SAN ANTONIO – (Nov. 9, 2022) – Legionnaires of Fred Brock American Legion Post 828 and Prince Hall Shriners of Moussa Temple No. 106 volunteered in support of the 2022 Spirit of America Dinner, the premier event of Celebrate America's Military, at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts.

The dinner, presented by Texas A&M University-San Antonio, is attended annually by over 500 military personnel from all branches of service, as well as business and civic leaders from across Military City USA.

The evening included a cocktail reception, an elegant dinner and entertainment from the Air Force Band of the West.

Those in attendance had the pleasure of hearing from retired U.S. Air Force Gen. Tod D. Wolters, former commander, U.S. European Command and NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR), who served as the event’s keynote speaker.

According to Post 828 Commander Burrell Parmer, having Legionnaires volunteer at the event provided not only an opportunity for Post 828 to give back, but another opportunity to increase awareness of The American Legion and its pillar programs.

“Fred Brock Post 828 is taking every opportunity to be visible in our veteran community,” said Parmer. “With a large military presence in the city, it is only fitting that we support the Spirit of America Dinner.”

Special thanks to Lori Stinson and the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce for allowing Post 828 and the Shriners to provide a service to the military community.

San Antonio is home to one of the largest concentrations of military bases in the United States and is home to the Department of Defense’s largest medical center at Joint Base San Antonio Fort Sam Houston.