2011 Spring NGAT News

Spring 2011

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE NATIONAL GUARD ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS F o u n d e d 1959 • Vo l u m e 52 • N u m b e r 1

MAJ GEN John Nichols, 51st Adjutant General of Texas — Page 10

NGAT C onference Highlights — Pages 14-15 MEMBERSHIP U pdate — Page 31

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2011-12 Board of Directors President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Justin Perryman President-Elect . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charles Chavers

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Vice-President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Daniel Quick Secretary-Treasurer . . . . . . . Dewayne Naumann

4/ Letter from the President 5/ Members Spotlight 6/ Executive Committee 7/ Incoming Board of Directors 8/ Outgoing Board of Directors 10/ New Adjutant General 11/ Key Leadership Changes 12/ Legislative Update 13/ Legislative Priorities 14/ Conference Recap 16/ Minuteman Award 18/ Around the World with the Guard 20/ 2011 Joint Conference Winners 23/ NGAT Scholarship Winners 24/ 2011-2012 Wall Calendar 26/ Performance Excellence Awards

HQ, TXMF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gerold Gamble ARNG Troops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Johnny Hairgrove 36th ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Crawson 72nd IBCT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Les Edwards

Paula Daigle-Hutchins 56th IBCT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Craig Normand

Jeremy Amis 36th Sustainment Bde . . . . . . . . . Gene Cummins 36th CAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ashley Brown 176th Engr Bde . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Delmas Vandine 71st BfSB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . James Dula 136th CSB (ME) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Artis Harden HQ, TANG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ian Manire 149 FW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Albert Cardenas th

Soldier & Airmen of the Year Awards

147th RW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Henry Wiley

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136th AW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott Wedel TX State Guard Rep . . . . . . . Dewayne Naumann Retired Rep – Region I . . . . . . . . . . Stan Kitzman

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Retired Rep – Region III . . . . . . . . Bill Abernathy Family Readiness Rep . . . . . . . . . Deborah Evans Publisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.medianation.net Editors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Theresa Billeck-Zuniga Reid Douglass Executive Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ray Lindner H H H H H H H H H NGAT NEWS

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Membership Update & Special Corporate Members 136th AW Deployment

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Retired NCO Reunion NGAT Employee Service Awards Around Texas with the Guard NGAT Life Insurance 2011 EANGUS Conference 2011 NGAUS Conference NGAT Benefits TAPS

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ON THE COVER: ON THE COVER: Governor Rick Perry swears in the 51st Adjutant General of Texas, Maj Gen John F. Nichols. Photo highlights from the 52nd Annual NGAT Conference. (Photos by MSG (Ret) Theresa Billeck-Zuniga, SSG Angela Helt and Tatiana Oria) NGAT NEWS (USPS 015-752) IS PUBLISHED QUARTERLY BY THE NATIONAL GUARD ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS, 3706 CRAWFORD AVENUE, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78731-6308 PERIODICALS POSTAGE PAID AT AUSTIN TX 78710 AND ADDITIONAL OFFICES POSTMASTER: SEND ADDRESS CHANGES TO: NGAT NEWS, 3706 CRAWFORD AVENUE, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78731-6803 MEMBERS MAY EMAIL ADDRESS CHANGE TO: MEMBERSHIP@NGAT.ORG

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P r e s i d e n t ’ s

R e p o r t

I have had the pleasure of serving the National Guard Association of Texas since

2005 in several roles, including unit director, secretary/treasurer, vice president, president-elect and now as president. During that time I have witnessed the growth of the organization on so many levels. NGAT is now more fiscally sound than at any other time in its fifty-two year history.

Membership, while low in percentages, is still one of the largest dual membership organizations of its type in the nation. We have successfully hosted a national conference, bringing thousands to our state’s capital. We host legislative events and impact legislation in both Austin and Washington. NGAT provides the back-office support of the newly created Texas Military Forces , Caucus in the state legislature. We support units deploying and returning from Iraq, Afghanistan training for funding significant provided has NGAT Africa. of Bosnia, Kosovo, Sinai and Horn don’t positively affect in some and travel for soldiers and airmen. There are few aspects of the Texas Guardsmen’s life that we . membership and leadership its n, organizatio our of manner. We can be proud of the efforts returning from Iraq in the I have the pleasure of following in the outstanding footsteps of LTC Michele Little, who will be nationwide. NGAT is poised coming months. Ray Lindner and the NGAT staff have performed superbly, and set the standard process of drafting a five the in are We to continue its fine job of representing its membership at national and state forums. n. In difficult financial organizatio our for facility year plan that will include evaluating the building or procuring of a new can all be proud. we which in one is association Our stable. times we have grown our resources and held our spending and enlisted ranks. An No new President can neglect to mention our desire to increase membership in both our officer however, we all can levels; all at recruit to continue will NGAT future. a without one is members association without new growth efforts. We agree that junior officers and lower enlisted are the key to our future, and therefore to our membership are worthy of their we that have to make our organization relevant to the new crop of soldiers and airmen. We must prove budget cuts which enacting and ng membership and, more importantly, of their time. Austin and Washington are contemplati s over the deployment and work hard through earned will most certainly threaten much of the beneficial legislation we have not just measured be will value Our benefits. those defending in line past decade. Associations like NGAT will be on the front save. can we what in in what we can achieve for our members, but also the presence of heroes such as I am never prouder than when I don my uniform, and nothing makes me happier than to be in we have in our membership. It is an honor to serve you and our organization.

Justin D. Perryman MAJ, TXARNG

NGAT Past Presidents gathered at a meeting of the NGAT Advisory Council during the NGAT Conference. Pictured L-R are COL (Ret) Richard Harrison (79-80), COL (Ret) Ed Komandosky (81-82), CMSgt (Ret) Bill Maginot (98-99), COL (Ret) Dale Pyeatt (80-81), BG James K. “Red” Brown (0001), CSM (Ret) Billie Abernathy (83-84), MSG (Ret) Theresa Billeck-Zuniga (06-07), and MAJ Justin Perryman (Current President). (Photo by PFC Aaron Cline)

NGAT Staff and volunteers pause for a photo at the NGAT conference welcome party held at the Texas State Aquarium after a hard day’s work.

