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S pring 2008
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE NATIONAL GUARD ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS
Founded 1959 • Volume 49 • Number 1
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2008-09
Board of Directors
President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeffrey Merrill
President-Elect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michele Little
Vice-President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Justin Perryman
Secretary-Treasurer . . . . . . . . . Monica Trevino
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HQ, TXMF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tony West
ARNG Troops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mitchell Fuller
Page 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Letter from the President
36ID Troops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Earl Redrick
Page 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Members Spotlight
72nd IBCT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dan Quick
Page 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Executive Committee/Outgoing Board of Directors
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charles Covington
Pages 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Incoming Board of Directors
56th IBCT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ken Gustavson
Page 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Legislative Priorities
Page 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Legislative Visit
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dave Quine
Pages 10-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joint Conference at a Glance
36th Sustainment Bde . . . . . . . . Randy Ransom
Page 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Minuteman Awardees/Humanitarianism Award
36th CAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wilson Early
Page 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Performance Excellence Competition
61st Engr Bde . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charlton Mosley
Page 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Soldiers and Airmen of the Year Awards
71st BFSB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joe Dinkins
Pages 16-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Around the World with the Guard
136th MEB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wilbur Sleppy
Page 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scholarship Winners
HQ, TANG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andrea Leopold
Pages 20-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joint Conference Winners
149th FW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Craig Folts
Pages 22-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Corporate Sponsors
147th FW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marcus Falleaf
Pages 24-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Conference Survey
Pages 26-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Around Texas with the Guard
136th AW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charles Chavers
Page 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Veterans Corner
Texas State Guard . . . . . . . . Robert Cheeseman
Page 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . American Heroes Day
Retired Rep – Region I . . . . . . . . . Don Smithers
Page 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Taps
Retired Rep – Region II . . . . . . . . . . . . Art Souza
Page 32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NGAT Planning Calendar
Retired Rep – Region III . . . . . . . . . Bill Maginot
Family Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sharon Scotti
Publisher . . . . . . . . . MediaNation, Terri Sheets
Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ray Lindner
Executive Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ray Lindner
NGAT News
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Joint Conference Winners — page 20
American Heroes Day — page 29
On the Cover: Photos by SGT Ann Benson, Steve Gamboa and Stephanie Hinojosa.
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p r e s i d e n t ’ s
r e p o r t
I have just completed my first year in office, and now realize how fast a year can pass! When I became
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president, I chose four areas I wanted to focus on to improve during my term of office: membership
each:
in
progress
our
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legislative action, awards program, and national association involvement. Here
Membership — We have been working to reinvigorate NGAT at the grassroots, utilizing our significant
to be
presence in all our units by virtue of a large life membership population. Gradually this appears
being
by
cause
working, but traction is limited. I challenge each of you to do your part to further our
increase as you set the pace.
active and vocal participants in the association. Lead by example — annual membership should
n.
participatio
your
value
Share how NGAT is working for the Guard and how you
ted with the TXMF
Legislative Action — We have overhauled our legislative efforts and organization, and are well-integra
D.C., and are looking to expand
legislative program. We have increased participation in our annual legislative visit to Washington
Department. Finally, we are
General’s
Adjutant
the
with
process
participation. We are still working on folding in our resolutions
us if you are interested in
contact
Please
level.
also working on expanding our presence and participation at the state legislative
serving in this area.
and the entire Board will review
Awards Program — The Awards Committee has just completed a review of our awards program,
of the Association and
needs
new
reflect
will
their proposals at our May board meeting. I believe a revamping of the program
increase our relevance to the Guard community.
n in our national
National Associations — We have continued to increase our individual and organizational participatio
NGAUS and EANGUS
both
at
n
organizations, but are still far short of where we need to be as a state. Individual participatio
but individual membership in
national conferences has grown, and individual membership in EANGUS has increased significantly
involved in the committees and
NGAUS remains stalled. Increasing membership is only part of the need; we should become more
leadership of these entities.
we hosted our first Junior
What an outstanding joint conference we had in Austin! In addition to the normal conference events,
President CSM (Ret)
Enlisted Forum. We were honored to have the ARNG Command Sergeant Major John Gipe and EANGUS
on one time with their
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have
and
with
visit
to
members
junior
our
for
Frank Lever as special guests. It was a great opportunity
night banquet.
Saturday
our
at
attendees
850
had
and
leadership. We had a well-attended and productive business session,
Plan now to attend our 50th Anniversary Conference next year in Austin!
and positive comments from
It is an honor to continue to serve as your president for the next year. I have received many emails
association in the right
the
lead
may
we
that
so
the conference. Please continue to provide feedback to me or your director
you and God bless.
from
hearing
direction. Communication is the key to our total success. Thanks again — I look forward to
Lone Star!
SGM JEFFREY MERRILL
President
Past NGAT Presidents
gather at a meeting of
the Advisory Council
during the NGAT
Conference. Pictured
R-L are COL (Ret) Dale Pyeatt (80-81), LTC (Ret) Edmond Komandosky (81-82), CSM
(Ret) Billie Abernathy (83-84), COL James K. “Red” Brown (00-01), MSG (Ret) Theresa
Billeck-Zuniga (06-07) and current NGAT President SGM Jeffrey Merrill.
(Photo by Rebecca Hinojosa)
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LTC (Ret) Mario Alayon, NGAT President
(05-06), receives his President’s Award
from his successor MSG (Ret) Theresa
Billeck-Zuniga, NGAT President (06-07),
during the NGAT Conference Awards
Dinner. (Photo by SGT Ambrosia Aguilar)
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M E M B E R s
S P O T L I G H T
Bronze Star
Hernandez
During a surprise visit on March 18 to LSA Anaconda, Iraq, Vice President
SSgt Jesus G. Hernandez (NGAT
Dick Cheney presented a Bronze Star for Valor to SSG Shane D. Lindsey (NGAT
Member), assigned to the 6 CERP
Life Member) from Athens, Texas, for his demonstration of “exceptional
team as NCOIC, Medical Logistics,
bravery under hostile fire.” SSG Lindsey is a member of Co A, 3-144 Inf. H
was selected as the Air National
(Photo by SFC Dave Zerbe)
Guard Surgeon General’s NonCommissioned Officer of the Year
for his outstanding leadership and
professional dedication to the ANG
Medical CERFP Community. SSgt
Hernandez was selected to be the
lead medical logistician for the
first-ever USAF Audit Agency audit of the ANG SPEARR program, which found
zero discrepancies in over 3000 line items inspected. H
Contreras
SFC Rick Contreras (NGAT Member) surprises Lance Corporal John
Middlestedt, who was recovering from injuries received in Iraq, with a newly
Jackson
restored 1997 LT1 Firebird at Camp Mabry in Austin, Texas. Just weeks before,
Lance Corporal Middlestedt’s car was damaged and inoperable. The car
President George W. Bush recently
overhaul was the culmination of a project spearheaded by SFC Contreras of the
appointed Julius Jackson to serve in
Joint Forces Headquarters. ReBreu Body & Frame of Austin, Austin F Body, Need
the Department of Transportation
For Speed and Custom Sounds of Austin spent countless hours and thousands
as Special Assistant to the Deputy
of dollars to restore the damaged Firebird at no cost to the Marine. H
Secretary of Transportation. In this
position, Jackson is a key advisor to
the Deputy Secretary, Vice Admiral
Thomas J. Barrett, USCG (Ret), in dayto-day operations, and a part of the
Office of Secretary of Transportation,
Mary E. Peters. He is the primary
coordinator for scheduling logistics,
meetings and events, and protocol for
the Deputy Secretary. Jackson is a Life Member of NGAT and is an Ensign in
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Texas Military Forces Leadership Changes
The following leadership changes have been made in the Texas Military Forces:
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Col Tony West
Col Russell W. Malesky
Commander, TX Joint Counterdrug Task Force
Chief, TANG Staff
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NGAT Presents Our New Executive Committee
SGM Jeffrey Merrill
LTC Michele Little
President
President-Elect
MAJ Justin Perryman
TSgt Monica Trevino
Vice-President
Secretary-Treasurer
A Special Thanks to Our Outgoing Directors
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COL Robert Woodmansee
CW2 Juan Medrano
COL Jeff Breor
CSM Leonard Ruiz
Vice-President
72nd IBCT
56th IBCT
Division Artillery
COL Wayne Sinibaldi
CSM Alfred Cordova
SMSgt Richard Williamson
CSM (Ret) Harold Martin
Aviation Brigade
Engineer Brigade
147th Fighter Wing
Region II – Retired
Representative
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A Special Welcome to NGAT’s Incoming Board of Directors
CSM Earl Redrick
36th Infantry Division
LTC Dan Quick
72nd IBCT
MSG Charles Covington
72nd IBCT
LTC Ken Gustavson
56th IBCT
SFC Dave Quine
56th IBCT
1LT Charlton Mosley
61st Engineer Brigade
MAJ Joe Dinkins
71st BFSB
MSG Wilbur Sleppy
136th MEB
SSgt Andrea Leopold
HQ, Air National Guard
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SMSgt Marcus Falleaf
147th Fighter Wing
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CSM (Ret) Art Souza
Region II – Retired Representative
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L E G I S L A T I V E
p r io r ities
In addition to supporting the federal and state initiatives of the Adjutant General,
NGAT is pursuing the following priorities for our members:
health
education
TRICARE: Remove fee determination from DOD to the
Total Force GI Bill: Raise GI Bill educational benefit rates to
Congress. Continue to block any proposed health care fee
cover at least the average cost of a public college education
increases, enrollment fees, or increased co-payments or
and allow accrual of benefits for reservists who serve multiple
deductibles. Expand TRICARE coverage to all drilling
tours of active duty up to 36 months.
Guard members.
retirement
Health Insurance Premium Offset: Allow Guard families
Guard GI Bill: Authorizes Guard members 10 years after Early
the option of an equivalent offset to civilian plan premiums
during activation.
