[CASTLE POINT, NY] November 4, 2025 — Miss America 2026, Cassie Donegan, was honored to attend and perform at the VA Hudson Valley Veterans Day Ceremony in Castle Point, New York.
Guided by the needs of veterans, their families, and caregivers, VA Hudson Valley hosted the ceremony to recognize and celebrate the courage, sacrifice, and service of those who have worn our nation’s uniform. For Cassie, whose father is a Navy firefighter veteran, the event held special significance.
Cassie performed the National Anthem to open the ceremony and spent time connecting with veterans and their families following the event, expressing her deep gratitude for their service and dedication to our country.
The Miss America Organization is deeply committed to honoring and celebrating our servicemen and women—past and present—whose dedication protects and strengthens our nation every day.
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Miss America is the nation’s premier empowerment platform for young women, with service to community at the core of its impact. Participants pursue personal and professional growth while inspiring others as positive role models. With its mission of Empowering Women to Lead, Miss America is also the largest provider of tuition scholarships for women in the United States, distributed through the Miss America’s Scholarship Foundation Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization.