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The Temple Chamber of Commerce will host the 41st annual Military & First Responder Salute to Service, presented by H-E-B Operation Appreciation and the American Legion Post 133, on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. The event will take place from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm at the Mayborn Convention Center in Temple.This longstanding tradition honors the men and women who dedicate their lives to protecting our nation and community, including active-duty soldiers from Fort Hood, the Texas Army National Guard, veterans, and local first responders across Bell County.
This year’s program will feature an address from Dale Dye, a decorated Marine, actor, author, and one of Hollywood’s most respected military consultants.
A three-time Purple Heart recipient and Bronze Star with “V” for Valor honoree, Dye served more than 20 years in the U.S. Marine Corps, including multiple combat tours in Vietnam and Beirut. After retiring, he transformed Hollywood’s approach to military storytelling by founding Warriors, Inc., providing training and authenticity for films such as Platoon, Saving Private Ryan, Born on the Fourth of July, Band of Brothers, The Pacific, and many others.
Today, Dye is also a successful novelist, publisher, and motivational speaker who draws on his extraordinary career to inspire audiences with lessons of resilience, leadership, and service.
Registration is required at www.templechamber.com. For sponsorship information, please reach out to Bobbie Jo Young at [email protected].
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Mayborn Convention Center, 3303 N 3rd St, Temple, TX 76501-1364, United States
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