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NATIONAL GUARD ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS
56th Annual
Conference
13 – 15 March 2015
Corpus Christi, Texas
THE GUARD
OF HOPE.
Every day, the men and women of the Air National Guard stand
vigilant in service to our country and communities. At Boeing,
we’re proud to stand with them in their vital mission.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
NGAT CONFERENCE
PROGRAM ADVERTISERS
Schedule of Events...............................................................................4-5
Boeing......................................................................................................... 2
Welcome Letters...................................................................................6-8
Onsite Health..........................................................................................11
NGAT Conference Locations................................................................ 9
Sponsors & Corporate Members .....................................................10
TXMF Leadership.............................................................................13-19
Worklife Institute...................................................................................12
Cindy Smith, Realtor.............................................................................12
What Is NGAT All About.......................................................................20
TexVet Initiative......................................................................................12
NGAT Executive Committee..............................................................21
LiteFighter................................................................................................27
NGAT Board of Directors...............................................................22-23
NGAT Past Presidents...........................................................................24
NGAT Committees.................................................................................25
Emergent BioSolutions.......................................................................30
NGAT Life Insurance.............................................................................35
NGAT President's Annual Report.....................................................26
Texas Army National Guard Recruiting..........................................38
NGAT Awards..........................................................................................28
USAA..........................................................................................................50
NGAT Minuteman Recipients............................................................29
Financial Report...............................................................................31-34
GEICO.........................................................................................................52
Military Affairs Committee Report..................................................39
Sprint.........................................................................................................71
Legislative Report............................................................................40-43
American Equity....................................................................................72
Insurance Committee Report............................................................44
NGAT Membership Committee Report.........................................45
NGAT Benefits...................................................................................46-47
TXMF Best Warrior Golf Tournament........................................48-49
NGAT Facilties Committee Report...................................................51
Retiree Report.........................................................................................53
NGAT Staff................................................................................................54
2014 Conference Memories..............................................................55
NGAT Educational Foundation Committee Report...................56
Scholarship Winners.............................................................................57
EANGUS..............................................................................................58-59
NGAUS.................................................................................................60-61
TXNG Family Support Foundation............................................62-63
Exhibit Hall Layout................................................................................64
Conference Events Map......................................................................65
Editors........................................... MSG (Ret) Theresa Billeck-Zuniga
Texas Military Forces Museum..........................................................66
..................................................................................................Kathy White
NGAT New Life Members....................................................................67
Publisher........................................................................Aus-Tex Printing
Executive Director.................................................... Ray Lindner, CAE
TAPS............................................................................................................70
Marketing & Meeting Director.........................Robert Casias, CMP
Insurance Director..........................................................Kathy Gallatin
National Guard Association of Texas
Membership Director.............. MSG (Ret) Theresa Billeck-Zuniga
3706 Crawford Ave., Austin, Texas 78731
512-454-7300  1-800-252-NGAT (6828)
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Communications Director...............................................Kathy White
NGAT 56th Annual Conference
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+schedule of events+
56th Annual Conference
13–15 March 2015
(Please refer to the final program in your registration packet for
the latest schedule of events)
THURSDAY, 12 MARCH
1200 – 1700 Registration.............................................................................American Bank Center, Foyer
1600 – 2000 NGAT Board of Directors Meeting...................Omni Corpus Christi Hotel, Bayview Room
FRIDAY, 13 MARCH
0700 – 1400 Golf...................................................................................................Northshore Country Club
0730 – 0830 Fun Run.......................................................Meet in Omni Corpus Christi Hotel Lobby at 0715
1100 – 1200 Wine Tasting...............................................................Omni Corpus Christi Hotel, Suite 1859
1230 – 1330 Spirits Tasting.............................................................Omni Corpus Christi Hotel, Suite 1859
0800 – 1800 Registration.............................................................................American Bank Center, Foyer
1300 – 1700 Exhibit Hall Open......................................................... American Bank Center, Exhibit Hall B
1800 – 2100 Welcome Party................... Brewster Street Ice House, 1724 N. Tancahua St., Corpus Christi
2100 – 2400 Hospitality Suites......................................................................... Omni Corpus Christi Hotel
0700 – 1500
0730 – 0945
1000 – 1600
1100 – 1330
1200 – 1330
1200 – 1330
1300 – 1500
1800 – 1900
1900 – 2100
2100 – 2400
SATURDAY, 14 MARCH
Registration.............................................................................American Bank Center, Foyer
Breakfast/Business Session....................................................................................... TBA
Exhibit Hall Open......................................................... American Bank Center, Exhibit Hall B
Spouses Luncheon......... Art Museum of South Texas (Meet at 1100 in hotel lobby for bus)
Lunch with Exhibitors............................................... American Bank Center, Exhibit Hall B
Retiree Luncheon.............................................................American Bank Center, Room 107
Educational Breakouts................................................................... American Bank Center
Reception........................................ Omni Corpus Christi Hotel, Corpus Christi Ballroom Foyer
Awards Dinner.........................................Omni Corpus Christi Hotel, Corpus Christi Ballroom
Hospitality Suites......................................................................... Omni Corpus Christi Hotel
SUNDAY, 15 MARCH
0800 – 0900 Prayer Breakfast.................................................. Omni Corpus Christi Hotel, Laguna Madre
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conference breakouts
American Bank Center
Session 1, 1300 - 1330 hrs
Retirement Planning (Room 101) - Starting to look at life beyond the Guard? Then this is the class for
you. Bring your questions and planning notebooks for information, insight, and advice.
Apps to Leverage Your Time (Room 103) - Do you see those folks walking around with smart phones
and iPads who appear to be well-organized and digitally versed? Come get some technological pointers
and the low-down on key apps that will help you get started and keep moving swiftly down the virtual
highway.
Family Readiness Overview (Room 104) - Are you maximizing the resources of the Guard's Family
Readiness office for your people? Come learn more about all the assistance and services available.
Officer Professional Development (Room 105) - Career enhancing information from the office that is
responsible for helping you plan your career!
Session 2, 1345 - 1415 hrs
funding Your Education (Room 101) - Let's face it–education is expensive, but there are ways to
cut costs and supplement your war-chest with grants and loans. Don't spend your money if there is an
alternative. This session may pay for itself!
Unit Legislative Activities (Room 103) - Your unit is the best way to reach out to congressmen and
state legislators. This class will teach you what is allowed and how to do it effectively. Start being a prized
asset to your command and your legislators!
Physical and Mental Wellness (Room 104) - Come learn about the important balance of ensuring
wellness.
EANGUS (Room 105) - The Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States is a key player in
giving a national voice to Guard issues. If you aren't a member, you aren't pulling your weight in the most
important fight the Guard is fighting – protecting our force structure and our benefits. Come learn how
you can become part of fighting the fight.
Session 3, 1430 - 1500 hrs
Command Information Support (Room 101) - Ever struggle to find presentations on topics that your
soldiers and airmen need to learn more about? First Command has a bank of valuable presenters and
subjects that will make your command information classes first class!
Insurance 101 (Room 103) - Are you and your family covered? When are benefits paid? Will I have enough
money in time to cover funeral costs? Which is better – term or life? Can I keep my NGAT insurance after I
retire or separate from the National Guard? Come get the answers to these and more critical questions.
TXNG Family Support Foundation (Room 104) - Resources for Your Troops and Families - The Family
Support Foundation has provided over $1,000,000 in emergency financial assistance, medical and dental
financial assistance, and financial education to soldiers, airmen, and families over the last ten years. Come
learn how the Foundation can assist your soldiers, airmen, and families.
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Governor Greg Abbott signed a proclamation designating February 2nd Chris Kyle Day in honor of
Chief Petty Officer Chris Kyle, a native Texan.
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NGAT PRESIDENT’S WELCOME
Welcome to th
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joy a one-of-a
start early wit
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Wine Tasting
events – Golf
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Breakfast and
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any new prod
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from the indu
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stry and our
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conference
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sponsors. Yo
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u will want to
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visit all the ex
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hibitors and
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get your
held in the Ex
tour of the Ar
hibit Hall from
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South Texas an
12:00 – 1:00
the American
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d lunch at Hes
Bank Center.
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From 1:00 – 3:
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on a variety of
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subjects that
At the Saturd
most interest
ay night NGAT
you.
Awards Dinner
recipients of
held at the O
NGAT Awards.
mni Hotel, we
Following the
will
dinner, please
take some tim recognize our top scholar
Sunday morn
ship winners
e to visit each
ing is our ann
and
of the units'
ual Prayer Bre
of you for hel
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fast, which w
ping make NG
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AT the succes
so we can con
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sful organizat
tinue growing.
activities. I w
ion that it is
I hope you will
you in your pr
ould like to th
today, and I as
ofessional de
leave the con
ank each
k you to conti
velopment. H
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ideas and con
tacts that will
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nd.
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CMSgt Charle
s Chavers
NGAT Presiden
t
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NGAT CONFERENCE LOCATIONS
1959Organized
1960Austin
1st Annual Meeting
1961Austin
2nd Annual Meeting
1962Galveston
3rd Annual Meeting
1963Austin
4th Annual Meeting
1964Dallas
5th Annual Meeting
1965Austin
6th Annual Meeting
1966 San Antonio
7th Annual Meeting
1967Galveston
8th Annual Meeting
1968Dallas
9th Annual Meeting
1969Austin
10th Annual Meeting
1970Brownsville
11th Annual Meeting
1971Houston
12th Annual Meeting
1972 San Antonio
13th Annual Meeting
1973 Fort Worth
14th Annual Meeting
1974McAllen
15th Annual Meeting
1975Houston
16th Annual Meeting
1976Waco
17th Annual Meeting
1977 San Antonio
18th Annual Meeting
1978Brownsville
19th Annual Meeting
1979Houston
20th Annual Meeting
1980Dallas
21st Annual Meeting
1981 El Paso
2002 Corpus Christi
22nd Annual Meeting
43rd Annual Meeting
1982
Waco2003Waco
23rd Annual Meeting
44th Annual Meeting
1983Brownsville
2004Arlington
24th Annual Meeting
45th Annual Meeting
1984
Austin2005Houston
25th Annual Meeting
46th Annual Meeting
1985
Dallas2006Austin
26th Annual Meeting
47th Annual Meeting
1986 Corpus Christi
2007 Corpus Christi
27th Annual Meeting
48th Annual Meeting
1987Waco
2008Austin
28th Annual Meeting
49th Annual Meeting
1988 Fort Worth
2009Austin
29th Annual Meeting
50th Annual Meeting
1989Austin
2010Austin
30th Annual Meeting
51st Annual Meeting
1990Houston
2011 Corpus Christi
31st Annual Meeting
52nd Annual Meeting
1991 Corpus Christi
2012Austin
32nd Annual Meeting
53rd Annual Meeting
1992 El Paso
2013Dallas
33rd Annual Meeting
54th Annual Meeting
1993Dallas
2014Houston
34th Annual Meeting
55th Annual Meeting
1994Austin
2015 Corpus Christi
35th Annual Meeting
56th Annual Meeting
1995Houston
2016Arlington
36th Annual Meeting
57th Annual Meeting
1996 Corpus Christi
2017TBD
37th Annual Meeting
58th Annual Meeting
1997Plano
2018TBD
38th Annual Meeting
59th Annual Meeting
1998Waco
39th Annual Meeting
1999Abilene
40th Annual Meeting
2000 Fort Worth
41st Annual Meeting
2001Houston
42nd Annual Meeting
In Memory of
NGAT Silent
Auction
Bid High & Bid Often
in the Exhibit Hall
Auction Ends at 2 pm on Saturday
Merle
Smithers
Long Time NGAT Supporter
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NGAT SPONSORS & CORPORATE MEMBERS
SPONSORS 
Platinum
Bronze
Onsite Health
AAR Mobility Systems
AM General, LLC
Benchmade
Big Ass Fans
Black Diamond Synergy, LLC
The Boeing Company
ESS, Inc.
