to [email protected] by February 28, 2025. Remarks should be no more than five minutes in length and should include a short biography noting the high school of attendance and branch of service. The student speaker will be announced on March 3, 2025. 

Contact Jason Scragg at [email protected] or 614-466-4109 with questions about this event. 

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please contact Katie Barnes, ADA coordinator, at [email protected] or 614-387-7716  (voice) no later than February 28, 2025.   


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2024 All-Ohio U.S. Armed Forces Career Commitment Celebration


The Department hosted an in-person All-Ohio United States Armed Forces Career Commitment Celebration for Ohio’s students committed to military service on March 12, 2024. The 2024 celebration took place at the National Veterans Memorial and Museum, 300 W. Broad Street, Columbus.

2023 All-Ohio U.S. Armed Forces Career Commitment Celebration

2022 All-Ohio U.S. Armed Forces Career Commitment Celebration

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Honor, tradition, and service are hallmarks of the United States military, and Ohioans have made countless storied contributions to our nation’s armed forces. Ohio’s students are continuing this legacy, and the Department is recognizing their commitment to military service with the Annual All-Ohio United States Armed Forces Career Commitment Celebration. The Department is proud of students entering military service and their commitment to our nation.

Individuals who want to draw attention to the event on social media can help by using #OhioMilitarySigningDay.

2021 All-Ohio U.S. Armed Forces Career Commitment Celebration

In the video below, former State Superintendent Paolo DeMaria and Maj. Gen. Deborah Ashenhurst, director of the Ohio Department of Veterans Services, join Ohio Governor Mike DeWine to recognize and congratulate students who have committed to military service, including active duty, Reserve, and National Guard.

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Ohio recognizes military service as a meaningful post-high school pathway for students who wish to enlist, and proudly celebrates students who commit to serve each year. Ohio’s graduates have the option of earning seals on their diplomas for meeting special requirements in specific areas. Military enlistment is among these twelve graduation seals. Future Forward Ohio is the state’s strategic priorities for education. Serving in the military meets one of the strategies by preparing students for future success. The All-Ohio United States Armed Forces Career Commitment Celebration is an opportunity to celebrate students each year who dedicate themselves to military service.

 

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