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NEWS | Oct. 21, 2011

San Antonio celebrates America's Armed Forces

Celebrate America's Military is an annual series of events honoring the active-duty military, the Guard and Reserve, wounded warriors and veterans for their service to the nation.

The Greater San Antonio Chamber created the Celebrate America's Military event in 1970 as a way for the business community to say, "Thank you" to the U.S. Armed Forces.

The tradition has grown to become the nation's largest community affair honoring the military, with more than 250,000 people participating in CAM events each year.

Oct. 28

CAM kickoff luncheon - The speaker is Ken Fisher, chairman of the Fisher House Foundation. Event hosted by the Greater Chamber, Marriott Rivercenter Hotel, 101 Bowie St., with 11:30 a.m. registration and noon lunch.

San Antonio Rampage hockey - Celebrate America's Military Night at the AT&T Center, 7 p.m. Visit www.sarampage.com/home/ for more information.

Oct. 29-30

AirFest 2011 - The Joint Base San Antonio air show at Randolph Air Force Base, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Nov. 1

CAM Bexar County proclamation - Bexar County Courthouse, 11 a.m.

Nov. 2

CAM San Antonio Proclamation - City of San Antonio Council Chamber, 5 p.m.

Nov. 7

CAM golf tournament - TPC San Antonio, 23808 Resort Parkway, registration at 9:30 a.m. with noon shotgun tee time. Visit www.birdiesforthebrave.org/ for more information.

Nov. 8

Air Force Association combat breakfast - Kendrick Enlisted Club, Randolph AFB, 7 a.m.

Nov. 9

Spirit of America dinner - The guest speaker is Gen. Philip M. Breedlove, Vice Chief of Staff, U.S. Air Force. Event hosted by The Greater San Antonio Chamber, Hyatt Regency Hotel, 123 Losoya, 6:30 p.m. cocktails, 7 p.m. dinner.

Nov. 10

Salute to Bosses luncheon - The guest speaker is Maj. Gen. Eddy Spurgin, Commanding General, 36th Infantry Division, Texas Army National Guard. The Double Tree Hotel Downtown, noon lunch.

U.S. Military Veterans Parade Association Proclamation - San Antonio City Council Chambers, 5 p.m.

Nov. 11

Veterans Day ceremonies - Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, 9:30 a.m.

Bexar County Buffalo Soldiers ceremony - San Antonio National Cemetery, 1:30 p.m.

Nov. 12

U.S. Military Veterans parade - Alamo Plaza, 10:30 a.m., parade starts at noon. Visit http://usmvpa.com/ for more information.

Nov. 13

Rock 'n Roll Marathon - S. Alamo and E. Market Streets, 7:30 a.m. Military members can sign up with the code MILITARY 2011 for $15 discount.

Veterans Day concert - Event featuring the Air Force Band of the West, Majestic Theater, 7 p.m.