Houston Military Affairs Committee

Serving all military personnel in the Greater Houston Area

About Us

The objectives and purposes of the COMMITTEE are to promote the image of the Armed Forces of the United States by providing a forum for appropriate speakers, participating in special events having local and national significance, supporting the activities of both Active and Reserve Forces, and creating an organization which will meet the professional and social needs of its members in the Houston area.

New Websites

Military Ministry PTSD

The Spiritual Challenge of PTSD - Our military members fight two wars – one on the battlefield…and one in their souls after they return home. For thousands of veterans and their families, despair has become an unwelcome, but constant companion.

Nearly 1 in 5 returnees from Iraq and Afghanistan will suffer from PTSD, and less than 40% of these will seek help. Their suicide rate is almost twice the national average, and 2 out of 3 of their marriages are failing.

How You Can Help - go to www.PTSDhealing.org

PTSD Foundation of America

www.PTSDUSA.org

Our Mission

To meet the needs of our troops and their families through a concerted effort by developing a “Corps of Compassion” (comprised of churches and other caring organizations, armed with expanded resources and training), which reach out to meet the needs at a personal relationship level.

The PTSD Foundation of America is a year-round concerted effort with three key objectives:

	Raise awareness of the great needs of military families
	Leverage awareness into action: to expand the human and financial resources available so that the many excellent existing organizations can do more
	Connect armed forces families to the community and these expanded resources

Lone Star Veterans Association

The newly formed veterans association is a subcommittee of the Houston Military Affairs committee. It is established as a network of community leaders, veterans' organizations and government agencies to aid veterans and their families in their transition from military to civilian life.

CONTACT: For more information, call Shannon Wilson, University of St. Thomas Director of Veteran Services at 713-942-3409.

Website Updates

We recently revamped both our Air Force ROTC website and the Houston Corps of Cadets website. These contain many links including ones to our 17 universities and colleges, veterans organizations, Junior ROTC units in Houston, DoD research conferences we have co-hosted with UH, leadership seminars, post-9/11 GI Bill information, and lots more.

The Military Order of the Purple Heart

The Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 723, Katy, Texas invites all combat wounded men and women of all wars to become a member. If you are interested contact Dave Lemak at 281-633-0098 or by e-mail to uscmdelta1@yahoo.com.

Military Report from www.Military.com

Click here.

Pictures from Iraq

Click here.

Help a Phone Call Away

The VA has instituted a help line for those in extreme distress. Click here for further information.

Contact Your Government Officials

U.S. Congress (links to Senators and Representatives)

Texas Legislature (links to State Officials)

The Veterans Museum

Stay tuned for further information concerning the reorganization of the Veteran's Museum Committee.

Click here to view the Master Site Plan.

Membership Drive

In the past several years, we have not stressed the opportunity one has to become a member of this great organization. Not only do you have certain privileges (see the by-laws) but by paying your small annual dues ($25.00), you also help fund the projects undertaken by HMAC. Please consider joining (or renewing your membership) before the end of the year. Our Membership Application is attached below.

HMAC By Laws

HMAC Application

What's Coming Up

Click here for details on each of the below listed events:

The Houston Military Affairs Committee is pleased

to announce the following programs, events and

information.

	Museum of Fine Arts Houston Military program - May 28 - Sep 6
	Veteran Opportunity EXPO - Aug 26
	NEW - National Defense Transportation Association - Aug 26
	Spend a Day With a Vet BBQ and HFOT Bike Ride - Aug 28
	Military Officers Association of America Houston Area meeting - Aug 28
	Marine Corps Coordinating Council - Aug 31
	UPDATE - AFA Association presents Afghan/Iraq
	Battle Flag to Uof H AFROTC Det 3 - Sep 1
	NEW - Gathering of Eagles - Sep 1
	NEW - Houston Military Affairs Committee Meeting - Sep 9
	NEW - Academy Association Meeting - Sep 10
	Ellington Field JRB Commissary Site Sale Sep 10-12
	Operation Lone Star - Texans Supporting Our Troops - Sep 11
	NEW - 36th Infantry Division Association Meeting - Sep 11
	Katy Shred Days - Shred for Our Heroes - Sep 11, Oct 9, Nov 13, Dec 11
	Props To Our Soldiers 2010 Event - Sep 11
	NEW - Houston Marine Networking Luncheon - Sep 16
	NEW - American Legion Auxiliary Unit 416 scholarship fundraiser - Sep 18
	Tailgate With A Hero - Oct 2
	UPDATE - Retiree Appreciation Day - Oct 9
	Unified Veterans of America Founders Award Banquet - Oct 23
	2010 Salute to Veterans - Nov 5
	Heal Our Heroes - Houston - Nov 11
	Wreaths Across America - Dec 11
	Armed Forces Appreciation Day (aka Salute to Our Troops Houston) - Mar 2, 2011
	NEW - VA Notes
	Need for speakers and subject matter experts
	Houston Military Affairs Committee Membership Drive
	HMAC Email Notice

America GI Forum - National Veterans Outreach Program, Inc.

Launched in San Antonio, Texas in 1972, the American GI Forum-National Veterans Outreach Program (NVOP) first sought to reach out to disenfranchised veterans of the Vietnam War by engaging other Vietnam-era veterans to communicate the availability of local resources and services for ex-military personnel. The initiative struggled with various hurdles early on, the most significant of which was funding, but eventually gained critical support from other veteran service organizations as well as influential community and civic leaders. Thirty-six years of dedicated service and 350,000 participants later the NVOP remains committed to the needs of underserved veteran populations.

For more information, Click Here.

The VA Star

The VA Star is a free publication, produced every other month, focusing on news and information about veterans’ health care in southeast Texas. Past issues can be found on the Web at http://www.houston.va.gov/vapride.asp.

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