2024 HMAC Armed Forces Day Military Ball – SOLD OUT The May 18, 2024 HMAC Armed Forces Day Military Ball is sold out. Thank you for your interest and please consider attending the next ball in 2025. Watch this website for details!

Due to our agreement with the Houston Marriott Westchase, we do not publish the hotel discount code on this website. The only way to obtain the code, which entitles attendees to receive the room rate of $122 per night plus applicable tax, is to submit an official ball registration form. Reservations to attend the Saturday, […]

The Thursday, October 13, 2022 luncheon has been confirmed. SPEAKER: Captain Teresa L. Ferry U. S. Navy We invite all members and non-members to confirm attendance by Monday, October 10, 2022 at 5 pm. As usual, the meeting will be held at the Marriott Westchase Hotel, 2900 Briarpark Dr, Houston, TX 77042. Parking is free. […]

The Thursday, September 1, 2022 (rescheduled from 9/8) luncheon has been confirmed. SPEAKER: Colonel Andrew J. Camacho U. S. Air Force We invite all members and non-members to confirm attendance by Monday, August 29, 2022 at 5 pm. As usual, the meeting will be held at the Marriott Westchase Hotel, 2900 Briarpark Dr, Houston, TX […]

The Thursday, August 11, 2022 luncheon has been confirmed. SPEAKER: Lieutenant Commander Namon R. Dimitroff U. S. Coast Guard We invite all members and non-members to confirm attendance by Monday, August 8, 2022 at 5 pm. As usual, the meeting will be held at the Marriott Westchase Hotel, 2900 Briarpark Dr, Houston, TX 77042. Parking […]

The July 14, 2022 luncheon has been confirmed. SPEAKER: Col (Ret) Dave Lewis We invite all members and non-members to confirm attendance by Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at 5 pm. As usual, the meeting will be held at the Marriott Westchase Hotel, 2900 Briarpark Dr, Houston, TX 77042. Parking is free. Col (Ret) Dave Lewis […]

If there is a truth to the phrase, “I know that I will see you again,” it is here. CDR Joan Tulich was stationed with the U.S. Navy in Guam during the end of the Vietnam War. In addition to providing assistance and care the Vietnamese refugees, she personally gave a kiss to every refugee […]

– Public Invited to Take Free Tours – Correction: The previous release stated Eagle’s upcoming visit would be its first ever stop in Galveston. Eagle last visited Galveston in 1972. HOUSTON — The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Eagle, “America’s Tall Ship,” is scheduled to arrive in Galveston, Texas, June 10, 2022. Tall Ship EAGLE After leading a Parade […]

The Armed Forces Day Ball Committee meeting is scheduled for Thursday, December 15, 2022 at the Houston Marriott Westchase. Members of the committee should watch their emails for meeting details. Should you have any questions regarding the committee or this meeting, please contact Betty R. Manbeck, Ball Chairman 713-201-5271.

The Military Women’s Memorial “Color of Freedom Exhibit”. The exhibit will be in Houston in June 10, at the Buffalo Soldier Museum. We are finalizing details for arrival June 8 or 9 and install the exhibit by the 10th , in preparation for the Texas Women Veteran Day Celebration June 12th.  The exhibit will stay […]