2013 Winter Edition of the NGAT News

Winter 2013

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE NATIONAL GUARD ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS F o u n d e d 1959 • Vo l u m e 5 3 • N u m b e r 4

SOLDIER RECOGNIZED FOR VALOR PAGE 7 NGAT HOSTS EANGUS AREA IV MID-WINTER CONFERENCE PAGE 14 HOLIDAYS IN THE GUARD PAGE 16 54TH ANNUAL NGAT CONFERENCE UPDATE PAGE 20

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2012-13 Board of Directors President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Justin Perryman

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President-Elect . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charles Chavers Vice-President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Daniel Quick Secretary-Treasurer . . . . . . . Dewayne Naumann HQ, TXMF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris Rivera ARNG Troops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ambrosio Aguilar

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Letter from the President

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Members Spotlight

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Deployments

56th IBCT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kenneth White Jeremy Amis

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Homecomings

36th Sustainment Bde . . . . . . . . Gene Cummins

Combat Valor Honor

36th CAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ashley Bloom

176th Engr Bde . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Delmas Vandine

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36th ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kenneth Henry 72nd IBCT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Les Edwards Paula Daigle-Hutchins

71st BfSB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Todd Richardson

Guard News Legislative Update

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Around the World with the Guard

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EANGUS Mid-Winter Conference

136th CSB (ME) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ardis Harden HQ, TANG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ian Manire

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6/ Deployments to Afghanistan

149th FW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Pollard

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Call for Photos and Stories

147th RW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anita Blue

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Hooah Holidays in the Guard

136th AW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott Wedel

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Around Texas with the Guard

TX State Guard Rep . . . . . . . Dewayne Naumann

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2013 NGAT Conference Information

Retired Rep – Region I . . . . . . . . . . Stan Kitzman

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TAPS/Corporate Sponsors

Retired Rep – Region II . . . . . . . . . . Jerry Horsley

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2012-13 NGAT Planning Calendar

Retired Rep – Region III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vacant

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Family Readiness Rep . . . . . . . . . Alba Villanueva ON THE COVER (left to right):

Publisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.medianation.net

•S SG Mireya Cruz, EANGUS Area IV Director speaks at the 2012 Mid-Winter Conference.

•E nlisted Soldiers attending the EANGUS Conference show their Texas pride.

•S FC Lachelle Robinson (left) and Maj Gen John Nichols light the Christmas Tree at Camp Mabry.

• SSG Patrick D. Rogers receives honors from Gov. Rick Perry.

•A Texas State Guard Soldier rides in the Weatherford Veterans Day Parade to honor a deceased loved one.

Editors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Theresa Billeck-Zuniga Laura Sanderson Executive Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ray Lindner H H H H H H H H H NGAT NEWS

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in good spirits and in good health. g for the new challenges of the year to come, Every New Year, I like to spend time identifying and plannin and this process holds true for our Association. us that our country is facing major fiscal The recent election and current threat of sequestration remind to defend the Guard’s force structure and constraints, and we can expect to have to battle in order and retirement benefits. We are working closely equipment, as well as our manpower allocations, health, our part as an Association is to tell the story. and goals, with the Adjutant General to identify legislative and federal legislatures and to the public. state the to story our What we need from you is help in taking ations to contact your NGAT director and find I am asking each of you as individuals and military organiz out how to get more involved.

GAT.org, ing your senator(s) and representative. Simply log onto www.N At a minimum, respond to our legislative alerts by contact can mean area key this within efforts alert functions found in the site. Your select the legislative tab and utilize the action center and through is It s. partner ive legislat our and ive efforts undertaken by NGAT the difference between success and failure of vital legislat more need we and 2012, in strides positive some be realized. We made coordinated efforts that the greatest accomplishments can 2013. in es e our success assistance from you, the Association membership, to continu Round Rock, EANGUS Area IV Mid-Winter Conference will be held in I want to highlight a few upcoming Association events. The Texas huge a you can sign up on the NGAT website. I would love to see Texas this year. The dates are 15-17 February 2013, and contingency at the Round Rock venue this year.

March 2013. conference in Dallas at the Sheraton Downtown hotel 22-24 Preparations are also well underway for the annual NGAT th be one will nce confere NGAT annual g diligently to ensure that our 54 The conference committee and the NGAT staff are workin ional profess as well as all, for uts breako informational and educational to remember. We will be offering many new and exciting website for the latest updates, and sign up today.

