Military Affairs Forum

Date and Time

Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM PDT

Military Affairs Forum works to enhance communication and opportunities between the civilian community and defense installations. Over breakfast guests will listen to a featured speaker update followed by community updates and networking.

Thank you for attending our March Military Affairs Forum!

Check out the presentation from the 3/18/25 forum: SSMCP and Keynote Presentation

Join us at our next Military Affairs Forum on May 20, 2025.

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Forum Speakers:

Listed in order of appearance

Maria Tobin Program Coordinator, SSMCP

An experienced innovator in bringing military and civilians together to address regional military-community-affiliated issues. Possesses high-level experience working with military and government administration, requiring top-notch military cultural competency, team building, management, leadership, social media, and public speaking skills.

Colonel Kent Park Commander, JBLM

Colonel Kent Park is the commander of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. As the commander, Colonel Park ensures mission essential support and services to units, service members, families, civilian employees, contractors and retirees – which totals more than 290,000 people within 414,000 acres – to ensure the resilience of our service members and their families. Read more about Colonel Park here.

Location

La Quinta Inn & Suites
1425 E 27th St
Tacoma, WA 98421

Fees/Admission

$35.00 Pre-Paid Member
$45.00 Pre-Paid Non-Members
$40.00 Members Walk-Ins
$50 Non-Member Walk-Ins

Complimentary admission for Military Uniformed Personnel.
Please call or email Janice for your registration; 253.627.2175 janiceh@tacomachamber.org

Contact Information

Janice Hutchins, 253.627.2175
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