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32nd Medical Brigade kicks off Fiesta with fun run
April 17, 2024 — The 32nd Medical Brigade helped kick off Fiesta San Antonio by hosting the annual U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence 2024 Fiesta Fun Run at the n MacArthur Parade Field at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Air Force accepting 2024 JBSA Military Ambassador applications
September 18, 2023 — Each year, units from all services across Joint Base San Antonio select military ambassadors to represent their service during the annual Fiesta San Antonio celebration, as well as other events across the JBSA community. The Air Force is looking for two Airmen, male and female, to represent the Air Force stationed at JBSA to serve as military ambassadors in 2024. ... MORE

NAMRU San Antonio takes part in Fiesta San Antonio activities
May 5, 2023 — Personnel assigned to Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio, were joined by senior leaders from throughout Joint Base San Antonio, attending numerous events during Fiesta San Antonio 2023 from April 20-30... MORE

NAMRU San Antonio attends Fiesta San Antonio Activities

Fiesta royalty join MEDCoE Soldiers for Fiesta Run
April 18, 2023 — This year’s Fiesta San Antonio Royalty joined U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence Soldiers for a two-mile Fiesta Run April 18... MORE

Fiesta leadership visits 12th Flying Training Wing
January 21, 2022 — Fiesta San Antonio leadership visited the 12th Flying Training Wing Jan. 18-19 and got to see what it takes to be an Air Force pilot... MORE

Army Day at the Alamo
June 28, 2021 — Joint Base San Antonio honors the long-standing partnership between the U.S military and San Antonio in annual Fiesta events, which commemorate Texas' Independence after the Battle of San Jacinto and The Alamo... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio honors the long-standing partnership between the U.S. military and San Antonio in annual Fiesta events, which commemorate Texas' Independence after the Battle of San Jacinto and The Alamo.

IMCOM commanding general kicks off Fiesta San Antonio opening ceremony
June 24, 2021 — Lt. Gen. Douglas Gabram, commanding general of U.S. Army Installation Management Command. served as the senior commander for the Fiesta event June 17, representing the partnership between the Department of Defense and San Antonio, known as Military City, USA®... MORE

Lt. Gen. Douglas Gabram (right), Installation Management Command commanding general, shakes hands with San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg during the Fiesta event June 17.

2021 U.S. Army Military Fiesta Ambassadors announced
June 14, 2021 — The beloved festivities of San Antonio's Fiesta are just around the corner, and this year the U.S. Army Fiesta Military Ambassadors are looking forward to their chance to represent the U.S Army in this 11-day celebration held June 17-27... MORE

JBSA Military Ambassadors promote long-standing relationship with local communities
January 2, 2020 — Each year, 10 service members from across Joint Base San Antonio participate in the Military Ambassador Program to promote the military’s commitment and relationship with the local communities around the installation... MORE

U.S. Army Military Ambassadors: Sgt. 1st Class Ernie Nieves and Sgt. Alejandra Valdes.

Navy Band Southwest ‘Destroyers’ rock San Antonio during Fiesta
May 4, 2018 — Through Navy Recruiting Command’s Music for Recruiting program, Navy Band Southwest’s popular music group, the “Destroyers,” traveled to Military City USA to participate in the annual Fiesta celebration April 23-29... MORE

Petty Officer 2nd Class Clifton Murray, a guitarist with the “Destroyers,” the popular music group of Navy Band Southwest from San Diego, performs for students of Smithson Valley High School during Fiesta San Antonio 2018. The “Destroyers,” along with Sailors from Navy Recruiting District San Antonio, visited the school to conduct community outreach and spread Navy Awareness through Navy Recruiting Command’s Music for Recruiting program.

Local commands host Navy Day at the Alamo during Fiesta San Antonio
April 30, 2018 — Sailors from several local commands, to include the “Destroyers” of Navy Band Southwest from San Diego, Calif., gathered at the Alamo to participate in Navy Day, April 26, during Fiesta San Antonio. The year's celebration marks the 127th Anniversary of Fiesta San Antonio which coincides with the city’s Tricentennial. ... MORE

The Navy Honor Guard from Navy Information Operations Center Texas presents the colors during Navy Day at the Alamo April 26.

2018 Texas Cavalier River Parade
April 25, 2018 — Military representatives throughout San Antonio took part in the Texas Cavalier River Parade. The parade is one of the key events during Fiesta San Antonio and dates back to 1941. It runs along the River Walk in downtown San Antonio... MORE

2018 Air Force Day at the Alamo
April 24, 2018 — What began as a one-time parade in 1891 to honor the memory of the heroes of the Alamo and the Battle of San Jacinto has grown into a celebration of San Antonio's rich and diverse cultures. Military representatives throughout San Antonio participate in receptions, parades, pilgrimages and memorials. MORE

Top Army recruiters recognized during Fiesta San Antonio
May 2, 2017 — The U.S. Army’s top 10 recruiters from across Texas were recognized by the Army North commanding general at a Fiesta San Antonio event April 25 in front of hundreds at the Alamo in San Antonio... MORE

The area’s top Army recruiters meet the Army North commanding general April 25 at the Alamo in San Antonio. From left are Lt. Col. Kevin Bouren, San Antonio Recruiting Battalion commander; Sgt. 1st Class Marcus Henry; Staff Sgt. Billy McDonald; Staff Sgt. Jordano Hernandez; Sgt. 1st Class Edgar Olivasmonarrez; Sgt. 1st Class Armando Legaspe; Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Buchanan, commanding general, U.S. Army North; Staff Sgt. Ricardo Saldana; Staff Sgt. Alvarado Moloy; Staff Sgt. Raul Nunez; Staff Sgt. Jefferson Vargas; Staff Sgt. Glenn Wendland; and Command Sgt. Maj. Juan Dozier, San Antonio Recruiting Battalion Command Sergeant Major.