NGAT the Check es. attende military development activities for let me know. I t of the Association. If there is anything I can do for you As always, I want to thank you for your continued suppor nities in 2013. H you for a great 2012 and I am excited about our opportu can be contacted 24/7 through the NGAT website. Thank of you HAPPY NEW YEAR! I am hopeful that this letter finds each

CMSgt Charles Chavers NGAT President-Elect

NGAT President, MAJ Justin Perryman meets LTG Dana Chipman, The Judge Advocate General of the U.S. Army in Kabul, Afghanistan.

General John R. Allen (center), International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) Commander, poses with the leadership of HHC 3-144th Inf Rgmt, Task Force Bowie on Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan. Also pictured left to right are: SPC Edgar Ayala; (NGAT Life Member) MAJ John Sturgill; (Former NGAT President & Commander, HHC 3-144th Inf Rgmt) LTC Monie R. Ulis; (NGAT Life Member) MAJ John R. Pearson; CPT Edward L. Thomas; CSM David Snowden; and (NGAT Life Member) 1LT Thomas Pledger.

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THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO WROTE LETTERS TO CONGRESS FROM THE NGAUS WEBSITE! TEXAS PLACED 4TH IN THE US IN LETTERS TO CONGRESS WITH 14336 LETTERS SENT!!

GREAT JOB!

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NGAT Life Member John Crawson was recently promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel by BG William Hall at Camp Phoenix, Afghanistan. LTC Crawson is serving as the G3, with the 136th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade.

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GOLABOFF PROMOTED TO COLONEL

NGAT Life Member Stanley Golaboff (center), Deputy Chief of Staff, Logistics, was promoted to the rank of Colonel by MG Joyce Stevens (left), Commander of the Texas Army National Guard, and Michele Golaboff (right), COL Golaboff’s spouse, during his recent promotion ceremony at Camp Mabry. H

221ST COMBAT COMMUNICATIONS SQUADRON CELEBRATE 60 YEARS OF SERVICE

DEFENSE MEDAL FOR EXCEPTIONAL PUBLIC SERVICE AWARDED

COL JEFF BREOR RETIRES

Jim Rebholz, chairman of the National ESGR Committee (right), presents retired MG (TX) Jerry D. Icenhower (NGAT Life Member) with the Secretary of Defense Medal for Exceptional Public Service for his service as the chairman of the Texas ESGR Committee (2006-2012) following an ESGR/Wal-Mart Statement of Support Signing event in San Antonio, Nov. 12, 2012. ESGR (Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve) is a Department of Defense agency that was formed in 1972 to promote cooperation and understanding between Reserve Component service members and civilian employers. (Photo by SSG Phil Fountain) H

36th Infantry Division Commander, MG James K. “Red” Brown (left), presents COL Jeffrey Breor (right) with a letter of gratitude from Governor Rick Perry while his wife, Janie (center), looks on during his retirement ceremony.

Also during the ceremony, COL Breor was awarded the Legion of Merit. COL Breor commanded the 56th IBCT and was critical in assisting the Security Force Assistance Teams (SFAT) to prepare for deployment to Afghanistan.

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National Guard Association of Texas 3706 Crawford Avenue Aust in, Texas 78731 (512) 454-7300 (TX) 1-800-25 2-NGAT FAX: (512) 467-6803 www .ngat.org January 11, 2013

Current and former commanders of 254th Combat Communications Group and the 221st Combat Communications Squadron gather for a photo at a celebration marking the 60th Anniversary of the 221st CBCS in late October in Dallas, Texas. Pictured left to right are: Col (Ret) Chuck Kieser, former commander, 254th CCG; Lt Col Josh Lewis, current commander of the 221st CBCS; Col (Ret) Will Allen, former commander, 254th CCG; Col Kevin A. Turnbo, current commander of the 254th CCG; Lt Col Jeff Young, director of operations 254th CCG; Lt Col (Ret) Jim Cooper, former commander, 221st CBCS; and Col Tony Buntyn, former commander, 254th CCG. All are NGAT members. H

SUBJECT: Official Call of the 54th Annual

The conference hotel is the Shera ton Dallas Hotel in downtown Dalla s, Texas. Please make your hotel reservations directly with the hotel by calling 1-888-627-8191 . The hotel rate is $85.00 plus tax for single/double accom modations. It is important that you make your reservations prior to February 25, 2013 to receive the conference room rates.