Pictured L-R are Ray Lindner, Rob Casias, Debi Steinhauser (Volunteer), SGT Mireya Cruz (Volunteer), MSG (Ret) Theresa Billeck-Zuniga, Lori Plummer, Stephanie Hinojosa and Reid Douglass. (Photo by Diane Lindner)

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S P O T L I G H T VISITING NGAT CONFERENCE EXHIBITORS PAYS OFF

MAYORGA RECOGNIZED FOR SERVICE

WILL ALLEN RETIRES

During the recent change of command ceremony held at Camp Mabry, MG Jose Mayorga (NGAT Life Member) was commissioned an Admiral in the Texas Navy by Senator John Cornyn. He was also awarded the Legion of Merit and Texas Superior Service Medal for his outstanding years of military service and accomplishments as the 50th Adjutant General of Texas.

Col Will Allen (NGAT Life Member), outgoing commander of the 254th Combat Communications Group, recieves his certificate of appreciation signed

by President Obama, Commander in Chief of the US, during his retirement ceremony at Hensley Field Air Guard Station on March 6, presented by Maj Gen John F. Nichols, Adjutant General of the State of Texas.

(Photo by SSG Eric Wilson)

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Visiting all the booths at the NGAT Conference and getting your passport stamped can pay off, just ask NGAT Life Member CSM Anthony Simms of the 36th Combat Aviation Brigade. CSM Simms not only enjoyed visiting with exhibitors, but was excited to find out that his passport had been drawn — and he was the winner of a brand new 42 inch color TV. H

PATTERSON PROMOTED TO BRIGADIER GENERAL (BREVET)

217 TRS COMMANDER LEADS TEXAS MILITARY FORCES DISTRICT 10 When disaster strikes Texas, the Governor may call upon the Texas Military Forces (TXMF) — Army National Guard, Air National Guard and State Guard — to work hand-in-hand with the state’s Department of Public Safety and assist with emergency operations under the Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) program.

To facilitate emergency relief efforts, Texas is divided into 22 Disaster Districts. Each district has emergency management elements trained, equipped and organized under the National Incident Management System. The 217th Training Squadron Commander and NGAT Life Member Lt Col Jim Marrs was recently appointed as the Texas Disaster District 10 Commander. Out of the 22 Disaster Districts, only three are commanded by Air National Guardsmen.

As District 10 Commander, Colonel Marrs assumes command of all TXMF personnel in 13 counties — Coke, Concho, Crockett, Irion, Kimble, Mason, Menard, McCulloch, Reagan, Schleicher, Sterling, Sutton and Tom Green — when the Governor declares an emergency. Working with civilian leadership in his district, Colonel Marrs is charged with ensuring the TXMF personnel under his authority assist with protecting the critical infrastructure and more than 150,000 people in the district. H

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NGAT Life Member and Minuteman recipient COL (Ret) Larry Patterson was recently promoted to Brigadier General (Brevet) by MG Jose Mayorga during a ceremony held at the 56th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Armory in Fort Worth. During the ceremony, Patterson was also awarded the Silver Order of the De Fleury Medal from the U.S. Army Engineer Association. H

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2011-2012 NGAT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

MAJ Justin Perryman President

CMSgt Charles Chavers President-Elect

MAJ Daniel Quick Vice-President 1SG (TX) Dewayne Naumann Secretary-Treasurer

NGAT MEMBERSHIP DRIVE NEW BOARD MEMBERS SWORN IN

ATTENTION TEXAS MILITARY FORCES UNITS! NGAT is running a membership drive from 1 Sep 10 through 31 Aug 11. During this period units are encouraged to sign up new members and spread the word about NGAT

H H H UNITS WILL BE AWARDED H H H $5.00 for each new annual member $10.00 for each new life member at the $100-$125 rate $25.00 for each new life member at the $150-$200 rate

Membership applications can be downloaded from our website at www.ngat.org.

Outgoing Secretary/Treasurer MSgt Albert Cardenas swears in new board members and new members of the executive committee at the NGAT Awards dinner in Corpus Christi. (Photo by COL (Ret) Stan Crow)

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NGAT INCOMING DIRECTORS

MAJ JOHN CRAWSON 36th ID

LTC LES EDWARDS 72ND IBCT

SFC PAULA DAIGLE-HUTCHINS 72ND IBCT

MAJ CRAIG NORMAND 56TH IBCT

SSG JEREMY AMIS 56TH IBCT

CPT ASHLEY BROWN 36TH CAB

SFC DELMAS VANDINE 176TH ENGR BDE

CSM JAMES DULA 71ST BfSB

CSM ARTIS HARDEN 136TH MEB

MAJ IAN MANIRE TXANG

CAPT SCOTT WEDEL 136TH AW

SSG (RET) STAN KITZMAN COL (RET) RUSSELL MALESKY RETIRED REP – REGION 1 RETIRED REP – REGION 2

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NGAT OUTGOING DIRECTORS

LTC MICHELE VOORHEES-LITTLE PRESIDENT

MAJ ED DEXTRAZE 36th ID

SFC DAVID QUINE 56TH IBCT

SSG TANYA CORTEZ 36TH CAB

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LTC CATHERINE STEPHENS 56TH IBCT

CPT CHARLTON MOSLEY 176TH ENGR BDE

TSGT ANDREA MARQUESES TXANG

LTC JOSEPH DINKINS 136TH MEB

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SGT DAVID PARNELL 72nd IBCT

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LTC DOUG O’CONNELL 71ST BfSB

COL (RET) BENNIE BROOKS RETIRED REP – REGION 2

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TEXAS WELCOMES 51ST ADJUTANT GENERAL Story by SGT Joseph Pugh

The Texas Military Forces welcomed its 51st Adjutant General during a change of command ceremony held at Camp Mabry in Austin. MG Jose S. Mayorga relinquished command after nearly two years of dutiful service. Maj Gen John F. Nichols assumed duties as the new adjutant general of Texas, following two years as the Assistant Adjutant General (Air) and Commander, Texas Air National Guard.

U.S. Senator John Cornyn took part in the ceremony, passing the flag for the Texas Military Forces from the outgoing to the incoming commander. MG Mayorga expressed his gratitude to his troops, saying, “Thank you for your service to our state and nation. You represent a very small segment of our society and are truly a remarkable group of individuals. You are the very best our state and our nation have to offer.”

As commander of the Texas Air National Guard, Maj Gen Nichols was responsible for almost 3,500 Air National Guardsmen throughout the state of Texas. Maj Gen Nichols earned a bachelor’s degree from the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He graduated from the Squadron Officer School, the Air Command and Staff College, the Air War College, and the U.S. Air Force Fighter Weapons Instructor School at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada.

As a command pilot with more than 3,000 hours in a fighter aircraft, he held a series of distinguished assignments. After completing an active duty tour, Maj Gen Nichols joined the Wisconsin Air National Guard in 1992. At Madison, he was the chief of Wing Weapons, the 176th FS Operations officer, and the 11th FW Operations Group commander. Maj Gen Nichols joined the Texas Air National Guard in April 2000. He served as the vice commander of the 149th Fighter Wing from April 2000 to March 2002. Before assuming the position of Commander, Texas Air National Guard, and Assistant Adjutant General (Air), he was Wing Commander of the 149th Fighter Wing in San Antonio, Texas. (Photos by SSG Eric Wilson)

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TEXAS MILITARY FORCES LEADERSHIP CHANGES

COL Patrick Hamilton Chief, Joint Staff

BG (TX) Manuel A. Rodriguez, VII Deputy Commander, Army Texas State Guard

Col Kevin Turnbo (right) proudly receives the 254 Combat Communications Group flag from Col David McMinn (left), 136 Air Wing commander, after Col Will Allen relinquished the flag at the change of command ceremony held at Hensley Field Air Guard Station. (Photo by TSgt Flavio Cantu)

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N G AT

Upda t e

L e g i s l a t i v e

The NGAT Legislative Committee had a very busy and successful year in FY09-10, and has a full slate of activities planned for FY10-11. Several key legislative goals were secured, and NGAT members were also very active in communicating with our Congressional delegation.

L E G I S L AT I V E TA S K F O R C E ACTIVITIES

E M A I L / FA X B R I G A D E NGAT members have been very responsive in writing to Congress in support of specific legislation. This past year Texas ranked third in the nation in the number of messages sent to Congress through the NGAUS website, sending 8146 messages to members of Congress. This year we hope to generate over 12,000 messages. If only 1,000 of our members would commit to sending one message a month, we can reach this goal and hopefully achieve some notable legislative successes. Watch for email alerts, or logon to ngat.org to keep informed.

The Legislative Task Force visit to Washington D.C. this year was reduced in scope compared to previous years due to the imposition of a freeze on earmarks in appropriations legislation, eliminating the need to present a TXNG priority funding list. Instead, a small NGAT delegation met with key members of the Texas delegation and pressed several personnel issues. NGAT did host its annual Congressional Staff Appreciation reception, which was well attended by members and staff. We are making plans to return to Washington D.C. in late spring in conjunction with a proposed visit by Major General Nichols to meet members and staff, and host another legislative reception for the Texas delegation.

K E Y L E G I S L AT I O N PA S S E D A key legislative victory this past year was a provision in the FY 2011 National Defense Authorization Act that allows TRICARE beneficiaries to keep their dependent children insured on their own plans up to age 26. The TRICARE Management Activity office is tasked with coordinating all the details.

Although the new program will not formally take effect for several months, it is important to note that the government will pay the bill for any eligible health care costs incurred retroactive to 1 January 2011. Remember to keep copies of all of your bills if you plan to enroll your children in this program. You will be able to submit claims for reimbursement when the program is finally implemented. There will definitely be an additional premium to be paid for those dependents between the ages of 21 and 26.

TRICARE fees/deductibles were frozen again last year, and after considerable pushback from the military community, Secretary Gates has taken this off the table for the current year’s budget. However, this is a battle that may surface in either the House or the Senate as cost-cutting measures are considered and debated. Medicare reimbursement rates for doctors were due to be reduced, but have been postponed once again. This is an important issue for us, since TRICARE reimbursement rates are tied to the Medicare rate. If reimbursement rates fall for Medicare, then fewer doctors will continue to accept TRICARE.

See NGAT Legislative Priorities for specific legislative initiatives for this year.

Members of the Texas Legislative Task Force visit with Congressman Michael McCall during a recent visit to Washington D.C.. Pictured left to right are Ray Lindner, SSG (Ret) Stan Kitzman, Congressman Michael McCall, CSM Alfred Cordova, MAJ Justin Perryman and MAJ (TX) Chuck Vanover.

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While NGAT will pursue initiatives designed to enhance or expand benefits for current, former, or retired members of the Guard, it is important for our members to realize that the current Congress is not only unfriendly to increasing government expenditures, it is looking to reduce costs wherever possible. Your Association finds itself as much engaged in trying to retain existing benefits as in trying to expand benefits. We believe the next few years will be critical in securing existing benefits from radical cuts.

Our legislative priorities for 2011-2012 are much the same as for the last few years, illustrating how difficult it is to secure expanded benefits, and how important it is to recognize and defend against attacks on existing benefits.

In addition to supporting the federal and state initiatives of the Adjutant General, NGAT is pursuing the following priorities for our members:

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receive military retirement pay by one year for every two years served after 20 years.

Duty Points: Remove the annual limit on inactive duty points that can be applied to retirement.

Title 32 Benefits Parity: Eliminate the lack of benefits parity between duty performed under Title 10 (federal authority) and Title 32 (state authority) by allowing military service under Title 32 to be creditable for the same purposes as military service under Title 10.

HEALTH TRICARE: Remove fee determination from DOD to the Congress.

Continue to block any proposed health care fee increases, enrollment fees, or increased co-payments or deductibles. Prevent any erosion of existing benefits (pharmacy, quality of care). Provide TRICARE Prime coverage to all drilling Guard members. Block any reduction in TRICARE/Medicare reimbursement rates for physicians.

Health Insurance Premium Offset: Allow Guard families the option of an equivalent offset to civilian plan premiums during activation.

Pre-Tax TRICARE Payments: Allow uniformed services retiree beneficiaries, their family members and survivors to pay TRICARE enrollment fees and supplemental insurance premiums with pre-tax dollars.

Dental: Provide all Guardsmen coverage under the TRICARE Dental Program (TDP) to include an annual dental examination at no cost to the member and full payment by the TDP of any dental treatment needed to bring the member into a Dental Class 1 or 2.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Assistance: Fully fund PTSD/TBI care and research initiatives. Partner with health care entities to seek funding for community-based programs that mitigate, treat and help overcome the damage of service family post traumatic stress disorder.

OTHER Employer Tax Credit: Authorize federal dollar-for-dollar tax credits to employers who make up negative salary differentials of their deployed Guard and Reserve employees. Provide employers a tax credit for compensation paid during the period employees are performing service as members of the Ready Reserve or the National Guard.

SSAN Taxes: Lower the tax on retirees’ social security benefits from 85 percent to 50 percent.

S TAT E Tuition Assistance: Restore $4,000,000 to the biennium budget for tuition assistance for the Texas Military Forces.

Texas State Guard Operations: Recommend that the full funding of $1,086,226 be restored Senator Leticia Van de Putte speaks to members of the Texas to the biennium budget Military Forces during a legislative reception held at the Texas State Capitol. (Photo by MSG (Ret) Theresa Billeck-Zuniga) for Texas State Guard Operations.

State Missions and Training (TXSG): Recommend that the full funding of $1,068,366 be restored to the biennium budget for missions and training funding for the TXSG, including Operation Lone Star.

Texas Military Forces Museum: Restore $600,000 to the biennium budget for the Texas Military Forces museum.

EDUCATION Total Force GI Bill: Raise GI Bill educational benefit rates to cover at least the average cost of a public college education and allow accrual of benefits for reservists who serve multiple tours of active duty up to 36 months.

Transferability of Benefits: Fund unlimited transferability to dependents of both the Post 9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2008 and the Montgomery GI Bill benefits.

FAMILIES Pre-Tax Childcare Expenses: Allow Guard families to pay childcare expenses on a pre-tax basis.

Employment Program: Fund skill building and employment programs for spouse and family members.

RETIREMENT Early Retirement: Make current early retirement eligibility for Guard members retroactive to 9-11-01. Reduce the age a retired Guardsman can

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(Photos by MSG (Ret) Theresa Billeck-Zuniga, MSgt Gerald Gamble, SSG Angela Helt and SPC Suzanne Carter and Tatiana Oria)

Mark your calendar to join

us at the 53rd Annual NG AT Conference — 23-25 March 2012, Austin, Texas

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2011 NGAT MINUTEMAN AWARD Col Tony West

Texas Air National Guard Recipients of the 2010 NGAT Minuteman Award, BG James K. “Red� Brown (left) and COL (Ret) Cynthia Smith (right), present Col Tony West with the 2011 NGAT Minuteman Award.

Colonel Tony West was awarded the NGAT Minuteman Award in recognition of his outstanding service to the Air National Guard, the Texas National Guard, and to the National Guard Association of Texas. Colonel West has served over thirty-six years in the Armed Forces of his country, including service on active duty, in the Ohio Air National Guard, the National Guard Bureau, and in the Texas Air National Guard. His service has been marked by a commitment to excellence, a care and concern for his people, and proven leadership. Colonel West served on active duty as an enlisted airman, then served in both enlisted and officer assignments in the Ohio Air National Guard. Following service in the National Guard Bureau and graduation from the Air War College, he returned to NGB as the Executive Officer to the Director of the Air National Guard.

Following this Colonel West became Director of Security Forces of the Air National Guard, and led the largest mobilization of Security Forces in Air National Guard history in response to the attacks of September 11, 2001. In November 2002, Colonel West was assigned as Director of Staff for the Headquarters, Texas Air National Guard. In 2008, he assumed command of the Joint Counterdrug Task Force.

Since 2010, he has served as the National Guard Liaison Officer to the Commander, NORTHCOM. Colonel West has long been an active and committed supporter of the National Guard Association of Texas. He is an NGAT Life Member, and served on the NGAT Board of Directors from 2006 to 2010. He is also a member of the National Guard Association of the United States, and served on the Homeland Security Task Force. He was Vice Chairman of the 132nd Annual Conference of NGAUS hosted

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(Photos by COL (Ret) Stan Crow and MSgt Gerold Gamble)

JOSE NAVARRO AWARD The Juan Navarro Award recognizes outstanding contribution or service to the National Guard Association of Texas of a significant nature. During the NGAT Conference, TSgt Andrea Marqueses and SGT Mireya Cruz were recognized.

TSgt Andrea Marqueses

SGT Mireya Cruz

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TSgt Andrea Marqueses first became active in NGAT in 2006, when she attended the EANGUS National Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah. In 2008, she was elected to the NGAT Board of Directors, serving as the youngest and most junior member of the Board. In 2009, she was appointed by the Adjutant General of Texas to the board of the Texas National Guard Family Support Foundation, and currently serves as Vice-President of the foundation.

TSgt Marqueses is an NGAT Life Member, and a member of the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States. She has been a volunteer worker at several NGAT conferences, and also worked as a volunteer at the 132nd Annual Conference of the National Guard Association of the United States held in Austin in August 2010. H

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The San Antonio Spurs Coyote stopped by the Austin Aviation Support Facility to motivate the troops. Pictured L to R: SSG Heather L. Masigat, SSG Victor R. Valdez, SSG Cabe Scotland, and SFC Vincent Masigat. (Photo by John Thibodeau)

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Representing NGAT at the EANGUS Mid-Winter Conference held in Little Rock, AR were SSG Omar Marqueses (left); SGT Mireya Cruz, EANGUS Area IV Director; and CMSgt Charles Chavers (right), NGAT President-Elect.

Soldiers from the 836th Engineer Company participate in a collapsed structure extraction exercise in Oklahoma City, OK.

CPT Lisa Ann Lerma and Chaplain (CPT) Benjie Bender of the 36th Infantry Division take time for a photo before a chief of staff conference in Basrah, Iraq.