Retirement: Make current early retirement eligibility for Guard
members retroactive to 9-11-01 (HR 4930). Reduce the age a
“Grey Area” Retirees TRICARE Access: Allow “Grey Area”
retired Guardsman can receive military retirement pay by one
retirees access to TRICARE benefits until they become
year for every two years served after 20 years.
eligible for retirement pay and TRICARE for Life.
Duty Points: Remove the annual limit on inactive duty points
Pre-Tax TRICARE Payments: Allow uniformed services
that can be applied to retirement (the FY 2008 NDAA raised
retiree beneficiaries, their family members and survivors
the annual limit to 130 IDT points).
pay TRICARE Prime enrollment fees and TRICARE Standard
supplemental insurance premiums with pre-tax dollars.
Title 32 Benefits Parity: Eliminate the lack of benefits parity
between duty performed under Title 10 (federal authority) and
Dental: Provide all Guardsmen coverage under the
Title 32 (state authority) by allowing military service under
TRICARE Dental Program (TDP) to include an annual dental
Title 32 to be creditable for the same purposes as military
examination at no cost to the member and full payment by
service under Title 10.
the TDP of any dental treatment needed to bring the member
into a Dental Class 1 or 2.
other
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Assistance: Partner with
Employer Tax Credit: Authorize federal dollar-for-dollar
health care entities to seek funding for community-based
tax credits to employers who make up negative salary
programs that mitigate, treat and help overcome the damage
differentials of their deployed Guard and Reserve employees.
of service family post traumatic stress disorder.
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.
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Photos by Ray Lindner
NGAT Legislative Task Force Activites
The Legislative Task Force visited Washington, D.C., in February 2008, and visited each of the Texas congressional delegation’s offices.
The Adjutant General, LTG Charles G. Rodriguez, and Deputy Adjutant General for Army MG John Furlow and Deputy Adjutant General for Air
Maj Gen Allen Dehnert represented the Texas Military Forces, while NGAT Task Force volunteers included LTG (Bvt-Ret) Don Daniel, Brig Gen
Don Harvel, COL Jeff Breor, LTC Rob Woodmansee, Lt Col Drew Daugherty, and NGAT Executive Director Ray Lindner.
NGAT hosted a Legislative Reception at Bullfeathers on 7 February and a Legislative Breakfast in the Rayburn House Office Building on 8
February for members of the Texas congressional delegation and their staff. Both events were well attended, and allowed members of the
delegation to meet members and their staff in a more relaxed social environment.
MAJ Justin Perryman attended the NGAUS Congressional Action Coordinating Officer (CACO) training session at NGAUS in March
2008. This is an excellent training tool for members of our Legislative Task Force, and we will continue to send new people to
this training each year.
Initial planning is underway for NGAT to make a second trip to Washington, D.C., in the fall to follow up on force
structure and equipment issues raised in February and to press specific personnel issues (e.g., health, education,
and retirement benefits). We envision a largely enlisted Task Force making this trip.
Early next year, NGAT plans to host an event at the Texas Capitol to honor Texas Legislators, and serve
as a forum for meeting legislators and staff and educating those in attendance about the Texas
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2008 Joint Tex as Milit
Photos by: Steve Gamboa, SGT Ann Benson and Stephanie Hinojosa
Mark your Calendar for the 50th Annual NGAT Conference
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Minuteman Awardees
Maj Gen Allen R. Dehnert H
Commander, Texas Air
National Guard
Major General Allen R.
Dehnert was awarded the
NGAT Minuteman Award in
recognition of his outstanding
service to the Texas National
Guard and to the National Guard
Association of Texas. General
Dehnert is currently assigned as
the Assistant Adjutant General
COL (Ret) Rodney McNelley H NGAT President 1993-1994
– Air, Texas National Guard, and
COL (Ret) Rodney A. McNelley was awarded the NGAT Minuteman Award in
recognition of his outstanding service to the Texas National Guard and to the
National Guard Association of Texas. COL McNelley served over 36 years in
the United States Army and the Texas National Guard, serving in various staff
and command positions that culminated in his assignment as Chief of the Joint
Staff, Texas National Guard.
Commander, Headquarters, Texas
Air National Guard, Camp Mabry,
Austin, Texas.
In addition to a long and distinguished career of service to his country, Gen
Dehnert has also been an ardent supporter of the National Guard Association
COL McNelley has been a staunch supporter of the National Guard Association
of Texas. He became an NGAT Life Member in 1967 (one of the first 1,000 life
members), and was elected to the Board of Directors in 1990. He served as
President of the Association from 1993 to 1994. He has also been a strong
supporter of NGAUS, and is a life member of that organization as well.
of Texas. He joined NGAT as a Life Member in 1971, and currently holds the
Following retirement from the Guard, COL McNelley continued his service to the
Guard by taking an active role in the ESGR as Area Chair for Texas ESGR Area 5.
In this capacity he has continued to assist Guardsmen by ensuring they receive
all the employment rights guaranteed them by law, and by helping to reach out
to all employers to encourage them to not only meet the requirements of the
law but to go above and beyond in their support of the Guard.
General Dehnert has been a tireless advocate for benefits for both soldiers
lowest life member number of anyone actively serving in the Guard (3309).
