The city of Antioch will honor high school graduates who have chosen to serve the nation in the United States Armed Forces from noon to 1:30 p.m. June 8 at Waldie Plaza on Second Street.
Student enlistees will be sworn in, be given a special certificate of commendation from Mayor Lamar Hernandez-Thorpe, and receive a special thank you for their service to the community.
The ceremony will include entertainment and refreshments. Several elected city officials, military officers and veterans will attend.
The event is free but attendees can RSVP at eventbrite.com.
Source: www.mercurynews.com
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