This past November, for the 51st year, the San Antonio Chamber’s Celebrate America’s Military Committee, in partnership with community members and sponsors, continued the tradition of hosting the longest held series of events celebrating ...
The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce’s Senior Enlisted Advisory Committee (SEAC) hosted leaders from across the Alamo Region, from military senior enlisted advisors to representatives of civilian community organizations and businesses, to ...
Your San Antonio Chamber of Commerce was honored to be invited to participate in several meetings with counterparts from the Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce on their recent trip to the Alamo Region. Hope Andrade, 2021 San Antonio Chamber of Commerce ...
Momentum is gaining in a multi-year-long effort to honor Gold Star families who have lost their service member loved ones in conflicts. On a beautiful day this week, Military City U.S.A came together with Gold Star families, military veterans, and ...
For more than 40 years, the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce has been honored to host its annual Command Reception as an opportunity for new and seasoned military leaders to network with business members from throughout the Alamo Region.After moving ...
Your Chamber hosted J. Bruce Bugg, Jr., Chairman of the Texas Transportation Commission, which oversees statewide activities of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), and Brig. Gen. Caroline Miller, Commander, 502d Air Base Wing and Joint ...
Your Chamber joined U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales (TX-23), Lockheed Martin, F-35 supplier M2 Global, local elected officials, and community leaders, for an update on the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fighter jet and the program’s positive impact ...
Early this year, the Governor’s Committee to Support the Military released their 2020 report and then dutifully tracked legislation that provided support for their recommendations throughout the 87th Legislative Session, all in the hopes of ...
The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce’s Military Affairs Council was excited to welcome the Air Force’s top Recruiters from across the nation for a festive reception and river barge tour, sponsored by USAA. The Chamber’s “Blue ...
In 1948, President Truman signed the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act which allowed women to serve in our armed forces. During the 85th Legislative Session in Texas, State Representative Victoria Neave filed House Bill 2698 to designate ...
Governor Greg Abbott announced this week that QTC Management, Inc. (“QTC”) will establish a new operational service center in San Antonio. QTC, a subsidiary of Leidos Holdings, Inc., provides disability and occupational health ...
Women have served in our Armed Forces, defending our nation, and supporting our citizens and military missions for centuries. Their roles may have changed over the years, but there is no doubt that they have been an integral part of peacetime and ...
The Texas Military Preparedness Commission today released its Texas Military Value Task Force 2021 Report summarizing findings from virtual meetings with Texas military installations, military commanders, and command staff. The report identifies ...
The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce’s Senior Enlisted Advisory Committee (SEAC) met to discuss the benefits of collaboration and partnership, outside of the installation, as well as between the services and members in uniform. After receiving ...
Since 1970, the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce has been proud to host the nation’s largest series of events honoring our men and women who serve in the military. Celebrate America’s Military turned “50” years old in 2020 ...
The U.S. Army is kicking off its second annual nationwide virtual hiring campaign with a goal of recruiting 1,700 new Soldiers to serve in 150 different occupations. Army National Hiring Days is an all-Army effort to inspire individuals across the ...
The protection of our nation relies on the strength of our military and the strength of our military comes from the support of the family who stands alongside them. Your San Antonio Chamber of Commerce has been a proud supporter of Joint Base San ...
The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce is proud to support our Military Service Members and Families year-round, but most especially in the month of April. Since 1986, April has been nationally designated as Month of the Military Child and April 15 is ...
During 2020, the military saw an increase in the number of people in reserve components dying by suicide along with an increase in active-duty suicides for the fourth year in a row.Military leaders think COVID is playing a factor in military ...
The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce’s Senior Enlisted Advisory Committee, a subcommittee of the larger Military Affairs Council, hosted Natasha Walden, Outreach Director for the Steve A Cohen Military Family Clinic at Endeavors in San Antonio ...
Your San Antonio Chamber of Commerce’s Military Affairs Council (MAC) met on Wednesday with a robust agenda. We were honored to host John Anderson, Executive Director, JBSA Community Initiatives, who provided an update on the JBSA Partnership ...
or licenses, which can create challenges as they move from state to state. The Department of Defense announced the approval of a series of grants that will help military spouses with the issue of professional license portability.Through a ...
The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce’s Military Affairs Council challenges you to “Go Purple” throughout the Month of April, but specifically on Thursday, April 15. Whether in-person or virtual, we encourage you to show your support ...
The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce’s Senior Enlisted Advisory Committee (SEAC) was honored to host Command Sergeant Major Thurman Reynolds, the Command Sergeant Major for Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC), to discuss the vital mission and ...
Your San Antonio Chamber of Commerce is proud to play a large part in the important work accomplished in advocating for our military missions throughout the great state of Texas. Lori Stinson, the Chamber’s Vice President of Military Affairs ...
Your San Antonio Chamber of Commerce’s Military Affairs Council kicked off its February meeting with remarks from 2021 Chair of the Board, Hope Andrade. She discussed the Chamber’s One City vision for 2021 and thanked our Military ...
To help Americans stay connected to their Navy while staying safe at home, the Navy Office of Community Outreach (NAVCO) will bring a virtual Navy Week to San Antonio, Texas, April 19 through April 25. Want to find out more about working with the ...
The Chamber’s Senior Enlisted Advisory Committee (SEAC) hosted its first meeting in 2021, where we highlighted the great work being accomplished by our Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) Military Missions, as well as the work in the community to ...
Your San Antonio Chamber of Commerce is proud to continue its long-standing advocacy efforts to sustain and grow invaluable military missions in Military City, U.S.A. An enormous part of that effort is to make others aware of the importance of ...
On Tuesday, November 3, the Chamber kicked off CAM with an inspiring event honoring the service of our military chaplains. Service members from all branches of service, veterans, community and business leaders joined the event which began with a ...