All participants are invited to all conference sessions unless it is noted as a closed session. We encourage you to attend the NGA T Annual Business Meeting sched uled for Saturday, March 23, 2013.

NGAT Life Member WO1 Paul Yarnell (left) recently earned the distinction of honor graduate while completing Warrant Officer Candidate School. WO1 Yarnell previously served as a first sergeant during his mobilization with 3-124th CAV. WO1 Yarnell is pictured with NGAT Life Members MG Joyce Stevens (center), Commander, TXARNG, and CW5 Earnest Metcalf (right), Command Chief Warrant Officer, TXARNG. H

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The 54th Annual Conference of the National Guard Association of Texas will be held on March 22-24, 2013 in Dallas, Texas.

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Registration information, appro priate attire, and administrative instructions can be found on page 20 of the NGAT News magazine or online at the NGAT website at www.ngat.org. Online registration is now available or registration forms can be downloade d from the NGAT website.

All Association members and friend s of the Guard are encouraged to sponsor a soldier or airman’s registration and lodging fees for the conference by becom ing a Patriot Sponsor. To become a Patriot Sponsor simpl y enclose an additional $250 with your conference registration fee. All Patriot Sponsors will be recognized in the NGAT Conferenc e Program.

We look forward to seeing you at the conference.

Respectfully,

Ray Lindner Executive Director

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T E X A S AV I AT O R S TA K E O N N E W M I S S I O N I N A F G H A N I S TA N THE MEN AND WOMEN OF B COMPANY, 1-149th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion (call sign Wolfpack), bid farewell to their friends and families in early January at a mobilization ceremony for their deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The event, held at the Ellington Air Base Armed Forces Reserve Center in Houston, Texas, marked the final home station gathering before going overseas.

B Company will be responsible for reconnaissance and security duties within their area of operations, utilizing AH-64D Longbow helicopters in concert with their new ground training. To ensure success for their new mission, the company trained for two and a half years, rehearsing combat drills and adopting new objectives into their training standards. The result is an efficient and capable team of soldiers confident in their imminent overseas duty.

The company enjoys a rich heritage of service and achievement, having previously deployed to Bosnia in 2003 and Iraq in 2006. With each tour, they continuously garnered praise and accolades from their supported units. With any deployment, families and support systems are instrumental in ensuring a Soldier’s success. Throughout the day, unit members praised and thanked their loved ones for stepping up at home when military service takes them away. H

Members of B Company, 1-149th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion, conduct a departure ceremony in preparation for their upcoming deployment to Afghanistan.

(Photo by SFC Daniel Griego)

NGAT Member SPC Luis A. Herrera of B Company 1-149th ARB says his last goodbyes to his family before leaving on deployment. (Photo by SFC Daniel Griego)

1 4 9 T H G S A B H E A D E D T O A F G H A N I S TA N THE MEN AND WOMEN OF SAN ANTONIO’S C COMPANY, 2-149th General Support Aviation Battalion, designated “Alamo Dustoff,” is to deploy to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. C Company is a combat-trained medical evacuation unit, having previously deployed to Iraq in 2008, where they supported all U.S. and coalition forces in Multinational Division North in Balad and Forward Operating Base Normandy. The 45 soldiers joined additional troops from Oklahoma at Fort Hood, where the two teams trained together before moving out as a single force to Afghanistan. H

3 6 T H C A B G E T S A S O G G Y S TA R T T O DEPLOYMENT TRAINING THE FIRST ELEMENTS OF THE 36TH COMBAT AVIATION BRIGADE have arrived at Camp Swift near Bastrop, TX to start the pre-mobilization phase of training prior to deploying to Afghanistan. Over the next two months, units from within the brigade will be rotating through Camp Swift prior to going to Ft. Hood. As you can see by the photo, training does not stop when the rain starts falling. This photo was taken on the M4 Zero Range during recent rains in the area. H 6

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C Co, 2-149th GSAB outside triage area in Afghanistan. Although Frosty did not make it, you know the story. He will be back again someday.

