Founded 1959 • Volume 54 • Number 4 • Winter 2014

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Founded 1959
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Volume 54
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Number 4
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Winter 2014
NEW 36 ID CSM.......................... 7
WINTER STORM......................... 10
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2013-14 Board of Directors
President............................................................ Charles Chavers
President-Elect.........................................................Daniel Quick
Vice President...........................................................Scott Wedel
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Executive Director.........................................Ray Lindner
ON THE COVER (left side photos, top to bottom):
Secretary/Treasurer..............................................Ashley Bloom
Joint Forces Hqs............................. Michael Courade (Enlisted)
TX ARNG..........................................Ambrosio Aguilar (Enlisted)
36th Infantry Division......................Kenneth Henry (Enlisted)
72nd IBCT..................................................Les Edwards (Officer)
72nd IBCT...............................Paula Daigle-Hutchins (Enlisted)
56th IBCT....................................................Kenn White (Officer)
56th IBCT................................................Jeremy Amis (Enlisted)
36th Sustainment Bde ...............Murphy McCardell (Enlisted)
36th CAB.................................................Ashley Bloom (Officer)
176th Engr Bde...............................Delmas Vandine (Enlisted)
71st BfSB......................................... Todd Richardson (Enlisted)
136th CSB (ME)..................................... Ardis Harden (Enlisted)
HQ, TANG...................................................... Ian Manire (Officer)
149th FW.................................................. John Pollard (Officer)
147th RW....................................................Anita Blue (Enlisted)
136th AW................................................... Scott Wedel (Officer)
TX State Guard Rep......................Kristopher Krueger (Officer)
Retired Rep - Region 1..........................................Stan Kitzman
Retired Rep - Region 2...........................................Jerry Horsley
Retired Rep - Region 3.........................................Buck Allbright
Family Readiness Rep...........................................Miguel Torres
Executive Director.................................................... Ray Lindner
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Editors..........................................Theresa Billeck-Zuniga
Laura Bianco
Graphic Designer..........................................Kathy White
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Letter from the President
Members Spotlight
Legislative Update
Key Leadership Changes
Homecomings/Deployments
Texas Guard Opens New Facility
Guard Responds To Winter Storm
Building Houses
Around The World
Salute to Retirees
Hooah Holidays
Around Texas with the Guard
NGAT 2014 Conference Information
TAPS/Corporate Members and Sponsors
NGAT Planning Calendar
CSM John F. Sampa addresses family, friends and Soldiers of the 36th Infantry Division following his change
of responsibility ceremony held at Camp Mabry on December 8, 2013.
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SPC Douglas Rose, 236th Engineer Company, hands food and water to a long-haul driver near Sanger, Texas
after a winter storm stranded his rig on December 7, 2013. (Photo by SSG Jennifer Atkinson)
Soldiers in the Texas Military Forces take time to visit with Santa during the holidays.
Col Mathew Alinson, 147th Mission Support Group Commander, and CMSgt Marlon Nation, 147th
Reconnaissance Wing, greet Vice President Joe Biden after his arrival at Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base on
November 18, 2013 in Houston, TX. The Vice President was in Houston for an event at the Port of Houston.
Right Side Photo: LTC Daniel Quick, NGAT President-Elect, presents 2LT Brandon S. Luke, a member of Co A
3-144th INF with the NGAT Distinguished Honor Graduate Award for Officer Candidate School Class #56. 2LT
Luke was also presented a life membership with NGAT for his accomplishments.
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President's Report
2013 was a challenging year for the United States military, the Department of Defense, and the men and
women of the Texas Military Forces. Furloughs, government cutbacks, a government shutdown, and a general
breakdown of leadership and cooperation exercised by our elected officials made the last year an example of
how not to get things done in a representative republic government. The past year is an example of how easily
the democratic process can bog down into ineffectiveness. Throughout 2013, the active duty Air Force made
moves to downplay the importance of the Air National Guard in the defense of our nation. Now the active duty
Army is attempting to do the exact same thing to the Army National Guard. NGAT is front and center in the
attempt to protect and secure the future of the National Guard, but we need your help in the battle to protect
National Guard interests in the state of Texas. To better serve our men and women within the Texas Military
Forces, NGAT needs to grow.
Our association has grown in membership, but our growth is not what I would expect during these times of political and military
upheaval. NGAT needs to expand its growth. We need to grow not only larger, but also grow younger. The Board of Directors has
noticed that the Association membership is growing older each passing year, and we need to recruit younger airmen and soldiers to
ensure that our Association will continue to serve the men and women of the Texas Military Forces for years to come. I am asking
for each of you to reach out and share the NGAT story with potential members in your unit, and remember to pay extra attention to
the young men and women within your ranks.
You can rest assured that I expect the National Guard Association of Texas to set the standard by which all state associations are
measured. A strong national presence can only be achieved by an association that has a solid home-state identity. Currently, NGAT
has 13 committees dedicated to resolving important issues for the men and women of the state of Texas. As a state entity, we are
strong and we continue to grow stronger. With a focused expansion in membership, we can do even better things for our state. Help
us to better serve your needs. I humbly ask that you help NGAT grow.
This year, we will hold our state conference at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Houston, Texas. NGAT Conference dates are 21-23
March 2014. Again, we will be hosting breakout sessions in the areas of financial management, legislative initiatives, military
affairs, family support, national political initiatives, and personal growth. The Association is hard at work creating a conference
venue that not only appeals to senior enlisted and officers of the Texas military, but also to the younger officers, soldiers, and
airmen that we represent. We are expecting a big showing in Houston, and I look forward to seeing all of you there.