(Photo by SGT Raymond T. Quintanilla)

Warrant Officer Shannon Cruz, a member of the Texas Army National Guard Sport Parachute Demonstration Team, watches out for the landing target on the parade field at Camp Mabry in Austin, Texas, during the American Heroes Celebration April 17. The team jumped from the UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter with bright red, white and blue parachutes onto the field filled with spectators.

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U.S. Army Sgt. Quincy Tidwell pulls security at the Ghazni Governor’s Compound during a Nawruz celebration in Afghanistan. (Photo by MAJ John L. Davis)

Texas Air National Guard C130’s sit on the airstrip at Bagram Airbase, Afghanistan waiting for a mission. (Photo by SFC Matthew Arrington) SFC Rhonda Carmichael (left) and SPC Michelle Crossan discuss the results of an electrocardiogram during an internal training event hosted by the 162nd Area Support Medical Company on Contingency Operating Base Basra.

(Photo by SGT Jeremy Spires)

LTG Frank Helmick, commander for U.S. Forces – Iraq, presents a commander’s coin to CPT Aimie Tibbetts, deputy finance officer with the 36th Inf. Div. and U.S. Div.-South, at Contingency Operating Base, Basra, in recognition of her hard work and achievements in support of Operation New Dawn.

(Photo by SGT Jason Kaneshiro)

SSgt George Rincon, a member of the 204th SFS and deployed with the 447th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, observes an Iraqi airman during a firing drill in Baghdad, Iraq.

Soldiers from the 36th Infantry Division purchase locally-made products from a vendor at a Basrawi Women’s Bazaar-Expo held at the Oasis Bazaar business center in Contingency Operating Base, Basra, Iraq. (Photo by SGT Raymond T. Quintanilla)

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52ND ANNUAL NGAT CONFERENCE WINNERS The following are the winners of the competitions held during the 52nd Annual NGAT Conference: FUN RUN Males COL Bruce Postma MAJ Ross Davis COL Tomas Evans

Females CPT Ingrid Welsh 1LT Andrea Hinnant SSG Mary Reyes

GOLF TEAMS 1ST PLACE MAJ Chris Rivera COL Patrick Hamilton COL Robert Crow LTC (Ret) Eric Post 2nd PLACE COL Brandon Watkins CW3 Travis Evans CSM Bradley Brandt Mel Hamner 3rd PLACE Maj Larry Werbiski Capt Derek Weaver Lt Col Kurt Leslie Col John Daniel

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NGAT EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION 2011 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS Thomas E. Berry Memorial Scholarship Daughter of MAJ (Ret) Bert H. Labath, Life Member since 1988

$5,000

Olivia Labath

Len and Jean Tallas Memorial Scholarship Son of LTC (TX) David Erinakes, Life Member since 2006

$2,500

Ethan Erinakes

Lewis King Memorial Scholarship Son of MAJ Kenneth Niehl, Life Member since 1993

$2,500

Jared N. Niehl

TXMF Retirees Scholarship Son of Maj Gen (Ret) James E. Whinnery, Life Member since 1987

$2,500

Chance Whinnery

Everett S. Simpson Memorial Scholarship Son of LTC Daniel Quick, Life Member since 1985

$2,000

Stephen Quick

Gloria Jenell and Marlin E. Mote Endowed Scholarship Son of LTJG (TX) William K. Przybyla, Life Member since 2008

$1,250

William E. Przybyla

1SG Harry E. Lux Memorial Scholarship Daughter of SFC (Ret) Peter Boyd, Life Member since 1985

$1,250

Elizabeth M. Boyd

T-Mates Scholarship Daughter of COL James T. Kenyon, Life Member since 2004

$1,250

Kathryn A. Kenyon

Sergeants Major Scholarship Son of CSM (Ret) Eddie C. Chambliss, Life Member since 1987

$1,000

Ethan Chambliss

Chief Master Sergeants Scholarship Daughter of TSgt (Ret) Joe A. Bryant, Life Member since 1987

$1,000

Alyssa Bryant

MSG (Ret) John & Maudean Bamfield Scholarship Son of CPT Douglas Niemtschk, Life Member since 1992 Son of SPC Jennifer Johnson Niemtschk, Life Member since 1990

$1,000

Kelsey B. Niemtschk

Edwards Ministerial Association Incorporated Scholarship Annual Member

$1,000

SGT Reshard Horne

USAA Scholarship Son of SFC (Ret) Cathy (Carley) Holder, Life Member since 1987

$ 500

Adam Carley

NGATEF President COL (Ret) Richard Harrison presents scholarship checks to 2011 Scholarship Winners.

DONATIONS TO THE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION ALWAYS ACCEPTED The National Guard Association of Texas Educational Foundation has several endowments honoring former members of the Texas Military Forces.

People who wish to donate to any of these endowments should contact NGAT at 512-454-7300 or mail their donation directly to the Educational Foundation at: NGATEF 3706 Crawford Ave Austin, TX 78731-6308

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2011 TEXAS ADJUTANT GENERAL’S PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE COMPETITION (TAGPEC) The Adjutant General’s Performance Excellence Competition (TAGPEC) is a competition used to assess the performance excellence practices in the Texas Military Forces (TXMF), to provide actionable feedback to participating units, and to familiarize units with the principles and practices of the Malcolm Baldrige Performance Improvement Criteria with emphasis on strategic planning. Pictured below are the Adjutant General of Texas Maj Gen John Nichols (left) and LTC Michael Houston (right), Deputy, J5, who recognized this year’s winners at the NGAT Conference.

