25 Jun
Vets4Vets Retreat
Vets4Vets is having the 1st local retreat @ Forest Glen retreat just north of Houston. All expenses paid weekend for OEF/OIF veterans. Please contact Bill Grieshaber @
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31 Dec
Air Force ROTC Website And Houston Corps of Cadets Website
The Air Force ROTC website and the Houston Corps of Cadets website have been revamped. These websites contain many links including ones to our 17 universities and colleges, veterans organizations, Junior ROTC units in Houston, DoD research conferences HMAC have co-hosted with UH, leadership seminars, post-9/11 GI Bill information, and lots more.
11 Aug
2009 Houston Military Affairs Ball (HMAC)
The objectives and purposes of the Houston Military Affairs Committee (HMAC) are to promote the image of the Armed Forces of the United States by providing a forum for appropriate speakers, participating in special events having local and national significance, supporting the activities of both Active and Reserve Forces, and creating an organization which will meet the professional and social needs of its members in the Houston area.
In support of the Armed Forces of the United States, every year the Houston Military Affairs Committee (HMAC) organizes the Houston Military Affairs Ball. The ball is sponsored annually by a different branch of the military. the 2009 Houston Military Affairs Ball was proudly sponsored by the United States Coast Guard with Commander Lamar Johnson leading the planning and execution of this prestigious event.
17 Jun
HMAC Membership Drive
The Houston Military Affairs Committee was formed in 1931 as part of the Chamber of Commerce and is now an independent 501-c-3 non-profit organization. HMAC is a member of the Greater Houston Partnership.
HMAC is dedicated to supporting the military and veterans in the greater Houston area. This is accomplished by conducting the Annual Armed Forces Day Military Ball as a benefit to support the USO which helps our servicemen locally and in transit at our two airports. We are resuming ROTC/JROTC awards, as well as serviceperson-of-the-year awards to honor our outstanding active, reserve, and guard enlisted personnel.
Other efforts include our web site http://www.HMAC.us and this weekly Email to inform about military and veterans activities in the region.
All of these projects require the help of many people and we ask you to join to assist in these efforts. An application is available at the HMAC web site http://www.HMAC.us
17 Jun
Veterans Personal Stories Needed
MEDVAMC Public Affairs is looking for veterans who might be interested in telling their personal military story to the media. We are looking for veterans who have character, are well-spoken, and would positively represent veterans and the VA. Here are the categories:
1. D-Day Survivor
2. Pearl Harbor Survivor
3. Bataan Death March Survivor
4. Battle of the Bulge Survivor
5. WWII POW
6. Korean War POW
7. Vietnam POW (We have done extensive research already and believe we have found all the legitimate ones.)
8. Veterans who served in Somalia
9. Persian Gulf POW
If you know of someone, please send their name and contact information to bobbi.gruner@va.gov.
17 Jun
HMAC Event Postings
Over the next few months HMAC will not be able to issue weekly Announcements. If you have an event please get the info to HMAC as soon as possible, gene42@flash.net.
13 Apr
HMAC Membership Drive
The Houston Military Affairs Committee was formed in 1931 as part of the Chamber of Commerce and is now an independent 501-c-3 non-profit organization. HMAC is a member of the Greater Houston Partnership.
HMAC is dedicated to supporting the military and veterans in the greater Houston area. This is accomplished by conducting the Annual Armed Forces Day Military Ball as a benefit to support the USO which helps our servicemen locally and in transit at our two airports. We are resuming ROTC/JROTC awards, as well as serviceperson-of-the-year awards to honor our outstanding active, reserve, and guard enlisted personnel.
Other efforts include our web site http://www.HMAC.us and this weekly Email to inform about military and veterans activities in the region.
All of these projects require the help of many people and we ask you to join to assist in these efforts. An application is available at the HMAC web site http://www.HMAC.us
13 Apr
Veterans Affairs Notes
The following news releases were issued by the Michael E. DeBakey Medical Center and the full press release may be found at www.houston.med.va.gov/pressrel.asp.
13 Apr
HMAC OIF/OEF Subcommittee
The Houston Military Affairs Committee has established an OIF/OEF Subcommittee to help coordinate the many initiatives that HMAC is involved with in the community regarding OIF/OEF veterans. The acting subcommittee chairman is shane.linnell@twc.state.tx.us.
