36th Infantry Division Change of Command

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OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE NATIONAL GUARD ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS
Founded 1959 • Volume 47 • Number 1
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Board of Directors
President
Theresa Billeck-Zuniga
President-Elect
Marcos Santillan
Vice-President
Jeffrey Merrill
Secretary-Treasurer
Michele Little
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HQ, TXMF
Aileen Phillips
Page 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Letter from the President
ARNG Troops
Art Souza
Page 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36th Infantry Division Change of Command
36ID Troops
Justin Perryman
Pages 6-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NGAT Conference Wrap Up
72nd Bde
Juan Medrano
Page 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NGAT Conference Competition Winners
56th Bde
Jeff Breor
Pages 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NGAT Conference Awards
71st Bde
Vacant
Page 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adjutant General’s Performance Excellence Competition
36ID DIVARTY
Leonard Ruiz
Pages 12-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Around the World with the National Guard
36ID AVIATION
Wayne Sinibaldi
Page 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111th Area Support Group Arrives Home
36ID ENGINEER
Anthony Simms
Page 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NGAT Legislative Task Force – Washington, D.C.
36ID DISCOM
Michele Little
Page 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bust Dedication with President Bush
HQ, TANG
Tony West
Page 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scholarship Winners
149th FW
Craig Folts
Page 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Airborne Reunion Announced
147th FW
Vacant
Page 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Muster Day at Camp Mabry
136th FW
Scott Tyrrell
Page 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NGAT Planning Calendar
Region I
Vacant
Region II
Vacant
Region III
Harold Martin
Texas State Guard
Jerry Icenhower
Family Readiness
Meg McNeely
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N E W S
Pr es ide nt ’s Re po rt
We
I want to begin by thanking everyone that attended our 47th Annual NGAT Conference in Austin.
time
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and
conference
the
to
made
we
changes
the
had a lot of success with many of
we have identified areas we can improve on. We are using your after action comments to identify
much
desired improvements to the conference. I am very proud that we were able to accomplish so
and to discuss association business in an open forum during the business session.
As you heard during the conference, we are always looking for volunteers who are willing to get
involved with our NGAT committees such as the Legislative Committee, Conference Planning
Committee, Membership Committee, and Awards Committee just to name a few. We are also
looking for others who want to be part of our legislative fax/email brigade.
and involved while being
My sincere thanks goes to Mario Alayon, our past president, who went the extra mile to stay active
presidents we have begun to
deployed and serving our association as president. Though his vision and that of other recent
of command, because
change
a
to
similar
is
This
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association
make changes that are now noticeable and beneficial to this
new NGAT Board of
our
welcome
I
As
even though the leadership comes and goes, the organization continues to march.
Directors, I want to thank those leaving the board for all their hard work and dedication.
I have four goals for the
Each new President comes to office with a vision of what they want to achieve during their tenure.
and NGAUS). Second,
(EANGUS
ns
organizatio
next year. First, I want to increase our membership in NGAT and in our national
and create better guidelines
I want to rejuvenate our committees and expand participation to all members of the association
Finally, I would like to identify
within these committees. Third, I want to continue to improve our robust legislative program.
ages.
all
of
and obtain additional benefits we could offer our members
is “No one cares how much
I am truly honored to serve you as your President for the coming year. One of my favorite sayings
you. After all, this is not my
you know until they know how much you care.” I truly care about NGAT and want to hear from
leck@us.army.mil.
Theresa.Bil
at
concerns
or
comments
your
association — it is our association. Feel free to email me
Thank you again for doing your part, and remember, “WHILE YOU’RE WORKING FOR US, NGAT
IS WORKING FOR YOU.”
THERESA M. BILLECK-ZUNIGA
(Photos by Matthew Steinhauser)
MSG, TXARNG
NGAT President
Theresa Billeck-Zuniga, NGAT President
and Francisco Zuniga, NGAT News Editor.
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Theresa Billeck-Zuniga and Rob Casias present Gary
Theresa Billeck-Zuniga and CMsgt (Ret) Owens of the 56th BCT with the award for 2nd place
Bill Maginot the 2006 NGAT Minuteman in the hospitality room competition during the
Annual Conference.
Award winner share a moment.
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36th Infantry Division Change of Command
On 8 April 2006, MG Charles Rodriquez passed the command of the
considered himself to be the, “Forrest Gump of Lufkin,” because he had been
division from MG Michael Taylor to BG John Furlow. The ceremony took place
able to go all over the world and meet people of all backgrounds throughout
under a beautiful blue Texas sky with gusts of wind that made each staff
his military career. General Taylor also thanked the troops for their loyal
bearer work to keep their staff straight.
service and dedication. Lastly, he thanked his wife, Cindy, for being there and
supporting him throughout his career.
General Rodriquez thanked General Taylor for his fine leadership in a time
when the Army and the National Guard have all been involved with deploy-
The ceremony also served as General Taylor’s retirement ceremony from
ments all over the world. General Taylor remarked how ironic this was since
military service. General Rodriquez presented General Taylor with a retire-
he commanded the division when it was the 49th Armored Division and the
ment certificate from Governor Rick Perry and a Distinguished Service Medal.
36th Infantry Division and this month marked his 49th month in command and
General Rodriquez presented Cindy Taylor with a special award to honor her
this year marked his 36th year of military service. He also remarked that he
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Major General Taylor relinquishes the 36th
Infantry Division colors.
Generals Rodriquez and Taylor review the troops during the
Change of Command ceremony.
General Furlow accepts the 36th Infantry
Division colors.
Key Leader Changes in the Texas Military Forces
Major General Allen Dehnert
Brigadier General (P) John T. Furlow
Commander Joint Forces Air Component
Commander, 36th Infantry Division
General Dehnert is the new Commander of the Joint Forces Air
Component. He will also continue to serve as the Assistant
Adjutant General, Air – a position he has held since November
2002. His military career began in 1970 when he enlisted in the
Texas Air National Guard. He commanded the 254th Combat
Communications Squadron and the 254th Combat Communications Group. He also
served as the Director of Human Resources at the State Headquarters. He replaced MG
Jerry Ragsdale who retired.
General Furlow became the Commander of the 36th Infantry
Division during a change of command ceremony on 9 April 2006.
He will continue to serve as the Assistant Adjutant General,
Army. He entered military service in 1977. He commanded the
136th Signal Battalion; 3rd Brigade, 49th Armored Division, and
served as the Chief of Staff for the 49th Armored Division. He
replaced MG Michael Taylor who retired.
Command Sergeant Major Bruce R. Hendry
Brigadier General Donald D. Harvel
Command Sergeant Major, 36th Infantry Division
Deputy Commander, Texas Air National Guard
Sergeant Major Hendry is the new Command Sergeant Major of
the 36th Infantry Division. He began his military service in 1967
when he entered basic training at Fort Polk, Louisiana. He has
also served as the Command Sergeant Major for the following
organizations: 71st Brigade, 36th Infantry Division; 3rd Brigade,
49th Armored Division; and Task Force Guardian, Operation
Noble Eagle II. He replaced Command Sergeant Major Roger Brownlee who retired.
General Harvel is the new Deputy Commander for the Texas Air
National Guard. He began his military career in 1972 as a cadet
at the United States Military Academy. He is rated as a Command
Pilot and has over 14,000 hours of military and civilian flight
hours. His previous assignment was the Commander of the 136th
Airlift Wing. He also served as an instructor pilot for the wing.
COL (Retired) Mark D. Beto
Acting Chief of the Joint Staff
Colonel (Retired) Beto retired from the Regular Army after a 30
year career. His various assignments included tours of duty in
the 1st Armored Division, 4th and 5th Infantry Divisions and the
66th Military Intelligence Brigade. He also serves as the
Texas Military Forces Joint Staff Plans, Policy & Transformation
Officer (J5).
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NGAT Conference
Competition Winners
The following are the winners of the competitions
held during the 47th Annual NGAT conference:
Golf
1st place – Johnson team
2nd place – Stickland team
3rd place – Dehnert team
fun run
Top male – Michael Long
2nd place male – Patrick Dolan
Top female – Lisa Buckley
2nd place female – Tammy Mays
Top Runner Under 16 – Callie Hall
bowling
Top male – Paul Tressa
Top female – Debi Steinhauser
Top overall – Debi Steinhauser
skeet
1st place – Archie Meador
2nd place – Keith Larough
3rd place – George Conwill
trap
1st place – George Conwill
2nd place – Archie Meador
3rd place – Keith Larough
hospitality room
1st place – Air Guard
2nd place – 56th Brigade
3rd place – 71st Brigade
NGAT Contractor of the year
Mel Hamner – Stanley Vidmar
disney world trip
Shawn Wilson
Silent Auction raised $4,580
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NGAT Conference Awards
NGAT Minuteman Award 2006
CMsgt (Ret) William Maginot – Texas Air National Guard
CSM (Ret) Don Strickland – Texas Army National Guard
TEXAS AIR NATIONAL GUARD
AMN, NCO, SNCO, 1Sgt OF THE YEAR and Jr Officer
Airman: Senior Airman Jake B. O’Brien, 147 Logistics Readiness
Squadron, 147th Fighter Wing
NCO: Technical Sergeant Michelle K. Torres, 136th Mission Support
Flight, 136th Airlift Wing
SrNCO: Master Sergeant Cynthia J. Frank, 147th Mission Support
Flight, 147th Fighter Wing
1st Sgt: Senior Master Sergeant Scot W. Hrbacek, 136th
Aerial Port Squadron, 136th Airlift Wing
Jr. Officer: Junior Officer of the Year, Capt Allen M. Lambright,
Commander, 136th Services Flight, 136th AW
TEXAS ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
SOLDIER & NCO OF THE YEAR
Soldier: SPC Conrad Streeter, 1/112 Armor, 36TH Infantry Division
NCO: SSG Benjamin Swank, 136th RTI, Joint Forces HQ
RECRUITING & RETENTION CHIEF 54
The FY05 Chief’s 54 is SSG William Hank Thetford from Region III,
Team 9, Bryan, Texas, Recruiting & Retention Command,
Joint Forces HQ.
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The Adjutant General’s Performance Excellence Competition
Major General Charles G. Rodriguez, the Adjutant General of Texas, is pleased to announce the results of the 2006 Performance Excellence Competition. The
purpose of the TAG’s Performance Excellence Competition is to familiarize organizations with the principles and practices of performance excellence, and to
assess how these principles are being used in units, and to share best practices.
COMPANY/SQUADRON/DETACHMENT
BATTALION/REGIMENT/BRIGADE/WING CATEGORY:
LEADERSHIP: Co A 249th Main Support Battalion
LEADERSHIP: 372nd Forward Support Battalion
STRATEGIC PLANNING: Co B 2-142nd Infantry
STRATEGIC PLANNING: 2nd Battalion, 112th Armor
CUSTOMER FOCUS: Co E 249th Main Support Battalion
CUSTOMER FOCUS: Texas Medical Rangers, Texas State Guard
MANAGEMENT, ANALYSIS & KNOWLEDGE SHARING:
MANAGEMENT, ANALYSIS AND KNOWLEDGE SHARING:
Co B 372nd Forward Support Battalion
136th Maintenance Group, TXANG
HUMAN RESOURCE FOCUS: HHD 249th Main Support Battalion
HUMAN RESOUCE FOCUS: NO SUBMISSION
PROCESS MANAGEMENT: Co C 2-142nd Infantry
PROCESS MANAGEMENT: 136th Civil Engineer Squadron, TXANG
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The Guard Recruiter Assistance Program (G-RAP) promotes Strength From Within
by recognizing and rewarding those who help the TXARNG achieve its goals .
www.guardrecruitingassistant.com
Strength From Within:
Thank you to the Texas units with the best
retention rate for the 2nd quarter of FY 2006.
1. 5th Battalion, 112th Armor
3. 4th Battalion, 112th Armor
2. 2nd Battalion, 112th Armor
Unit Members
Earn * $2,000 for each enlistment.
