By AE2 (AW) Samantha Jones
Staff Writer
More than 1,000 people attended the 12th annual JAX Chamber Military Appreciation Luncheon Nov. 4 at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront. The event kicked off the City of Jacksonville’s Week of Valor, which recognizes military members and veterans for their service and sacrifices.
Major Thomas McWilliams, area commander for The Salvation Army, gave the invocation and members of the Florida Air National Guard 125th Fighter Wing presented the colors.