He has served on numerous NGAT conference committees in various
capacities, and currently serves on the NGAT Legislative Affairs Committee.
and airmen. He is a life member of both NGAUS and EANGUS, and has been
a stalwart supporter of both, attending both conferences for several years as
part of the Texas delegation.
General Dehnert’s distinguished service to both the Texas Military Forces and
the National Guard Association of Texas makes him uniquely qualified for the
COL Rodney A. McNelley’s distinguished service to both the Texas Military
Forces and the National Guard Association of Texas makes him uniquely
qualified for the Minuteman Award. H
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Photos by Steve Gamboa and MSG (Ret) Billeck-Zuniga
LTC James A. Spring Humanitarianism Award
The LTC James A. Spring Humanitarian Award recognizes an act of heroism and/or extreme humanitarianism involving the saving or attempt to save a life. LTC Spring was the Medical Battalion Commander in the 49th Armored Division in the mid-1970s. This year, the LTC James A. Spring Humanitarian Award was
presented to MAJ (TX) Roger Vertrees of the Texas State Guard.
On April 1, 2007, in response to a frantic call for help from his neighbor, MAJ Vertrees was helping his neighbor
settle her adult daughter in bed after the daughter suffered an epileptic seizure associated with insulin
dependent diabetes and severe kidney disease. When he noted that the daughter was not responding to the
diabetic medication, he directed that 911 be called for emergency services. While waiting for emergency services
to respond, the daughter’s heart stopped. While performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation, MAJ Vertrees noted
that her airway was lost and she was suffocating. He then cleared the contents that were blocking the airway
and restored air circulation, thus saving the woman’s life. He then continued CPR for another 20 minutes until
emergency personnel arrived.
MAJ Vertrees actions were in keeping with the highest standards of the Texas Military Forces and reflect distinct
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Rebekah Van Ryn accepts the LTC James A. Spring
Award from SGM Jeff Merrill for her father, MAJ (TX)
Roger Vertrees.
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Photos by SGT Ann Benson
The Adjutant General’s Performance Excellence Competition 2008
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COLONEL/LIEUTENANT COLONEL COMMANDS
MAJOR/CAPTAIN COMMANDS
1st Place – 149th Personnel Services Battalion, TXARNG
1st Place – Co B, 536th Brigade Support Battalion, TXARNG
2nd Place – 19th Regiment (Civil Affairs), TXSG
2nd Place – Co E, 536th Brigade Support Battalion, TXARNG
3rd Place – J-6, Joint Forces Headquarters
3rd Place – Co D, 939th Brigade Support Battalion, TXARNG
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Soldier and Airmen of the Year Awards
Army National Guard
Soldier of the Year — SPC Gilbert Pacheco III, Trp C, 1-124 CAV
NCO of the Year — SSG Omar J Vela, Co B, 1-136th Reg (CA)
Recruiting and Retention NCO of the Year — SFC (P) Leslie Jarvis, Recruiting & Retention Cmd
air National Guard
Airmen of the Year
NCO of the Year
Senior NCO of the Year
First Sergeant of the Year
SRA Amanda
TSgt Monica Trevino, HQ,
SMSgt Brian Dickson,
MSgt Mary Macias, 149th
Consejero,
Texas Air National Guard
272nd Engineering
Fighter Wing
136th Airlift Wing
Installation Services
Honor Guard Member of the Year — MSgt Roland Dominguez, 149th Mission Support Group
Junior Officer of the Year — 1Lt La Donna Singleton, 254th Combat Communications Group
Above All
The Air Force launched a new campaign to create a dialogue with
America’s communities of parents, influencers and potential recruits about
the critical role the Air Force plays in defending America’s future. The basis
of this campaign is the fact that the world has changed, so the way we
defend ourselves must change, too. In today’s changed world no one is
better positioned to keep America safe than the Air Force, because only the
Air Force has the vision and global vigilance, reach and power required for
today’s fight. The new tagline, Above All, refers to what we do and how we
do it. Go to www.airforce.com for more on the “Above All” Campaign.
ABOVE ALL, WE DEFEND AMERICA.
WE DO THIS BY DOMINATING AIR, SPACE,
AND CYBERSPACE
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Soldiers in the Agribusiness Development Team heading to Afghanistan
practice some combat lifesaver skills at Ft Bragg, NC, during
predeployment training.
Members of the 474th ECES send greeting from Camp Justice in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
This Texas Delegation represented
NGAT during the EANGUS Mid-Winter
Conference held in Tulsa, OK. Pictured
left to right are NGAT President SGM Jeff
Merrill, NGAT Auxiliary President Mona
Merrill, MSG (Ret) Theresa Billeck-Zuniga,
LTC Francisco Zuniga, State CSM Richard
Vasquez, Sharon Maginot, CCMSgt (Ret)
Bill Maginot and EANGUS Area IV Director
SGT Mireya Cruz.
ESGR Bosslift members from Laredo pose with some of the 436th Chemical Company
soldiers during training exercise at Ft. Bragg, NC. Laredo Mayor Raul Salinas led the Laredo
delegation with the Texas Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve.
SMSgt Marcus Falleaf (NGAT Board of
Directors) and Dr. Bernard Harris, the first
black astronaut to walk in space, visit at
the National Guard Diversity Conference in
Denver, CO.
Members of the 36th Combat Aviation Brigade (CAB) stand proudly by the trophy that now bears their
name for being selected as the Army Aviation Association of America Outstanding Aviation Unit of the
Year in National Harbor, Maryland. The 36th CAB distinguished itself as the first transformed combat
aviation brigade of the Army National Guard to mobilize in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. This unit is
commanded by COL Guy Schultz (NGAT Life Member) and CSM Wilson Early (NGAT Board of Directors).
Members of the Texas Military Forces attend the National Guard Diversity
Conference in Denver, CO. They are, left to right: MSgt Ledford, LTC Cook,
LTC Dement, LTC Bentley, CMSgt Moncada, CW4 (TX) David Hathaway, 1LT
Cervantes, Roben Davis, and COL Arnold. (Photo by SMSgt Marcus Falleaf)
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This Red Team is transitioning to Multi-National Force Iraq located Chaplain (MAJ) Chuck Wallace (NGAT Member) of 3-144
at the Green Zone in Baghdad. Pictured is SGM Pat Scott, LTC
INF Bn conduct Easter sunrise services in Iraq.
Paul Hains, MAJ Eric Schroeder (NGAT Life Member), COL George
Brinegar (NGAT Life Member), and LTC Bentley Nettles.
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SPC Ronald Granby of Co D 3-144 Inf shows off a
Raven Unmanned Aerial Vehicle during a security
mission for the Iraqi and US State Department
Economic Summit in southern Iraq.
Soldiers of Co D, 3-144 INF Bn enjoy some down time on a convoy near
Diwanyah, Iraq, at Camp Koch. From left to right: SGT Curtis Pharis,
CPL Tommy Jones, 2LT Deric Maruquin (NGAT Life Member), SPC Richard
Garcia, and CPL Brandon Lawson (NGAT Member), and up front their
Turki interpreter.
SPC Jared Littrell is a member of the Company C 2/508th
PIR in eastern Afghanistan and is the son of NGAT Member
Jimmie D. Littrell. Jimmie was formally a member of the
72nd Bde, 144th INF Bn in Terrell, Texas.
PFC Luis De Los Santos (NGAT Member) conducts
first aid training with Iraqi police in Faris, Iraq.
(Photo by CPT Mark Karnauch)
Members of the Texas Red
Team in Afghanistan receive
their combat patch. The
members are SFC Bill Gee,
COL Pat Hamilton (NGAT Life
Member), CW3 Laine Valdez
USA, LTC Steve Hickenbottom
WAARNG, LTC Steve Johnston
(NGAT Life Member) and CPT
Gabe Simonds.
Soldiers do an advance party visit to Ghazni Province in Afghanistan.
Left to right: COL Mark Campsey Deputy Commander 72IBCT (NGAT
Life Member), CW2 Tony Romano, NGB ADT Project Officer, COL Marty
Leppert, NGB ADT Project Manager, and CPT Michael Singleton (NGAT
Member), ADT Executive Officer.
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Proud to Serve the
National Guard & Reserve
Exclusively for the National Guard & Reserve:
South
Photos by MSG (Ret) Theresa Billeck-Zuniga
National Guard Association of Texas Educational Foundation
2008 Scholarship Winners
Since the beginning of the NGAT Scholarship program, the association is pleased and honored to have presented over $250,000 to help further the
education of members of the Texas National Guard and their dependents. The scholarship fund is administered by the National Guard Association of Texas
Educational Foundation, a not-for-profit organization overseen by a volunteer Board of Directors. We received a lot of great applications this year, and the quality
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Thomas E. Berry Memorial Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,000 . . . . . . . . . . Megan Cobarrurias
Daughter of Joe R. Cobarrurias, Life Member since 1988
Len and Jean Tallas Memorial Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . $2,500 . . . . . . . . . . AMN Sean Martin
Life Member since 2008
Texas Military Forces Retirees Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . $2,500 . . . . . . . . . . Susan L. Peters
Daughter of Raymond C. Peters, Life Member since 1973
T-Mates Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500 . . . . . . . . . . Peyton Brooks
Daughter of Bennie Brooks, Life Member since 1980
LTC Gary W. Parrish Memorial Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . $2,000 . . . . . . . . . . Amanda Vandine
Daughter of Delmas E. Vandine, Annual Member since 2004
LTG Everett Simpson Memorial Scholarship . . . . . . . . . $2,000 . . . . . . . . . . Brandon M. Lawshe
Son on George M. Lawshe, Life Member since 1985
1SG Harry E. Lux Memorial Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,250 . . . . . . . . . . Stephani L. Folts
Daughter of Craig E. Folts, Life Member since 1987
Chief Master Sergeants Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,000 . . . . . . . . . . Howard N. Palmer III
Son of Howard N. Palmer Jr., Life Member since 1992
Command Sergeants Major Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,000 . . . . . . . . . . Courtney Eberts
Daughter of Ronald W. Eberts, Life Member since 1978
USAA Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $500 . . . . . . . . . . . . Clarissa R. Cadriel
Daughter of Jose J. Cadriel, Life Member since 1987
Col (Ret) Richard Harrison, Chairman of the Education Committee, presents scholarships to some of the winners.