Unit Commanders
Your soldiers can earn *$2,000 for each enlistment.
G-RAP enables the TXARNG to establish its Position of Strength
and return to community based recruiting - GRASSROOTS.
www.TXARNG.com
*$2,000 for non-prior service. $1,000 for prior service.
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www.boeing.com
Today, more than ever, the men and
women of the Air National Guard
stand vigilant in the defense of
freedom. At Boeing, we’re proud
to stand with the Guard every
day in its vital mission.
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A French officer instructs soldiers of
Task Force Alamo on the use of a
French rifle. (Photo by SGT Rowell)
Pro football players from the Pittsburg Steelers, Atlanta
Falcons and Seattle Seahawks visit Camp Monteith and
soldiers from Task Force Houston in Kosovo.
SGT Staats and SGT Klein take in the breathtaking view near
Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo.
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Soldiers in the G4
Section, Task Force
Falcon, proudly
display their colors
in Kosovo.
An RC-26B Intelligence Surveillance &
Reconnaissance Aircraft returns from a
Counterdrug mission sortie with aircrew
of the Texas Air National Guard’s 147th
Fighter Wing at the controls; its
Counterdrug capability dove-tails
nicely into Homeland Security.
2006 Bataan Death March Marathon Team –
Texas Army/Air Team – Men’s Military Light
Category, White Sands, New Mexico.
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A Texas airman shakes the hand of a Bataan POW
survivor, White Sands, New Mexico.
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Chief Warrant Officer Matthew Smith inspects a UH-60 helicopter
engine prior to a flight in Austin. (Photo by CMsgt Gonda Moncada)
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CPT Perryman, NGAT Board
Member shows off some sand art
in the Sinai.
CSM Jeff Merrill, NGAT Vice President, is greeted by
local children at Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo.
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CSM Hendry, SSG Sanders, and MG Taylor visit
LTC Schnell and CSM Cordova of the 1/124 CAV in the Sinai.
Communications experts serving in Iraq
with 1st Platoon, Co A, 136th Signal Battalion (left to right) SPC Elad, 2LT Estrada,
SPC Guzman, SPC James, SGT Cranfill,
SPC Sigler. (Photo by: SSG Wojciechowski)
CW5 McDonald and CSM Brandt of the
Combat Aviation Brigade conduct
predeployment site visit to Iraq.
While deployed to Afghanistan with 3/141
INF, CPT Franke Gracia submitted several
songs he wrote to “The Songs from the
Soul of Service” songwriting contest.
MSG Wiley and SFC Cox of the 111th ASG are visited by
Governor Rick Perry in Afghanistan.
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A 3/141 IN soldier watches as he secures a
drop zone for a heavy drop of humanitarian
supplies in Ghazni, Afghanistan.
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111th Area Support Group is Home!
The 111th ASG and their families and friends recently celebrated the unit’s return with a special worship service at the Grant African Methodist Episcopal
Worship Center in Austin in late March. U. S. Senator John Cornyn was there to thank the soldiers for their service and to thank the family members for their
support and sacrifices throughout the unit’s deployment to Afghanistan for Operation Enduring Freedom.
During a special certificate presentation, Senator Cornyn thanked Colonel Stevens, the 111th ASG’s Commander, for the all the unit’s work improving the lives of
the people in Afghanistan and for bringing every member of the group back home safely. He also presented another certificate to Cinda Johnson and the unit’s
Family Readiness Group. Ms. Johnson led the FRG and it was through her leadership and drive that the FRG was able to raise funds, send care packages, and take
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128th Annual NGAUS
General Conference
35th Annual EANGUS
General Conference
Join us at the EANGUS Conference in Salt
join us at the NGAUS General Conference in
Lake City, Utah 20-23 Aug 2006. Conference
Albuquerque, New Mexico, 14-18 September
registration information can be found at
2006. Professional development will be avail-
www.eangut.org/conf.reg.html and or visit
able to leaders of all ranks. Visit the NGAT web
the NGAT web site for a list of attendee and
site for a list of attendees and additional infor-
additional information. Please notify the NGAT
mation. For detailed conference information
office if you register for the conference. H
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EANGUS Area IV Mid-Winter Conference
The EANGUS Mid-Winter Area IV Conference was held at
the Wingate Inn and Conference Center in Round Rock, Texas
17-19 February 2006. Attendees representing the Area IV
states were given a Texas Welcome. Maj Gen Allen Denhert
and EANGUS President CMSgt (Ret) Edwin Brown were featured speakers at the conference. Off-site events included
a BBQ dinner and an authentic Tex-Mex meal with all the
trimmings. Saturday night’s events were highlighted with
a “Tacky T-Shirt Contest.” CSM Art Souza was the winner
of this contest with his 1982 EANGUS T-Shirt. Special
thanks is extended to USAA and Bayco for sponsoring
conference events. H
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NGAT Legislative Task Force Visit – Washington, DC
Members of the NGAT Legislative Task Force visited Washington D.C.
DOD to reduce the size of the Air National Guard; 3) complete fill of critical
from 7-9 February to meet the Texas Congressional delegation and discuss
mission-essential vehicles; 4) restoration of funding to the Counterdrug Task
key legislation relating to the National Guard. As in previous years, the Task
Force; 5) authorization for the new light cargo aircraft; and 6) force structure
Force hosted the Texas delegation and members of their staff to an evening
authorization for a special forces company.
reception in the NGAUS Hall of States
and to a breakfast in the Rayburn
MG Charles Rodriguez, Maj. Gen.
House Office Building. Both events
Allen Dehnert, and BG John Furlow
were well attended and provided
visited in their official capacities.
an excellent opportunity for the
Members of the task force included
Task Force to meet socially with the
MG (Ret) Don Daniel, CHAP (BG, Ret)
delegation. During the course of the
Robert Herring, BG Jerry Icenhower,
trip, Task Force members visited
COL Robert Casias, COL David Lapori,
every House and Senate office of
Maj Marcos Santillan, Maj Drew
Texas Congressmen and discussed
Daugherty, and NGAT Executive
a number of issues identified by the
Director Ray Lindner.
TAG as critical to the Guard in Texas.
The entire Texas delegation was
This year the TAG focused on six
very supportive of the Guard and
priorities: 1) expansion of force
uniformly expressed their pride and
structure for the Texas Army National
gratitude for your service. They were
Guard, with an emphasis on unit
most receptive to the TAG’s concerns
types that are dual-mission, heavily
and promised their support in the
dual-gender, and in emerging
legislative battles to come. It was a
mission sets; 2) stop action by
tremendously successful trip. H
W A N T E D :
Members who are willing to join the NGAT LEGISLATIVE BRIGADE. Add your name to a list of people we can contact via
email who are willing to call, email or fax their senators and representatives concerning immediate legislative priorities.
Email brigade@ngat.org to add your name to the list. Visit the NGAT website www.ngat.org to find links to your senators
and representatives.
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Presidential Bust Dedication
A bronze bust of a young First Lieutenant George W. Bush, TXANG, was unveiled
on February 9 in a ceremony in the NGAUS Hall of the States in Washington, D.C. President
Bush attended the unveiling, and used the occasion to deliver a major speech on the Global
War on Terror.
The bust was donated by the National Guard Association of Texas, and the ceremony capped
several years of fund raising, casting, and scheduling. CW4(Ret) Lewis O. King, former
Executive Director of NGAT, spearheaded the project, and was on hand with wife Pat for the
ceremony. A number of NGAT members and their wives attended, including MG and Mrs.
Charles Rodriguez.
President Bush is the eighteenth president to have served in the National Guard, and his
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Fall Ball
Million Dollar
Endowment Campaign
The NGAT Educational Foundation is planning to host a formal Military
Ball this fall in the October-November timeframe. Proceeds will benefit
NGATEF and the Family Readiness Foundation. More information will be
NGATEF is looking to increase the funds it can offer in scholarships,
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and is launching a five-year campaign to bring our endowment up to
$1,000,000. This would allow over
$50,000 a year to be awarded to
NGAT Conference
Golf Tournament
our deserving Guardsmen and
family members. If each member
$
contributed $10 a year for five
years, we would raise well over
The Golf Tournament at this year’s
$1,000,000. Do your part today
conference was one of the best ever. The
— write a check to NGATEF and
Board of Directors and Members of the University
earmark it for the Million
of Texas Golf Club played host and waived all
Dollar Campaign. Is there a
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and airmen returning from service overseas.
As a result, the money raised for the Education
Send donations to the NGAT office
Foundation was well over $5,000! Maj Gen Allen
attention Million Dollar Endowment
Dehnert was the chairman of this year’s tournament
Campaign.
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of Nicaragua. The filler is 100% Nicaraguan and the wrapper is a
Cuban seed sungrown Colorado. At $19.95 for 25 sticks, this is a
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Scholarship Winners
RECIPIENTS OF NGAT EDUCATION
GRANTS, 2005-2006
HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR CATEGORY
(3 AWARDS)
1st Place ($5,000) Berry Award
Recipient: Charles C. Peck
Son of Mr. Charles Raymond Peck, Life Member since 1989
2nd Place ($2,500) Ready to Serve Scholarship
Recipient: Jamie Wright
Daughter of James A. Wright, Life Member since 1983
3rd PLACE ($1,000) Senior NCO Air Scholarship
Recipient: Steven M. Zuniga
Son of Hector M. Zuniga, Life Member since 1986
COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE CATEGORY
(2 AWARDS)
1st Place ($2,500) Leonard and
Jean Tallas Endowed Scholarship
Recipient: Erica M. Lux
Daughter of Harry E. Lux, Jr., Life Member since 1993
2nd Place ($1,000) Senior NCO Army
Recipient: David Dominguez
Son of John C. Dominguez, Life Member since 1991
GRADUATE STUDENT CATEGORY
(1 AWARD)
($500) USAA Scholarship
Recipient: Shannon Covey
Daughter of Michael Hillock Covey, Annual Member 2006
We had a great many more applications this year, and the quality of applicants
was outstanding. Our congratulations to the winners and their families!
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Reunion of Airborne Units of
the Texas Army National Guard
NGAT Supports the
147th Fighter Wing
A reunion for the 71st and 36th Air-
NGAT sponsored an
borne Brigades and Company G, 143d
exhibit booth for the
Ranger Company will be held on August 26,
147th Fighter Wing’s
2006, in Austin at the Red Lion Hotel located
participation at the
at 6121 North Interstate Hwy 35 @ 290 East.
20th Annual Career &
Rooms have been set aside at a special
Education Day presented
rate of $89.00 per night. Rate will remain in
by the Houston Hispanic
effect until July 25, 2006. To make reserva-
Forum (HHF) on February
tions call 512-323-5466. Let them know you
4, 2006. The HHF is a
are with the “Airborne Reunion.” The Texas Military Forces Museum located
non-profit organization
in Bldg 6 on Camp Mabry, will host a special tour for the reunion on the 26th
promoting awareness
starting at 2:00 pm. Happy hour will start at 6:00 pm and dinner will be served
of issues affecting the
at 7:30 pm. A Band will play during and after the evening’s events. A registra-
Hispanic community.
tion fee of $50.00 per person covers the meal and the band. Mail registrations
Middle and high school
to Richard Brito, 2025 Verbena, Austin, TX 78750. With your registration fee
students attended
please indicate your choice of dinner — NY strip beef or chicken. Also indicate
panel discussions and
if you desire to attend the museum tour. AIRBORNE!!! H
heard presentations on
issues impacting their
Guard Muster
Be Part of the Living Tribute
education and career paths. Exhibitors at the forum
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New NGAT Dues Rates
Effective Date: 1 April 2006
The Guard Muster is the permanent register of Guard men and women,
past and present, who have been enrolled into the Muster by themselves,
or by those who wish to honor them. Names in the Muster are displayed
electronically at a computer kiosk located in the National Guard Memorial
Museum, as well as online on the NGEF website www.ngef.org/muster/index.
