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The purpose of our Vet Fest is to bring together veterans, military families, and the local community in a unified, family-friendly environment that promotes connection, access to critical resources, and appreciation for those who have served. This event aims to strengthen community partnerships, increase awareness of veteran support services, and celebrate the resilience and contributions of our nation’s heroes. Hosted at Mission County Park, Vet Fest is a community-driven initiative led by the San Antonio Coalition for Veterans and Families (SACVF) to address the ongoing needs of veterans in Military City USA. Recognizing gaps in access to services, social connection, and public awareness, Vet Fest was created as a centralized event where organizations, service providers, and the community can come together to support, honor, and empower veterans and their families in a meaningful and engaging way.
Considered a force multiplier to the DoD Transition Assistance Program, CMA provides a nimble, scalable, transition assistance platform coupled with an individualized case management and intrusive advising approach. This approach enables each transitioning service member, veteran, spouse, or caregiver to develop and engage in well-informed, self-directed goals and to leverage federal-, state-, and community-based transition assistance resources to facilitate successful transition into the civilian sector.
The San Antonio Combat PTSD Conference is presented annually by the STRONG STAR Consortium and UT Health San Antonio (the academic health center of The University of Texas at San Antonio). The conference is uniquely focused on emerging outcomes and ongoing scientific research on the assessment and treatment of combat-related posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and comorbid conditions affecting military service members and veterans.
Look for the Safeguard Veterans booth at these local events to learn more about Veteran-centered resources available in your area.