A large majority of our community includes tens of thousands of military personnel. Some of these Americans are single and stationed nearby. Others are married with families living in our communities, neighboring communities, or on one of our government installations. Our Chamber along with the MAC recognize that, without assistance, contact with the neighboring military communities is extremely limited. The mission of the Military Affairs Committee (MAC) of the Swansboro Area Chamber of Commerce (SACC) is to maintain, and continually improve, the relationship between the military and civilian communities. It serves as a vital, informal-communications link among commands at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Marine Corps Air Station New River, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, and the regional Coast Guard commands with the towns of Bogue, Pelletier, Cedar Point, Cape Carteret, Emerald Isle and Swansboro. The MAC achieves its mission by hosting a series of events, supported by SACC and other fundraising throughout the year, to include dinners, activities, and meetings to treat active duty/retired members of the military to some “time off” and let them know that it is a privilege for these communities to have them stationed/living nearby.