First Command Financial Services
Galls
GEICO
Grand Canyon University
InterConnect Wiring
MMR21
Metlife/TRICARE
Navy Federal Credit Union
Perkins Technical Services, Inc.
Raytheon
Sprint
SOI C4ISR Platforms
Strategic Systems, Inc.
Transhield, Inc.
Trident University International
Wiley X, Inc.
Gold
DRS Technologies
Emergent BioSolutions
LiteFighter
USAA
Silver
ADS, Inc.
American Military University
DHS Technologies
Patriot Sponsor
CORPORATE MEMBERS
ABDG/EnerSys
BBVA Compass Bank
Bowhead
Darley Defense
DC Matic Enterprises, Inc.
FLIR Systems, Inc.
JH Medical Solutions, LLC
Kaplan University
Mobile Concepts Specialty Vehicles
North American Rescue, LLC
Northrop Grumman
Pelican Products
ProfitMax Chemical
Revision Military
Rocky Brands
Serious Simulations
Source One Distributors, Inc.
Southwest Synergistic Solutions, LLC
University of Phoenix
Waldorf College
NGAT salutes our generous sponsors and corporate members who have
contributed so much to our success over the years. Please take time and stop
by each booth to thank them for their support.
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Minimize distractions
Maximize Medical READINESS
ARE YOUR SOLDIERS MISSING OUT ON VALUABLE TRAINING IN ORDER TO
GET THEIR MEDICAL READINESS SQUARDED AWAY?
We are committed to supporting the war-fighter so the war-fighter can get back in the fight. With our years
of experience delivering services to the military, we can provide your required medical and dental services
with precision planning. We work to get your unit readiness numbers back up in one drill weekend. With our
real-time data entry, you will see immediate results. Gone are the days of endless PHAs. No more SNAFUs.
No more red. With Onsite Health as your ally, we’ll make sure your training time isn’t wasted.
Now go kick down some doors, Commander.
We got this.
health
TORREY HUBRED
Military Health Services
Subject Matter Expert
571-257-2413
Onsite Health, Inc. 241 18th Street South, Suite 403, Arlington VA 22202 | info@onsitehealth.com | 888.411.2290 | onsitehealth.com
Worklife Institute
Cindy Smith
1900 St. James Place, Suite 880
Houston, TX 77056
713-963-9456
www.worklifeinstitute.com
(512) 426-2431
CindySmith@HindsiteAustin.com
Hindsite 20/20 Real Estate Inv.
2007 West Koenig Lane
Austin, Texas 78756
Veterans Reentry and Worklife
Transition Program
The Worklife Institute Resource Center is a place of hospitality
where you can work, relax, meet, hold interviews, and use the various
services.
Services are:
* Career Transition & Job Search
* Family & Personal Counseling
* Legal & Financial Consultation
* Work Orientation
* Mediation Training
* Family and Parenting Classes
All program services provided free of charge to military personnel
(Active, Retired, Guard and Reserve) and your family members.
Program Director:
Diana C. Dale, D.Min., Ph.D., LMFT
Funding provided by The Bob Woodruff Foundation ,
the Texas Veterans Commission Fund for Veterans Assistance,
the Swords to Plowshares Foundation and the May and Stanley Smith Charitable Trust.
Connect to what
you care about.
TEXVET.ORG
512-341-4924
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After serving our Nation and State for 21 years,
I am still proud to serve our Texas Warriors
and their Families...
...as their REALTOR® for Life!
Let me be your real estate resource:
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Property taxes
Improvements
Vendor Referrals
Re-financing
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Buy a Home
Sell a Home
Lease a Home
Maintenance
If I can help you, or someone you care about,
with any real estate question you have,
please give me a call!
I Support
The Guard!
CCMSGT (Ret)
Don Smithers
State Command
Chief #5
TEXAS MILITARY FORCES
Adjutant General
State Senior Enlisted Advisor
Maj Gen John F. Nichols
Adjutant General
CSM Mark Weedon
State Senior Enlisted Advisor
Assistant Adjutants General
MG William L. Smith
Assistant Adjutant General
Army
Maj Gen Kenneth W. Wisian
Assistant Adjutant General
Air
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TEXAS AIR NATIONAL GUARD
Maj Gen Kenneth W. Wisian
Commander
Brig Gen David McMinn
TXANG Cdr & Chief of Staff
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CCMSgt Marlon K. Nation
Command Chief
Welcome to the
56th Annual
NGAT Conference!
TEXAS ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
MG William L. Smith
Commander, TXARNG
CSM John L. Hoxie
Command Sergeant Major, TXARNG
DOMESTIC OPERATIONS
BG Patrick Hamilton
Director of the Joint Staff &
Commander of Domestic Operations
CMSgt Oscar Tey
Senior Enlisted Advisor
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36th INFANTRY DIVISION
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MG Lester Simpson
Commander
CSM John F. Sampa
Command Sergeant Major
BG Samuel L. Henry
Dep Cmd Gen, Manuever
COL (P) Richard J. Noriega
Dep Cmd Gen, Support
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71st TROOP COMMAND
BG Sean A. Ryan
Commander
CSM Charles R. Harris
Command Sergeant Major
US ARMY SOUTH
For more information go to www.post516.org
BG Orlando Salinas
Deputy Commander, USARSO
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TEXAS STATE GUARD
MG (TX) Gerald "Jake" Betty
Commander, TXSG
Sgt Maj (TX) Bryan Beckard
Senior Enlisted Advisor, TXSG
Brig Gen (TX) Donald Prince
Commander, TXSG Air Component
COL (TX/P) Howard Palmer
Commander, TXSG Army Component
MG (TX) Robert J. Bodisch
Deputy Commander, TXSG
BG (TX) Brian Smallwood
Commander, TXSG Maritime Regiment
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BG (TX) David Cohen
Commander, TXSG Medical Brigade
THE CHIEFS
COL Greg Chaney
Chief of the Adjutant General’s Staff
Col Marcos Santillan
Director, TXANG Staff
COL Scott MacLeod
Chief of Staff
Domestic Operations Joint Staff
COL Darrell Dement
Chief, TXARNG Staff
Col Daniel Steiner
Chief, TXSG Staff
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WHAT IS NGAT ALL ABOUT?
Founded in 1959, the National Guard Association of Texas has
served the needs and advocated the interests of Texas Guard
personnel, their families, friends, and supporters of the nation’s
defense from across the state. We are a combined Association
of officers and enlisted sharing in the journey for all Soldiers,
Airmen, and Sailors across the state of Texas. NGAT is “your
voice” both on Capitol Hill in Washington DC and at the State
Capitol in Austin. NGAT also offers a group life insurance policy
for the welfare of the members of the Texas Military Forces
as well as term and whole life insurance policies for family
members.
For the past 56 years, the organization has grown from a
few hundred members who met at Camp Mabry to a total
membership of over 30,000. Membership in NGAT is open to
any member of the Texas Military Forces and those Texans who
support the aims and goals of the Association.
Program. The Board is elected by delegates of the Association's
membership at the Annual Conference held in March each year.
NGAT’s Executive Committee includes the President, the
President-Elect, the Vice President, and the Secretary-Treasurer.
The board appoints an Executive Director to manage the dayto-day affairs of the Association under the board’s general
direction. Today, NGAT employs a full-time staff of four and is
organized into several service areas: Membership and Benefits,
Insurance, and Meetings and Marketing.
Since its formation, NGAT has striven to represent all the
members of the Texas Military Forces, both officer and
enlisted, in the area of legislation and service, to preserve and
perpetuate the history and traditions of the National Guard.
Do you remember when...
•
A guard member was provided $10,000
of life insurance, and it would only pay when
you were at drill or annual training?
•
You could only visit the commissary 24 times a year and had to get your commissary card punched during each visit?
•
You were paid in cash at the end of Annual Training by the
pay officer and you only got paid once a quarter for drill?
Our younger soldiers and airmen probably don’t remember the
above, but there are many who are still around that remember
those days. The National Guard has come a long way in a
short period of time! The changes we have seen over the years
just didn’t happen. They are a result of a combined effort of
NGAT, NGAUS, EANGUS, and others that promote legislative
action to enhance both unit readiness and quality-of-life for our
personnel and families.
The National Guard Association of Texas is governed by a board
of directors. The board members represent the major units
of the Texas Military Forces and include special constituency
directors, representing Retirees and the Family Readiness
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NGAT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Charles Chavers
President
Daniel Quick
President-Elect
Kenn White
Vice President
Ashley Bloom
Secretary-Treasurer
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NGAT BOARD
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Charles Chavers
President
Daniel Quick
President-Elect
Kenn White
Vice President
Ashley Bloom
Secretary-Treasurer
Michael Courade
JFTX
Terri Marshall
TXARNG
Kenneth Henry
36th Infantry Division
Brian Hildebrand
72nd IBCT
Tony Carter
72nd IBCT
Jet Hays
56th IBCT
Jim Horn
56th IBCT
Murphy McCardell
36th Sustainment BDE
Bob Roark
36th CAB
Calvin Jenkins
176th ENGR BDE
Patrick Harty
71st BfSB
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OF DIRECTORS
John Crawson
136th MEB
Michael Selheim
HQ, TANG
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SERVICE
Minuteman Award
The highest honor bestowed on an NGAT member. It recognizes
exceptional achievement, highly distinguished service, or an
outstanding contribution to a military organization, state, nation,
and to NGAT.
Davy Crockett Award
Recognizes exceptional service or outstanding contributions to
NGAT.
Jose Navarro Award
Recognizes outstanding contribution or service to NGAT.
HEROISM
SPECIAL
Honorary Life Membership
Presented by the NGAT Board of Directors to recognize exceptional
service or support to the ideals of NGAT.
Adjutant General’s Award
Presented to an individual or entity that the Adjutant General
wishes to recognize for exceptional service or support of the TXMF.
President’s Award
Presented to an individual or entity that the President wishes to
recognize for exceptional service or support to the TXMF and/or
NGAT.
Sam Houston Award
Presented to elected officials for exceptional support of the TXMF.
General K. L. Berry Award
Recognizes an act of heroism involving risk of life or personal
safety by a member of the TXMF.
Spirit of Texas Award
Bestowed on an individual or entity for outstanding public service
to the TXMF and/or NGAT.
Juan Seguin Award
Recognizes an individual other than a member of the TXMF for the
performance of an act of heroism involving risk of life or personal
safety and/or extreme humanitarianism while attempting to aid a
member of the TXMF.
NGAT Certificate of Appreciation
Bestowed on an individual or entity for outstanding support of the
TXMF and/or NGAT.
LTC James A. Spring Humanitarianism Award
Recognizes an act of heroism and/or extreme humanitarianism
involving the saving or attempt to save a life.
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Year RecipientService Year RecipientService Year RecipientService
2014
MG (Ret) Darren Owens
ARNG
2012
LTC Michele Voorhees
ARNG
2013
2011
COL (Ret) Francisco Zuniga
Col Tony West
ARNG
ANG
1990
BG Leroy Thompson
1989
CW4 James R. Harrison
1990
2010
BG James K. ”Red” Brown
ARNG
2009
MG (TX) (Ret) Jerry Icenhower
ARNG
ANG
2008
COL (Ret) Cindy Smith
MSG (Ret) Theresa Billeck-Zuniga
Brig Gen Allen Dehnert
ARNG
ARNG
COL (Ret) Rodney McNelley
ARNG
LTG (Ret) Don O. Daniel
ARNG
CSM (Ret) Don Strickland
ARNG
SGM Elmo Carreon
ARNG
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
1999
CMSgt (Ret) Joe Briggs *
CMSgt (Ret) William Maginot
COL (Ret) Dale Pyeatt
COL (Ret) Larry N. Patterson
COL (Ret) Garry D. Patterson
COL Michael L. Boyd
CSM (Ret) E. Lewis Boehm, Jr.
MG Robert L. Halverson
MG (Ret) John B. Garrett*
Lt Col Charles P. Ford **
Col Gary R. Walston
1997
CSM Carroll Don Steelhammer**
1998
COL (Ret) Eugene A. Mees *
MSgt Deritha M. Ceaser
ANG
1986
ARNG
1984
ARNG
ARNG
1983
ANG
1982
ARNG
ANG
ARNG
ARNG
1981
ANG
ARNG
ANG
CMSgt (Ret) Donald L. Smithers
ARNG
ARNG
CMSgt (Ret) David A. Holder
1985
CMSgt (Ret) Clarence E. Leonard*
ARNG
ARNG
1987
CHAP (BG) Robert L. Herring
COL (Ret) David Counts
1988
ANG
1996
1995
ANG
1980
1979
COL (Ret) Richard E. Harrison
ARNG
1993
BG David A. Heuer *
ARNG
1991
COL (Ret) Leroy M. Cobb*
ARNG
1994
1992
LTC Susan L. Bickelmann
1SG (Ret) Oscar G. Adame
ANG
ANG
ARNG
1978
1977
ANG
SFC (Ret) David N Cuellar
ARNG
CMSgt James D. Johnston*
ANG
ARNG
CSMgt (Ret) Themis J. Maloukis
ARNG
MG (Ret) James B. McGoodwin *
ARNG
1SG Veron D. Day *
ARNG
MG (Ret) Robert W. McDonald
MG (Ret) Elmer L. Stephens
MG Bobby W. Hodges
ANG
ARNG
ANG
MAJ Edmond S. Komandosky
ARNG
CSM Earl R. Allen *
ARNG
CSM Arthur P. Allen
CW4 Harold D. Loftis
LTC Milton W. Johnston*
CMSgt Oren W. McClure
ARNG
ARNG
ARNG
ANG
CSM Bill S. Abernathy
ARNG
MG Willie L. Scott*
ARNG
LTG William O. Green*
CMSgt Francis M. Arnold
ARNG
ANG
BG J. Travis Blakeslee*
ARNG
LTG Everett S. Simpson*
ARNG
CSM John H. Henry
CSM Richard M. Sutherland
LTC John A. Farrand*
LTC Robert H. Harmon
ARNG
ARNG
ARNG
ANG
1SG Truman N. Lee
ARNG
CSM James H. Merritt
ARNG
BG John A. Traeger*
LTG Thomas S. Bishop*
COL Harry L. Smith, Jr.*
1SG Morris W. Abercrombie
ARNG
SGM Donald L. Lindsey
ARNG
1975
1974
1973
1972
1971
1970
1969
1968
1967
1966
1965
1964
1963
CWO Ignatius J. Stepchinski*
CSM William W. Huggins*
LTG Harley B. West*
COL Robert L. Stockton*
MG Thomas D. Blackwell*
SFC Fred M. Roy*
LTG D. A. Thompson*
CHAP (LTC) Charles A. Mull**
TSgt Ivan B. Burch
ANG
ANG
ARNG
ARNG
ARNG
ARNG
ARNG
ARNG
ARNG
ANG
MG James E. Taylor*
ARNG
SGM Albert K. Penrod*
ARNG
LTC Mickey Francis*
TSgt James T. Densford, Jr.
MAJ Harold H. Blackshear
SMSgt Shelby E. Luke, Sr.
ARNG
ANG
ANG
ANG
LTG Clayton P. Kerr*
ARNG
LTG H. Miller Ainsworth*
ARNG
LTC Thomas E. Berry*
LTG Albert Sidney Johnson*
SMSgt William F. Mead*
CW4 Leonard T. Tallas*
LTC Jay A. Matthews, Jr.*
MAJ James A. Rose*
MG Lloyd M. Benston, Sr.*
ARNG
ARNG
ANG
ARNG
ARNG
ANG
TSG
SGM Charles W. Ray*
ARNG
ARNG
CWO Oakley H. Pittman*
ARNG
ANG
ARNG
CW3 Lewis O. King*
ARNG
1SG Clyde W. Worrell
ARNG
LTC James A. Spring**
MAJ Edward O. Messick
ARNG
CSM Douglas O. V. Rives*
COL Ervin C. Herber
1976
ANG
1962
LTG Carl L. Phinney*
ARNG
* Deceased
** Postumous
ARNG
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Respectfully submitted
Ashley Bloom
Ashley Bloom
Secretary/Treasurer
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
As Of 31 AugustNational
2014 Guard Association of Texas
Statement of Financial Position
Statement of Financial Position
As of August 31, 2014
As of August 31, 2014
LIABILITIES & EQUITY
ASSETS
Liabilities
Current Assets
Current Liabilities
Checking/Savings
Checking Accounts
180,183.39
Savings Accounts
197,469.08
Money Market Accounts
647,359.18
1025 · Petty Cash
Total Checking/Savings
Credit Cards
2002 · Chase Credit Card
Total Credit Cards
Other Current Liabilities
1,025,182.87
2250 · Human Resources Liabilities
66,886.57
2300 · Premiums Payable
55,133.26
15,824.46
2620 · Premiums for Future Period
23,022.55
2330 · Premium Refund
Other Current Assets
1100 · Certificates of Deposit
1200 · Accounts Receivable
1300 · Prepaid Insurance Premiums
1305 · Prepaid Expenses
Total Other Current Assets
15,162.79
1,932.57
4,064.33
2500 · NGAT Conference
1,115.00
2600 · Other Entities
1,015.00
2050 · Rental Property Deposit
17,266.90
6,654.82
114.72
2370 · Military Affairs Collections
Total Other Current Liabilities
2,726.24
154,272.83
41,017.08
Total Current Liabilities
Total Current Assets
195.16
15,824.46
Accounts Receivable
Total Accounts Receivable
16,877.83
171.22
2100 · Payroll Liabilities
1201 · *Accounts Receivable
16,877.83
171,150.66
1,082,024.41
Total Liabilities
171,150.66
Fixed Assets
Equity
1500 · Land
287,500.00
1520 · Buildings
391,507.65
3016 · Life Membership Funds
121,357.64
3020 · NGAT Foundation Fund
1550 · Furniture & Equipment
1590 · Accumulated Depreciation
Total Fixed Assets
3100 · Building Fund
600,000.00
567,127.65
3200 · Reserve Fund
250,000.00
3900 · Fund Balance
343,156.78
Net Income
101,920.44
1600 · Bonds
18,655.64
1650 · Stocks
41,258.73
TOTAL ASSETS
44,113.05
-233,237.64
Other Assets
Total Other Assets
198,725.50
59,914.37
Total Equity
1,537,915.77
TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY
1,709,066.43
1,709,066.43
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of Financial Activity Budget vs. Actual
STATEMENTStatement
OF FINANCIAL
ACTIVITIES
September 2013 through August 2014
For the Year Ended 31 AugustSep2014
'13 - Aug 14
Budget
$ Over Budget
Ordinary Income/Expense
Income
4005 · Annual Conference
95,104.78
105,475.00
-10,370.22
4020 · Transaction Charges
7,399.36
5,620.00
1,779.36
4025 · Dividends & Interest
5,110.54
4,602.00
508.54
90,559.61
90,000.00
559.61
155,762.00
174,000.00
-18,238.00
89,411.29
90,420.00
-1,008.71
4045 · Insurance Premium - Direct Bill
4046 · Insurance Premiums - Allotments
4047 · Insurance Commissions
4049 · Insurance Experience Refund
235,078.00
4055 · Membership - Individual
5,309.71
4,200.00
1,109.71
4062 · Membership - Corporate
18,000.00
23,000.00
-5,000.00
4063 · Military Affairs Income
3,523.68
500.00
3,023.68
4065 · News Magazine Ads
14,600.00
12,000.00
2,600.00
4075 · NGEDA
12,000.00
12,000.00
0.00
4076 · TXNGFSF
20,336.75
12,000.00
8,336.75
33,965.88
32,714.88
1,251.00
788,940.24
566,531.88
222,408.36
788,940.24
566,531.88
222,408.36
6005 · Annual Conference Expense
91,608.80
96,625.00
-5,016.20
6020 · Association Management
27,332.42
30,555.00
-3,222.58
4080 · Other Income
4400 · Miscellaneous Income
4500 · Rental Income
Total Income
Gross Profit
2,109.00
669.64
Expense
6080 · Facilities and Equipment
20,665.30
17,000.00
3,665.30
6100 · Human Resources
388,582.91
380,610.00
7,972.91
6110 · Insurance Program
16,038.89
18,000.00
-1,961.11
6130 · Legislative
26,815.68
25,250.00
1,565.68
6140 · Membership
2,417.88
4,740.00
-2,322.12
6145 · Military Affairs
50,236.16
46,950.00
3,286.16
6150 · Communications
24,412.75
19,800.00
4,612.75
6160 · Office Administration
26,315.17
28,140.00
-1,824.83
6175 · Other Expenses
7600 · Depreciation
Total Expense
Net Ordinary Income
Net Income
910.09
300.00
610.09
11,683.75
10,000.00
1,683.75
687,019.80
677,970.00
9,049.80
101,920.44
-111,438.12
213,358.56
101,920.44
-111,438.12
213,358.56
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BUDGET
OVERVIEW
Budget Overview
Ordinary Income/Expense
Income
4005 · Annual Conference
105,750.00
4020 · Transaction Charges
7,200.00
4025 · Dividends & Interest
4,201.00
4045 · Insurance Premium - Direct Bill
4046 · Insurance Premiums - Allotments
84,000.00
156,000.00
4047 · Insurance Commissions
90,060.00
4055 · Membership - Individual
5,400.00
4062 · Membership - Corporate
19,000.00
4065 · News Magazine Ads
12,000.00
4075 · NGEDA
12,000.00
4076 · TXNGFSF
18,000.00
4080 · Other Income
4500 · Rental Income
Total Income
Gross Profit
500.00
37,718.88
551,829.88
551,829.88
Expense
6005 · Annual Conference Expense
6020 · Association Management
31,578.00
6080 · Facilities and Equipment
19,820.00
6100 · Human Resources
379,488.76
6110 · Insurance Program
13,980.00
6130 · Legislative
19,650.00
6140 · Membership
3,088.00
6145 · Military Affairs
21,400.00
6150 · Communications
22,655.00
6160 · Office Administration
24,980.00
6175 · Other Expenses
7600 · Depreciation
Total Expense
Net Ordinary Income
Net Income
101,650.00
180.00
12,200.00
650,669.76
-98,839.88
-98,839.88
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Whole Life
Insurance Policies
are now available
for NGAT Members
ages 66–75
Members (including associate members) may now apply for
whole life insurance even if they have been discharged or
are retired from the Guard.