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D E T 1 , F C O , 1 - 1 7 1 S T AV N ( M E D E VA C ) RETURN TO TEXAS

Soldiers from Det 1, F Co, 1-171st AVN enjoy some ice cream with 36th CAB Commander, COL Rick Adams (left), upon arrival at Ft. Hood after their long flight from Afghanistan. Also pictured left to right are CPT Sam Scallon, CPT Jeremy Eubanks, and 1LT Nathan Ribelin (MSARNG). (Photo by LTC Mark Beckler) Members of Det 1, F Co, 1-171st AVN (MEDEVAC) returned to Texas in mid December. They were greeted at Ft. Hood by BG Stephen Sanders, 36th ID Deputy Commanding General – Support, and other representatives of the 2-149th Aviation.

(Photo by SPC Christina Clardy)

A I R B O R N E U N I T H O M E AT L A S T Soldiers in the Austin, Texas-based Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 143rd Infantry (Airborne) Regiment, transferred their combat and base security responsibilities to the Savannah, Georgia-based 179th Military Police Company of the Georgia Army National Guard during an official ceremony in Kabul, Afghanistan on October 27.

Photo and Story by SSgt Phil Fountain

P E RRY H O N O R S T E X A S GUARD SMAN FOR C OMBAT VALOR TEXAS GOVERNOR RICK PERRY presented SSG Patrick D. Rogers Jr., a member of the 36th Combat Aviation Brigade, with the Purple Heart, the Air Medal with “V” Device for acts of heroism, and the Combat Medical Badge during a ceremony at the Texas State Capitol in Austin, Texas on November 1, 2012. Perry, commander-in-chief of the Texas National Guard, honored the service member’s sacrifice as well as the numerous Texans and Americans who have served during the past decade.

“The young men and women of this generation have been asked to perform on battlefields in Iraq and Afghanistan, standing up against the forces of terror at home and abroad,” Perry said. “Without their willingness to give their all, if required, America would be nothing but a sad footnote in history, a place that held great promise, once upon a time.”

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the Combat Medical Badge. The badge was first awarded to American combat medics during World War II.

After sustaining injuries during an attack that damaged FOB Salerno’s dining facility in June, Rogers is credited with rescuing several soldiers and a local national from the building and then setting up a triage station to evaluate and initiate treatment for additional injured personnel. “It wasn’t until he was ordered to stop tending to the wounded that he finally relented and allowed other medics to take care of his own injuries,” said Perry.

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Later, in July, Rogers was involved in an aerial rescue operation near FOB Salerno while being exposed to gunfire from enemy combatants, according to CPT Joshua C. Aronson, the aeromedical evacuation officer for Task Force Wolfpack who wrote the recommendation for Rogers to receive the Air Medal with “V” Device. Rogers was lowered by a hoist and a steel cable from inside a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter and helped with the extraction of two soldiers from a narrow ledge on a mountainside.

For his actions under fire, Rogers was also presented

SSG Patrick D. Rogers Jr., a flight medic assigned to the 36th Combat Aviation Brigade, received the citations from Perry on behalf of the U.S. Army for his actions this past June and July while he was assigned to the U.S. Army’s Task Force Wolfpack, a subcomponent of the 4th Platoon at Forward

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Operating Base Salerno in the province of Khowst in southeastern Afghanistan, which is near the country’s border with Pakistan.

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Texas Governor Rick Perry presents SSG Patrick D. Rogers Jr. the Purple Heart at the Texas State Capitol in Austin, Texas on November 1, 2012.

SSG Rogers received the Purple Heart for injuries he sustained in Afghanistan.

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SASSMAN RETIRES AFTER 44 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE GUARD Ms. Gloria Sassman (left), the deputy human resources officer for the Texas Military Forces, stands with her daughter, Stephanie Sassman, during Gloria’s retirement ceremony at Camp Mabry in Austin, Texas on December 20, 2012. Gloria Sassman, a non-dual status civilian employee, began her civil service career with the National Guard in 1968 during the federal administration of President Lyndon B. Johnson and the state tenure of Texas Governor John B. Connally. She was initially assigned to the Texas Air National Guard headquarters and then worked her way through various assignments, culminating in her position at the state Joint Force Headquarters’ human resources office, all at Camp Mabry. Sassman served more than 44 years in the human resources field for the Texas Military Forces. During the ceremony, Sassman received the Superior Civilian Service Award and the Certificate of Retirement from The Adjutant General of Texas, Maj Gen John F. Nichols.

