San Antonio
- Texas
8,000 as of 2020
- Population
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San Antonio, TX is known as Military City USA and has a rich colonial history. Thousands of service members, veterans and DOD employees call San Antonio home as well as a number of sports teams, colleges and festivals.
San Antonio is home to over a million people and is the seventh most populous city in America. San Antonio has nearly 20 high schools and almost 50,000 students. There are multiple colleges in town, including the University of Texas San Antonio. And of course, the world famous Alamo resides downtown, near the Riverwalk.
San Antonio is home to one of the largest concentrations of military bases in the United States, including Randolph AFB, Lackland AFB, Fort Sam Houston and Camp Bullis, which is why it was given the title Military City USA. San Antonio is also home to the Department of Defense’s largest medical center at Joint Base San Antonio Fort Sam Houston. San Antonio welcomes the families of the 39,000 students who graduate from military training each year,
Visitors can explore the US Army Medical Department Museum (AMEDD Museum) at Fort Sam Houston, where they can also visit the historic Quadrangle, which is the second oldest military facility in the city. The Fort Sam Houston Museum is nearby, which tells the tale of the evolution of the army in San Antonio, beginning with the establishment of the post in 1845.
There are countless things to do in San Antonio. Fiesta San Antonio is held annually and includes food, parades and music. Families can also enjoy a night out at Sea World, Texas, take in a Spurs (NBA) game, or enjoy a stroll along the Riverwalk. There are also historic missions, museums and Hill Country excursions. And of course, Remember the Alamo!
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