Annapolis Starbucks Transforms Into Military Family Store

ANNAPOLIS, MD — An Annapolis Starbucks store was re-dedicated Wednesday as a Starbucks Military Family Store. The location at 122 Main Street is among Starbucks' first Military Family Stores, dedicated at its original location in October 2015. Now, there are 37 Military Family Stores around the country, which are located near major military bases, with a specific focus on hiring and honoring veterans and military spouses.

The store is positioned just down the hill from the state capitol, and right outside the gates of the United States Naval Academy.

Guests at the ceremony included: Heather Campbell, Field Representative, U.S. Senator Ben Cardin; Pokuaa Owusu-Acheaw, Senator Chris Van Hollen’s representative; Will Rowell, Public Engagement and Community Relations Director, Annapolis Mayor Gavin Buckley's representative; George W. Owings III, Secretary, Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs; and Amy Looney, Travis Manion Foundation.

Since 2013, Starbucks has hired over 12,000 veterans and military spouses, the company said in a news release. It has increased its hiring goal to 25,000 military total hires by 2025. Starbucks announced plans in last year to open 100 more such stores across the U.S. over the next five years.

Photo of Annapolis Starbucks Military Family Store re-dedication by Jonathan Cruz