San Diego, California Nov 2, 2025 (Issuewire.com) - In recognition of Veterans and Military Families Month, the Mr. & Ms. Military Organization is proud to announce its newly crowned titleholders in New York, all of whom are U.S. military veterans or family members. The organization celebrates the achievements of military-connected individuals and honors their impactful contributions to their local communities.
The newly crowned 2026 titleholders have made history as the first titleholders in New York State, its cities, and counties. They will serve as ambassadors for nonprofits dedicated to supporting veterans and their families. Throughout their reign, they will champion organizations whose missions focus on mental health and wellness, education, career transition, and opportunities in sports and mediahelping to amplify their impact across the military-connected community.
2026 NEW YORK Titleholders:
MS. NEW YORK STATE Betty Diaz, Army/Marine Corps Family, is the first-ever New York State titleholder and the first military family member to earn a Ms. Military crownan organization where titleholders have traditionally been veterans or service members. Ms. New York State is championing the Military Basketball Association (MBA), a nonprofit organization that uses basketball to promote mental health, resilience, and community among service members, veterans, and their families. With teams across the U.S. and abroad, the MBA provides competitive play and a powerful platform to support those affected by PTSD and veteran suicide.
MS. NEW YORK CITY Melissa Del Valle Ortiz, Army Veteran, is the first-ever New York City, NY titleholder. A four-year breast cancer survivor, Ms. New York City is championing Warriors Against Recurrence, a veteran-led initiative she founded to support those affected by breast cancer personally or through a loved one. Rooted in the military oath to Never Leave a Warrior Behind, it extends that promise to cancer survivorsreminding all that healing continues beyond remission through strength, community, and hope.
MS. MANHATTAN Donee Smalls, Army Veteran, is the first-ever Manhattan, NY titleholder. Ms. Manhattan is championing Our Community Salutes (OCS), a national nonprofit organization dedicated to recognizing and supporting high school seniors and college students who plan to enlist in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. Through ceremonies, resources, and community engagement, OCS helps ensure future service members and their families feel honored and prepared for their military journey.
MS. BROOKLYN Taura Kimble, Navy Veteran, is the first-ever Brooklyn, NY titleholder. Ms. Brooklyn is championing Veterans in Media & Entertainment (VME), a nonprofit network that connects military veterans to careers in film, television, and digital media. Through training, mentorship, and industry partnerships, VME empowers veterans and military family members to thrive in creative roles across entertainment.
MS. LONG ISLAND Janina Rios, Army Veteran, is the first-ever Long Island, NY titleholder. Ms. Long Island is championing Student Veterans of America (SVA), a nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs and concerns of military veterans pursuing higher education. Best known as an umbrella organization for student veteran groups, SVA advocates for improvements in veterans educational benefits and works to support the success of veteran students on college campuses nationwide.
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Being part of a military family means living a legacy of courage and resilience. As a titleholder, I carry not only my familys story but the strength of every warrior, in and out of uniform, who has faced battles both seen and unseen. This platform is more than a crown, its a commitment to serve and uplift the community that has given us so much.
Betty Diaz, Military Family, Ms. Military New York State 2026
Serving in the military shaped who I am, but continuing to serve my community through this organization gives that experience even more purpose. Being a part of the Mr. & Ms. Military Organization is about honoring our past while building a future that uplifts veterans and their families.
Taura Kimble, Navy Veteran, Ms. Military Brooklyn 2026
Being recognized by the Mr. & Ms. Military Organization is more than a title, its a celebration of embracing my veteran status and my identity as a breast cancer warrior. This opportunity allows me to continue being of service to others. My mission is to ensure that female veterans embrace their status upon separation and to build a bridge that recognizes breast cancer survivors as warriors for their lifelong battle against cancer recurrence.
Melissa Del Valle Ortiz, Army Veteran, Ms. Military New York City 2026
MR. MILITARY FLORIDA STATE Enrique Acosta Gonzalez, Navy Veteran, is the CEO of Triad Leadership Solutions LLC, and served 26 years in the United States Navy. Enrique served in the Meteorology and Oceanography community as a Meteorologist, Oceanographer, and Hydrographer. He retired as a Command Senior Enlisted Leader and was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal as well as the Inaugural Chief John Dungan Award for Superior Leadership Excellence. Enriques favorite nonprofit is the Camaraderie Foundation whose mission is to provide healing for the invisible wounds of war through counseling, emotional, and spiritual support for all Military Service Members, Veterans, and their families.
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About Mr. & Ms. Military Organization:
The Mr. & Ms. Military Organization (MMMO) is a global organization based in Temecula, CA. Established in 2009, MMMO enriches the lives of male and female military veterans and service members worldwide by creating role models who can positively impact the lives of Americans in need of support and uplifting. MMMO strongly believes in community engagement and participation from military men and women, whom the organization supports as leaders and role models, with the help of MMMOs dedicated charitable partnerships around the world.
Our Mr. and Ms. Military titleholders are not a couple. They are the top male and top female in the world of community service. Our titleholders promote their favorite nonprofit organization on social media at least twice each month to help them receive new donations, new members and extra exposure for their causes. Because, if we can make our nonprofits strong, then the individuals and families that heavily rely on those nonprofits will become - even stronger.
Calvin Hill, Navy Veteran, Founder
This annual event was created to showcase, celebrate, educate and to recognize the accomplishments of our military veterans from all branches of service. It is open to military veterans and their family members. As of now, the next Mr. & Ms. Military Showcase is expected to be in Pasadena, CA at the Ambassador Auditorium on Saturday, March 1, 2026. The event was pushed back from November 2025 to be closer to the anniversary and to pay tribute to the victims of the California wildfires that took place in early 2025. The event is currently seeking sponsors, contestants, singers, dancers, comedians, etc. If you have a talent, they want to put you on the stage. This is your chance to shine. Anyone looking to have a part in the upcoming event should send an email to [email protected].
The MMMO is also looking to transform this annual event featuring military veterans into an original reality TV competition series to showcase more veterans and to help even more nonprofit organizations get exposure for their causes. Anyone interested in helping should send an email to [email protected].
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