 Whole Life Insurance – Pay the same
premium for the rest of your life and accrue a
cash value
 Members ages 66–75 may apply
Amounts of insurance available:
$5,000; $10,000; $15,000; $20,000;
$25,000; $50,000; and $75,000
Evidence of insurability may be required
Spouses may be insured
 Premiums are the same regardless of
tobacco usage
UNDERWRITTEN BY
AMERICAN EQUITY INVESTMENT LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
If interested, please complete the information below and return to:
NGAT, 3706 Crawford, Austin TX 78731, FAX (512) 467-6803
PHONE (512) 454-7300 or email insurance@ngat.org
NAME_____________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS__________________________________________________________________
CITY__________________________________ ST___________ ZIP__________________
SSN______________________________ DATE OF BIRTH__________________________
DAYTIME PHONE___________________________________________________________
EMAIL ADDRESS ___________________________________________________________
CIRCLE AMOUNT OF INSURANCE DESIRED:
$5,000 $10,000 $15,000 $20,000 $25,000 $50,000 $75,000
The Texas Army National Guard’s Recruiting &
Retention Battalion is committed to providing the
Citizen-Soldiers needed to keep Texas Strong.
If you know someone who’s interested in serving
their community, we’d like to meet them. If you’re
currently serving in the Guard, you may be eligible
for some re-enlistment bonuses.
Stop by our display at the NGAT Conference
to learn more. Or, call us to learn how you can
help keep the Lone Star State Texas Proud, Texas
Strong!
PROUD PARTNER
National Guard
Association of Texas
MILITARY AFFAIRS REPORT
Over the past several years, the NGAT Board of Directors
has invested a significant amount of money into
supporting Military Affairs' activities. Military Affairs
includes such areas as Unit Distributions, Command
Support Functions, Family Support, TXMF Museum
Support, and Professional Development for the TXMF,
including individual attendance and sponsorships to the
NGAT Conference, EANGUS Conference, and the NGAUS
Conferences. In sum, NGAT provided well over $52,000 in
support of Military Affairs' activities last year.
Last year NGAT spent over $10,000 in support of various
unit activities, including departure and homecoming
ceremonies, professional development and conference
support, and command support functions, including
school graduations, awards, and support for the TAGPEC
program.
The NGAT Board of Directors has especially focused on
developing a professional development program for the
TXMF. A key part of professional development is ensuring
that young soldiers and airmen have the opportunity
to attend professional conferences. For several years,
we have offered a special attendance package for junior
enlisted that reduces the conference cost for two people
to $125, including meals and lodging. Last year twentyone members took advantage of the offer, while this year
only ten took advantage. We also solicit Patriot Sponsors
to completely underwrite attendance for junior enlisted,
and over the last three years we have awarded seven
Patriot Scholarships to our NGAT conference. In addition,
we have arranged professional development breakouts
for our junior officers and junior enlisted at the annual
conference.
NGAT also participates as a key player in both EANGUS and
NGAUS. Last year we spent $8,340 in support of EANGUS
conferences and meetings, which included attending both
the EANGUS Area IV Midwinter Conference in Round Rock,
TX and the EANGUS Annual Conference in Phoenix, AZ.
Due to scheduling, two NGAUS conferences—Honolulu, HI
and Chicago, IL—fell in last fiscal year. NGAT spent $25,000
sending delegates to the conferences.
NGAT’s support of family readiness activities is also
significant, though widely unknown. In addition to paying
for the individual awards for the State Family Programs
Office, NGAT provides office support for the Texas National
Guard Family Support Foundation, including individual
grants, loan tracking and servicing, grant reporting, and
general administrative and bookkeeping functions. While
some of this activity is grant-supported, the amount of
in-kind support afforded the Foundation exceeds $10,000
annually.
NGAT will continue to explore ways to expand professional
development opportunities in the Texas Military Forces.
We encourage all members to assist us in this outreach.
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LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE REPORT
The NGAT Legislative Committee had a very active year in FY1314, actively pursuing legislative goals at both the federal and
state level. Several key legislative goals were secured, and NGAT
members were also very active in communicating with our
Congressional delegation.
ORGANIZATION
The organization of the Legislative Committee includes the NGAT
office staff, the Legislative Task Force, the Resolutions Committee,
and the Email/Fax Brigade. The NGAT staff is responsible for
organizing and pursuing a year-round legislative agenda and for
supporting the activities of the other three components. The
Legislative Task Force is comprised of volunteers who pay their own
way to Washington, D.C. and partner with the leadership of the
Texas National Guard in presenting the TAG priorities and initiatives
to the Texas congressional delegation. The Resolutions Committee
reviews resolutions submitted to the Association by the TXMF,
NGAUS, EANGUS, and industry for Association endorsement. The
Email/Fax Brigade responds to NGAT legislative alerts and directly
lobbies members of Congress as constituents.
The Texas National Guard has a Legislative Affairs Office whose
mission is to coordinate legislative activities, develop legislative
priorities, and to respond to Congressional and state legislative
enquiries. The office is headed by LTC Malcolm Warbrick, an NGAT
Life member. NGAT has a close working-relationship with the staff,
and we strive to achieve an integrated and focused legislative
agenda.
In addition to actively working with the Texas Military Forces, NGAT
maintains a close working-relationship with several key legislative
partners. These include the National Guard Association of the
United States (NGAUS), the Enlisted Association of the National
Guard of the United States (EANGUS), and the National Guard
Bureau Office of Legislative Liaison (NGB-LL). We closely monitor the
legislative work of other key military associations, including the
Military Officers Association of America (MOAA), the Association of
the United States Army (AUSA), and the Air Force Association (AFA).
Finally, NGAT works closely with national and state veteran entities
to ensure representation of Guard veterans.
LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCE ACTIVITIES
FEDERAL: At the federal level, most activity continues to be
centered on force structure issues. We continue to support
countering the Army's proposed cuts to Guard force structure
and transfer of Guard combat aviation assets to the active force.
In addition, we are poised to support Texas Air Guard efforts to
modernize platforms and secure new cyber warfare force structure.
Last fall, NGAT hosted a Congressional Delegation Appreciation
reception, which was well attended by members and staff. In
February 2015, NGAT hosted a Congressional Staff Appreciation
reception to reach out to our new members of Congress and their
staffs, as well as our returning delegation and staffs. We will
return to Washington, D.C. in late spring in conjunction with a
proposed visit by TXMF leadership to meet again with members
and staff and to host another legislative reception for the Texas
delegation. We have also sponsored activities during Army and Air
"State of the State" briefings to NGB designed to provide a more
relaxed social setting during these visits that allows both parties
to exchange views outside of a headquarters building.
STATE: While we were expecting an attack on Hazlewood Act
benefits this session, a decision by a federal judge in Houston
in January 2015 has placed the entire program in jeopardy by
opening the benefits up to all veterans in Texas. We are working
with both House and Senate members and staffers to rewrite
the act with language that will secure the benefits, albeit with
amended qualifications and without a legacy component (benefits
will not be allowed to be passed to dependents). Additionally,
we are pursuing legislation to clarify the Association's tax status
regarding state property tax.
Senator John Cornyn visits with BG Robert “Duke” Bodisch on the
Camp Mabry parade field during American Heroes Day activities.
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LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE REPORT
EMAIL/FAX BRIGADE
NGAT members have been
very responsive in writing
to Congress in support of
specific legislation. This past
year Texas ranked second in
the nation in the number of
messages sent to Congress
through the NGAUS website, sending just over 9,800 messages to
members of Congress, a slight decrease from the previous year. This
year we are renewing our goal to generate over 13,000 messages. If
only 1,500 of our members would commit to sending one message a
month, we could reach this goal and hopefully achieve some notable
legislative successes. Watch for email alerts or logon to ngat.org to
keep informed.
LEGISLATIVE WEBSITE
CPT David C. Sullivan, commander, Headquarters Company, 1-149th Attack
Reconnaissance Battalion, explains the features of an AH-64D Apache
Helicopter to State Senator Leticia Van de Putte, Senate District 26, during
her visit to Ellington Field JRB, Houston. Senator Van de Putte, chair of the
Senate Veterans Affairs and Military Installations Committee, learns about
the 147th Reconnaissance Wing and the 1-149th Attack Helicopter Battalion
missions.
The NGAT legislative website continues to be the primary means of
keeping you informed of critical legislation. We maintain it in-house
and depend heavily on utilizing links to other legislative partners’
websites to keep you informed (they have paid staff to follow
legislation). We have now added Cap Wiz to our website to make the
process of corresponding with legislators simpler and more accessible
to all. In practice, we will continue to route you to either the NGAUS
or EANGUS website for issues of a national nature, but we will draft
our own for Texas-related issues and state legislative issues.
LET YOUR VOICE
BE HEARD!
WRITE TO
CONGRESS!
Texas Army National Guardsmen honor the memory of Sgt. Tomas Garces at a
ceremony held in Weslaco, Texas on 6 Sept 2014. Garces was killed in action
on 6 Sept 2004 and was the first Texas Army National Guard Soldier to die in
combat since World War II. (Photo courtesy of Texas Military Forces)
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code to
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NGAT LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
NGAT continues to provide a concerned and committed voice in Washington and Austin for our National Guard soldiers and airmen, their
families, and Guard retirees and veterans to ensure that they receive benefits for their service, including medical coverage, education,
retirement, veterans advocacy, and employment opportunities.
The politically charged atmosphere in Washington and the continued effects of sequestration and budget-cutting continues to challenge our
Association as it attempts to secure new or expanded benefits while protecting existing benefits. In Austin, continued budget-cutting and
attempts to erode or discontinue educational benefits also present a need to pay close attention to legislative activities during the biennial
session.
