Military Affairs Committee

The Military Affairs Committee's mission is to work to enhance communication and opportunities between the civilian community and defense installations.

Click here for the 2013 Military Impacts Brochure & Roster

Click here for the Washington Military Alliance Report

AUSA

AUSA is a private, non-profit educational organization that supports America's Army - Active, National Guard, Reserve, Civilians, Retirees, Government Civilians, Wounded Warriors, Veterans, and family members. The Chamber is a corporate member of the Association of the U.S. Army and participates through the Capt. Meriwether Lewis Chapter, the AUSA’s “Best Chapter of the Year 2011.” 

AFA

The Air Force Association (AFA) is a non-profit, independent, professional military and aerospace education association promoting public understanding of aerospace power and the pivotal role it plays in the security of the nation. The Chamber is a corporate member of the Air Force Association and participates through the McChord Field Chapter. 

Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve (ESGR)
The Chamber signed a pledge encouraging employee participation in Guard and Reserve training programs. November 19, 1994

CINCMAC Community Support Award
The Chamber was honored to receive the 1991 CINCMAC Community Support Award for its outstanding community support and 50-year partnership with McChord Air Force Base (JBLM-McChord Field, 2011).

National Veteran Owned Business Association (NaVOBA)
The Chamber is partnering with the National Veteran Owned Business Association (NaVOBA) to create opportunities for all of America’s veteran-owned businesses. The NaVOBA has launched the Buy Veteran campaign. Buy Veteran unites the veteran business community in a single consolidated location on their website. Veteran-owned businesses can list their business for free on the website to connect with one another as well as the government, corporations and Americans who want to Buy Veteran. 

To receive the Chamber discount contact Gary Brackett, 253.682.1720.

As the home of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, there is little doubt that national defense is a major driver of Pierce County's economy. Recent reports reveal that the military account for more than 50,000 jobs in the county. 

For more than 25 years, Chamber-led delegations have visited Washington D.C. and the Pentagon to discuss defense issues with military and Congressional representatives.

Supplementing this practical approach, the Chamber's Military Affairs Committee maximizes civilian community relations through awards, programs and community social events, including the John H. Anderson Military Citizen of the Year, Howard O. Scott Citizen-Soldier of the Year and our ever-popular Evergreen Fleet Cruise. In conjunction with the Tacoma Yacht Club, the Cruise provides networking opportunities between military and community leaders.

The Chamber is a founding member of the Steering Committee of the South Sound Military & Community Partnership. The SSMCP’s purpose is to facilitate regional communication and planning for hundreds of different military-related organizations and agencies. For up to date happenings in the community relevant to our local defense installations and industry, see C-9 blog.

Resources for the Defense Sector

 
 
Military Affairs Committee staff contact:
Gary Brackett
253.682.1720
TacomaChamber.com
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