Additionally, the TAG presented Sassman with the state’s “Yellow Rose of Texas” award on behalf of Texas Gov. Rick Perry. (Photo by SSG Phil Fountain)

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HEROES AT HOME PFC Kassandra Raygoza, a future ROTC cadet currently assigned to 1-114th AVN in Austin, TX, was lucky to find a great mentor close to home when she joined the Texas Army National Guard. Her dad, MAJ Jose Raygoza, is an Executive Officer and fulltime OIC for 636th BSB in Marshall, TX. HOOAH to this Texas Strong Family!

BEST WARRIOR COMPETITION Soldiers of the 71st Battlefield Surveillance Brigade square off during the combative portion of the Best Warrior Competition. The winning Soldier and noncommissioned officer will advance to the state competition against other Texas guardsmen.

(Photo by SPC Michael Vanpool)

SNOWBALL EXPRESS Snowball Express volunteers from the 254th CCG and 221st CBCS assist families of fallen military service members at the DFW Airport. Snowball Express started in early 2006 with a simple idea: provide hope and new memories to the children of military fallen heroes who have died while on active duty since 9/11.

TAKING THE PLUNGE A soldier from the 1st Battalion, 143rd Infantry Regiment (Airborne) sits on the edge of a UH-60 Blackhawk waiting for his chance to take the plunge and slowly float over the Texas landscape during an airborne jump, which will re-qualify many to return to their jump-status in the Texas Army National Guard. (Photo by SGT Jeremy Spires)

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Legislative Update This year is shaping up to be a crucial legislative year for the National Guard, and for Texas in particular. Sequestration still looms, and would have a devastating impact on the Defense Department. Regardless of sequestration, however, there are still multiple challenges ahead.

FEDERAL NGAT is actively supporting the two key priorities of the Adjutant General: 1) Protect ANG force structure and equipment through modernization, and 2) Retain/expand ARNG force structure through modernization. Both ANG and ARNG are looking for bill payers to reduce force structure, and Guard force structure is specifically at risk.

NGAT will be hosting a reception for the Texas congressional delegation and staff in early February to press our agenda, and will contact membership directly to assist us in rallying support as needed to facilitate or block legislation that emerges, as appropriate. Please

Congressman Pete Olson (center), representative of the 22nd District of Texas, was on hand to present The Air Medal to CPT Joseph E. Trevino and CW5 Jim. M. Sandberg for their actions in combat on November 11, 2006 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Congressman Olson was instrumental in the approval process of the Air Medals after the awards were overlooked due to a clerical error. Both Soldiers are NGAT Life Members.

respond if asked!

STATE NGAT is supporting the Adjutant General’s state priorities, and especially the proposal to restore $2,000,000 to the education account, bringing the biennium total to

(Photo by MSgt Sean Cowher)

$4,000,000. Since the Comptroller is budgeting for increased state income, we hope to restore more of the Adjutant General Department budget that was significantly reduced last session. NGAT will be hosting a legislative breakfast and a reception in February for the Texas legislature and staff. Please stand by to assist with any legislative calls to action. The session will end in March.

Pentagon officials announced that as of Oct. 1, TRICARE Prime will no longer be available for most retired and survivor military beneficiaries who live more than 40 miles from a military hospital, clinic, or base closure site. Most of those beneficiaries will need to switch to TRICARE Standard. Retired and surviving beneficiaries using Medicare and TRICARE For Life won’t be affected by the change,

Governor Rick Perry and First Lady Anita Perry hosted a Thanksgiving lunch at the Governor’s Mansion for select veterans, active duty military members and members of the Texas Military Forces in honor of their service and sacrifice. This lunch is the first holiday event to occur at the Governor’s Mansion since it reopened earlier this year. (Photo courtesy of the

nor will active duty service members and their dependents.

However, non-dependent children covered under the TRICARE Young Adult program until age 26 no longer will be eligible for Prime if they reside more than 40 miles from a

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W O R L D with th NGAT Life Member, Chaplain (LTC) James Tillman, and PFC Darien Sanders prepare to cut the National Guard birthday cake during a special ceremony at Camp Phoenix, Afghanistan. The two represent the oldest and youngest in Task Force Centurion and were called to participate in accordance with Army tradition. (Photo by CPT Marvin Baker)

1SG Mike Donovan (front) and SPC Thomas Arledge, soldiers with Security Forces Assistance Team 9 or Team Liberty, provide security while officials meet to discuss the progress of the new customs yard project in the Weesh-Chaman border crossing point in Spin Boldak District, Afghanistan.

