Alamo Detachment 315 ~ Marine Corps League

Remember to RSVP to the Mission Game!!!

Join Rodney Lee Buentello Memorial Foundation for a Weekend of Celebration and Remembrance on June 26 (Golf) and June 27 (Dance). The 10th Annual Golf Tournament and Rodney's Heavenly Birthday Dance are opportunities to enjoy great company, support, and ensures Rodney's legacy lives on for years to come.

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Women Veterans, your VA is coming to you - VA News The first stop of the Women Veterans Enrollment Summit will be held in San Antonio, Texas, on July 24–25, 2026. Register now!

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Come out and get your questions answered by one of our VSO's! They will be able to give you important information about the VA Claims process and help you make an appointment if needed.

The first national celebration of Memorial Day took place May 30, 1868, at Arlington National Cemetery. Originally known as Decoration Day, at the turn of the century the holiday was renamed Memorial Day. Families would bring flowers to place at the graves of their loved ones. Set aside as a day to honor service members who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country, the nation would pause to remember.

For many Americans, Memorial Day now is about celebrating the start of summer and the end of the school year. Advertisers and shops apply plenty of red, white and blue signage and wish us a happy Memorial Day while touting sales bonanzas and barbecues.

It can be jarring to be a Gold Star family member and see so much messaging that is disconnected from the meaning of the holiday. Just today, I was wished a Happy Memorial Day by a work colleague. I just let the comment slide past me and moved on.

For me, the meaning of Memorial Day has changed over the years. Growing up, I attended parades and picnics for the holiday. But in 2007, my husband and I were seeking a more meaningful observance. My brother, Christopher, was deployed in Baghdad and the country was at war.

Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten.
This Memorial Day, the San Antonio Coalition for Veterans and Families stands with all Gold Star families, veterans, and military families as we reflect on the true meaning of this day. Freedom is never free. 🇺🇸
From our SACVF family to yours, thank you to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation.