If you served in the military, you had a friend who had your back. This was someone you could vent about things, when something happened to upset you. The military, as a rule, doesn't allow us to vent, except for what our Navy colleagues call "shipmate" or Air Force term as their "wing man." That's why we at MilTRAC are…
VFW Post 8541 hosts a sick call for homeless veterans. Time: Nov. 3, 3-5 p.m. Location: VFW Post 8541, 2222 Austin Highway, San Antonio
Dr. Robby Hedricks, one of our MilTRAC board of advisor and colleague, believes Toastmasters International provides a wonderful opportunity to listen, speak and manage meetings. Most people think Toastmasters is about giving speeches, but it's also provides an opportunity to manage a meeting and to listen for "ahs." For military professionals in transition, Toastmasters provides a wonderful opportunity to improve…
Parry's Pizza in Cibolo will host a fund raiser to benefit the San Antonio Coalition for Veterans and Families on Veterans Day. Please mention to their servers that you're here for the fundraiser. Date: Nov. 11, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Location: Parry's Pizza, I-35
The Alamo is proud to host the fourth annual Military Appreciation Family Day to celebrate, honor, and recognize active and former military and their families. Alamo Plaza and Gardens will be filled with special activities, guest presenters, live music, exhibits, and ceremonies. Date: Nov. 11 Time: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Location: Alamo Plaza
Join other veterans for this annual celebration at the Fort Sam Cemetery. While there is no official news release on the speaker or the program, it's a good idea to bring a cushion or chair to this event. Date: Nov. 11 Time: 9:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Location: Fort Sam Houston Cemetery
Heading to the Fort Sam Houston Cemetery for the annual observance and speeches? American Legion Post 592, located nearly at the Harry Wurzbach exit wants to invite you for coffee and fellowship afterwards. "Like other American Legion posts, we focus on veterans affairs and rehabilitation,"" Randall Grishak, the post commander, said. "We welcome veterans and their families to our post."…
Join other golfers to support Warriors Soar for this tourney. Teams are $600 and individual golfers are $150. The tourney has an open flight for men and women. It also has a women's only flight. Date: Nov. 11 Time: Check-in at 11 a.m.; tee off at 12:30 Location: Quarry Golf Course, 444 E. Basse Road. Golfers should email the Warriors…
VFW Post 8541 will host a potluck to honor veterans and their families. Date: Nov. 11, 1-3 p.m. Location: VFW Post 8541, 2222 Austin Highway
The Bexar County Buffalo Soldiers Association will honor Veterans Day with a speech and a ceremony. Retired Maj. Gen. Barbara R. Holcomb will speak. Date: Nov. 11 Time: 1:30 p.m. Location: San Antonio National Cemetery, 517 Paso Hondo Street.
For the fourth year, Fred Brock American Legion Post 828 will host the Junior NCO Reception (E-4 to E-6) to be held at Post 828 located 3415 Martin Luther King Drive on Nov. 3, 2023, from 5 to 10 p.m. This event is free for active duty, guard, and reserve military members and their guests. Date: Nov. 11 Time: 5-10…