(Photo by SPC Tyler Meister)

Lt Col Kenneth Ford (left) presents Lt Col James Price with a shadowbox from the officers, noncommissioned officers, and airmen of the 254th Combat Communications Group during his recent retirement ceremony in Dallas, Texas. Both are NGAT Life Members.

SGT Eric Rios gets his picture taken with legendary former head coach of the University of Texas, Darrell K. Royal, on October 31, 2012 while he was out having lunch in Austin, Texas.

U.S. Representative Kay Granger (TX-12) (center) is presented a signed photo of a C-130 from members of the Texas Army and Air National Guard for all the support they received from her in fighting to keep the C-130’s in Texas.

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GUARD MAJ Kenneth Walker and 1SG James Landers of the 56th IBCT salute SFC Nelson Trent at a memorial service held at Camp Nathan Smith, Kandahar, Afghanistan. SFC Trent, assigned to the 56th IBCT, was killed on December 13, 2012 when enemy forces attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device in Kandahar, Afghanistan.

Pictured are two new local shops (“Wall-Mart” and “Star Bucks”) that recently opened at Camp Julien, Afghanistan. Coming soon to a Camp near you!

CPT Charles Neveau of C Co. 2-149th Medevac sends greetings from FOB Salerno, Afghanistan.

SGT Jonathan Flores with Delta Company, 1st Battalion (Airborne), 143rd Infantry Regiment, Provincial Reconstruction Team Khost shows off the photo of his children during a visit to a farming community in the Nadir Shah Kot district, Khost province, Afghanistan. He reminds us all that home is where the heart is. (Photo by SGT Kimberly Turmbull)

MSG Larry Ayers and MSG Ferando Silvesrtucci take some time out to build relations and share a cup of chi with the local national vendors working on Camp Phoenix, Afghanistan.

LTC Stephanie Purgerson poses for a photograph with young residents of a Kabul area village near Camp Phoenix. LTC Purgerson is the camp commander and conducts foot patrols throughout the community to learn how Soldiers can better support Afghanistan.

(Photo by CPT Marvin Baker)

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COL Mark Burkett (center), of Task Force Centurion, and local leaders prepare to cut the ribbon during a road-opening ceremony at Camp Julien, Afghanistan.

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NGAT TO HOST EANGUS AREA IV

2013 MID-WINTER CONFERENCE FEBRUARY 15-17, 2013 ROUND ROCK, TEXAS

NGAT WISHES TO THANK OUR SPONSORS

ALL ENLISTED PERSONNEL ARE INVITED to attend the EANGUS Area IV 2013 MidWinter Conference that will be held at the Wingate Inn & Conference Center located in Round Rock, Texas on February 15-17, 2013. Hotel rates are $79.00 a night for a single room and $84.00 a night for a double room. Reservations can be made by calling 800-228-1000. The conference registration fee is $60.00 per person payable to NGAT, 3706 Crawford Ave, Austin, TX 78731. This fee will cover hospitality refreshments, entertainment, and all the meals during the conference.

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Come find out what the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States (EANGUS) is doing for you and meet other members of EANGUS within our region. Don’t forget SSG Mireya Cruz, a member of the Texas Army National Guard, serves as the Area IV director. We encourage your attendance to show her our Texas sized support.

In addition to EANGUS business that will be covered, attendees will hear from a variety of organizations that provide support and services to members and retirees of the National Guard. You will also want to bring your appetite and dancing shoes so you can enjoy some great Texas food and central Texas music. For registration forms or to register online, visit our website at www.ngat.org/eangus.php. Hope to see you there! H

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HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED WHY YOUR UNIT OR EVENT WAS NOT IN THE NGAT NEWS MAGAZINE? Most likely it’s because we never received any photos or information. If you would like to get yourself and your unit in the NGAT News, then please send your photos and information to ngatnews@ngat.org. Remember, we can’t print what we don’t have! Photos of NGAT members always get priority in the publication. H

The following corrections are to the NGAT News Fall 2012 issue: TEXAS STATE GUARD — In the Texas State Guard change of command story on page 9, it was reported that MG (TX) Raymond Peters was presented the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor when it should have read that he was presented the Texas Superior Service Medal.