Rank asp. Your family and friends will be able to see on-line your registration. E1-E6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15 . . . . . . . . . EANGUS included . . . . . . . $150
Visitors are invited to search for individual records, which display a person’s
Annual NGAT Annual EANGUS Life NGAT
E7 – E9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20 . . . . . . . . . EANGUS Included . . . . . . $200
name, state, unit, place of birth and Guard duties performed.
Rank A donation of only $25 is requested for each Muster enrollment, with an
Annual NGAT Annual NGAUS Life NGAT
W1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200
additional $15 to include a photograph. The photograph can be added to the
Muster at any time, and may be either black and white or color, and no larger
CW2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200
than 8”x10.” Anyone who is or has served in the National Guard, the relative
CW3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200
of a Guard member, or is a friend or supporter of the Guard is eligible for
CW4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200
inclusion in the Muster.
CW5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $73 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200
This is truly a gift that keeps on giving. Make yourself or your loved one part of
O1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200
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O2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200
O3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200
STARBASE Charity
Golf Tournament
O4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $72 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200
O5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $85 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200
O6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $108 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200
Come join the members of the Joint Forces at Ellington Field on Monday
O7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $123 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200
June 5th for the 1st Annual Charity Golf Tournament for STARBASE Ellington
Field. Deadline to enter is May 29th, the tournament is a 4 person scramble,
O8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $139 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200
shotgun start at 1:30. The Golf Tournament will benefit STARBASE, a youth
Retired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200
program that stresses the importance of choosing a drug free lifestyle. For
Associate . . . . . . . . . . . $20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200
entry forms contact Major Douglas Wankowski at Douglas.Wankowski@txelli.
Visit the NGAT website for membership applications.
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Taps (as of 04-18-06)
Mr. Roland J. Bruns, Retired, Snyder
Mr. John H. Herman, Retired, Pasadena
Mr. Marcus S. Oden, Retired, Tye
SPC Angel Cabrera Jr., Co C, 949th FSB, Grand Prairie
*SPC Ralpford E. Holcomb, A BTRY, 1/133rd FA, Nacogdoches
Mr. Juan B. Patino, Retired, San Antonio
Mr. Carlos G. Chapa, Retired, San Antonio
*Mr. Jackie H. Holland, Retired, McKinney
*SGT James R. Prince, Retired, Kyle
SSG Norman D. Cox, Retired, Brownwood
Mr. John S. Lanford, Retired, Merkel
*SPC Randall D. Preusse, Co C 176th Engr Bn, Taylor
CW4 Curtis C. Daniel, Retired, Austin
MSG Elbert E. Lewis, Retired, Blossom
*Mr. Kenneth D. Schindley, Retired, Mount Pleasant
COL Loyd R. Dowd, Retired, Dallas
*Mr. Gabino Lopez Jr., Retired, San Antonio
*Mr. Guy L. Stroud, Retired, Hurst
Mr. Robert Ellison III, Retired, Pampa
SGT Daniel L. Lowe, TRP B, 1/124 CAV, Waco
Mr. Glenn R. Treme, Retired, Troy
*Mr. James S. Farquharson Jr., Retired, Tehachapi CA
SPC David C. Macomber, Retired, San Antonio
PV2 Justin T. Williams, 736th (-) Maint Co, Gatesville
Mr. Cecil P. Fleming, Retired, Crystal Beach
Mr. Larry W. McCreless, Retired, Elgin
SFC Joe A. Zapata, HHC 3/112th AR, Brownwood
CW4 Fidencio E. “Pico” Gonzalez Jr., Retired, Austin
Mr. John W. Mitchell, Retired, Houston
*SPC Bryan C. Graham, Retired, Huntington
Mr. Eloy Morales, Retired, Hebbronville
SGT Jerry L. Griffin, Det 1, Co B, 949th FSB, Wichita Falls
Mr. James E. Murphy Jr., Retired, Longview
*Had NGAT Insurance.
