STCOC Military Affairs Council

The Military Affairs Council (MAC) helps the Chamber to strengthen the relationship between MacDill Air Force Base and the South Tampa community. MAC members participate in programs throughout the year including support of military spouses and families, assistance with transitioning and veteran employment, and volunteer opportunities.
 
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The families of our all-volunteer military make unprecedented sacrifices these days to serve our country. Blue Star Families was founded by military spouses in 2009 to empower these families to thrive as they serve. We're committed to strengthening military families by connecting them with their neighbors – individuals and organizations – to create vibrant communities of mutual support. We believe we're all stronger when we take care of one another.

Our groundbreaking research is raising the nation's awareness of the unique challenges of military family life. With the help of neighbors across the country, we are overcoming the isolation and alienation of frequent moves, deployments, and reduced support from the government. Our innovative programs are solving specific challenges for military families, including fighting economic insecurity with resources that foster spouse career development, creating family strength with rich family programming, and providing critical peer support for caregivers, whose numbers are only increasing.

With more than 230,000 members in our network, including in chapters and communities all over the world, we have touched more than 1.5 million military families, annually. Through our research and program partnerships, we ensure that wherever American military families go, they can always feel connected, supported and empowered to thrive – in every community, across the nation, and around the globe.
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