The current threat to Army Guard force structure remains serious although the Army's attempt to strip the Guard of its combat aviation assets
has been temporarily thwarted. In this environment, our emphasis remains to avert and avoid any immediate threat to mission and force
structure brought about in a move by the active force to use the Guard as a bill-payer. On the Air side, we support the component's attempt
to modernize the fleet, attract a cyber mission, and even expand Air assets by taking new missions if available. We are committed to enabling
the Adjutant General and the two components to do what is necessary to meet the daily evolving challenges.
We ask our members to remain educated, involved, and ready to respond to any call for action that we send out; it is critical that we
demonstrate wide-spread support to oppose military benefit changes that are inconsistent with service career sacrifices.
In addition to supporting the federal and state initiatives of the Adjutant General,
NGAT is pursuing the following priorities for our members:
FEDERAL
HEALTH
EDUCATION
FAMILIES
TRICARE: Avert Medicare/TRICARE
payment cut and fix statutory formula to
improve access to care. Protect against
disproportional increases in TRICARE fees.
Provide TRICARE Prime coverage to all
drilling Guard members.
Total Force GI Bill: Raise GI Bill educational
benefit rates to cover at least the average
cost of a public college education and
allow accrual of benefits for reservists who
serve multiple tours of active duty up to 36
months.
Pre-Tax Childcare Expenses: Allow Guard
families to pay childcare expenses on a pretax basis
Pre-Tax TRICARE Payments: Allow
uniformed services retiree beneficiaries,
their family members and survivors to pay
TRICARE enrollment fees and supplemental
insurance premiums using pre-tax dollars.
RETIREMENT
Dental: Provide all Guardsmen coverage
under the TRICARE Dental Program (TDP) to
include an annual dental examination at no
cost to the member and full payment by the
TDP of any dental treatment needed to bring
the member into a Dental Class 1 or 2.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Assistance:
Fully fund PTSD/TBI care and research
initiatives. Partner with health care entities
to seek funding for community-based
programs that mitigate, treat and help
overcome the damage of service family post
traumatic stress disorder.
Early Retirement: Credit all post-9/11
active duty service toward Guard early
retirement. Reduce the age a retired
Guardsman can receive military retirement
pay by one year for every two years served
after 20 years.
Duty Points: Remove the annual limit on
inactive duty points that can be applied to
retirement.
Title 32 Benefits Parity: Eliminate the lack
of benefits parity between duty performed
under Title 10 (federal authority) and Title 32
(state authority) by allowing military service
under Title 32 to be creditable for the same
purposes as military service under Title 10.
STATE
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HAZELWOOD
Association Tax Relief
Protect Hazelwood educational benefits for
the service member through increased and
expanded eligibility requirements.
Secure state property tax relief for the
Association as it currently exists for
nationally chartered veterans organizations.
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Employment Program: Fund skill building
and employment programs for spouse and
family members
OTHER
Veteran Status: Secure veteran status for
National Guard members entitled to reserve
retirement pay.
Employer Tax Credit: Authorize federal
dollar-for-dollar tax credits to employers
who make up negative salary differentials
of their deployed Guard and Reserve
employees. Provide employers a tax
credit for compensation paid during the
period employees are performing service
as members of the Ready Reserve or the
National Guard.
Catch a
wave at
the Silent
Auction.
Place a
bid before
that item
swims
away!
WRITE TO CONGRESS!
MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR THE GUARD
YOUR BENEFITS ARE UNDER ATTACK.
LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD – JOIN NGAT TODAY!!!
http://www.ngat.org/alerts.php
NGAT visits congressional offices to meet with lawmakers and their staff on a regular basis to advocate on behalf of
force structure, equipment, and benefits needed by the National Guard. However, we can’t do it all alone. We need
you to contact your Congressman and Senators directly to voice your opinions and concerns on issues that affect
National Guard careers and benefits for both active and retired members. We must urge our congressional leaders
to stand up for the brave men and women who volunteered to serve our country and to defend the modest
pay and benefits our country promised our veterans – because they earned it! The future of the National Guard
depends on all of us taking an active role.
This is a critical time in the history of the National Guard, and your benefits are under attack! As the federal
budget deficit increases, the Administration and Congress will be looking to cut military and retiree benefits. Ask
yourself, "Do I want to, at the very least, keep the benefits that I currently have?" If you do, you need to be an active
NGAT member. It’s up to you to be counted and informed on issues that concern your career or retirement.
IT’S TIME TO GET INVOLVED!
Write to your congressional leaders using our website as often as possible. Your continued support in this
email campaign is needed. Texans sent 9,107 Letters To Congress last year. We need Congress to know Texans have
something to say.
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INSURANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
The NGAT Insurance Program had a profitable year in 2013-14, but the downward trend in outstanding policies
continued unabated. We had a substantial experience refund, but total insurance income was down 11.1% from
2012-13.
Income from our term life insurance fell to $244,885 from $282,141, a decrease of 13.2%. Income from
allotments, reflecting income from active Guard members, fell 14.3% from $181,820 to $155,762. Income from
direct billing, reflecting premiums collected from retired or former Guard members who continue to hold their
policies, declined from $100,321 to $89,123, about 11.2%. One reason for this decrease is that the people who dropped their
insurance, whether due to multiple unpaid premiums, an outdated address, reaching age 65, etc., outnumbered the people who
converted from payroll deduction to direct billing after they left the Guard. We were simply unable to contact a large number
of these people due to bad addresses. Income from insurance conversions, reflecting income from converting existing policies
to other policies, and the sales of new whole life policies declined from $94,026 to $89,411, a decrease of 4.9%. This primarily
reflects the sale of whole life policies for those turning 60 or 65, as well as new policies written for children and grandchildren.
SRP sales again constituted 100% of new sales. There were no unit visits conducted during the fiscal year although we did market
our product in other venues. The number of SRP dates has decreased, and we have scheduled unit visits for next year. Current
term life insurance policy sales have slowed as have insurance conversion sales. As of the end of January 2015, overall cumulative
income is down about 16% compared to the January 2014 cumulative total.
Last year we received an experience refund of $235,078, almost $70,000 more than the previous year and the third largest refund
we have ever had. Since experience refunds are based on the performance of the insurance pool in which we participate, they
cannot be budgeted. This means that the experience refund is essentially a welcomed gift at the end of the insurance year!
We would encourage each of you to re-examine your insurance needs and help us spread
the word about our insurance program. We strongly believe it is an excellent product
for our Guard troops and serves a key role in ensuring immediately available funds for
survivors during a critical time.
We appreciate greatly the unwavering support of the Guard leadership at all levels and
look forward to continuing to meet the needs of our Guard family.
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NGAT
offers Group
Term and
Whole Life
Insurance
to current
and retired
members of
the National
Guard and
their
dependents.
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE REPORT
Annual membership has decreased since last year and remains
abysmal. At the end of February 2014, just prior to last year's
Annual Conference, we had 291 active annual members, 111
retired/former Guard annual members, and 103 TXSG annual
members, totaling 505 annual members. This year, as of the end
of February, we have 266 active annual members, 60 retired/
former Guard annual members, and 31 TXSG annual members,
totaling 297 annual members. We do get a considerable number
of members who renew their dues during the annual conference,
causing our current numbers to rise slightly.
In NGAUS, our membership percentage remains the worst in the
nation. Last year we had only 35 active members, 171 active
life members, and 186 retired life members. In EANGUS, our
membership has remained constant, but low. At the end of 2013,
we had 430 members, compared to 426 at the end of 2013. Texas
ranked 31/54 in total members, but 50/54 in percentage of force
who are members.
We encourage all NGAT members to assist us in expanding
membership to the next generation of Guard soldiers and airmen.
Currently, our life membership stands at 30,129 members
compared to 30,028 in February of last year. In general our life
membership base is very old, so we lose a considerable number
of members every year due to death. Our new life membership
numbers have picked up again after a slack year following two
years of very strong growth. Last fiscal year we had 218 new
life members. So far this fiscal year we have added 97 new life
members.
Our membership in national organizations remains overall poor.
Wondering why you've stopped
receiving your NGAT News
magazine in the mail?
We started publishing a digital edition of the magazine,
in addition to the printed copy, two years ago. A notice was
published in several magazine editions, requesting that
you contact us if you still wanted to continue to receive the
magazine by regular mail.
Where is my
NGAT News
Magazine?
Stay in touch with what's going on with NGAT. If you are
not receiving your NGAT News magazine by email or
regular mail, contact us today!
membership@ngat.org
512-454-7300
Sign up for the NGAT
News Nuggets our
E-Newsletter by
sending your email
address to
membership@ngat.org
www.ngat.org
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NGAT BENEFITS
As an NGAT member, take advantage of discounts from the following companies:
La Quinta Inn
www.lq.com
Use Promo Code: NGAT
CHOICE HOTELS
As an active NGAT member, get
15% off of your next stay with
Choice Hotels.
800-258-2847
Use ID#00803238
www.choicehotels.com
Omni Corpus Christi Hotel
900 North Shoreline Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
361-887-1600 OR 888-444-6664
Active/Retired Military Rates Available
www.omnihotels.com
www.alamo.com
1-800-354-2372
Ask for Plan “BY” & use
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www.hertz.com
1-800-654-2210
Class Upgrades and
Member-Saving Discounts
CDP#1517714 * PC#939374
NGAT Life Insurance
& Annuities
Term & Whole Life Insurance
Coverage for you & your whole family
insurance@ngat.org
DELL COMPUTERS
www.dell.com/epp
Member ID#DS16862915
www.advantage.com
1-800-777-5500
5% Discount
SPRINT
888-457-6294
15% Discount
Email - info@evpdiscount.com
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Military Times
We have teamed up with the Military Times
publishing company to offer all NGAT
members a discounted subscription to
their service magazine. Subscribe today by
calling 1-800-368-5718 and mention that
you are an NGAT member to receive your
discounted subscription.
Or, register online at:
www.militarytimes.com/association/ngat
Careington
Discounted Dental, Vision, Hearing,
Prescription Drugs, 24-hour Nurse
Line, Health & Wellness Program
Organization Code NGAT-TC
www1.carington.com
1-800-441-0380
RANDOLPH BROOKS
FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Looking to streamline and
simplify your personal
finances? RBFCU can assist
you in managing your
account online. And remember, as one of our
Select Groups, NGAT members are already
eligible to join. Stop by one of our branches
or join online today at rbfcu.org!
Austin - San Antonio 1-800-580-3300
NGAT BENEFITS
Life Line Screening
NGAT has partnered with Life Line Screening, the nation’s largest mobile vascular
screening provider in the country. Anywhere our members are located, Life Line
Screening has local presence through community events at various locations and
times of the year, which you can take advantage of through our discounted member
program.
Life Line Screening offers painless, noninvasive ultrasound screenings for stroke and vascular disease. These are tests that are
often not part of routine physicals and can only be ordered by your doctor if symptoms are present, and by then, many times it
can be too late. Prevention is key.
