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6437 WATSON rD., lOWER LEVEL
​rIVERVIEW, fl 33578
​813-234-5944
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      • Annual Chamber Awards
      • Annual Golf Tournament
      • Brandon Riverview Wonder Women
      • Business and Education
      • Community Health and Wellness Fair
      • Trick or Treat Street
      • Legislative Wrap Up
      • Nonprofit Showcase
      • Political Forum
      • Brandon Parade of Lights
    • Networking Groups
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mILITARY aFFAIRS COUNCIL

The Central Hillsborough County Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Council is dedicated to serving and supporting our military (past, present and families) in the Central Hillsborough County community through advocating and educating the CHCC members and the community on how they can assist and participate in enriching the lives of our military community.  The Military Affairs Council advocates for the welfare and rights of military veterans, including access to healthcare, education, employment, and other essential services. The Council will work closely with veterans' organizations and government agencies to address the needs of former service members.  The Military Affairs Council will also facilitate communication and collaboration between the military, government, and civilian sectors to promote understanding, support, and cooperation on military-related issues. This may involve organizing public forums, outreach events, and educational programs.
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Co-Chair - Joe Eletto, Century 21 Beggins
​(813) 789-8682
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Co-Chair - Mikey Blewett, Generations Church
(863) 632-1149
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September Military Honoree
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Major Angela M. Anderson

Major (Retired) Angela M. Anderson is a native of the Bronx, New York, and earned her commission from the Temple University Army ROTC program in 2005 as a Transportation Officer. Her first assignment was to the 546th Transportation Company, Fort Bragg, NC, where she served as a Platoon Leader and later Company Executive Officer, deploying in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from 2006–2007. Following completion of the Transportation Captain’s Career Course in 2009, she assumed command of the Long Island Recruiting Company in New York, where she led recruiting operations from 2009–2011.

In 2011, Major Anderson was assigned to Fort Polk, LA, where she served as Battalion S-1, Brigade S-1, and later Deputy Brigade S-1, before deploying to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom from 2013–2014. She continued her career at Fort Stewart, GA in 2016, as Brigade S-1 for the 188th Infantry Brigade, and then at Fort Bragg, NC, as Deputy G-1, 3rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command (ESC) in 2018. Her culminating assignment was at the University of Rhode Island ROTC Battalion, where she served as an Assistant Professor of Military Science from 2020 until her retirement in 2025.

Major Anderson’s military education includes the Intermediate Level Education (ILE), Adjutant General Captain’s Career Course, Airborne School, Combat Life Saver Course, Observer Controller/Trainer Academy, HR Plans and Operations Course, and numerous other functional and leadership development courses.​
Her awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal; Meritorious Service Medal (6th Award); Army Commendation Medal; Army Achievement Medal (2nd Award); Meritorious Unit Commendation; Army Superior Unit Award; National Defense Service Medal; Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; Humanitarian Service Medal; Army Service Ribbon; Overseas Service Ribbon (2nd Award); NATO Medal; Parachutist Badge; Driver and Mechanic Badge with Driver–Wheeled Vehicle Clasp; and the Silver Recruiter Badge.

Following her 20-year Army career, Major Anderson retired on 1 July 2025 and transitioned to full-time entrepreneurship. She is the founder of Stellar Notary Services, a veteran-, minority-, and woman-owned nationwide notary agency, and also leads a digital marketing and automation company. Through these ventures, she continues her lifelong commitment to service, integrity, and empowering others to succeed.
Major Anderson is married to Auzia Anderson, her wife of 15 years. Together they make their home in Riverview, Florida, with their two dogs, Dutchess and Duke.
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Favorite Quote
“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”

October Military Honoree
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U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major Ted W. Martin (ret.)
Ted Martin is a retired U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major (CSM) who entered military service in 1986 as an Infantryman and retired in 2016 as a Civil Affairs Specialist. During his military career he served in a variety of Conventional and Special Operations units and in every leadership level of Non-Commissioned Officer positions from Squad to Corps Level. In 2003 then SFC Martin was assigned to Charlie Company 96th Civil Affairs Battalion (Airborne), In 2004 he served as First Sergeant for HHC 96th, and then in 2006 as a MSG he served as CMOC NCOIC for Foxtrot Company 96th, later that year he would become First Sergeant Delta Company 96th as they began deployment to Afghanistan in what would end up being a 13 Month Deployment due to the serge for Iraq.

Upon 1SG Martin’s return from Afghanistan in late 2007 he was assigned as the S3 Ops SGM for the 96
th. In 2009 he served as the 95th Civil Affairs Brigade S3 Ops SGM until his selection to CSM for the 96th in 2010 to 2015. Until his retirement in late 2016 he served as the 18th Airborne Corps G9 Sergeant Major, and key advisor to the Corps Commander on Civil Military Operations. After retirement in late 2016, CSM (Ret) Martin served as a Senior Joint Military Analyst for Booz Allen Hamilton in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, assisting the Saudi Ministry of Defense in establishing a Military Joint 
Operations Command and Senior Enlisted Academy for His Royal Highness Vision 2030.