Megan Cobarrurias
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A n n u a l
N G A T
The following are the winners of the competitions held during the
49th Annual NGAT Conference:
FUN RUN
Male
1st: LTC (Chaplain) Bruce Postma
2nd: MAJ August Murray
3rd: CPT Brandon Griess
Female
1st: MAJ Laura Jane Stephens
2nd: LTC Suzanne Adkinson
3rd: Ms. Diane Lindner
BOWLING
High Game Males (208) — CSM Darrell Clendennen
High Game Female (115) — Renee Craig
Overall Series (567) — MAJ William Lewis
GOLF TOURNAMENT
1st Place Team — Maj Gen Allen Dehnert, LTC (Ret) Chuck Spangler, Mr. Bill Kelley,
& COL (Ret) Chris Mears
2nd Place Team — John Marshall, Guadulupe Cuellar, John Leslie, & Kirt Leslie
3rd Place Team — C W3 Travis Evans, LTC Brandon Watkins, 1SG (Ret) Mike Eldredge,
CSM Richard Sublett
The grand prize winner of a chance to win a million dollar golf shot was Larry Chesney.
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TEXAS HOLD’EM TOURNAMENT
AM Tournament
1st Place — 1LT Brandon Colicher
2nd Place — MAJ Christian Von Wupperfield
3rd Place — Karen Dickson
PM Tournament
1st Place — CW3 Travis Evans
2nd Place — Deborah Evans
3rd Place — 1st Sgt Scott Hrbacek
4th Place — Jill Hrbacek
5th Place — LTC David Erinakes
HOSPITALITY ROOM
1st Place — 71st BFSB
2nd place — HQ, 36th Infantry Div
3rd place — HQ, 56th IBCT
Honorable Mention — Texas State Guard
NGAT Silent Auction — $8,844.00
State Family Programs Auction — $1,563.00
PASSPORT WINNER
Next year take the time to get your passport stamped at each booth in the
exhibit hall. 1LT Stacy Schiver was the winner of a 42” Flat Screen TV. Photos by Lynda Sublett, SGT Ann Benson, Stephanie Hinojosa, Russell Gallatin and Steve Gamboa
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Photos by SGT Ann Benson, Steve Gambo and Stephanie Hinojosa
N G A T
C o r p o r
Gold
DRS Technologies, Inc.
Dell
DRASH
Humana Military Healthcare Services
Oshkosh Truck Corporation
Sikorsky Aircraft
Sprint
Stanley Vidmar
Texas VFW
Silver
Association of the United States Army
Bell Helicopter
Goodrich Corporation
Laser Shot
Northrop Grumman
Phantom Products, Inc. *
Rite In The Rain
Science Applications International Corporation *
Simplex Manufacturing
Verizon Federal
W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
Bronze
AAR Mobility Systems
AM General
Applied Industrial Technologies
BAE Systems
Base-X, Inc.
Benchmade Knife Company *
Boeing
Comtech Mobile Datacom
Franklin Covey
INX, Inc. *
Lewis O. King & Associates
Military Officers Association
of America (MOAA)
Radisson Hotel
Raytheon
Skyline Ultd., Inc.
Super Bakery, Inc. *
Tifco Industries, Inc.
Triwest Healthcare Alliance
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S p o n s o r s
corporate members
AAR Mobility Systems
AM General
Applied Industrial Technologies
Armed Forces Insurance
Association of the United States Army
BAE Systems
Base-X, Inc.
Bell Helicopter
Bellevue University*
Benchmade Knife Company*
Boeing
Charleston Marine Containers, Inc.*
Comtech Mobile Datacom
Dell
Digital Consulting Services*
DRASH
DRS Technologies, Inc.
Franklin Covey
Goodrich Corporation
Hawker Beechcraft Corporation*
Heil Trailer International
Humana Military Healthcare Services
INX, Inc.*
iRobot Corporation
Laser Shot
Lewis O. King & Associates
Military Officers Association of America (MOAA)
MTCI
Northrop Grumman
Oshkosh Truck Corporation
PacStar
Phantom Products, Inc.*
Radisson Hotel
Raytheon
Rite In The Rain
Science Applications International Corporation*
Sikorsky Aircraft
Simplex Manufacturing
Skyline Ultd., Inc.
Sprint
Stanley Vidmar
Super Bakery, Inc.*
Texas VFW
Tifco Industries, Inc.