BG HENRY PROMOTION — On Page 11 it states COL Samuel “Lee” Henry was administered the oath of office by his brother Joe, a retired general officer. It should have stated that Joe is a retired Army officer. Congratulations BG Henry.

NGAT Open House

NGAT Life Member CPT Aimie Tibbetts gives us a toast at the Adjutant General’s Holiday Open House. You don’t have to get all dressed up like CPT Tibbetts to get in the magazine, you just need to send in your photos!

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Happy Halloween from the 136th MEB G-6 on Camp Phoenix, Kabul, Afghanistan.

Soldiers and Airmen of the 4th Civil Affairs Regiment and 4th Air Wing of the Texas State Guard march in the Weatherford Veterans Day parade.

T H A N K S G I V I N G NGAT Life Member CPT Jo Wollenberg, a member of Task Force Centurion, serves up some thanksgiving dinner in Kabul, Afghanistan.

NGAT Life Member BG William Hall (left), Task Force Centurion Commander; Col Ian Hope (right), Consolidated Fielding Center Commander; and the dining facility team get ready to serve the Thanksgiving meal at Camp Blackhorse in Afghanistan.

C H R I S T M A S 1SG Javier Garcia (NGAT Member) of the Security Force Assistance Team 46 (SFAT46) takes a nap as he waits for Santa to arrive in Kandahar, Afghanistan.

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SGM Barry Smallwood (left), MAJ Mike Perez (center), and COL Rob Woodmansee (NGAT Life Member) (right) find Santa in Kabul, Afghanistan.

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“Caesar,” played by LTC Marvin Johnson (NGAT Life Member), and “Cleopatra,” played by CW3 Anita Dickens (NGAT Life Member), look over visitors during the annual Adjutant General’s Holiday Open House at Camp Mabry in Austin, Texas on December 13.

Organizations decorated booths with the theme “It’s Christmas Time in the City.” Visitors enjoyed food and decorations reminiscent of Chicago, New York, Las Vegas, Cancun, Paris, New Orleans, Rome, Athens, as well as other cities. (Photo by SSG Jennifer Atkinson)

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BULL SHARKS LEAD THE WAY! HOOYA DEEP SEA! Approximately 40 family members, friends, mentors, and distinguished guests gathered to witness a unique change of command ceremony in early December in Corpus Christi, Texas. The 627th Engineer Detachment (Heavy Diving Team) streamed a live video feed to a screen on display for the guests to see the tradition of passing the Guidon below the surface. The guests were able to watch and listen to the commands issued and see the divers in action. At the start of the ceremony, SFC Shawn Dagley jumped in the pool wearing his SCUBA gear with the Guidon in hand to meet 386th Engineer Battalion commander, LTC Richard Stradinger, outgoing commander 627th Engr Det, CPT Terrence Tysall, and incoming commander, CPT Jacob Patterson. All were 15-feet deep at the bottom of the pool outfitted with the MK 21 Hat conducting a Surfaced Supplied Dive (SSD) and prepared to pass the Guidon from one Commander to the next. H

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147th Reconnaissance Wing members pose with representatives from VFW Frank Burns Post #5619 during a ceremony at Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base, Houston.

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Texas Army National Guard Soldiers conducting airborne operations at Camp Bullis on December 15, 2012 were not surprised when SFC Nate Canales (HHC 1-141 IN) proposed on bended knee to SGT Gina Flores (197 STSC) just prior to their scheduled jump.

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The Texas National Guard Family Support Foundation (TXNGFSF) was awarded a Texas Veterans Commission Grant, Fund for Veterans’ Assistance, to provide: emergency financial assistance; short-term TRICARE medical and dental healthcare premiums and/or co-pays; and financial counseling services.

Eligible recipients are service members and/or family members of service members.

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For more information, contact State Family Programs: Brent Green, Family Assistance Center Coordinator brent.m.green2.ctr@mail.mil or Luann Barron, Administrative Assistant lu.a.barron.ctr@mail.mil

Citizens lined the streets to enjoy the 2012 Veterans Day Parade through downtown Fort Worth, Texas.

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“This program is made possible by a grant from the Texas Veterans Commission Fund for Veterans’ Assistance. The Fund for Veterans’ Assistance provides grants to organizations serving veterans and their families.” www.tvc.texas.gov

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Join us in Dallas at the NGAT Conference The 54th NGAT conference will be held 22-24 March 2013 at the Dallas Sheraton Hotel in Dallas, TX. Registration (ONLINE REGISTRATION NOW AVAILABLE)

conference optional events

• All attendees must pay the registration fee.