The 4-test package includes:
1. Stroke Screening/Carotid Artery $60
Screens for buildup of fatty plaque in the carotid artery, the #1 cause of stroke.
2. Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening $60
Screens for the existence of an aneurysm (enlargement) in the abdominal aorta that could lead
to a ruptured aortic artery.
3. Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening $60
Screens for peripheral arterial disease in the lower extremities, which is linked to coronary artery
disease.
4. Atrial Fibrillation Screening $60
Screens for the most common irregular heart beat, which increases the risk of stroke 5-fold.
NGAT members & family: sign up for all 4 tests and pay our member price of only $135.
Additional tests include: Heart disease risk, Osteoporosis risk, Elevated C-reactive protein, 6 for Life, High cholesterol, Type 2
diabetes, Elevated liver enzymes.
Call to find the next event in your area or make an appointment for you and your family members by calling 1-866-964-5845.
Please mention priority code: CSMS-011 when calling to get our special price.
NGAT was
founded
in 1959.
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Texas MiliTary Forces
March 30, 2015
8:30 am Shotgun Start
Pine Forest Golf Club
Bastrop, TX
4 Person Teams or Individuals
$55 Per Person
$5 Mulligans
Sponsor a Hole!!! $200 Tax Deductible Donation
Hole In One, Longest Drive, Closest to Pin
Prizes and Much More
REGISTER AT
WWW.NGAT.ORG
NATIONAL GUARD
ASSOCIATION
OF TEXAS
Hosted by
Pine Forest Golf Club and The National Guard Association of Texas
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TEXAS MILITARY FORCES
BEST WARRIOR GOLF TOURNAMENT
Hosted by Pine Forest Golf Club and the
National Guard Association of Texas (NGAT)
Register Online @ www.ngat.org
Where: Pine Forest Golf Club, 636 Riverside Dr, Bastrop, TX 78602
Date: Monday, March 30, 2015
Shotgun Start Time: 8:30 a.m.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Name/Company/1st Player: __________________________________________________
Phone: _________________________________________________
Email: __________________________________
Select Registration Option: _____
_____
_____
Team Name: ____________________
Single Player Registration ($55.00)
4 Player Team Registration ($220.00)
Hole Sponsor ($200.00 per Hole)
Remaining 3 Players on your Team (Teams must consist of 4 Players)
(If you do not have a team you will be assigned to one)
Player 2: Name: ________________________ Email Address: _____________________
Phone: _____________________
Phone: _____________________
Phone: _____________________
Please Check Payment Method
Check
Billing Zip Code: _____________
CC Account Number: _________________
Money Order
Master Card
CVV Code: _______
Visa
Exp. Date _______
Signature of Cardholder:__________________________________________
Please note that a 5% processing & handling fee will be added for all credit card transactions.
REGISTRATION
(Only 35 Teams will be registered on a first-come, firstserve basis)
You can register online at www.ngat.org
or
Mail registration form with check or money order to:
NGAT, 3706 Crawford Ave, Austin, TX 78731 Make
check payable to NGAT
or
Email registration form to Theresa Billeck-Zuniga at NGAT:
tbz@ngat.org
Total Registration:
_________
Total Hole Sponsor:
_________
Total Mulligans:
_________
5% Credit Card
Processing Fee:
_________
Grand Total:
_________
POC for Event: Melvin Hamner
512-988-9750/hamnermr@yahoo.com
MULLIGANS
Each team will be afforded the opportunity to pay for
Mulligans at sign in on the morning of the event. You can
also pay for Mulligans during registration. Mulligans will
be limited to $20.00 per team; 1 shot per player.
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FACILITIES COMMITTEE REPORT
The Facilities Committee is tasked with overseeing the repair and
maintenance of NGAT buildings and purchasing necessary office
equipment. It is also responsible for planning the future development of
NGAT real property.
NGAT owns adjacent lots on Crawford Avenue, both of which have office
buildings. NGAT occupies one of the buildings and leases the other
building. Currently the lease on the rented building is a month-tomonth lease, giving us predictable rental income and flexibility for future
planning.
The combined lots give us over 1/3 acre in total real estate, which is
sufficient space to build a new office building after meeting all building
code and parking requirements.
During the year, the committee continued assessing facility options. We
received an unsolicited offer for the purchase of our two properties, and
we promptly hired an appraiser to get an in-depth appraisal of the properties. At the same time, we began searching for possible property
locations and considered one as far away as Round Rock. Ultimately, the appraisal was far in excess of the offer, adding a new dimension to
our deliberations.
Currently, we are considering the possibility of renovating both properties, but moving from our current building to a much renovated and
expanded building next door; the plan being to lease our current building. However, we are still in the exploration phase.
As we reported before, while remodeling and relocating is certainly feasible, building costs have risen dramatically and building timelines
extended. The committee and the Board remain adamant that any activity must be affordable without incurring risk which might adversely
impact Association operations.
We will continue to gather estimates, monitor the business climate, and be ready to move forward with a recommendation to the Board for
approval when we believe conditions warrant such a move.
FREE
Life
Insurance
for
New Enlistees
• Policy must be completed within 30 days of your
enlistment into the Texas National Guard.
• No war or aviation exclusions.
• Prompt payment of claims within 24 hours.
• After the first year, you may cover your spouse and
dependents.
• Should you separate from the Guard, you may keep this
insurance for the same price!
• Your coverage begins the day you sign up.
• After 12 months in the National Guard, your allotment for
$3.66 will begin to continue your coverage.
Contact NGAT for more information. (512) 454-7300
Scan here to
read the latest
issue of NGAT News
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NGAT RETIREES
WHAT WE
CAN DO TOGETHER
NGAT is your voice at the State Capitol and on Capitol Hill, but we continue to only be
as strong as you, our members, allow us to be. How can you help? Being a member
of NGAT is a big start and telling other retirees to join can help the association continue to grow. Join the NGAT
legislative brigade and help send letters to Congress when it means the most. Your voice and membership is our
legislative clout.
Many military retirees assume that their retiree benefits and entitlements are set in stone. Sadly, this is far from true.
The GI Bill, TRICARE health care options, and even how military retirements are calculated are all being examined as a
result of the current budget situation.
Lawmakers have a range of options for cutting spending and increasing revenues to rein in the government’s current
trillion-dollar deficit, and all plans include cuts and/or
changes to military benefits.
So, this is how you can start:
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Join the NGAT Legislative Brigade and help us send
letter to Congress when we know it means the most.
If you have not received an email from NGAT, send your
email to us at membership@ngat.org.
If you are not receiving your NGAT News magazine
either by email or snail mail, contact our office or email the Membership Director at membership@ngat.org.
Tell us about job opportunities and internships that exist in your company, community, or city so that we can
share them with other Guardsmen that may be looking for employment.
Do you have friends that are retired from the Guard? Ask them if they are a member of NGAT!
Are you on Facebook? If yes, then like our page to stay connected to current issues.
Send us photos, articles, and information to be included in the NGAT News magazine and NGAT Nuggets that may
be of interest to other retirees.
Tell us about Guard get-together in your area–even if it's just a small group. Let us help get the word out to
others about your get-together or reunions.
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YOUR NGAT STAFF
Ray Lindner, CAE
Executive Director
rlindner@ngat.org
Rob Casias, CMP
Director, Meetings & Marketing
rcasias@ngat.org
Kathy Gallatin
Insurance Director
insurance@ngat.org
MSG (Ret) Theresa Billeck-Zuniga
Membership Director
NGAT News Editor
tbz@ngat.org
Rebecca Hinojosa
Office Manager
Kathy White
Communications
kwhite@ngat.org
Annapurni Haribaran
Bookkeeper
Victoria Lindner
Insurance Assistant
Linda Jackson
Marketing Assistant
NGAT BENEFIT SPECIALISTS
CSM (Ret) Bill Abernathy
COL (Ret) Ed Komandosky
CSM (Ret) Don Strickland
MSG (Ret) Larry Todd
SSG (Ret) Wilmer Roberts
Proudly Serving You Since 1959
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2014 Conference Memories
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NGATEF SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
Thomas E. Berry Memorial Scholarship............................. $5,000.00 Ariel Blaylock
Daughter of LTC (Ret) Monte Blaylock, Life Member since April 1984
Len and Jean Tallas Memorial Scholarship........................ $2,000.00 Jordyn Senkirik
Daughter of CSM (Ret) Bryan Senkirik, Life Member since November 1990
Lewis King Memorial Scholarship...................................... $2,000.00 Lauren Leslie
Daughter of Col Kurt Leslie, Life Member since July 1989
TXNG Retirees Scholarship................................................. $1,500.00 Christina Dorf
Daughter of MAJ (Ret) Scott Dorf, Life Member since June 1989
1SG Harry A. Lux Memorial Scholarship............................ $1,250.00 Allison Cline
Daughter of LTC (Ret) James Cline, Life Member since November 1984
CSM John Morgan Memorial Scholarship......................... $1,000.00 Kristin O'Neill
Daughter of SGT Kevin John O'Neill Jr, Life Member since January 2015
USAA Scholarship................................................................ $1,000.00 Kalyn Leslie
Daughter of Col Kurt Leslie, Life Member since July 1989
LTC Garland Parrish Memorial Scholarship....................... $750.00 Shelby Dorf
Daughter of MAJ (Ret) Scott Dorf, Life Member since June 1989
DONATIONS
DONATE TO THE NGAT
EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
The National Guard Association
of Texas Educational Foundation
has several endowments honoring
former members of the Texas Military
Forces. Anyone who wishes to
donate to any of these endowments
or to create one of your own should
contact NGAT at 512-454-7300 or
mail their donation directly to the
Educational Foundation at the below
address. All donations are greatly
appreciated.
NGATEF
3706 Crawford Ave
Austin, TX 78731-6308
To All Our
Scholarship Winners
Scan to make an online donation to
the NGAT Educational Foundation.
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The Enlisted Association
of the National Guard
of the United States
(EANGUS)
44th Annual Conference
"Race to Indy"
August 8-13, 2015
Indianapolis, IN
Join us at the 44th Annual EANGUS Conference in Indianapolis, IN. High-speed, history and good old Hoosier
hospitality are a few reasons to put the EANGUS Conference on your things-to-do list for 2015. Sports is
another. From the legendary Indianapolis 500 to the Pacers and the Colts, the city offers ample opportunities to
view professional and amateur sports.
Texas had eight members in attendance at the 2014 EANGUS
Conference in Phoenix, AZ with three members on professional
development. Elections were held and EANGUS elected new
leadership. The new EANGUS President is CMSgt (Ret) John Harris from
Louisiana. The biggest change at the 2014 EANGUS Conference was
the passing of a bylaw change pertaining to EANGUS life memberships.
The bylaw change reads as: Life membership shall be made available
to those members who shall so elect. The fee shall be payment of ten
(10) years of the annual dues rate, regardless of age.