CSM (Ret) Martin is a graduate of the Warrior Leader Course, Advanced Leaders Course, Senior Leaders Course, First Sergeant Course, Navy’s Senior Enlisted Academy, and the Joint Special Operations Forces Senior Enlisted Academy. CSM (Ret) Martin holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Resources Management from Bellevue University, Bellevue Nebraska.
CSM (Ret) Martin is the owner of 2nd Amendment Armory, located in Brandon, Florida, and works as a Director - Special Operations Forces Training for Sellers & Associates, LLC, a government contractor based in Chesapeake VA.

MILITARY EVENTS

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Local Veteran Resources:
  • Action Zone 
    A Veteran-owned business hub helping the military community put their business ideas into action. Their services are designed to help Veterans, Active Duty, Reservists, Guards and military spouses and dependents build businesses. actionzonetampa.com

  • Allconnect.com
    Many companies across the country provide discounts on products or services for military veterans and active and reserve-duty personnel to honor their service. Here is a listing of military discounts across the country.  https://www.allconnect.com/military-discount-guide 

  • American Legion Post #148
    Welcoming Veterans from all branches of the Armed Forces since 1946. americanlegionalafiapost148.org

  • CareerSource Hillsborough Pinellas
    If you’re a veteran, let CareerSource Tampa Bay assist you in securing employment through job referral and matching services, job development, job training and career management. https://www.careersourcetampabay.com/job-seekers/veteran-services/

  • Caring - A Guide to Veterans' Benefits
​      Learn about the different types of benefits offered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), eligibility requirements, how to                  apply for benefits, and how to use them to help pay for or access senior care. A Guide to Veterans' Benefits - Caring.com

  • FirstLight Home Care
    We support veterans and their families when they need it most and help guide them through the process of at home services when necessary. firstlighthomecare.com/home-healthcare-brandon-riverview-valrico/services/veteran-services

  • Florida Advisory Council on Military Education  
    The Florida Advisory Council on Military Education (FL ACME) advocates and promotes delivery of meaningful higher education and provides appropriate educational resources for all Florida military affiliated adult learners. Contact George Colon at [email protected] for more information. fla-acme.org

  • Haley House
    Providing support to families in need during rehabilitation of loved ones away from home. HaleyHouseFund.com

  • Hillsborough Community College Veteran Student Affairs
    Educational benefits are one of the most valuable benefits afforded to Veterans and qualifying dependents. hccfl.edu/veteran-student-affairs.aspx

  • Hillsborough County Veterans Helping Veterans, Inc.
    Advocating for the hungry, needy and politically under-represented members of our Veteran Community. hcveteranshelpingveterans.org

  • Hillsborough County Veterans Services
    Veterans Affairs is a Hillsborough County agency that assists all Veterans, their dependents and survivors in accessing federal, state, and local benefits. hillsboroughcounty.org/en/government/departments/consumer

  • Honor Flight of West Central FL
    HFWCF provides all expense paid flights for World War II Veterans in the Tampa Bay area to visit their memorials in Washington, D.C. honorflightwcf.org

  • ID.me
    ID.me helps you prove your identity across multiple websites. It serves the same purpose as the physical ID cards you carry in your wallet — but for the internet. Troop ID, powered by ID.me, allows you to easily prove that you are a member of the military community. id.me

  • Marine Corps League Riverview Detachment 1226
    Non-Profit Organization, comprised of retired and former Marines and FMF Navy Corpsmen, that works in the local community on various projects for community improvement. mclriverview.org

  • My Warriors Place
    Grief counseling for military personnel and family support. mywarriorsplace.org

  • Tampa Crossroads - Supportive Services for Veterans Families (SSVF)
    The SSVF program helps homeless veterans to move into permanent housing and help veterans with low income who are at imminent risk of becoming homeless to obtain stable housing. tampacrossroads.com

  • Veterans Corner Radio provides valuable information for veterans and is hosted by William (Bill) Hodges once a month on radio stations Sun Radio WSCQ FM 96.3, New Beginning Radio WKOT FM 102.1, Phoenix Community Radio WPHX FM 101.9, and Power 901 WYPW FM 90.1. Podcasts are also available thru iTunes and Google. For more information contact Bill (813) 641-0816 [email protected]

  • Veterans’ Council of Hillsborough County
    The objective of the Veterans' Council of Hillsborough County is to serve as a local affiliate of military veterans' organizations, act as liaison between County government and Veterans organizations on actions affecting veterans and veterans benefits, as they affect veterans and their families in Hillsborough County. hillsboroughcounty.org/en/residents/social-services/veterans/action-folder/apply-for-the-veterans-council

  • Veterans Memorial Park
    The price of freedom is visible here. veteransparkhc.com

  • V.F.W. Riverview Post #8108
    To foster camaraderie among United States veterans of overseas conflicts.  To serve our veterans, the military and our communities.  To advocate of behalf of all of these. facebook.com/VFWFL8108

  • Wounded Warriors in Action Foundation
    The WWIA is dedicated to serving our nation's combat wounded, Purple Heart recipients, by providing world-class outdoor sporting activities. wwiaf.org
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