Triwest Healthcare Alliance
Verizon Federal
W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
Wel-Fab Inc.*
patriot sponsors
MTCI
Northrop Grumman
Raydon Corporation
COL Louis & LTC Sharon Scotti
Super Bakery Inc
Texas VFW
* New Corporate Member
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Joint Conference is a Good Venue . . . . . . . . . . 72% YES
Work Sessions Scored Well
Joint Open Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3/5.0
NGAT Business Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.2/5.0
ARNG Breakout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.0/5.0
ANG Breakout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3/5.0
TXSG Breakout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.5/5.0
Jr. Enlisted Forum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.2/5.0
Jr. Officer Breakout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.9/5.0
Social Functions
Welcome Party . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.1/5.0
Friday Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.5/5.0
Awards Dinner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.4/5.0
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Exhibit Hall Well Set Out and Attended
Sufficient Time to Visit . . . . . . . . 84% of respondents YES
Exhibit Hall Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.6/5.0
Silent Auction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.5/5.0
Time Issues – much improved on last year’s conference
Enough Family/Spouse Time . . . 67% of respondents YES
Family Friendly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64% of respondents YES
Need to Improve
Retiree functions
Add new Friday activities – 42 Tournament, Billiards Tournament, etc.
Conference was a good value? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83.6% YES
Do you plan to attend next year? . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94.5% YES
* Data based on 247 response cards received after the conference
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Around Texas
Medical personnel from the Texas State Guard “Medical Rangers” tested
their readiness to handle an unexplained outbreak of radiation poisoning
in the Houston area. Citizens concerned about their pets brought them in
for screening by MAJ (TX) Robert Taylor while TXSG Applicant Marcia Korn
looks on. (Photo by 2LT (TX) Tom Goff)
Co A 249th MSB of Fredericksburg, Texas, has hereby been adopted in accordance with
the Adopt-A-Unit program of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, Post 7105.
Pictured receiving the Certificate of Adoption is 1SG Chris Villanueva (NGAT Life Member),
CPT Melva Rivera (NGAT Life Member), Art Crenwelge (Post 7105 Commander), Steve
Fiedler (Senior Vice), and George Nett (Junior Vice).
Command Sergeant Major of
the Army National Guard John
Gipe receives an NGAT coin for
his participation in the Junior
Enlisted Forum during the NGAT
Conference from President Jeff
Merrill. (Photo by MSG (Ret)
Billeck-Zuniga)
� Take advantage of your �
State of Texas Veterans Benefits
Command Chief Master Sgt. for the Air National Guard Dick Smith speaks to the Human
Resources Advisors (HRA) orientation class hosted by the 149th Fighter Wing at Lackland
AFB. Chief Smith was the guest speaker for the class, which consisted of newly assigned
state and air wing HRAs. (Photo by SMSgt Mike D. Arellano)
LAND LOANS
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Amarillo, Big Spring, Bonham, El Paso, Floresville,
McAllen and Temple
TEXAS STATE VETERANS CEMETERIES
Killeen and Mission. Abilene opening in 2009.
Active duty stationed in Texas, National Guard members, and Reservists:
CALL NOW FOR INFORMATION!
Texas Veterans Land Board
Jerry Patterson, Chairman
P.O. Box 12873
Austin, Texas 78711-2873
1-800-252-VETS
www.texasveterans.com
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EANGUS President CSM (Ret) Frank Levers stresses to the Soldiers and Airmen
attending the Junior Enlisted Forum the benefits of membership in an Association
during the NGAT Conference.
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PFC Patrick Ariniello
(left), 372nd Forward
Support Battalion, and
SSG Framy Diaz, a bass
player with the 36th
Infantry Division Band,
collect information
about Office Candidate
School during an
orientation held at Camp
Mabry. (Photo by MSgt
Brenda Benner)
Public Affairs representatives from the Texas Military Forces, Mississippi, California, Puerto
Rico, Virgin Islands, and Florida, along with some Texas civilian counterparts, gathered at
Camp Mabry to find ways to assist each other in telling the National Guard story.
SGT Gabriel S. Salinas,
a fireteam leader with
Co A, 2-142 INF Bn,
receives advice on his
shooting from his coach
during the weapons
qualification portion of
the Noncommissioned
Officer and Soldier of
the Year competition
at Camp Swift in
Bastrop, Texas.
LK
President
Lewis King
MSG (Ret) Adolfo “Popo” Gonzalez (NGAT Life Member), Texas ESGR Area 13 Chairperson,
was recognized as the ESGR Volunteer of the Year during the Texas ESGR Committee
Awards Luncheon at the Austin Radisson Hotel. Gonzalez was selected because of his
over 500 hours of dedication to volunteer service in serving his community and his
country with distinction.