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1st Place – D FSC 536th BSB, 72nd IBCT, CPT Gregory Brown (center), Commander

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1st Place – 536th BSB, 72nd IBCT, LTC Michelle Bryant (center), Commander

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2nd Place – 147th Maintenance 3rd Place – 254th Combat Group, Lt Col Leslie Kurt (center), Communications Group, Col Kevin Commander Turnbo (center), Commander

SOLDIER AND AIRMEN OF THE YEAR AWARDS A R M Y

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Soldier of the Year SPC Patrick J. Tilley Recruiting & Retention

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Junior Enlisted Member of the Year

SGT Shaine M. Minton 36th CAB, 36th ID

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SrA Adam Rogers 217th Training Squadron

TSgt Marcos Rodriguez 149th Fighter Wing

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Base Honor Guard Member of the Year

Honor Guard Manager of the Year

MSgt Sean Morrison 217th Training Squadron

MSgt Craig Reuter 147th Reconnaissance Wing

SSgt Brandon Isam 136th Airlift Wing

TSgt Angela Jenkins 149th Fighter Wing

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The US Marines and Army use non-dud producing MK281 on makeshift ranges, over the water, and for combat and maneuver training. They’re free to focus on the task-superb visual confirmation in day or night, zero risk of range fires,zero unexploded ordnance, zero toxic leaching, less noise, and easy to transport. If the National Guard in your state would like to use MK281, it’s in Army inventory under DODIC BA12 (day) and BA21 (day-night) For detailed product information or to schedule a demonstration, contact Pat Gallagher, Senior VP of American Rheinmetall Munition, Inc. – 540.729.0744.

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86.1% said keep joint format

Work Sessions

4.3/5.0 TAG’s Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3/5.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NGAT Breakfast/Business Session 4.0/5.0 Jr. Officer Forum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.9/5.0 Jr. Enlisted Forum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Social Functions

4.4/5.0 Sports Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.5/5.0 Friday Morning Optional Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.2/5.0 Welcome Party . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.6/5.0 Spouse Luncheon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3/5.0 Awards Dinner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Exhibit Hall

86.0% of respondents YES Sufficient time to visit? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.4/5.0 Exhibit Hall rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.2/5.0 Silent Auction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Time/Family Issues

69.5% of respondents YES Enough family/spouse time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . dents YES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73.7% of respon Family friendly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ts YES t children) . . . . 96.5% of responden Family friendly (those who brough 91.1% YES Conference was a good value? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98.4% YES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Do you plan to attend next year?

What we take away:

Value Added Breakouts Better Spouse Luncheon Improve Retiree functions *Data based on 257 response cards received after the conference

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MEMBERSHIP UPDATE The NGAT Membership Committee

life members) compared to 30,318 last year. The slight increase is due to the number of new life members exceeding the number of deceased members. Last year we had 281 new life members.

So far this fiscal year we have gained 72 new life members.

is composed of all members of the Board of Directors, since Directors are individually responsible for their unit or regional enrollment.

Annual membership has continued to drop over the past quarter. At the end of February 2010, Annual Conference, we had 342 active annual members, 163 retired/former Guard annual members, and 127 TXSG annual members, for a total of 632 annual members. This year, as of the end of February, we have 239 active annual members, 130 retired/former Guard annual members, and 101 TXSG annual members, for a total of 470 annual members. We do get a considerable number of people who renew their dues during the annual conference, so current numbers may be slightly higher.

Our membership in national organizations remains overall poor. In NGAUS, our membership percentage remains the worst in the nation. Last year we had only 177 active members and 162 retired life members. In EANGUS, our membership has also fallen considerably. This year, we have 230 annual members and 129 life members.

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NGAT NEWS NUGGETS Sign up for our email newsletter, the “NGAT News Nuggets,� by sending your email address to membership@ngat.org.

Our life membership has had an exceptionally strong year. Currently, our life membership stands at 30,320 (not including 702 associate

Attention Texas Military Forces Units! NGAT is running a membership drive from 1 Sep 10 through 31 Aug 11.

During this period, units are encouraged to sign up new members and spread the word about NGAT.

UNITS WILL BE AWARDED $5.00 for each new annual member $10.00 for each new life member at the $100-$125 rate $25.00 for each new life member at the $150-$200 rate Membership applications can be downloaded from our website at www.ngat.org.

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136TH AIRLIFT WING DEPLOYS TO AFGHANISTAN Fighting in the rocky mountains and desert sands of Afghanistan, a timely airdrop of equipment can make all the difference to the American and Coalition fighters on the ground. Providing those vital supplies will be the mission of the approximately 140 members of the 136th Operations and Maintenance Groups who boarded a C-130 for the long trip to the desert on March 18, 2011.

For many of the deploying Airmen, this was not their first time to put their civilian lives on hold and answer their nation’s call. For some, this deployment represents their tenth, eleventh, and even twelfth time to fly cargo, personnel, and medical evacuees in support of their fellow warriors overseas.

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The Texas National Guard Family Support Foundation (TXNGFSF) was awarded a $160,000 grant from the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC). Funds from this grant provide for temporary, emergency financial assistance for TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS) and TRICARE Dental Plan (TDP) and medical and non-medical expenses. Currently enlisted service members in the rank of E1 to E6 are eligible to apply. Service members who receive assistance through this grant will also receive a referral for TVC employment counseling and other TVC services. Service members who are experiencing financial hardship should contact Brandie Cole, Family Assistance Center Specialist, at (512) 782-1427 or brandie.cole@ ng.army.mil for more information. Applications are also available online at txngfoundation.org.

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11 Jun 2011 1000 – 2000 hrs Waco, Texas Retired enlisted members (E8 & E9) of the Texas Army & Air National Guard and their spouses are invited to attend the Retired NCO Reunion. Join us for a day of fun and fellowship.

Please check one: p Retired Army p Retired Air Rank:___________ Name:_______________________________________________________Email Address:_______________________________ Badge Name: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Home Address:_______________________________________________City/State:____________________________Zip:____________________ Will your Spouse/Guest Attend: p Yes p No

Badge Name Spouse/Guest:__________________________________________________

Meeting will be held at the Homewood Suites by Hilton located at 5620 Legend Lake Parkway, Waco, Texas 76712.

Call 254-644-4663 and ask for the “Retired NCO Reunion Rate.” Special Rate: $85.00 plus tax, King; $109.00 plus tax, 2 Queens.

(Rooms include free internet, fully equipped kitchens and hot breakfast in the morning.)

Send completed registration forms to: CSM (Ret) Clyde Worrell, P.O. Box 159, Leroy, TX 76654 Email form to: csmworrell@yahoo.com Contact CSM (Ret) Worrell for more information.

