The Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce was honored to host Vice Admiral Frank “Mitch” Bradley, Commander of Joint Special Operations Command as part of the U.S. Navy’s executive outreach program, which aims to educate Americans about why our Navy is important and to build strong partnerships by engaging with local leaders and organizations. The reception, sponsored by USAA, began with welcome remarks from VADM (ret) John Bird, USAA’s Senior Vice President of Military Affairs.
During his visit, VADM Bradley’s message centered on educating the community on the important and vital mission of the Navy and reminded guests that America has always been a maritime nation. The seas are the lifeblood of our economy, our national security, and our way of life. American sea power, combined with the dedication of our allies and partners, has guaranteed freedom of navigation, maintained peace, and fostered a rules-based order grounded in fairness for all.
Maintaining the world’s best Navy is an investment in the security and prosperity of the United States, as well as the stability of our world. Since our Nation’s founding, through peace, war, and every challenge in between, the U.S. Navy has stood the watch to protect America’s economic vitality, sustain our influence, support our allies and partners, deter conflict, and when called upon, win in combat.
This is a critical decade. As global challengers rise to threaten U.S. interests, America must maintain maritime dominance. To that end, the U.S. Navy will build, maintain, train, and equip a combat-credible, dominant naval force to keep the sea lanes open and free, deter conflict, and when called upon, decisively win our Nation’s wars.
For more information on supporting the Greater Chamber’s Military Reception Series or Military Affairs efforts, email Lori Stinson.