Events

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…

The San Antonio Spurs host the Sacramento Kings for a Veterans Day contest. Tickets start at $20.  Tickets available at this link. Date:  Nov. 11 Time: 7 p.m. Location:  Frost Bank Center  

Join Tami Martin of the Wounded Veterans Relief Fund as he join Shewn Welsh for this podcast. Date:  Nov. 12. Podcast air date: https://www.linkedin.com/safety/go?url=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2FK1kH-J7cyVA&trk=flagship-messaging-web&messageThreadUrn=urn%3Ali%3AmessagingThread%3A2-YTRjNzA4MTctMDIzMi00N2Q5LTkxMGUtYzQ3MGU5MjAyNmZkXzAxMw%3D%3D&lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_messaging_conversation_detail%3Bbt%2FAGQLQSt63CWZo9cEw7g%3D%3D

  In this Theresa Carpenter podcast, the Navy public affairs officer interviews Kate Goggin about her book "When Good Jobs Go Bad". Release date:  Nov. 12 YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/live/S-dMX4Cfjm4?si=YmggICyyugV5CQkv

Post 593 hosts veterans and their families for doughnuts, coffee and fellowship every Tuesday.   According to the post organizers, this weekly event is designed to get veterans out of the house and mingling with others who have served in the military. Date:  Tuesdays, 9 to 11 a.m. Address:  326 Legion Drive,  Converse

The Texas Workforce Commission will host a job fair for veterans and other job seekers who live near Bryan, Texas. Event location: 3991 E 29th St, Bryan, TX 77802 Time:  10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

The Texas Workforce Commission  will host a job fair for veterans and residents who live near El Paso. Time:  Nov. 12, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Location:  The Armed Forces Reserve Center, 11701 Montana Ave, El Paso, TX

The Texas Workforce Commission will host a job fair near Victoria, Texas. Location:  Victoria College Emerging Technology Complex     7403 Lone Tree Rd, Victoria, TX  77905 Time:  9:45 a.m.- 2 p.m.  

The Texas Workforce Commission will host a job fair for veterans and other job seekers near Red Oak, Texas. Location:  The Hamptons Event Venue N Interstate 35 E Rd Red Oak, TX 75154 Time:  Nov. 13, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

  In partnership with the Texas Construction Career Initiative, San Antonio employers are looking to hire people in the construction and skilled trades. Date:  Nov. 13, 2-5 p.m. Location:  Freeman Coliseum Expo Hall Employee registration:  https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=TyGwGkqsB0Snxi7x63baxfHaGLgKXUZInpPIMx8JrgNUN0ZHUlhWVFRBSTlRMkRGVE01NlpJRzZFNy4u

The Texas Workforce Commission will host a job fair near Brownsville, Texas. Location:  Brownsville Events Center 1 Event Center, Paredes Line Rd FM1847, Brownsville, TX 78526 Time:  Nov. 14, 10 am. -  2 p.m.  

        Join Keith Cassant, the CISA Veterans Program Manager, as he hosts a two-hour workshop on the federal resume. Keith is a 22-year Army Veteran and has been with CISA for 3 years, serving the first 19 months at CISA with the Penetration Testers in the Cybersecurity Division. Keith has been mentoring the military community on any…

The team at the JBSA Lackland/JBSA Randolph Passenger Terminal will host a Space A Open House Nov. 15.  For retirees with a valid ID card, this is an excellent chance to learn about this program. This MILTrac post can provideyou with more information on Space A travel at other military locations. Date:  Nov. 15, 10 a.m. Location: JBSA Passenger Terminal,…

The UTSA Roadrunners will host the University of North Texas for a game at the Alamodome. Date:  Nov. 18 Time:  7 p.m. (Note:  game time may fluctuate due to TV commitments) Location:  Alamodome

  Flagship Health is hosting a veteran resource fair at VFW Post 7108. Time:  Nov. 16, 9:30 a.m. Location:  VFW Post 7108

The team at MILTrac will host a veterans booth at the St. Francis Friendsgiving in Henke Hall. Date:  Nov. 17 Time:  11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Location: 4201 De Zavala Rd, San Antonio, TX 78249

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