Week of Events
Monday, August 4, 2025
No events on this day.
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
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August 5, 2025 -Alamo Workforce to host construction job fair
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August 5, 2025 -Doughnuts, coffee and fellowship
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August 5, 2025 -Interview skills workshop
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August 5, 2025 -Salary Negotiation workshop
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August 5, 2025 -Join the American Legion riders in Bexar County
Alamo Workforce to host construction job fair
Workforce Solutions and Texas Veterans Commission will host a job fair. Opportunities for project management, foreman, supervisors, human resources, risk management, safety, compliance, accounting, information technology and other support positions may be available at this event. Time: Aug. 5, 8 a.m.-noon Location: Workforce Solutions Alamo O'Connor Career Center, 11711 I-35 Street READ MORE: UCX: That Hidden Military Unemployment Benefit
Doughnuts, coffee and fellowship
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
Interview skills workshop
The Department of Labor's Off-Basse Transition Training team will present an interview skills workshop. The program will help attendees answer those hard-to-answer questions and gain the confidence to answer them. Date: Aug. 5 Time: 10 a.m.-noon Location: American GI Form, 900 N. Main (former Lulu's Restaurant Registration: please go to this link RELATED: Connecting the Interview Dots
Salary Negotiation workshop
The Department of Labor Off-Base Transition Training will host a salary negotiation workshop. The program is aimed at helping veterans understand the factors that influence compensation. Date: Aug. 6 Time: 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Registration: please use this link Location: American GI Forum Training Center, 900 N. Main, San Antonio RELATED: Salary negotiations for the military professional in transition
Join the American Legion riders in Bexar County
Post 593 of the American Legion Riders meets the first and second Tuesday at the organization's canteen. According to Ed Richards, an active American Legion rider, the post plans rallies and other rides throughout the year. Richards, an Army NCO, can attest to the value of these rides in what he calls roadside therapy for his PTSD conditions. RELATED: Legacy…
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
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August 6, 2025 -JBSA TAP Employer Day
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August 6, 2025 -GI Bill Benefits 101 webinar
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August 6, 2025 -Post 592 weekly darts tourney
JBSA TAP Employer Day
JBSA Fort Sam Houston will host a TAP Employers Day. The event is open to all DoD ID card holders. The opportunity for military professionals to connect with employers and companies. Date: Aug. 6 Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Location: 3931 Okubo Barracks, Bldg. 3639, Fort Sam Houston RELATED: Elevator Pitch 101
GI Bill Benefits 101 webinar
The Veterans Administration will host a GI Bills Benefits 101. Date: Aug. 6 Time: Noon-1 p.m. Registration link: https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/webappng/sites/veteransaffairs/meeting/register/c1709608e2e848bdbf3ddc14657c25df?ticket=4832534b00000005435c4e620f66f5bb33e864add7ceb2e4ff95b8efdfb95613c313462b58dcf95a×tamp=1754146510905&RGID=r2eb2061b4caad1c5a0c6ed96d4b4ffd2&isAutoPopRegisterForm=false
Post 592 weekly darts tourney
Post 592 hosts a weekly darts tourney every Wednesday at 1:15 p.m. Entry fee is $10 per person. Kevin Winchowski, the post's first vice commander, said the event is open to veterans and their families. The event is a double-elimination best of three contest with both a 301 game and a cricket format. Related: The American Legion home page. Location:…
Thursday, August 7, 2025
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August 7, 2025 -Morning breath workshop
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August 7, 2025 -Resume basics workshop
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August 7, 2025 -OBTT offers a ‘marketing yourself’ workshop
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Morning breath workshop
The Veteran Spouse Network hosts a virtual 'Morning Breath Work" webinar. Time: Each Thursday, 7:30 p.m. This program is geared for military spouses of active duty and retirees. Registration: Please click on the graphic below.
Resume basics workshop
The Department of Labor Off-Base Transition Training program will host a "resume basics" workshop. This workshop will provide a "quick" guide to building a resume. Date: Aug. 7 Time: 10 a.m.-noon Location: Good Samaritan Veteran and Outreach Center Registration: Please use this link. RELATED: Resume rules that work for those in transition
OBTT offers a ‘marketing yourself’ workshop
The Department of Labor Off-Base Transition Training program will offer a "Marketing Yourself to Employers" workshop. The workshop will help veterans apply marketing strategies to be more effective in their job search. Date: Aug. 7 Time: 12:15 p.m.-2:15 p.m. Location: Good Samaritan Veterans and Outreach Center Registration: Please go to this link.
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Friday, August 8, 2025
No events on this day.
Saturday, August 9, 2025
No events on this day.
Sunday, August 10, 2025
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August 10, 2025 -It’s time for a Buddy Check
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August 10, 2025 -VFW Post 8541 Sick Call
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August 10, 2025 -Missions offer free tickets for Aug. 10 game
It’s time for a Buddy Check
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 Sick Call
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
Missions offer free tickets for Aug. 10 game
The San Antonio Missions will provide free tickets for their Aug. 10 game against the Springfield Redbirds. Date: Aug. 10 Time: 6:05 p.m. Location: Wolff Stadium
