SAN ANTONIO – (Nov. 7, 2024) – In support of Celebrate America’s Military (CAM), the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, with support of its sponsors, hosted the annual Women in the Military Luncheon at SeaWorld.

Attendees had the opportunity to hear from Navy Capt. Neva Fuentes, Nurse Corps, dean of Academic Affairs, Medical Education and Training Campus (METC); Marine Gunnery Sgt. Jocelyn Lopez, staff non-commissioned officer-in-charge, Marine Recruiting Sub-Station (RSS) De Zavala; and Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Liana Sanchez, assigned to the Coast Guard Cryptologic Unit Texas (CGCU-TX).

The panelists impressed the crowd by sharing some of their experiences as women in the U.S. Armed Forces and how the role of women in the military has evolved throughout their careers. The program was moderated by retired Navy Capt. Gail Hathaway, former commander of Naval Medicine Education and Training Command, now Naval Medical Forces Development Command.

According to Legionnaire Richard Delgado of Audie L. Murphy Post 336 and 2024 CAM chairman, it is the chamber’s responsibility to promote military service as an excellent opportunity to young women in establishing a fulfilling career, learn new skills and enjoy important benefits to include education, housing and health care.

Since 1970, the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce has organized CAM as an annual tribute to the military in San Antonio, also known as Military City USA.

The two-week celebration, held during the first few weeks of November, features more than a dozen events, proudly presented with community partners, making it the largest event of its kind nationwide.