Monthly Archives: October 2024

MILTrac to help vets and families with benefits counseling and some pie

    The team at MILTrac will have Retired Command Sergeant Major E.G. Mais, an accredited veteran service officer, assist veterans and their families during the St. Francis Friendsgiving luncheon, Nov. 17, 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. One of the things that we’ll focus on is how family members can get assistance from the VA to care for their elderly…

Always Be Networking: a testimony to Jim Carrey

When our friend Scott H. Stalker posted today about the need for ongoing networking along with a quote from  Jim Carrey, we had to share this with our readers. “In today’s volatile job market, with companies like Boeing announcing cuts, it’s a stark reminder that the workforce is always evolving. As veterans, you’ve faced uncertainty before—this is no different. Your…

KEY opens new networking group in Florida

At MILTrac, we love the work of the KEY Community as they expand their networking activities outside of San Antonio. When we heard that Samantha and Rey Domingo have added a new event in Crestview, Florida, we wanted to share it on our calendar. “Calling all transitioning military members, veterans, military spouses, veteran spouses, milbrats, and supporters – this is…

American Legion sponsors its annual speech competition

  If you are a high school student who loves public speaking and the Constitution, The American Legion has a competition gearing up in the next couple of months. Here in San Antonio, interested contestants should contact Michael Knott at 210-740-7311 to sign up for the contest. According to Knott, the Legion’s oratorical program is a constitutional speech contest for…

North Las Vegas to honor vets, active duty and first responders

The city of North Las Vegas and its first department will honor military, veterans and first responder with the 10th annual fete to honor them, Oct. 19, 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Craig Ranch Regional Park Laura Coleman, the event organizer, said “The day will be connected, fun, food….lots of delicious food, games, celebrations, honoring and a great community…

Bexar County Veteran Service Office to honor unaccompanied veterans with special ceremony

One of the things that impresses the team at MILTrac is the quarterly Unaccompanied Veterans Memorial Service. County Judge Peter Sakai will give some remarks, and the names of veterans who have been interred without families or friends will be recognized.  The quarterly event is hosted by Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery with the coordination of the Bexar County Department…