Optional activities on Friday will include the Fun Run,

• Registration fee is $15.00 per person.

Golf Tournament, Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament, Wine Tasting, Skeet & Trap, and a tour of the Dallas Cowboys

meal packages

Stadium.

• Early Bird Registration fee is $100 and closes on 31 January 2013.

Golf Tournament — Shotgun, Florida scramble with low net/

• Regular Registration fee is $125 and closes on 8 March 2013.

low gross at Bear Creek Golf Club.

(Please note that the deadline for meal packages is 8 March 2013.)

Skeet & Trap Tournament — To be held at the Elm Fork

• Meal packages will not be available to onsite registrants.

Shooting Sports.

10th Annual Silent Auction — Bid on over 200 auction items and take advantage

• All cancellation requests must be received in the NGAT office prior to 15 March 2013.

of some great bargains.

Tour of Dallas Cowboys Stadium — Sign up for this exciting tour when you

hotel

register for the conference. Cowboy Stadium is the world’s largest domed structure,

• Dallas Sheraton Hotel, 400 North Olive, Dallas, Texas 75201.

an art museum, a classroom and so much more (Friday 0900-1200).

• Make your reservations directly with the hotel at: 1-888-627-8191. Make sure to

Wine Tasting — Taste, Learn, Relax and Mingle while you educate your senses at

identify yourself as members of the National Guard Association of Texas.

a wine tasting class (Friday 1400-1500).

• Hotel rate: $85 single/double plus tax per night.

NGAT Welcome Party — Come enjoy some Texas BBQ, dance to live

• Hotel reservations can also be made online at the NGAT website.

entertainment and visit with friends at the NGAT Welcome Party at Eddie Deen’s

(NGAT cannot guarantee rooms after 15 February 2013)

Ranch, the premier Texas-themed event facility in Downtown Dallas.

Spouses Luncheon — Enjoy a leisurely lunch at the Spouses Luncheon on

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Saturday. Registration fee includes lunch, entertainment, and prizes.

• NGAT Welcome Party — Country Western Attire

Saturday Dinner — Dinner presentations include the Minuteman and Scholarship

• NGAT Business Session: Business Casual

awards. After dinner, guests will have the opportunity to visit hospitality suites.

• NGAT Dinner:

Hospitality Suites will be located at the hotel and units will compete for

Army — Blue Class A/Blue Mess Dress Air — Mess Dress/Service Dress Civilians — Business Suit/Evening Formal Wear Spouses — After-Five Attire

“Best Suite” award.

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NGAT Social Lounge — Visit and mingle with friends in a more conversationfriendly environment.

NGAT Prayer Breakfast — Enjoy a delicious breakfast, fellowship, and prayer

The National Guard Association of Texas Education Foundation announces its annual scholarship

during the NGAT Prayer Breakfast on Sunday morning.

new this year! register online

competition. Educational grants for attendance at a college or university will be awarded to Active or Life Members of NGAT and/or their spouses, sons, or daughters. The deadline for receipt of all applications is 15 February 2013 in the NGAT office. Submission requirements and criteria are available at www.ngat.org. H

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NGAT PLANNING CALENDAR (As of 15 Jan 2013)

2013 1

Jan

New Year’s Day (NGAT Office Closed)

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Jan

Martin Luther King Jr. Day (NGAT Closed)

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Feb

NGAT Legislative Visit, Washington, D.C.

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Deadline to submit NGAT Scholarships

15-17

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Area IV EANGUS Mid Winter, Round Rock, TX

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President’s Day (NGAT Office Closed)

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NGAT Board Meeting, Austin

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NGAT Board Meeting, Dallas

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54th ANNUAL NGAT CONFERENCE, DALLAS

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NGAT Board Meeting, Austin

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Memorial Day (NGAT Office Closed)

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U.S. Army Birthday/Flag Day

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NGAT Executive Committee Meeting, Austin

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Independence Day (NGAT Office Closed)

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NGAT Board Meeting, Austin

11-15

Aug

EANGUS Conference, Sioux Falls, SD

20-23

Sep

NGAUS Conference, Honolulu, HI