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NEW IPAD & IPHONE APP FOR GUARD

In an era of 15 minutes of fame, one-hit wonders and fly-

The National Guard Bureau has unveiled a new application for iPads and iPhones that enables users to read Guard information, share stories on Facebook and Twitter, and access “Minuteman Report” videos. The application can be downloaded for free at www.ng.mil. The Guard is looking to develop similar applications for the Android and Blackberry devices later this year. H

by-night operations, longevity is a trait to be rewarded. During the NGAT Conference Awards Dinner, NGAT recognized two employees for their long and faithful service. Kathy Gallatin, NGAT Director of Insurance, was recognized for 20 years of both part time and full ROB CASIAS time service. She started at NGAT working part-time as 15 YEARS OF SERVICE an insurance assistant to her mother, who at the time was the NGAT Director of Insurance.

When her mother retired, Kathy took over her position as director. Rob Casias, Director of Meetings and Marketing, was recognized for 15 years of service. Rob is a certified meeting planner who brings a wealth of knowledge and talent N to our members when it comes TI A KATHY GALL E IC V R to planning a special event. H SE 20 YEARS OF

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Yes, technology is personal. It’s very personal.

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AR O U N D T E X A S w i t h the TEXAS NATIONAL GUARD Texas Army National Guard Soldiers maneuver through an Individual Movement Technique (IMT) Course at Camp Swift during premobilization training. (Photo by SSG Malcolm McClendon)

MEDAL OF HONOR

WARRIOR TRAINING

Medal of Honor (MOH) recipient Retired Cpl. Dwane D. Dewey, USMC, Korean War, poses with the members of the 136th Airlift Wing, Texas Air National Guard, at DFW Airport, where eight MOH recipients arrived for the Annual Gainesville MOH Parade.

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Airmen from the 147th Reconnaissance Wing Civil Engineering Squadron react after a simulated Improvised Explosive Device exploded near their convoy at Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base, Houston, TX. (Photo by MSgt Dale Hanson)

CHEM CO PROVIDES SUPER BOWL SUPPORT

The Texas House of Representatives honored the thousands of men and women who have served their fellow Texans for 70 years in the Texas State Guard. House Resolution 570 commemorates and celebrates the seventieth anniversary of the Texas State Guard.

Resolution 570 was introduced by Rep. Dan Flynn (R-Canton), who, along with eight other House members, currently serves in the Texas State Guard. Pictured at the Texas Capitol from bottom left and working clockwise: State Rep. Dan Flynn (TMAR, CDR), MG John Nichols (TAG), BG (TX) Charles Miller, COL Patrick Hamilton, COL (TX) Don Prince, and MG (TX) Ray Peters.

MAKING THE DIVE TEAM

Members of the 436th Chemical Company pause for a group photo in Fort Worth, Texas, Friday, Feb 4, 2011. The Soldiers deployed to North Texas as part of a training exercise by Joint Task Force 71 that focused on providing support to civilian authorities before and during the Super Bowl.

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Life insurance gives you the peace of mind you only get from knowing that you’ve protected your loved ones.

A group term policy that was written specifically for active guard members: • Purchase as little as $10,000 for $3.66 a month or as much as $50,00 for $17.00 per month • No war or aviation exclusions • May be deducted from your drill pay • May insure the entire family • In the event of death, monies can be assigned to pay for funeral expenses • Prompt payment of claims within 24 hours • May be retained after leaving the Guard • Premiums are level term until age 65 • Automatic conversion to a whole life policy without proving insurability • Must be an active member of the National Guard to purchase this insurance • Underwritten by American Equity Life Insurance Company

In the event of your passing, life insurance provides money directly to your beneficiaries. Consider what life insurance is for, and then consider the consequences of it when tragedy strikes. Your beneficiary can use the money from a life insurance policy for whatever they want, such as: • Making up for your lost income • Funding your child’s education • Paying off household debt • Paying for your funeral and other related expenses

What makes NGAT Life Insurance stand above the rest? NGAT life insurance was designed specifically for those who serve in the Guard. We know that when you lose a loved one, the last thing you need is to worry about money.

That is why NGAT Life Insurance is there when you need it. We pay claims within 24 hours of notification.

If you have NGAT life insurance or are considering purchasing a policy, ask yourself the following questions:

A whole life policy that is available to any of our members, their children, or grandchildren:

• Do you know who your current beneficiary is?

• Have you moved recently?

• Are you newly married?

• Do you have a new child?

• Do you have a child enrolled in college?

• Are you recently divorced?

• Have you brought a house?

• Are you getting out of the Guard?

• Are you retiring from the National Guard?

• Are you being mobilized?

• Are you turning 60 years old?

• Are you turning 65 years old?

• Purchase as little as $2,500 or as much as $100,000 • No war or aviation exclusions • May be purchased at any time between the age of 18 to age 65 • Excellent policy for children who are no longer carried under the group term policy — at age 21, a $10,000 policy is $4.18 per month • Inexpensive coverage for children and grandchildren • Premiums are level for the duration of the policy • Accrues a cash value over time • May be drafted monthly from a bank account • Military retirees may set up payment by allotment thru their retired military pay • Matures at 100 years of age • Members of the Texas State Guard are eligible to purchase this policy • Underwritten by American Equity Life Insurance Company

Unlike your SSLI, which you lose when you leave the Guard, NGAT Life Insurance can follow you into civilian life or retirement. Retiring from the military is an incredible achievement and one that should be celebrated. After retiring from the military, it is important to ensure that a great life insurance policy is in place so that you can ensure your family is taken care of in the case of your death.

The National Guard Association of Texas has several policies to choose from.

If you answered yes to any of these questions and currently have a policy, contact NGAT at 512-4547300 or insurance@ngat.org to update your policy.

If you don’t have life insurance through NGAT, consider taking out a policy before you retire or leave the Guard. We offer both term and whole life policies for members and their families.

We know money is tight these days, but don’t be tempted to skimp on one of the most important and affordable investments you can make to protect your family’s financial health:

Things happen fast in life,

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you and your family through the rough times.

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Cardiac Science partners with ADS, Inc. to provide AEDs to the U.S. National Guard, Navy, Army, Air Force and Department of Homeland Security.

For more information and to place your order, contact ADS at 800.948.9433 today.

TriWest is proud to sponsor the 52nd Annual Conference of the National Guard Association of Texas.

We are privileged to serve those who serve by providing access to high-quality health care and superior customer service to military families in Texas and across the TRICARE West Region.

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The Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States (EANGUS)

4 0 th A n n u a l C o n f e r e n c e August 14-17, 2011 Charleston, West Virginia

Make plans to join us in Charleston, West Virginia, at the 2011 EANGUS Conference.

Registration forms are located online at www.ngat.org.

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H Your dues help pay for legislative advances at the state and federal level to keep the National Guard strong.

H A grant of $500 is available from the “We Care for America” Foundation for Guard members and families in severe financial crisis.

H EANGUS Members and family members are eligible to apply for several educational scholarships valued from $500 to $2,000.

EANGUS membership is included in the NGAT Annual Membership through 31 December 2011.

Later this year, the NGAT Board of Directors will review annual membership fees to determine if a dues increase will be required.

Effective 1 Jan 2012, EANGUS Annual Membership fees will increase from $9.00 per year to $12.00 per year.

Membership applications are available at www.ngat.org or at www.eangus.org.

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You will find plenty of beer and brats at this year’s NGAUS conference in Milwaukee, a city famous for both. Packer pride will be evident, as will that distinctive roar of a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. A unique event at this year’s conference will be the “Freedom Ride,” a motorcycle road trip from the streets of Milwaukee to the scenic countryside of Holy Hill. The ride starts the morning of Aug 26 and will return in the afternoon. If you want to ride, HarleyDavidson will have motorcycles for rent.

Other events include the following: - Business Session - Industry Exhibition

- Golf Tournament - 5K Fun Run

- Company Grade/Warrant Officer Mixer - Professional Development Workshops - Governor’s Reception

- Spouses Luncheon - Retirees Luncheon - Hospitality Night

Oshkosh Defense will host a “Beer & Brats” tailgate party at 3:00 p.m. outside the convention center to kick off Hospitality Night. The conference will close with the annual States Dinner. After two years of western wear in Nashville and Austin, the appropriate attire in Milwaukee will be dress blues, mess dress or black tie. Register to attend at www.ngat.org.

You serve the country.

We serve you.

“I knew I would be deploying with my National Guard unit, and I could complete courses online while deployed.”

Josh Boesen ‘09 Master of Business Administration

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As an NGAT Member, take advantage of discounts As an NGAT Member, take advantage of discounts from the following companies: from the following companies: Omni Corpus Christi Hotel

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New members call 1-866-464-8662 (option 3) Mention promo code: 9780TMOFAV Existing 20%customers Discountemail Bj.durham@t-mobile.com

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SSG Carlos Aguilera, Life Member #16837, Retired, San Antonio

1LT Thomas Neumann, State Guard

CPL Jackie Bailey, State Guard

Mr. James F. Noble, Life Member #7061, Talcott WV

Mr. Jerry A. Block, Life Member #6572, Retired, Laughlin NV

CSM Bobby J. Pack, Life Member #3614, Retired, Clifton

Mr. Russel Chaney, Retired, Longview

Mr. Edwin G. “Speedy� Price, Life Member #1836, Retired, Austin

Mr. Jerry T. Dennis, Associate Life Member #664, Retired, Houston

Mr. Frank M. Rodriguez, Life Member #11872, Dallas

*Mr. Danny G. Dupree, Life Member #18481, Atlanta

SSG Otto Susan, Retired, Needville

SSG Lewis E. Gaston, Retired, Comfort

SFC Manuel L. Tapia, Life Member #14546, Retired, Odessa

Mr. Antonio V. Gonzalez, Life Member #7016, Laredo

*Mr. Jose M. Villalpando, Life Member #5956, Eagle Pass

BG Louis E. Holder, Life Member #406, Retired, Shreveport LA

MSgt Moices Villanueva, Life Member #21467, Retired, San Antonio

Past President of NGAT

MAJ Rupert J. Weaver, Retired, Austin

PV2 Ray M. Horta, Retired, Boling

CSM John G. Wilson, Life Member #17434, Retired, Hearne

Mrs. Patricia R. Jones, Life Member #12917, Retired, Temple Mr. Arnold Karueger, Retired, Longview

*Had NGAT Life Insurance

*LTC George U. Liepa, Life Member #10950, Retired, Saline MI Mr. Kenneth L. Lightsey, Life Member #6092, Retired, Austin

LTC Louis E. Holder NGAT President 1967-1968

Mr. James E. Mattes, Life Member #11969, Retired, San Antonio Mr. Glen H. Mayer, Life Member #9414, Retired, Lake Jackson SGT Ronnie E. McDonald, Life Member #24011, Wolfe City MSG William C. Millwee, Life Member #14073, Retired, Crockett SPC Timothy Moran, B Co (-), 949th BSB, Fort Worth Mr. E. B. Morrison, Associate Life Member #196, Retired, Waco SFC Ronald W. Munn, Life Member #4091, Austin

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NGAT PLANNING CALENDAR (As of 2 May 2011)

2011 30

May

Memorial Day (NGAT Office Closed)

4

Jul

Independence Day Observed (NGAT Office Closed)

1

Aug

NGAT Board Meeting, Austin

14-17

Aug

EANGUS Conference, Charleston, WV

27-29

Aug

NGAUS Conference, Milwaukee, WI

5

Sep

Labor Day (NGAT Office Closed)

10

Oct

Columbus Day (NGAT Office Closed)

7

Nov

NGAT Board Meeting, Austin, TX

11

Nov

Veterans Day (NGAT Office Closed)

24-25

Nov

Thanksgiving Holiday Observed (NGAT Office Closed)

26-30

Dec

Christmas Holidays Observed (NGAT Office Closed)

2012 16

Jan

Martin Luther King Jr. Day (NGAT Closed)

20

Feb

President’s Day (NGAT Office Closed)

27

Feb

NGAT Board Meeting, Austin

23-25

Mar

53rd ANNUAL NGAT CONFERENCE, Austin