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Fred Brock Post 828 Hosts Veterans Day Ceremony, Honors NCO’s

Legionnaires, Veterans, family members, and elected officials gathered at Fred Brock American Legion Post No. 828 to honor all who served in the U.S. Armed Forces in support of Veterans Day.Annually, Post 828 hosts a ceremony to honor those who served and are continuing to serve in the greatest military force in the world.

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Post Commander Burrell Parmer of Fred Brock American Legion Post No. 828 presents U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Gilda Alexander, command chief of the 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio with a certificate of appreciation for serving as the Post’s keynote speaker during a Veterans Day Ceremony held at the Post. (Photo by: Tesha Parmer/828 Auxiliary)

This year, the keynote speaker was U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Gilda Alexander, the command chief of the 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio.

“Veterans Day is more than just a holiday–it’s a time to reflect on the incredible sacrifices made by those who chose to serve something greater than themselves,” said Alexander. “You are a testament to the fact that the call to serve knows no race, no background, no limitations. And it is because of you, because of your dedication, and your sacrifices that our nation continues to stand strong and free.”

Following the ceremony, members journeyed to the San Antonio National Cemetery to attend the annual Veterans Day Ceremony hosted by the Bexar County Buffalo Soldiers Association where all witnessed a naturalization ceremony welcoming seven active-duty service members as U.S. citizens.

Veterans Day San Antonio
Legionnaires, Veterans, family members, and elected officials gathered at Fred Brock American Legion Post No. 828 to honor all who served in the U.S. Armed Forces in support of Veterans Day. (Photo by: Tesha Parmer/828 Auxiliary)

Later in the evening, the Post hosted its annual Junior Non-commissioned Officers Reception in support of Celebrate America’s Military.

Presented by Mojo Consultants, the event treated guests to complimentary BBQ dinners, gift bags from H-E-B Operation Appreciation, and live performance by DevSoul.

Post 828 thanks the following sponsors for their continued support of the Junior NCO Reception: USAA, First Command, Noble Gentlemen of San Antonio, Montoya S. Rover Foundation, Silver Eagle Beverages, Kiolbassa Smoked Meats, and retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Garnel Alford. Additionally, the Post thanks all its volunteers and those for their monetary and in-kind donations to assist Veterans.

Fred Brock Post No. 828’s mission is to enhance the well-being of San Antonio’s Veterans, their families, the military, and the community by its devotion to mutual helpfulness.

Article by: Fred Brock Post No. 828

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