As always, I want to thank you for your continued support of the Association. If there is anything I can do for you, let me know.
Here is to a successful new year.
Charles Chavers
CMSgt, TANG
President NGAT
CONGRATULATIONS
NGAT congratulates
our President-Elect LTC
Daniel Quick (left) on his
promotion to the rank of
COLONEL! Baylor President
and Chancellor Judge Ken
Starr (right) congratulates
COL Quick following the
promotion ceremony that
took place on December 7,
2013 at Baylor University
at the end of the football
game. 
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ELF ON THE SHELF
Even COL (Ret) Santa
Claus needs some help
from time to time and
this year he called out
to one of his chief elves,
NGAT President CMSgt
Charles Chavers, to assist
with events at the 136th
Airlift Wing. 
WALK OFF THE WAR
A Life Member of
NGAT, SGT (Ret) Robert
Crampton, is heading
out for a walk this
spring…a long walk,
2,185-miles. He will
be joining forces with
the Warrior Hike “Walk
off the War” Program
as they hike the
entire National Scenic
Appalachian Trail (AT)
from Maine to Georgia.
This outdoor therapy
program supports
combat veterans
transitioning from
their military service
by thru-hiking the AT.
85-year-old Robert
was last deployed to a combat zone during WWII, and he will be the
oldest person to complete such an adventure. He will be joining other
younger veterans who have recently returned from the wars from Iraq and
Afghanistan. The program will provide them with their equipment and
supplies required to complete the six-month hike. Trail town support will
also be coordinated in the form of transportation, food, and lodging with
other veteran organizations and community groups located along the trail.
Robert will be part of a handful of older Warrior Hikers who will hike along,
offering support, guidance, and camaraderie. Robert claims to have no aches
and pains and is practicing hiking thirty miles a week with a loaded pack to
keep up with the younger Warriors. He is proud to be a member of NGAT and
to have served in the Texas Army National Guard. He will be an inspiration
to everyone up and down the entire Appalachian Trail. For more information
about “Warrior Hike” go to warriorhike.com. 
OCS GRADUATE HONORED
NGAT President-Elect LTC Daniel
Quick presents 2LT Kristen M.
Blakeway, a member of
HHD 1-133 FA, with a free Annual
Membership in NGAT and a statue
in recognition of her selection
as Honor Graduate for Officer
Candidate School Class #56. 
NGAT SILENT AUCTION SEEKS DONATIONS
The NGAT Silent Auction is a vitally important fundraising tool for our National
Guard Association of Texas Education Foundation. We are always seeking new
support through donated items. Your generous gift of an auction item will help
us be able to continue to offer scholarships and support unit activities. Your
donations to the auction are tax deductable.
To donate, contact MSG (Ret) Billeck-Zuniga at 512-454-7300.
149TH FIGHTER WING BIDS FAREWELL
TO CHIEF RODGERS
Members of the
149th Fighter Wing
bid farewell to
NGAT Life Member
Chief Master Sgt
John Rodgers at
his retirement
ceremony at Joint
Base San Antonio –
Lackland, Texas, on
Jan. 11, 2014. Col
Michael Reid, the
wing’s maintenance group commander, officiated the ceremony for Chief
Rodgers who is retiring after 33 years of dedicated military service. 
COL JEFF ADKINSON HONORED AT
CHANGE OF COMMAND CEREMONY
NGAT Life
Members LTC
Marvin Johnson
(left) and
LTC Michelle
Bryant (center)
congratulate
COL Jeff
Adkinson
(right)
following his
change of command and retirement ceremonies held recently in Temple,
Texas. COL Adkinson relinquished command of the 36th Sustainment
Brigade to LTC Stephanie Purgerson. During his retirement ceremony, COL
Adkinson was presented with the Legion of Merit Medal and the Lone Star
Distinguished Service Medal for his years of dedicated military service. 
THANK YOU FOR
YOUR SERVICE, RITA
Recently the Joint Forces
Headquarters bid farewell to
Executive Secretary Rita Sanchez who
is moving to another position within
the Joint Forces Headquarters. Rita
has been the Executive Secretary for
four Adjutant Generals: MG Wayne
Marty, MG Jose Mayorga, MG Charles
Rodriguez and Maj Gen John Nichols,
and she has seen a lot of change
within the National Guard over the
years. During her farewell ceremony,
SSG Michael Courade presented her
with a plaque displaying photos
of the four generals she has worked for and the current Joint Forces
Headquarters staff for her years of faithful service. 
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Legislative Report
by Ray Lindner, NGAT Executive Director
In previous legislative reports, we predicted that the active vs. reserve component fight that erupted first on the Air
side would spread to the Army - and now it has. Speaking recently at an AUSA function, Army Chief of Staff Ray Odierno
identified the key reason that the Army and the Army National Guard are beginning to fire salvos at each other. “This
is about affordability,” Odierno said, and he is right. “This is about not having the money to sustain the fleets [and force
structure - my addition] we have now, so we have to make some tough decisions…. That doesn’t mean we think it’s the
right way necessarily but it’s the best way forward.” But Odierno’s proposed best way is the wrong way.
It is time for the nation to face a very stark reality: we can no longer as a nation afford the all volunteer
force as currently structured.
Funding for the force comes primarily in three broad categories - readiness, equipment, and personnel. Readiness is
already suffering under current funding cuts and if reduced further, we would be left with a hollow force. Equipment must
continue to be modernized and improved even as we are forced to retire aged weapon systems and platforms, leaving little
room for deep budget cuts. That leaves personnel as the largest bill payer. The choice appears stark: reintroduce the draft
and thereby reduce personnel costs dramatically (but severely degrade readiness due to constant massive turnover), or
return to our historic roots - maintain a smaller but lethal and agile active component, and increase our reserve component
to provide a trained and ready complementary force (and because of recent deployment activity, a largely combatexperienced force).
The argument set forth above applies across the entire military force - Army, Air, Navy, and Marines. The Air Force
has probably the best force structure approach for moving forward in the future-that of associated units. The other two
services (Army and Navy/Marines) need to adopt that model and create habitual association and mission sharing with
reserve component forces. Many non-combat missions (Kosovo, Sinai, etc.) should be undertaken exclusively by associated
forces (small active component, large reserve component). Even the mission in Korea can be manned in the same fashion.
The active army would become partly a cadre force, but also retain a rapid response capability. Reserve troops may
not be immediately deployed in a crisis, but would very quickly flesh out early deployed formations. Increasing the size
of the National Guard and Reserves would allow the longer dwell times at home required to balance deployment with
employment.
It’s time to share our vision with our elected officials. Please do so and help by asking others in the communities
across our state and nation to do so. The future of the Guard, both as we know it and as the nation needs it, is at stake. 
AUDIE MURPHY RECEIVES THE TEXAS LEGISLATIVE MEDAL OF HONOR
Members of the Texas Military Forces and government
officials render salutes at the Texas Legislative Medal of
Honor presentation ceremony honoring the service of Audie
L. Murphy in Farmersville, Texas. Texas Governor Rick Perry
(center right) presented the medal, which is the state’s
highest military award for valor, to Murphy’s sister, Ms.
Nadine Murphy Lockey, (center) on his behalf. Representative
Scott Turner (left) spearheaded the effort to recognize
Murphy with the honor. Born in 1925, Murphy enlisted in
the military at the age of 17. Audie Murphy became the most
decorated American soldier of the Second World War, receiving
a total of 33 US medals, including the Medal of Honor, the
nation’s highest honor for bravery in combat, plus five medals from France and one from Belgium. It has been said that he
received every U.S. medal available at the time, five of them awarded more than once. He joined the Texas Military Forces in
1950, eventually reaching the rank of Major. After the war, Murphy became a celebrated movie star, appearing in 44 films.
He also found some success as a country music composer. In 1971, Audie Murphy died at the age of 45 in a plane crash. He
was interred with full military honors and buried in Arlington National Cemetery. Murphy’s grave site is the second-most
visited grave at Arlington, after that of President John F. Kennedy. His dedicated service exemplifies the long and proud
tradition of Texans answering the call of both the state and the nation.(Photo by SSG Jennifer D. Atkinson) 
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Audie Murphy
proudly displays
the many medals he
received during his
military service. Also
note he is wearing
the 36th Infantry
Division patch.
36TH INFANTRY DIVISION NAMES A NEW COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR
On 8 December 2013 the 36th Infantry Division conducted a change of responsibility ceremony at
the parade field on Camp Mabry, Austin, Texas, where Command Sergeant Major John F. Sampa
assumed responsibility as the command sergeant major of the 36th Infantry Division, Texas Army
National Guard, where he will serve as the senior enlisted adviser to more than 14,000 Texas
soldiers.
“The soldiers of the 36th Infantry Division have continually answered their nation’s call and served
with honor and courage,” said Sampa. “I’m excited about the opportunity to lead the men and
women of the 36th Infantry Division and to be an integral part in providing them with the tools and
guidance they need for their military and personal development, which will ensure that our force is
mission ready to serve the people of Texas and our great nation.”
Sampa is no stranger to the division. In 2005, he deployed to Iraq and served as a company first
sergeant for the 56th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, the first Texas National Guard combat
brigade to deploy to a theater of war since World War II. Sampa also served a second tour in Iraq
as the installation sergeant major for the 72nd Brigade Joint Area Support Group. In his previous
assignment, Sampa served as the command sergeant major for the 56th Brigade Special Troops
Battalion based in Grand Prairie, Texas.
Sampa is employed with the Texas Department of Public Safety as a Texas state trooper in Houston
and holds the rank of sergeant in the Texas Highway Patrol Division. CSM Sampa lives in Katy,
Texas, with his wife, Carlette, and two children, John and Julia. 
149TH COMMUNICATIONS FLIGHT CONDUCT
CHANGE OF COMMAND CEREMONY
149TH OPERATIONS GROUP WELCOMES
NEW COMMANDER
Col Susan Dickens,
the wing’s mission
support group
commander, places
the commander’s pin
onto Lt Col Lawrence
R. Flannigan’s
uniform during a
change of command
ceremony at Joint
Base San Antonio
– Lackland, Texas.
Also pictured, MSgt
Marvin Williams,
the group’s first
sergeant, holds the unit’s guideon while 1st Lt Terrance Johnson, the
outgoing commander, stands at attention.  (Photo by SSgt Phil Fountain)
Lt Col Gordon
Niebergall salutes
Col John F. Kane, the
wing’s commander,
during a change of
command ceremony,
where he took over
command of the
149th Operations
Group from Col Mike
Mitchell (right), who
recently became
the wing’s vice
commander. SMSgt
Brian Schaefer, superintendent of the 149th Operations Group, holds the
group’s guidon.  (Photo by TSgt Eric L. Wilson)
TEXAS ARMY AND AIR NATIONAL GUARD ENLISTED LEADERSHIP MEET
More than one hundred senior enlisted leaders representing the Texas Air and Army National Guard gathered in
Abilene, Texas, for two days in early November to conduct briefings and visit with vendors during their annual
workshop. (Photo by MSgt Ken Walker)
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HOMECOMINGS/DEPLOYMENTS
36TH COMBAT AVIATION BRIGADE TURNS KUWAIT MISSION OVER TO NEW YORK
A ceremony was held in mid-December to commemorate the
Transfer of Authority from the 36th Combat Aviation Brigade
(Texas) to the 42nd Combat Aviation Brigade (New York).
The traditional event is a visual symbol of the transfer from
one command to another as one brigade’s guidon (or colors) is
encased for the trip home and the
other is unfurled for the mission
ahead. The 42nd CAB will utilize
both the UH-60 “Black Hawk”
and AH-64 “Apache” helicopters
and fixed-wing assets to conduct
security cooperation, joint exercises,
and training in the Middle East.
Partnership events with other
countries will promote security,
stability, and mutual interests in
the region.
enhancing maritime security and concept development, and
the coordination of deck landing qualifications. “You were able
to train in the most volatile and strategic areas in the Middle
East,” Pittard said. “The 42nd will continue the legacy of the
36th Combat Aviation Brigade.”
After casing the guidon, COL Rick
Adams, commander of the 36th
CAB, said that the brigade has had
many enormous opportunities. “The
partnership piece of our mission has
been huge, and the engagements
we’ve had with the Middle Eastern
people have been enjoyable,” Adams
said.
The incoming brigade assuming the
mission is from the New York Army
National Guard and is headquartered
in Latham. When all subordinate
units are in place, the 42nd will
include Army National Guard units
from six states and an active duty
battalion.
The 36th CAB of the Texas Army
National Guard is headed home
after a tremendously successful
nine-month
deployment.
Their COL Rick Adams and CSM Elizabeth Shockley case the colors of the 36th Combat
deployment included training in Aviation Brigade during a transfer of authority ceremony held at Camp Buehring in
several Middle Eastern countries, Kuwait. (Photo by SGT Mark Scovell)
flying off of five U.S. Navy ships,
and working with two ships from the U.S. Army’s fleet of
With the transfer of authority complete, there was only one
watercraft. Maj. Gen. Dana J.H. Pittard, deputy commanding
thing left to do: lower the Texas flag in front of the brigade
general for Army Central Command, said that the 36th CAB led
headquarters building and hoist the state flag of New York. 
contingency operations by developing a tactical environment,
(Pictured right) Maj Gen John Nichols, the Adjutant
General of Texas, coins SPC Alyssa Lafosse, 454th
Engineer Company, at Camp Swift, Texas on January
14, 2013. The 454th Engr Co will be deploying to
Afghanistan this year and is the only route clearance
mission team within the Texas National Guard.
(Photo by SSG Malcolm McClendon)
(Pictured above) Members of the 449th Aviation Support Battalion complete
their de-mobilization process at the Fort Hood Mobilization Brigade,
North Ft Hood, Texas. 
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Maj Gen John F. Nichols,
the Adjutant General of Texas, takes
time to visit Soldiers from the 454th Engineer
Company as they prepare to conduct the land
navigation portion of their premobilitazation
training at Camp Swift, Texas.
TEXAS GUARD OPENS NEW
STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITY
After more than ten years of planning and construction,
the Armed Forces Reserve Center, attached to Austin
Bergstrom International Airport, celebrated its
completion by officially opening the main center, and
announcing the successful delivery to the 36th Combat
Aviation Brigade of the 36th Infantry Division as the
first unit recipients of the newest AH-64D Apache
Longbow helicopter. “This facility brings us outstanding
capabilities to install
components and things we
need to do here at home
for the citizens of Texas as
well as preparing for our
title 10 overseas missions
that we do regularly
in deployment status,”
says COL Rick Adams,
Commander of the 36th
Combat Aviation Brigade.
(Pictured above) Crew Chief SGT Eddie Hejl,
polishes the windows on his team’s newly
upgraded Longbow for visitors attending the
opening ceremony.
This new, state-of-the-art
military training facility
provides a more costeffective, higher training
capability setting for
the U.S. Army, Navy,
and Marine Reserve components formerly quartered at
Camp Mabry, Texas. The 209,000 square-foot reserve
center contains configurable classrooms, service-specific
libraries and medical support facilities, a fitness center,
and Virtual Battlefield Systems and weapons simulations
range. The building is part of a program called BRAC,
or Basic Realignment and Closure Commission, which
closes dilapidated cold-war bases and opens newer
facilities. “This is one of 17 BRAC facilities we have in
the great state of Texas that was part of legislation that
was done several years ago,” MG James Brown said.
“More importantly, it is a facility for young people who
serve our great state and nation.”
The Texas Army National Guard also inducted the new
$450 million AH-64D Apache Longbow helicopter to the
brigade, though it will not be stationed in Austin. 
Texas Army National
Guard AH-64 pilot,
LTC Robert T. Jarrett,
discusses the
improvements and
enhanced specifications
of the Apache Longbow
to distinguished guests
and visitors after the
official opening of the
Armed Forces Reserve
Center in Austin, Texas.
The 36th Combat
Aviation Brigade of
the 36th Infantry
Division is the first unit
recipient of the newest
AH-64D Apache Longbow
helicopter.
(Pictured left) District 25 State Senator Donna Campbell (center) is joined, from left to right
with the Texas Adjutant General Maj Gen John Nichols; Lt Col James F. Korth, Commander
of the 1st Battalion, 23d Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, U.S. Marine Forces Reserve;
36th Combat Aviation Brigade Commander COL Richard Adams; 36th Infantry Division
Commander, MG James K. "Red" Brown; Project Manager for the Apache Attack Helicopter,
COL Jeffrey E. Hager amd the 36th Infantry Division Command Sergeant Major John
Sampa, officially opening the Armed Forces Reserve Center attached to Austin Bergstrom
International Airport in Austin, Texas.
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TEXAS MILITARY
FORCES RESPOND
TO WINTER STORM
Soldiers from the 236th Engineer
Company give a DPS trooper a hand
to get moving again.
(Photo by SPC Juan Flores)
Story by SSG Jennifer Atkinson
Citizen-soldiers with the 176th Engineer Brigade
provided support to state and local officials during Winter
Storm Cleon, as named by the National Weather Service, in
north Texas on December 5-9, 2013.
At the request of Governor Rick Perry, about 50
members of the Grand Prairie-based brigade suited up in
cold weather gear and headed out in Humvees and Light
Medium Tactical Vehicles (LMTVs) to help preposition state
assets as the storm approached. Soldiers were stationed
along the major highways in Denison as well as in Wichita
Falls.
In fact, preliminary reports from the Texas Military
Forces Joint Operations Center indicate the deployed
soldiers aided more than 120 stranded vehicles, conducted
more than 225 welfare checks, and assisted with the setup
of a Red Cross Shelter in Valley View near Wichita Falls.
“We had a great response when the call went out,”
said 2LT Clayton Harrison, an engineer with the brigade’s
Lewisville-based 236th Engineering Company. “We were
ready to move out in less than 12 hours after we
got notified that we’d be responding to this storm.”
Although no one was quite certain what the storm
would bring, Harrison said he and his soldiers were in
contact with the Texas Department of Public Safety.
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On Friday, December 6, 2013, when the storm had
come and gone, the real
scope of the job ahead was
revealed to Harrison and
his soldiers. Although the
storm had not dropped
much snow in the area, it
was the ice underneath
that proved to be the
biggest challenge for those
on the highways.
With
traffic flow a top
priority, members
of the Texas
Military Forces
conducted 24-hour a day operations monitoring
and assisting citizens along Highways 75, 82, 380
and Interstate 35 near Denison. Simultaneously,
personnel from the 840th Engineer Company
monitored flow on the icy and slushy roadways of
Highways 281, 181, Interstate 35 East and West,
and I-20 near Weatherford and Denton.
Jonathan Bilger, a pulled-over motorist
who was passing through to visit family, said,
“Those guys are great,” as he gestured toward
several of the soldiers hooking up chains to tow a
stranded 18-wheeler. “They’re out here, helping
out, when most of us are just trying to figure out
how to get home the fastest.”
“These men and women are the epitome of what
the Texas Military Forces stand for,” said COL Patrick
Hamilton, commander of domestic operations for the Texas
Military Forces. “These Citizen-Soldiers volunteered their
time, at a moment’s notice, to serve their fellow citizens
during a time of need. It’s situations like this that show
the caliber of our service members and their ‘Always Ready,
Always There’ mentality,” Hamilton said. 
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Pictured are members of the 147th Reconnaissance Wing who volunteered
their time and skills to make critical repairs to a Vietnam veteran’s home.
GRANT AWARDED
TVC - FUNDS FOR
VETERANS’ ASSISTANCE
The Texas National Guard Family Support Foundation (TXNGFSF) was awarded a
Texas Veterans Commission, Fund for Veterans’ Assistance Grant to provide:
• EmergencyFinancialAssistance(i.e.housing,utilities,childcare,etc.)
• FinancialCounselingServices
• TRICAREmedical/dentalinsurancepremiumsand/orcopays
Eligiblerecipientsare:
• Army&AirServiceMembers
• Dependentsof ServiceMembers
• Spouseof DeceasedServiceMembers
For more information, contact:
Brent Green,
Family Assistance Center Coordinator
[email protected]
Luann Barron,
State Family Program-Administrative Assistant
[email protected]
Visit us at www.txngfoundation.org
“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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AROUND THE W
Members of the 327th Engineer Company conduct Annual Training at the Fort Leonard
Wood, MO quarry site. Over the course of 2 weeks, Soldiers received training on rock
crushing, blast design, site prep, and blasting. The training was culminated with a
2,000 lb dynamite blast.
RLD with
Congratulations to CPL Andrew Friswell, SGT Adam Priebe, SGT
Bennett, and SSG Garcia (not shown) for graduating Airborne
School! All are members of Able Company, 1-143 Infantry
Regiment - Airborne.
Members from the 147th Reconnaissance Wing Air Support Operations
Squadron arrive at Avon Park Air Force Range, Florida, to complete required
periodic evaluations on December 15, 2013.
Members of the Klein Oak High School Air Force JROTC who joined the Texas Army
National Guard in their junior year and went to basic military training this past
summer are back in school working on completing their senior year. Pictured left
to right in the front are: PV2 Luis E. Torres, PV2 Parker H. Linehan, PV2 Dylan S.
Beebe, and PV2 John Peterson. Pictured in the back left to right are: Msgt Vale,
Msgt Johnson, COL Leblanc, and SSG Victor Cruz.
SSG Benjamin
Swisher, a member
of the 36th CAB,
helps decorate the
Camp Buehring
Chapel in Kuwait
thanks to donations
from the First
United Methodist
Church of Hurst,
Texas.
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Aircrew members from the 181st Airlift Squadron, 136th Airlift Wing stationed at
Naval Air Station, Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, transport paratroopers from all
branches of the service onboard the C-130 Hercules aircraft to accomplish their joint
airborne/air transportability training (JAATT) at McDill AFB, FL.
the TEXAS NATIONAL GUARD
NGAT would like
to give a shout
out to members
of Company B,
3-133 Infantry
Battalion who are
currently deployed
in Afghanistan
providing Infantry
Support.
SFC Jason Broyles finished
4th overall in the Best Ranger
Competition, securing himself a
primary spot in this year’s Best
Ranger Competition at Fort
Benning, GA. Way to go, Jason!
Ultimate Fighting
Championship Mixed
Martial Arts fighter,
SSG Tim Kennedy,
speaks to the audience
at Sports USA during
the 2013 Fort Bragg
Army Combatives
Championship
Invitational finals Dec.
14. SSG Kennedy is a
member of the Special
Operations Detachment
- Airborne. (Photo by
SPC Paul A. Holston)
NGAT Life Member
SGM Roberta Castro
receives her diploma
signifying her
graduation from
the Sergeant Majors
Academy in El Paso,
Texas.
Follow Us!
The 36th Combat Avaiation Brigade S3 (Operations) Team headed by LTC Jim Nugent send
greetings from Camp Buehring, Kuwait.
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PROUD TO HAVE SERVED
NGAT PHOTOGRAPHER DIES
NGAT Life Members
MSgt (Ret) John
Doubledee and
TSgt (Ret) JoAnn
Doubledee proudly
display a U.S. Air
Force flag with their
names and ranks on
it for Veterans Day.
Both served in the
U.S. Air Force and
Texas Air National
Guard. 
REMEMBERING THE GOOD OLE DAYS
Retired members of Company C, 2-141 Infantry, 49th Armored Division
recently got together at the American Legion Post in downtown Laredo
to exchange ideas and recall old times while serving in the Guard. This
is an event they try to do at least once a year to stay in touch with
each other. Pictured left to right top row are: SGT Eduardo Rendon,
MSG Adolfo Gonzalez, SGT E. Rabago, SFC Jose Artolozaga, SSG Marin
Moreno, 1SG Alfredo Rendon, and SSG Henry Rendon. Seated left to
right are: SGT Alberto Elizalde, SPC Jesus Lemos, MAJ Juan Sanchez, and
SFC Antonio Martinez. 
We regret to inform you of the passing of NGAT Life
Member SGM (TX) (Ret) Estevan “Steve” Gamboa, a
longtime friend of the Texas Military Forces and of
NGAT. Steve passed away on December 30, 2013,
and was interred at the Assumption Cemetery in
Austin, Texas. Steve retired from the Texas Army
National Guard at the rank of SFC and then joined
the Texas State Guard where he obtained the rank of
SGM. For more years than we can remember, Steve
took photos at our NGAT conferences. He truly loved
the Guard and was always there ready with camera
in hand to take a photo. We extend our deepest
sympathies to his family and many friends during
this difficult time. He will be truly missed. 
BLAST FROM THE PAST
Here is an oldie but goodie
of MAJ Todd Matthys (center)
and LTC Jack Taliaferro (far
right) in the Czech Republic
around 1995. Sure looks
cold there. Glad to see
LTC Taliaferro was a little
more prepared for the cold
weather. Both are NGAT Life
Members. 
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Does anyone
in the Texas
Air National
Guard
recognize
this
NGAT Life
Member?
It’s SGT
Norm
King, 12th
Security
Police
Squadron,
U.S.A.F.,
Vietnam
1969. Chief,
you have
come a long
way!!! 
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Members of the
136th Airlift Wing
volunteer to
welcome the children
of our fallen heroes
during the Snowball
Express 2013 arrivals
at Dallas-Fort Worth
Airport, December
12, 2013. More
than 1750 children
arrived at DFW. The
Snowball Express
creates a weekend
of events to connect
the children and
surviving spouses
of the fallen with others
going through the same
experience. (Photos by
SMSgt Elizabeth Gilbert)
Treats for the children of unit
members assigned to Co A, 949 BSB in
Fort Worth, Texas show the creativity
of our military families.
Members of the Texas State Guard’s 4th & 19th Regiments, in conjunction with
local JROTC, students unfurled the U.S and Texas flag during pregame ceremonies
conducted at the Armed Forces Bowl at Amon G. Carter Stadium at Texas
Christian University in Ft. Worth, Texas. The bowl game was between Navy and
Middle Tennessee State (MTS) with Navy winning 24-6.