What does that mean to you? If you're a life member of NGAT and would like to become a life
member of EANGUS, your cost would be $110.00 regardless of your age. Your membership is
important to NGAT, so through 31 March 2015 NGAT is offering a Life Membership in NGAT &
EANGUS for $210.00. THAT IS A BARGAIN! Better yet, you will be helping to ensure your benefits
and military interests are being protected. Visit the NGAT website to take advantage of this
offer.
During the EANGUS
Welcome Party held at
the Lucky Strike Bowling Center in Phoenix,
AZ, a single elimination
bowling tournament
was conducted. A total
of 18 teams competed
with "Texas In The Gutter" winning 1st place.
The Texas team pictured
above left to right consisted of NGAT President,
CMSgt Chuck Chaver,
SrA Mark Hannah, SGT Mark Adame and SSG Mireya Cruz. Also part of
the team but not pictured are 1SG Allen Schonberg and MSG (Ret) Theresa
Billeck-Zuniga. WAY TO GO, TEXAS!!
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of the United States (EANGUS)
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Annual membership in the National Guard Association of Texas.
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NATIONAL GUARD ASSOCIATION
OF THE UNITED STATES (NGAUS)
137th ANNUAL NGAUS CONFERENCE
10-13 September 2015
Nashville, Tennessee
Make plans to attend the 137th Annual NGAUS Conference in Nashville, TN. Music City
is prepared to share with you some good ole southern hospitality, great music, lots of
information and a chance to see old friends and make some new ones.
All conference events will be under one roof in the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Conference
Center. You will find plenty of food, shopping and fun right near the resort. Start the
conference off by hopping on a Harley and taking a ride to the legendary "Jack Daniels
Distillery" in Lynchburg, TN. If you enjoy a slower pace, hit the links at the Gaylord Springs
Golf Links where you will find Scottish style links in a par-72 layout offering 18 holes bordered
by limestone bluffs and wetlands. For those attending the Company Grade mixer be
prepared for some fun at the Wild Horse Saloon.
During the day you'll hear from guest speakers from the Pentagon and Congress, learn about
the state of the Army and Air Guard and discover the latest products and services in the
largest defense-industry trade show that caters to the National Guard. At the conference you
will enjoy the Governors Reception in the exhibit hall offering you good food, music and a
better opportunity to visit the exhibits. If you're a runner don't miss the Fun Run that will be held on the resort grounds. To top off the
conference, after the States Dinner you will be entertained at the venue that made Nashville famous with a private show at the Grand
Ole Opry.
But no matter how great a conference is, MEMBERSHIP IS STILL THE KEY! Did you know that our NGAUS membership numbers continue
to be the lowest of the 54 states and territories? By not participating through membership, Texas is sending the message that we are
content in letting all the other states and territories carry our weight; however, this thinking is not representative of Texas, nor of Texans.
We need your voice, so NGAT has slashed prices for NGAUS dues. We hope that by lowering the
cost, membership will become more affordable for you to join. NGAT will cover the discounted
amount, but hurry because this special will expire 20 March 2015.
Visit the NGAUS Conference tab on the NGAT website for information on NGAUS members,
conference hotels, and conference registration.
Join NGAUS Today!
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NATIONAL GUARD ASSOCIATION
OF THE UNITED STATES (NGAUS)
Membership Application
I hereby apply for
Annual membership in the National Guard Association of Texas.
I understand that paid membership includes a subscription to the NGAT News magazine and newsletter.
I would like to receive a printed copy of NGAT News magazine through the mail.
I would like to have an electronic version of the NGAT News magazine emailed to me.
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Please indicate below which type of membership you are applying for. Online membership is available at www.ngat.org. NGAT &
NGAUS dues specials are only available to members of the Texas Military Forces. This special will expire on 20 Mar 2015.
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TEXAS NATIONAL GUARD
FAMILY SUPPORT FOUNDATION
The Texas National Guard Family Support Foundation is a 501(c)(3)
tax-exempt charitable organization founded in 2004 by National
Guard members and former members to provide support for the
needs of members and families of the Texas Military Forces. The
Foundation also sponsors activities and programs to honor and
memorialize Guard member's service and sacrifice. The Foundation
works closely with the Texas National Guard Family Programs Office
to identify specific individual needs.
Since its founding in 2004, the Foundation has distributed over
$1,150,000 in emergency relief grants and interest-free loans to Texas
National Guard Soldiers and Airmen. Types of financial assistance
include providing funds for rent/mortgage, utilities, food, medical
premiums and co-pays, and other quality of life necessities. Often
assistance is provided to the spouse or family of a deployed soldier or
airman.
The Foundation has also distributed over $150,000 in support of
other activities, including funding families to attend unit departure
and arrival ceremonies, donating funds to veterans' parks, hosting
youth symposiums and youth camps, providing logistic support to
Texas Military Forces community outreach events, delivering food to
needy Guard families, sponsoring spouses to attend family readiness
symposiums and conferences, and hosting statewide family
readiness conferences.
The Foundation is an all-volunteer organization
governed by a Board of Directors. Administrative
and bookkeeping support is provided by the National Guard
Association of Texas, and numerous volunteers generously donate
their time and talent to represent the Foundation and to reach out to
the community at large to support the Foundation.
Funding for the Foundation programs come from donations made
by caring individuals who wish to support the Texas Military Forces
and their families, and from grants from private and public entities.
The Foundation has a variety of Sponsorship Programs designed
to fit all those who may wish to donate. If you or someone you
know is interested in helping the Foundation through a donation of
time, material, or money, please contact the TXNG Family Support
Foundation
at the NGAT
office at 3706
Crawford Ave.,
Austin, TX
78731.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Christine Gilbreath
TXNGFSF President
COL (Ret)
Isaac Gusukuma
Director
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LTC (Ret)
Kristine Shelstad
Vice President
COL (Ret) Mark Campsey
Director
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COL (Ret) Cindy Smith
Secretary
SMSgt Maria Cornitius
Director
Rita Sanchez
Director
Ray Lindner
Treasurer
SGM Richard Grantham
Director
TXNG FAMILY SUPPORT FOUNDATION
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
The Texas National Guard Family Support Foundation (TXNGFSF) is supported through donations made
by caring individuals who wish to support service memebers of the Texas Military Forces and their families. You can support the mission and objectives of the Foundation through a tax deductible donation or
become a sponsor of the Texas National Guard Family Support Foundation.
Charter Sponsor (TXNG members, employees, and families)
Individual Donor Levels (Any Individual or Group)
$25 - $99 Minuteman
$100 - $499 Patriot
$500+ Freedom
Corporate Donor Levels
$100,000+ Governor
$50,000+ Platinum
$10,000+ Gold
$1,000+ Silver
Donations can be made with Cash, Checks or
Money Orders payable to:
Texas National Guard
Family Support Foundation
Mail to TXNGFSF, 3706 Crawford Ave.,
Austin TX 78731
Credit card donations: PayPal link on our website:
http://www.txngfoundation.org
Operation Guard Care
The Texas National Guard Family Support Foundation (TXNGFSF), through a $300,000 grant from the
Texas Veterans Commission, Fund for Veterans’ Assistance, announces that grant funds are
available for eligible Texas National Guard Soldiers, Airmen, and family members.
Eligible Recipients
TXNG Army or Air Service Members
currently serving, DD-214 or NGB-22 required
Former TXNG Army or Air Service Members
3 years service or medical discharge
Spouse of TXNG Army or Air Service Members
(proof required)
Dependents of TXNG Army or Air Service Members
(proof required) Must be in DEERS & under the age of 18
Spouse of Deceased TXNG Service Member (proof required)
eligible expenses for Emergency
Financial Assistance
 Housing, Utilities, Childcare, Auto Repairs
 TRICARE Medical/Dental Insurance
Premiums and/or Co-pays
 Financial Counseling Services
(Childcare expenses paid to enable attendance)
For more information
Eligible applicants may apply by contacting:
Texas Military Forces - State Family Programs Family Assistance Specialist
1 (800) 252-8032 or 1 (888) 443-2124, en Español
“This program is made possible by a grant from the Texas Veterans Commission Fund for Veterans’ Assistance. The Fund for Veterans’ Assistance
provides grants to organizations serving veterans and their families.”
www.tvc.texas.gov
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Drawin
March 13-15, 2015
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FLIR Systems, Inc.
122
200
FOYER
Galls116
AAR Mobility Systems
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GEICO409
ABDG/EnerSys322
Grand Canyon University
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ADS, Inc.
108/110
Humana Government Business
501
AM General, LLC
509
Huston-Tillotson University
500
American Military University
400
Ashford University
105
InterConnect Wiring
118
JH Medical Solutions, LLC
223
BBVA Compass Bank
202
Kaplan University
114
Benchmade103
LiteFighter109/208
Big Ass Fans
206
Mark Bowlin Books
305
Black Diamond Synergy, LLC
204
Boeing107
Mobile Concepts Specialty Vehicles
523
Bowhead203
NGAT Store
604/606
National Guard Job Connection
Colorado State University Global Campus
504
Education Program (JCEP)
506
Darley Defense
406
National University
306
DC Matic Enterprises, Inc.
123
Navy Federal Credit Union
308
Debt Free Angels
405
Defense and Veterans Brain
North American Rescue, LLC
622
Onsite Health
300
Injury Center (DVBIC) 303
Pelican Products
301
DeVry University
307
Perkins Technical Services, Inc.
608
DHS Technologies
201
ProfitMax Chemical
120
Emergent BioSolutions 508
Raytheon209
Employer Support of the
Guard and Reserve (ESGR)
503
Revision Military
112
Rocky Brands
423
ESS, Inc.
222
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Serious Simulations
407
SOI C4ISR Platforms
106
Source One Distributors, Inc.
323
Southern New Hampshire University
402
Southwest Synergistic Solutions, LLC
522
Sprint205
Strategic Systems, Inc.
102/104
Family Support Services/
Suicide Prevention Program
600
Tarrant County College
404
Texas Army National Guard
Rectruiting & Retention
401
TexVet Institute
505
Transhield, Inc.
100
Trident University International
304
TXMF SAPR/SHARP Program
602
TXNG Family Support Foundation
124
University of Phoenix
422
USAA207
Waldorf College
302
Western Governors University
507
Wiley X, Inc.
408
Worklife Institute
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CONFERENCE EVENTS MAP
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NorthShore Country Club
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Brewster Street Ice House
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Art Museum of South Texas
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CONFERENCE LOCATION:
1901 N. Shoreline Blvd.
MAIN HOTEL:
900 N Shoreline Blvd
(361) 887-1600
WELCOME PARTY:
Brewster Street Ice House
1724 N Tancahua St
(361) 884-2739
SPOUSE LUNCHEON:
Art Museum of
South Texas
1902 N Shoreline Blvd
(361) 885-0151
GOLF TOURNAMENT:
NorthShore Country Club
801 E Broadway Ave
Portland, TX 78374
(361) 643-1546
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Emerald Beach Hotel
OVERFLOW HOTEL:
Emerald Beach Hotel
1102 South Shoreline Blvd
(361) 883-5731
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Life Membership the fight to better the lives of all those who’ve
Special Expires worn the uniform in Texas. Stand strong with the
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other 30,000 members of NGAT as we continue
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Military Forces and their veterans. Whether you
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are joining NGAT for the first time or upgrading to
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a lifetime membership, we thank you for making
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a lifetime connection to NGAT.
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NAME
UNIT/STATUS
Adam Brock.......................... 840 EN MAC
Adam Carter................................ 149 FW
Adam Musil................................1-141 IN
Adam Tyra.......................................36 ID
Alejandro Cedillo.................Co B 636 BSB
Andres Canales........................636 MI BN
Anthony Perez............... Co B 2-136th RTI
Antonio Galvan............36th ID HHB I & S
Arthur Ruiz...........................HHC 72 IBCT
Austin Levendusky.................... 4-133 FA
Brad Asprion.................HHC 2-149 GSAB
Bradley Stallings............... HHC 36th CAB
Brian Newby.................................... NGB
Brian Wideman...............................6 CST
Brian Williams..............................Retired
Brice E. Rodrigues............ Co B 2-142 INF
Bryan McCauley.............. HHT 1-112 CAV
Caleb Williams............................. 143 INF
Calvin Boston................... HHC 2-142 INF
Carl Mathews.............. Texas State Guard
Carl Moore........................... Rec & Ret Bn
Carl White...................................147 RW
Carlos Navarro....................... 36 SUS BDE
Carolina M. Dilger...................... 136 MEB
Celia Bautista.............................. 149 FW
Charlie Heath.............................. 136 RTI
Cherilyn O. Heyliger......................Retired
Cheryle L Lemmings.... Texas State Guard
Chris Hanna.....................................36 ID
Christi Stephens.............................249TC
Christiane Tabatzky.....................147 RW
Christopher Graves............. 111 ENGR BN
Christopher Schrag......................6 CERFP
Clint Addington.......................... 72 BSTB
Cody Zamaripa........................... 949 BSB
Constance Roman........................ 149 PC
Craig Graham.................. Co C 1-149 ARB
Dale Brynstad.............................71 BfSB
Dale Williams................... Co A 3-141 INF
Daniel Linkowski...........................136 CF
Daniel Mix.................................221 CBCS
David A. Lopez......................3-133 FA BN
David Curd................................. 4-133 FA
David Denbek............................. 636 BSB
David Eric Tyler................................ JFHQ
David Montalvo...........................147 RW
David Tinker.............................2-136 RTI
David Williams.................... TX MED CMD
Derek P. Weaver...........................147 RW
Donald Bullock............................ 72 IBCT
Donald Gueck.............................. 56 IBCT
D'Von Gipson...............................147 RW
Earl Wesley Stots..........TXARNG Med Det
NAME
NEW LIFE MEMBERS
UNIT/STATUS
Eddie Boone.............................. 4-133 FA
Edgar Sanchez................................. JFHQ
Edgardo Alcala.......................... 136 MEB
Edward Michael Jerkic..................... JFHQ
Elias Robles................................. 149 FW
Elizabeth Alicea...........................147 RW
Elizabeth Wilde.....................36 ID Sig Co
Enrique Sanchez.................. Rec & Ret Bn
Erendira Jimenez........................ 536 BSB
Ernest Kovar.............................3-144 INF
Francisco Cerda........................... 149 FW
Frederick Grataski.....................1-141 INF
Fredis Herrera...........................111 MMB
George Varra.................... Co D 2-136 RTI
Gerald Lorance.................... Rec & Ret Bn
Gerson D. Reyes...............Btry A 1-133 FA
Gregory Fox............. OPS CO (-) HHB 36ID
Harold Owen.............................. 254 CCG
Holly C. Roska............................ 136 MEB
Howard Gorberg..........................147 RW
Howard Schauer.............................. JFHQ
James P. Jardine...........................Retired
James W. Jones........................... 72 IBCT
Jared McGregor.........................221 CBCS
Jared Nelson.............................454 En Co
Jason Cordaway........................1-143 INF
Jason Haynes.......................3-133 FA BN
Jason Huntington.....................2-142 INF
Jason Kerfoot............................. 156 BEB
Jason R. Wymer......................... 136 MEB
Javier Aguilar..................Btry A 3-133 FA
Jeff Adams...............................111 MMB
Jeff Brewer.................. Texas State Guard
Jeff D. Hardin.................... HHC 2-142 INF
Jeffrey Breezee................Btry C 3-133 FA
Jeffrey Christy.................................. NGB
Jenifer Leal................................ 136 MEB
Jeremy Sereno........................HHB Sig Co
Jesse Zuniga Jr..................Co D 2-142 INF
Jessica Caldwell.........................149 MDG
Jim Davila........................ HHC 3-141 INF
Jim Fields...................................3-144 IN
Jim Skinner............................... 840 MAC
Jimmy Young................................Retired
Joanna Gale......................... 2-149 GSAB
John Hartline...............................272 EIS
John Kowalski.................. Co C 2-142 INF
John Loredo................................ 149 FW
John Moore..................... Co B 1-124 CAV
Johnie Smith............................... 209 WF
Johnny Guerrero........................ 136 MEB
Jonas A. Schorre.....................136 MP BN
Jonathan Gann.......................... 149 MSG
NAME
UNIT/STATUS
Jonathan Hendrix.....................2-136 RTI
Jose Alpizar................................. 149 FW
Jose Castro...................................Retired
Jose Escobedo......................... 6th CERFP
Jose Massanet............................ 949 BSB
Joseph Haro....................................36 ID
Joseph Massey.......................... 136 MEB
Joseph P. Conte............ Texas State Guard
Justin Griffith...................Co D 1-141 INF
Justin Hagel........................... 1-149 ARB
Kelly L. Lee................................ 136 MEB
Kerry Peters......................... 147 CES/CED
Kevin C. Simmons........................... JFHQ
Kevin Keith......................... 111 ENGR BN
Kevin O'Neill.....................Trp A 1-112 AR
Kevin Satterfield..................HHC 72 IBCT
Kimberly R. Spires................... C 536 BSB
Lance Green..................442 EN CO (MAC)
Larissa Perkins............................ 625 NSC
Laurent Escoto................. Co B 2-136 RTI
Laurissa Howe........................... 136 MEB
Lee G. Willis..........................147 CES/CEX
Lenar A. Cantu.................Btry B 4-133 FA
Leslie Cole................................2-142 INF
Lisa Brooks....................................149 CF
Loretta Streza..............................136 AW
Louis Ferguson............................136 AW
Louis Morton............................... 72 IBCT
Luis Alfaro..............49 Fin Mgmt Spt Unit
Madison Shores...............Btry C 3-133 FA
Marcus Fernandez............ HHC 2-142 INF
Marcus Simmons......................... 56 IBCT
Marjorie Wilson...............................36 ID
Mark Augustyniak............. 1836 Trans CO
Mark Lewin..................................... JFHQ
Mark O'Neill.......................... 176 EN BDE
Matthew Fronek.......................... 56 IBCT
Matthew Verdugo..................... 136 MEB
Meagan Sneeringer.........................71 TC
Melvin Zaiontz............................ 149 FW
Michael A. Garza.................. 1-133 FA Bn
Michael Brantley......................2-136 RTI
Michael Brown..........................221 CBCS
Michael C. McCann..................625 Sig Co
Michael J. Ford............................ 56 IBCT
Michael Kelley............................. 149 FW
Michael R. Parker........ Texas State Guard
Michael Riley...........................1-112 CAV
Michael Stinson.......................... TXARNG
Michael T. Callahan.......................Retired
Michael W. Spencer, Sr.............2-142 INF
Michele R. Harris.........................6 CERFP
Michelle R. Frasier.................. DET 1 MED
NAME
UNIT/STATUS
Miguel Gonzales...................149 MED GP
Nadine Carlson.......................... 136 MEB
Nathan Cloutier...................... 1-149 ARB
Nathan Logan........................... 136 MEB
Nicole Henry...........................636 MI BN
Nicole Seigler.............................. 149 FW
Norman Lloyd..........................1-143 INF
Peter Ammerman....................386 EN BN
Peter Fenimore................ HHT 3-124 CAV
Phillip Gilbert.............HQ & Spt Co, DHHB
Ragnar A. Jamieson................... 136 MEB
Ragnar Sorensen........................ 102 GSB
Raul Rosario................................ 149 FW
Raymond Rodriguez................ 72nd IBCT
Rhueben Towne.......... Texas State Guard
Richard Carrasquillo......... Co B 2-142 INF
Richard Moore.................. Co A 2-142 INF
Robert Hites...........................71 Trp Cmd
Robert Hughes........................1-112 CAV
Robert James............................. 254 CCG
Robert Lopez........................... 136 AMXS
Robert Soliz.................................147 RW
Robert Thomas.......................... 840 MAC
Rodney P. Kelley.......................1-141 INF
Ronald Traw................................. TXANG
Ronald W. Burkett II......................... NGB
Sabrina Zowada.......................... 56 IBCT
Saenz Alejandro...................3-133 FA BN
Samuel D. Griffiths.......................... JFHQ
Santini Tamayo............................136 AW
Sarabeth Butler.................... TX MED DET
Scott Ehrman...............................Retired
Stephen Adam Houck................ 136 MEB
Stephen Lawson...........................Retired
Steven Moya............................... 72 IBCT
Terrance Menyweather...............136 ESB
Terrence Clark.................. Co C 449th ASB
Thomas Carnes............................ 56 IBCT
Thomas Sotsuda.................. Rec & Ret Bn
Tielow Henson.................... Rec & Ret Bn
Timothy Johnson......................... 149 FW
Tony C. Nguyen.....................State Guard
Travis Walters..............................136 AW
Trent A. Renfrow...............Texas Med Det
Trent Tooms.....................Det 49 OSACOM
Valerie Mitcham-Spencer....Co G 949 BSB
Victor Lauersdorf........................ 949 BSB
Wade Aubin.............................1-143 INF
Waldemar Suarez........................203 SFS
Waleda L. Skinner...............Co C 56 BSTB
William Darrin Weaver.........TX MEDCOM
William J. Brown.............Co C 1-108 AHB
Zorisha Barnes..........................221 CBCS
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• While in the Guard, take out the group term
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CONFERENCE TAPS
as of 02/24/2015
MSG Thomas J. Abel III
Life Member #3205
Cedar Park
SGT Franklin R. Aguilar
1-136th RGT BN (AR)
Killeen
Mr. Frank D. Alvarado
Life Member #8992
San Antonio
TSgt Don L. Angie
Life Member #13863
Houston
SSG Angela Joy “AJ” Arcos
Mechanicsburg, PA
MSG Cecil K. Baker
Life Member #2120
Fort Worth
MSG Paul M. Baker
Life Member #4989
Fort Worth
Mr. Brian M. Bennett
Los Fresnos
COL Billy B. Blankenship
Life Member #3814
Round Rock
TSgt E Michael Bowman
Life Member #23112
Waldorf, MD
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