LACKLAND AIR FORCE BASE, Texas –
San Antonio Chamber of Commerce's Celebrate America's Military Week gives the community an opportunity to pay tribute to local active-duty and retired servicemembers. According to the chamber's Web site, the week is San Antonio's way of saying thank you to the men and women who serve to protect our nation.
This year's CAM is Nov. 2 -11 and will feature many events, including:
AMEDD Band hosts concert at Botanical Gardens
Spend an evening with Los Curandaros "The Healers," members of the Army Medical Command Band, and enjoy a variety of jazz, blues, Latino, R&B and country music at the San Antonio Botanical Gardens Nov. 5. Doors open at 5 p.m. Tour the gardens and view the "Big Bugs" exhibit until December. The bugs stand as tall as 25 feet. The event is free and open to the public.
AUSA Luncheon
The Association of the United States Army will host a luncheon Nov. 6 at 11:30 a.m. at the Sam Houston Club. For more information, call the Sam Houston Club at 224-2721.
Veterans Day Wreath Laying Ceremony and Day Parade
A Veterans Day parade and wreath laying ceremony will be held Nov. 7 at 11 a.m. at the Alamo, 300 Alamo Plaza. The parade begins at noon and marches through downtown San Antonio. For more information, visit www.usmvpa.org. The event is free and open to the public.
Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band
For Department of Defense cardholders only, Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band will perform at 6 p.m., Nov. 6, at Randolph's West Flight Line Ramp. For more information, call 652-7469.
Randolph Air Show
Randolph will host an air show Nov. 7-8 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. each day. The air show is free and open to the public.
Tops in Blue
The U.S. Air Force Services presents Tops in Blue, a musical tribute to 60 years of proud Air Force history, Nov. 10 at 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal Auditorium. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 999-8117 or visit www.topsinblue.com. The event is free and open to the public.
FSH Veterans Day Ceremony
The Fort Sam Houston's Veterans Day ceremony will be Nov. 11 at 9:30 a.m. at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, 1520 Harry Wurzbach Road. Keynote speaker is The Rev. Buckner Fanning. The ceremony includes a wreath and banner presentation, gun salute, a tribute to veterans from the Native American community, and music from the U.S. Army Medical Command Band and the Texas Children's Choir. The event is free and open to the public.
Buffalo Soldier Commemorative Ceremony
A Buffalo Soldier Commemorative ceremony will be held Nov. 11 at 1:30 p.m. at the San Antonio National Cemetery, 517 Paso Hondo St. Speakers are retired Brig. Gen. Toresaser Steele and the Rev. Dr. Curtis Michael. The event is free and open to the public.
San Antonio Symphony Concert
A Veteran's Day Concert will be held Nov. 11, 7 p.m., at Municipal Auditorium, 100 Auditorium Circle, San Antonio. Ken-David Masur will conduct the orchestra. For more information, call the San Antonio Symphony box office at 554-1010. The event is free and open to the public.
For more information about CAM week events, visit www.sachamber.org.