The Chamber MAC Committee presents Military Appreciation Weekend
Date and Time
Saturday May 5, 2018
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM CDT
May 5th 8am - 6pm
May 6th 1pm -9:30pm
Location
JBSA/Fort Sam
Fees/Admission
Free and Open to the Public
For over 300 years, the military has played an important role in this community. In celebration of our Tricentennial, Ft Sam Houston will be Open to the Public. Enter through the Harry Wurzbach Gate. All you need is a photo ID. The weekend will include music, performance teams from all service. flyovers, carnival, historic tours, reenactments, music by Aaron Watson and Fireworks.
Contact Information
Ivory Freeman
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Description
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: The Tricentennial will showcase active duty military and the past and current missions of Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) – Fort Sam Houston, Lackland AFB, Randolph AFB, and Camp Bullis. The military’s rich history will be highlighted and the day will raise awareness of the strategic importance of JBSA’s current missions. Fort Sam Houston will open to the public for the first time since September 11.
Weekend festivities will include the Black Daggers US Army Special Ops Command Parachute demo Team; Army Old Guard Fife & Drum; Marine Silent Drill Platoon; USAF fly overs, Air Force Band of the West; 323d Army Band “Fort Sam’s Own;” 1st Cavalry Charge Re-Enactment; Polo Match; high school drill competitions; musical performances and fireworks to end the week of Commemoration.