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TROOPS VIEW “LONE SURVIVOR” TOGETHER
NEW FACILITY FOR THE 36TH ID BAND
On 8 January 2014, Cinemark and the GI Film Festival partnered to host
Soldiers, military retirees, and veterans at the new Cinemark XD Theater in
Temple, Texas for a screening of “Lone Survivor” and two short films from the
GI Film Festival repertoire. More than 70 Soldiers from the 36th Sustainment
Brigade attended the event. Cinemark’s Construction Project Manager and Texas
State Guardsman Rick Schroeder worked for a year to bring the GI Film Festival
to Texas. The GI Film Festival and Cinemark will likely invite the Texas National
Guard to more events in the future. 
The 36th Infantry Division Band opened its newly rehabilitated rehearsal hall in a
ceremony on December 8, 2013 at building 24 on Camp Mabry, Texas. MG James
K. “Red” Brown, commander of the 36th Infantry Division; Chief Warrant Officer
Jeff Lightsey, commander of the 36th ID Band, and CSM Wilson Early, 36th ID,
participated in the official opening. (Photo by Spc. Christina Clardy) 
ARTILLERY PUNCH
GUARDMEMBERS AND VETERANS WIN
OPEN WATER RELAY
Several members of the Texas Guard and area Veterans
competed in the 10th annual Lake Travis Open Water Relay
on Saturday, October 12. The race is a six-person open water,
approximately 10-12 mile, swimming relay. This group
called the “Hill Country Snot Rockets” won 1st place in their
division! Pictured left to right seated: NGAT Life Member,
MSG Art Phillips (TXARNG) and SSG Charles Barr (TXARNG).
Pictured left to right in the back are: Marielle McCoy, Jeff Yevcak (retired Air
Force pilot), Garrett McCoy (retired Air Force pilot) - in the kayak, NGAT Life
Member, MAJ Laura Jane Stephens (TXARNG), MSgt Carri Villarreal (TXANG), Eric
LaBouliere (former Army combat veteran), and Nancy Hardin. This group is a
bunch of hard-core triathletes who kept waiting for the bike and run portions
after the swim, but after 6.5 hours of swimming, I think they were glad that’s
all there was. Congratulations!! 
SFC Richard “Stretch” Allen assist SSG Joe Gomez with adding ingredients to the
“Artillery Punch” during the 4-133 FA Dining out. 
LEADERS EMERGE FROM THE FOG
Follow Us!
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3-144 Infantry Regiment staff stand tall during a foggy December 2013 drill
weekend. 
TXNG FAMILY SUPPORT FOUNDATION
RECEIVE FUNDS FOR TROOPS TO CALL HOME
At the 2014 Trail of Lights on “Heroes Night” in Austin, Texas, a member of
the Texas National Guard Family Support Foundation Board, LTC (Ret) Kristine
Shelstad, accepts a donation check along with a representative from Fort Hood
from Jim Ramsey (center), President of Lamb’s Tire & Automotive, following the
completion of the 11th Annual Operation Call Home. The donated funds were
shared with Fort Hood to purchase calling cards for soldiers from Fort Hood and
Camp Mabry who were stationed overseas in Afghanistan during the holiday
season. This year’s Operation Call Home was conducted by KLBJ 93.7 FM, New
Radio 590 AM, and Lambs Tire & Automotive. (Photo by Rebecca Hinojosa) 
RAISING THE COLORS
SPC (TX) Rachel Carmickle, CPL (TX) Joe Gahm, and SGT (TX) Eddie Thomas,
members of the Texas State Guard’s 4th Regiment, stand ready to raise the
morning colors at Tarleton University prior to the beginning of the days training.
(Photo by PFC (TX) Ryan Stephens) 
MUSIC FOR THE HOLIDAYS
FINAL FLIGHT
SMSgt Darryl Shelly is doused down with water and champagne after the
completion of his final flight on a C-130 to commemorate his 20 plus years in
the 136th Airlift Wing, Texas Air National Guard at Naval Air Station Fort Worth
Joint Reserve Base, Texas. (Photos by SMSgt Elizabeth Gilbert) 
TEXAS STATE GUARD SOLDIER RECEIVES A
PERFECT SCORE
CPL (TX) Suzanne
Slaughter, a member
of the Texas State
Guard’s 19th Civil
Affairs Regiment,
was named Honor
Graduate at her Basic
Non-Commissioned
Officers Course
(BNCOC) back in
September 2013. She
is the first in the
Texas State Guard to
receive a score of 100
on her end-of-course
online exam. CPL
(TX) Slaughter joined
the Texas State Guard in April 2013. Having served in the Air Force for 2 years
and the Army for 4 years, CPL (TX) Slaughter says her prior service played a key in
helping her achieve the perfect score. 
Members of the
36th Infantry
Division Band
perform at the
opening of the
2014 Trail of Lights
“Heroes Night” in
Austin, Texas. 
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JOIN US IN HOUSTON AT THE NGAT CONFERENCE
The 55th NGAT Conference will be held 21-23 March 2014 at the Hyatt Regency Houston, Houston, TX.
REGISTRATION
CONFERENCE OPTIONAL EVENTS
(ONLINE REGISTRATION NOW AVAILABLE)
All attendees must pay the registration fee.
Registration fee is $15.00 per person.
• Golf Tournament – Shotgun, Florida scramble with low
net/low gross at Tour 18 Golf Club, 3102 FM 1960 East,
Humble, TX 77338.