8407 Greenflint Lane
Austin, TX 78759
T) 512 - 346 - 2245
F) 512 - 343 - 0982
[email protected]
The Lone Star Medal of Valor was presented to CW4 David Torres (NGAT Life Member),
1LT Melissa MacIntyre, SFC Juan Rendon (NGAT Life Member), and SSG Michael Faulk
(NGAT Member) for “extraordinary acts of courage” while in service to the military forces
of Texas. This UH-60 flight crew received this award for performing a dangerous water
rescue mission in May 2007. (Photo by MSG (Ret) Billeck-Zuniga)
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C or n er
2008 VA Booklet
The Department of Veterans Affairs recently published their Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependents Booklet for 2008. An easy-to-read
reference guide, it provides the most current information about your earned benefits. You can download the 153 page booklet at the following web site:
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DEERS – Keeping Your DEERS Record Updated
It’s very important to keep your DEERS records updated, especially when personal eligibility information changes. This includes changes in
military status, addresses, and family status (marriage, divorce, births, etc). Mistakes in your DEERS record can cause problems with TRICARE claims,
FSGLI and other entitlements. Contact your nearest military identification (ID) card issuing facility to update your DEERS record. To locate the nearest
military ID card facility, visit the Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC) web site at www.dmdc.osd.mil/rsl, or contact the DMDC Support Office (DSO),
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DEDICATED TO CAMELS
1st Sgt (Ret) Gil Tafolla Hernandez (NGAT Life Member), former member of the 149th Fighter Wing,
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The Enlisted Association of the National
Guard of the United States (EANGUS)
National Guard Association
of the United States (NGAUS)
Make plans to join us in Baltimore, Maryland
at NGAUS 2008!
September 20-22, 2008
Take the Midnight Train to Savannah,
Georgia with us to attend the
Registration forms and additional information
are available online at:
www.ngat.org/NGAUS
37th Annual EANGUS Conference
18-21 August 2008
Savannah, Georgia
Show your support to NGAT as they prepares to host
NGAUS 2010
Mark Your Calendar
21-23 August 2010
Registration forms and additional information is available
online at: www.ngat.org/EANGUS
Be a part of the excitement as the Texas delegation
grows at the national level.
Show your support for our Texas voice, SGT Mireya Cruz,
EANGUS Area IV Director.
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Camp Mabry Holds American Hero’s Day
Camp Mabry recently held American Heroes Air Show that showcased
National Guard equipment, vehicles, aircraft, and the talents of the Texas Military
Forces. Recruiters from various military, police, fire and rescue agencies were on
hand to talk about what it is like to be in one of these special roles. Throughout the
day there was live music by Wes Nickson, food and beverage vendors, rock wall
climbing, pedestal jousting, laser tag, military vehicle rides, miniature train rides,
reenactments of past military encampments, present day military equipment and
weapons drills, living history displays, and recreations of battles of the Civil War and
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Taps (as of 04-23-08)
MSG Jere D. Beasley, Retired, San Antonio
Mr. James R. Tow, Retired, Fort Worth
1SG Edgar L. Casper, Retired, Parsons, KS
* Mr. Jose Vasquez, Retired, New Braunfels
COL Arthur G. Coley, Retired, San Antonio
Mr. Dean Voight, Retired, New Braunfels
MSG Leslie E. Fischer, Retired, Marlin
1SG Joe A. Wells, Retired, Fort Worth
* Mr. James P. Fraser, Retired, Brownwood
Mr. Roy F. Woodward, Retired, Fort Worth
Mr. W. A. Galvin, Retired, Amarillo
SGT Daniel E. Yanez, Retired, El Paso
* Mr. Ronald H. Gamage, Retired, Port Arthur
*SSG Tommy E. Young, HHC 3-144 INF Bn, Dallas
Mr. Bobby C. Haddock, Retired, Luling
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BG Robert L. Jones, Retired, Atlanta
CPT Hubert “Hub” L. Kuempel, Retired, Pflugerville
WO1 Victor A. Lozada, Retired, Plano
SGT John P. Marker, Retired, Ankeny IA
* Mr. Carlos Martinez, Retired, San Antonio
SGT Marcelino Mendez Jr, Co G 949 BSB, El Paso
* PV2 Toni J. Miller, 536 Brigade Support Battalion, Fulshear BG Don “Mike” Ogg, Retired, Montgomery
LTC Gordon E. Oglesby, HHB 36TH DIVARTY, Kermit
Tsgt Augustine Saenz, Retired, San Antonio
SSG Jerry L. Smith, Retired, Jasper
BG Prescott A. Stark, Retired, Round Rock
LtCol Robert W. Stonestreet, Retired, Houston
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National Guard Association of Texas
NGAT Planning Calendar
(As of 30 April 2008)
2008
26
May
Memorial Day Observed (NGAT Office Closed)
4
Jul
Independence Day Observed (NGAT Office Closed)
4
Aug
NGAT Board Meeting, Austin
18-21
Aug
EANGUS Conference, Savannah, Georgia
19-22
Sep
NGAUS Conference, Baltimore, Maryland
13
Oct
Columbus Day Observed (NGAT Office Closed)
11
Nov
Veteran’s Day Observed (NGAT Office Closed)
10
Nov NGAT Board Meeting, Austin
27-28
Nov
Thanksgiving Observed (NGAT Office Closed)
24-30
Dec
Christmas Holidays Observed (NGAT Office Closed)
31
Dec
New Year’s Observed (NGAT Office Closed)
1
Jan
New Year’s Observed (NGAT Office Closed)
19
Jan
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Observed
2009
(NGAT Office Closed)
9-12
Feb
Legislative Task Force Visit, Washington, D.C.
16
Feb
President’s Day Observed (NGAT Office Closed)
27-29
Mar
50TH ANNUAL NGAT CONFERENCE, Austin
National Guard Association of Texas
3706 Crawford Street
Austin, Texas 78731-6803