News and Updates

A message from the American Veterans Mission’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Anthony V. Martinez:

“I am deeply honored and humbled to have been recognized as a Distinguished Alumnus by the Texas A&M University-Central Texas Alumni Association in September [2024], alongside Mr. Abdul Subhani and the late Lieutenant General (Retired) Pete Taylor. This recognition is more than a milestone—it’s a powerful reminder of my responsibility to serve and uplift my local community.

The Distinguished Alumni Award honors individuals who have made a significant impact through their profession, industry, community, or public service. I am incredibly grateful to be part of such an inspiring alumni network and extend my heartfelt thanks to the Alumni Association for this incredible honor.

I also want to take a moment to honor the legacy of Lieutenant General (Retired) Pete Taylor, whose leadership and contributions continue to inspire. The Alumni Association has shared our stories in this video: 📽️ Watch here.

Texas A&M University-Central Texas Link: Distinguished Alumni.

I look forward to continuing to give back, supporting the next generation of leaders, and contributing to meaningful change.”

The American Veterans Mission (AVM) is teaming up with local community partners to support military families during the upcoming Operation Homefront Holiday Meals for Military Families, scheduled for December 7, 2024. This initiative aims to provide a warm holiday meal and essential groceries to active-duty military families and veterans in need, helping them celebrate the season without the added stress of food insecurity.

The collaboration between Operation Homefront, AVM, and local organizations ensures that these families receive not only a hearty meal but also the support of a compassionate network. The event will feature meal distribution, where families can gather and receive their holiday provisions, strengthening community bonds and showing appreciation for their service.

By supporting the Operation Homefront program, AVM and its partners continue to uphold their commitment to veterans and military families, ensuring they feel recognized, valued, and cared for during the holiday season.

Thanks to Nancy Sanchez and her daughter of Square Away Moving Company, Janie Freed of Girl Scouts of Central Texas, and Tetyana Quiles of Texas A&M University-Central Texas for their invaluable contributions. They have joined our president, Dr. Anthony Martinez, in conducting a site visit of the venue, which was vital in helping us plan and prepare for the smooth distribution of meals and groceries. Their expertise and support ensure that everything will be set up efficiently and safely for the families we aim to serve.

We look forward to seeing our volunteers there and appreciate your support in making this holiday season a little brighter for our military families!

We are beyond grateful to Taskforce Uplift and their incredible partners for making it possible to provide laptops to the student veterans of Texas A&M University-Central Texas, helping them continue their academic journey with the tools they need to succeed.

A special shout-out to the fantastic Kohl’s Cares volunteers who were on-site assisting with the distribution of laptops. Your dedication and support played a crucial role in making this event a success, and we appreciate all you did to help our local student veterans.

Together, we empower these brave men and women as they work toward their academic and professional goals while bridging the digital divide in the Central Texas area. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to supporting those who have served us! 🙏💻💙