Veterans Day ceremony at Fort Sam Houston continues amid uncertainty over its future

Veterans Day ceremony at Fort Sam Houston continues amid uncertainty over its future by Christopher Hoffman Wed, November 11, 2026 at 6:36 AM 6 VIEW ALL PHOTOS A longtime Veterans Day tradition will continue today at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, but questions remain about whether this year's ceremony could be its last. (SBG San Antonio) Comment on this story 0 Comment Share story Share topics: Veterans Day Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery Department of Veterans Affairs Ceremony Rifle volleys Taps San Antonio SAN ANTONIO — A longtime Veterans Day tradition will continue today at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, but questions remain about whether this year's ceremony could be its last. The annual ceremony, which honors the men and women who have served in the U.S. military, is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. at the cemetery off Harry Wurzbach Road. The event is free and open to the public, with veterans and their families especially encouraged to attend. However, the ceremony's future has recently come into question. The Department of Veterans Affairs considered ending the annual gathering, citing declining attendance, costs and the fact that San Antonio National Cemetery also hosts a Veterans Day ceremony. Veterans pushed back against the possibility of losing the tradition, and the VA agreed to continue this year's event. However, discussions about its future beyond 2026 are ongoing. Wednesday's ceremony will feature several speakers and live music before concluding with three volleys of rifle fire by the Fort Sam Houston Memorial Services Detachment and the playing of "Taps." For now, the annual gathering remains an opportunity for San Antonio families to come together, remember those who served and honor the sacrifices made by generations of American veterans. Trending Family of five killed after SUV leaves wet I-10 overpass in Seguin, parents identified Rain-slicked IH-10 in Seguin turned deadly when a Chevrolet Tahoe left an overpass near FM 725, killing a Porter family of five, including three children. FM 725 was shut for hours as police investigate. 'F--- you': Father who killed 16-year-old school shooter cursed teen before deadly shot "I didn't want to hear what he had to say. He had taken lives," Kaylub Giamanco told CBS News. "I said, ‘F--- you.'" Two adults, three children killed after vehicle goes off bridge near I-10 in Seguin A single-vehicle crash near FM 725 and Interstate 10 prompted road closures in Seguin on Sunday afternoon, according to the Seguin Police Department.In a traffic alert posted to Facebook, police said at 1:30 p.m. on 'I'm going to kill you tonight': San Antonio man accused of stalking ex-girlfriend 'I'm going to kill you tonight': San Antonio man accused of stalking ex-girlfriend Vehicle break-ins concern residents near La Cantera and the Rim A night out for dinner turned into a costly experience for a UTSA student after someone smashed her car window and stole her belongings.Isabella Leon, 20, says NEWS IN PHOTOS: " Local " 6 NEW Veterans Day ceremony at Fort Sam Houston continues amid uncertainty over its future 4 NEW SHARE YOUR PHOTOS: Help us salute the veterans who have made a difference in your life 12 Armed man shot, killed by security guard after struggle inside East Side game room 3 Kerrville neighbors seek reliable way home as Arcadia Loop repairs could take until March