NGAT Corporate Members
AAR Mobility Systems
fortress technologies
AM General
general dynamics
air cleaning technologies
Heil trailer international
alliant techsystems, inc.
interconnect wiring
Simplex manufacturing
bayco
LK
stanley vidmar
bell helicopter textron, inc.
management & training consultants, inc.
Association of the united states army
skyline ultd., inc.
stewart & stevenson
mmi-federal marketing service corp.
Bowhead eagle
monitronics
toro cigar
clearcube technology
northrop grumman
universal fabric structures
drs technologies
oshkosh truck corporation
us family health plan
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Thousands Muster at Camp Mabry
By Chief Master Sgt. Gonda Moncada, Texas National Guard Public Affairs
AUSTIN, Texas (April 3, 2006) – Howitzers roared, leaving the acrid smell
The battle re-enactment was performed in what is called the back-forty, a
of smoke and gun powder in the air. Soldiers faced each other in hand-to-hand
heavily wooded area behind the museum and ideal from the perspective of
combat and when it was all over, some soldiers surrendered, others were not
providing two opposing tree lines where the Allied Forces and the German
so lucky as their bodies lay bleeding, dead or dying, in the dust and grime.
troops faced each other.
Only yards away children could be observed boarding the train or riding the
For authenticity, the actors portraying German Soldiers spoke German to each
Buffalo Soldiers’ horses.
other, and periodically an officer could be heard calling for a “Panzer,” a Ger-
So why did parents allow their children in the vicinity of such fierce fighting?
man tank. The crowd applauded when the German Soldiers surrendered and
Because this scenario was part of the 37th Annual Texas Military Forces’
the American Soldiers captured the hated Swastika flag.
Muster Day here at Camp Mabry. Muster Day harkens back to the 1830s when
once a year militia companies would “muster” to be officially counted on the
The battle re-enactment was not the only popular event during Muster Day.
rolls. This year, on the weekend of April 1 and 2, military men and women
Another time-honored tradition is the Hall of Honor presentation. Tradition-
“mustered” in the tradition of old. History was on display as the two-day event
ally, a retired Air, Army or State Guard member is recognized for their past
kicked off with a parade featuring vehicles from by-gone eras and uniforms
performance in the National Guard. This year’s recipients were Brigadier
from 1835 to the present.
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Historical military interpreters showed off weapons, uniforms and other
trappings from the Texas colonization era, Texas Revolution, Civil War (Union
All Photos by Tsgt Gregory Ripps
and Confederate), World Wars I and II (Allied and Axis), and the Korean and
Vietnamese conflicts.
Texas Military Forces Museum Dedicated to BG Scribner
In a ceremony on February 4, 2006, the Texas Military Forces Museum was renamed the “BG John C. L.
Scribner Texas Military Forces Museum.” MG Charles G. Rodriguez, the Adjutant General of Texas, gave the
dedication address.
MG Rodriguez, BG Scribner, and General Scribner’s two grandchildren, Emma and Nolan, unveiled a new sign.
Approximately 175 people, including several active and retired general officers, attended. For more information
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Your generous donations will help maintain the Texas Military Forces Museum and its community programs.
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P.O. Box 5218
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National Guard Association of Texas
N G AT P lanning C alendar
(As of 21 April 2006)
2006
14-17
Apr
Easter Observed
13
May
NGAT Board Meeting, Austin
4
Jul
Independence Day Observed
12
Aug
NGAT Board Meeting, Austin
18-23
Aug
EANGUS Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, UT
16-18
Sep
NGAUS Annual Conference, Albuquerque, NM
4
Nov
NGAT Board Meeting, Austin
11
Nov
Veteran’s Day Observed
23-24
Nov
Thanksgiving Observed
24-31
Dec
Christmas Observed
2007
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New Year’s Day Observed
12-14
Jan
EANGUS Area IV Midwinter Conference, Lawrence, KS
27
Jan
NGAT Board Meeting, Austin
6-8
Feb
NGAT Legislative Visit, Washington, D.C.
23-25
Mar
NGAT 48th Annual Conference, Corpus Christi, TX
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National Guard Association of Texas
3706 Crawford Street
Austin, Texas 78731-6803