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Long-Range Strike Bombers: why they matter

May 22, 2023

Editor's Note: Exactly 75 years ago, the men and women of our community, convened by the Abilene Chamber and its War...

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2022 Military Family of the Year Recognized during World’s Largest Barbecue

July 18, 2022

For more information contact: Doug Williamson, Director of Government Affairs 325-665-0571...

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Hey, MAC!

March 21, 2022

Hey, MAC! By Doug Williamson Director of Government Affairs Hey, MAC! That’s not the best way to start a...

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Abilene means business, veteran-owned businesses

March 14, 2022

EDITOR'S NOTE: The Chamber’s March focus on military affairs continues today as a means of enlightening our community...

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Abilene and Dyess

March 6, 2022

EDITORS NOTE: The Things That Really Matter Living in a great place has its advantages. It also has its challenges....

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Abilene receives second Barksdale Award

December 9, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dec. 9, 2021 For more information contact: Doug Peters, President & CEO 325-280-88556...

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Doing what many think “just happens”

October 25, 2021

You’ve read my words in this forum before about the Chamber’s core being centered on advocacy. As the Big Country’s...

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Thinking of and Working to Support our Military

August 30, 2021

Have you ever stopped to think about how Dyess Air Force Base came to be? Where it came from? I do, all the time. As...

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Abilene Military Family of the Year Recognized during World’s Largest Barbecue

August 9, 2021

Abilene Military Family of the Year Recognized during World’s Largest Barbecue On Saturday, August 7, 2021, the...

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Abilene Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee to host 56th “World’s Largest Barbecue”

August 6, 2021

August 6, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information contact: Laurin Kocurek, Vice President Operations &...

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Giving thanks to those who sacrifice it all

July 26, 2021

Last week at our Chamber Board meeting we had the privilege of listening to an update from Dyess Air Force Base...

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MAC and its partners get it done for Dyess

May 16, 2021

The Military Affairs Committee of the Abilene Chamber of Commerce does what it takes to protect and grow the missions...

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