• 11th Annual Silent Auction – Bid on over 200 auction items
and take advantage of some great bargains.
• Bernhardt Wine Tasting Tour - Includes transportation,
tour of Bernhardt Winery, wine tasting, and lunch. Tour is
from 1000-1330.
• NGAT Wine Tasting - Not up for a trip to the vineyard?
Enjoy a delicious variety of wines from the comfort of
NGAT’s personal hotel suite.
• Spirits Tasting - Come sample some spirits and learn a
little about the history, production, and pleasures of many
classic spirits. The session will feature several delicious
selections displaying a variety of characteristics and flavors.
• Texas Hold’em Tournament - How good is your poker face?
Do you have what it takes to go all-in? Then try your luck
at the NGAT Texas Hold’em Tournament.
• NGAT Welcome Party – Come enjoy an Italian buffet
dinner, try your hand at Black Jack or Texas Hold’em,
dance to live entertainment, and visit with friends at the
NGAT “Casino Night” Welcome Party.
• Spouses Luncheon - Enjoy a leisurely lunch at the Spouses
Luncheon on Saturday. Registration fee includes lunch,
entertainment, and prizes.
• Saturday Dinner – Dinner presentations include the
Minuteman and Scholarship awards. After dinner,
guests will have the opportunity to visit the (in)famous
hospitality suites.
• Hospitality Suites will be located at the hotel, and units
will compete for “Best Suite” award.
• The NGAT Social Lounge – Visit and mingle with friends in
a more conversation-friendly environment.
• NGAT Prayer Breakfast - Enjoy delicious breakfast,
fellowship, and prayer during the NGAT Prayer Breakfast
on Sunday morning.
MEAL PACKAGES
• Regular Meal Package fee is $115 and closes on 7 March
2014.
(The deadline for meal packages is 7 March 2014. After
this date, meals must be purchased individually as
available.)
• A $25 fee will be added to all registrations received after
7 March 2014.
• All cancellation requests must be received in the NGAT
office prior to 13 March 2014.
HOTEL
• Hyatt Regency Houston, 1200 Louisiana Street, Houston,
Texas, 77002.
• Make your reservations directly with the hotel at: 1-800233-1234. Make sure to identify yourself as members of
the National Guard Association of Texas.
• Hotel rate: $95 single/double plus tax per night.
• Hotel reservations can also be made online through the
NGAT website.
(NGAT cannot guarantee rooms after 15 February 2014)
ATTIRE
NGAT Business Session: Business Casual
NGAT Dinner:
Army - Blue Class A/Blue Mess Dress.
Air - Mess Dress/Service Dress.
Civilians - Business Suit/ Evening Formal Wear.
Spouses - After-Five Attire.
REGISTER ONLINE BY VISITING THE NGAT WEBSITE AT WWW.NGAT.ORG
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Annual NGAT Holiday Open House
The annual NGAT Holiday Open House was held on December 17, 2013. Over
fifty guests enjoyed a variety of holiday food prepared by NGAT staff.
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Mr. Efrain R. Balderas, Life Member
#14746, Retired, San Antonio
1SG Edward E. “Danny” Boutwell,
Life Member #6174, Retired, Aledo
Major Tom Callahan, Retired,
San Antonio
CW4 Wayne J. Jackson, Life Member
#1199, Retired, Somerset
SGM Robert E. “Bobby” Warren,
Life Member #433, Round Rock
SGT Fred Keesee, Retired, Plainview
SFC Jackie E. Yandell, Life Member
#20335, Retired, Idalou
CMSgt William F. “Bill” Mead, Life Member
#101, Retired, Houston
Mr. Humberto J. Negrete, Life Member
#7558, Retired, Laredo
SSG Deborah A. Palacios, Retired, Houston
SFC Esteban “Steve” Gamboa,
Life Member #13137, Retired, Austin
(Former Photographer for many NGAT
Conferences)
CW4 Calvin Gilbert, Retired, Denton
SMSgt Charles E. Holmes, Life Member
#2932, Retired, San Antonio
SFC Melvin Jackson, Life Member #26440,
Retired, Huntsville
CSM John L. Terrell, Life Member #5136,
Retired, Austin
SGT Leonides Valenzuela, Retired, Victoria
BG (BVT) John L. Waldrip, Life Member
#1037, Retired, Bertram
If you are aware of the passing of a current or former National Guard member,
please notify us by phone, a letter to our office, or by email at [email protected].
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Insurance Policy as a
replacement for your
Service Member’s Group Life
Insurance (SGLI)
when you get out of the Guard.
• Pay the same premium for the rest of your life and
accrue a cash value.
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NATIONAL GUARD ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS
NGAT PLANNING CALENDAR
(As of 3 February 2014)
2014
24 Feb NGAT Board Meeting, Austin
20 Mar NGAT Board Meeting, Houston
21-23 Mar 55th Annual NGAT Conference, Houston
5
May
NGAT Board Meeting, Austin
26
May
Memorial Day (NGAT Office Closed)
14
Jun
U.S. Army Birthday/Flag Day
18-19 Jun
NGAT Executive Committee Meeting, Austin
4
Jul
Independence Day (NGAT Office Closed)
4
Aug
NGAT Board Meeting, Austin
10-14
Aug
EANGUS Conference, Phoenix, AZ
22-25 Aug
NGAUS Conference, Chicago, IL