2011 NGAT Conference Program

Welcome to the

Joint Texas Military Affairs Conference

25-27 Mar 2011 Corpus Christi, Texas

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NGAT CONFERENCE PROGRAM ADVERTISERS W.L. Gore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Schedule of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Oshkosh Defense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Welcome Letters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8

Sikorsky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

NGAT Conference Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Texas Army National Guard Recruiting & Retention . . . . . . . . 12

TXMF Leadership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-18

Port Royal Ocean Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Employers Support of the Guard and Reserve . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Texas Veterans Land Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

NGAT Life Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Wounded Warriors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

We Are NGAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Houston Veterans Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

TXNG Family Support Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-25

Veterans Outreach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

NGAT Past Presidents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Worklife Institute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

NGAT Board of Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27-29

Texas Farm Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

NGAT President Annual Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-31

2-149th GSAB “Rough Riders” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

NGAT Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-33

Texas VFW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Corporate Members & Sponsors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Navistar Defense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Audit report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Stanley Vidmar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Financial Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-43

Hilton Garden Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Legislative Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44-47

Boeing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Resolutions Committee Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

American Equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Military Affairs Committee Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 NGAT Minuteman Recipients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Message from the 36th Infantry Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Insurance Committee Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 NGAT Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Membership Committee Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

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EANGUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56-57 NGAUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58-59 Texas Military Forces Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

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Greetings from the 176th Engineer Brigade . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Retiree Regions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 NGAT Educational Foundation Committee Report . . . . . . 64-66 American Heroes Celebration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Editors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MSG (Ret) Theresa Billeck-Zuniga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reid Douglass Publisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . terri@medianation.net

NGAT Life Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 NGAT Membership Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 TAPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

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On the Cover: SSG James Boski, 36th ID Band, has a hawk land on his arm at the Texas State Aquarium. Photos from the Texas State Aquarium, downtown Corpus Christi, the USS Lexington and Selena Statue.

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Executive Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ray Lindner, CAE Marketing & Meetings Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robert Casias, CMP Insurance Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kathy Gallatin Membership Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MSG (Ret) Theresa Billeck-Zuniga

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Schedule of Events 52nd Annual National Guard Association of Texas Conference Corpus Christi, Texas 25-27 March 2011

Joint Conference at a Glance (Please refer to the final program in your registration packet for current schedule of events)

Thursday, 24 March Registration & ESGR Conference

Friday, 25 March Registration Fun Run/Walk Golf Tournament Wine Tasting Dolphin Watching Cruise Silent Auction Exhibits Joint Conference Opening Session Welcome Party – Texas State Aquarium Unit Hospitality Suites

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Saturday, 26 March Registration NGAT Member Breakfast & Business Session Professional Development Sessions Exhibits Silent Auction NGAT Spouses Luncheon Lunch with Exhibitors Retirees Luncheon TXARNG/TXANG Exhibit Review TXSG Breakout Session Jr Off/Jr Enl Forums Reception NGAT Awards Dinner – Omni Bayfront Hotel Unit Hospitality Suites

Sunday, 27 March Prayer Breakfast TXARNG/TXANG Component Breakout Sessions

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NGAT President’s Welcome Guard Association of Texas and Welcome to the 52nd Annual Conference of the National traditional conference activities spread our 5th Joint Conference! I believe that you will find all our will find the NGAT spirit and camaraderie throughout the Joint Conference, and I am confident that you is as strong as ever.

I encourage you to attend as many All Joint Conference activities are open to all attendees, and al events — Golf, Fun Run, Dolphin different sessions as you can. Friday we will start with our option will feature close to 80 vendors, so Watching Cruise, and Wine Tasting. This year’s Exhibit Hall The NGAT Silent Auction will be make sure you allocate plenty of time to visit all the booths.

— so bid high and bid often! Bidding located in the Exhibit Hall, and features many great bargains closes at 2 pm on Saturday.

Adjutant an Bank Center for welcome remarks, a presentation by the Join us at our Opening Ceremonies to be held at the Americ up look me Party will be held at the Texas State Aquarium. Get a close General of Texas and a legislative update. Our Friday night Welco Be sure to enjoy some good food and refreshments at our “Beach Party.” at underwater life at this 9-acre marine life aquarium. Come exhibitors. with friends, tour the aquarium and network with conference wear something tropical. There will be plenty of time to visit tly at 7:30 pm.

Don’t miss the bird show and dolphin show that will start promp . Before guests are invited to attend the NGAT Breakfast/Business Session Starting at 8:00 am on Saturday, NGAT members and their will be our committee and activity reports in depth. At 10:00 am there you come, browse through the conference program to read exhibitors. the followed by the Spouses/Retirees lunch and lunch with Professional Development Sessions held in the convention center needs of our Junior Officer Forum designed to address the professional At 2:30 pm NGAT will host a Junior Enlisted Forum and a nts of our r, we will recognize our top scholarship winners and recipie junior members. At the Saturday night NGAT Awards Dinne are located to visit each of the Hospitality Rooms. Unit Hospitality Rooms NGAT Awards. Following the dinner, please take some time Friday and Saturday evening. throughout the Omni Bayfront Hotel and will be open on both We will close out our conference on Sunday morning with our component breakouts starting at 9:00 am.

t annual Prayer Breakfast. The Joint Conference will conduc

successful I would like to thank each of you for helping make NGAT the your help organization that it is today. We have come a long way and with conference we can continue to move forward. I hope you will leave the professional your in inspired with new ideas and contacts that will assist you development. Have a great time and a wonderful weekend.

Michele R. Voorhees-Little LTC, LG, TXARNG

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NGAT Conference Locations 1959 Organized 1960 Austin

1st Annual Meeting 1961 Austin

2nd Annual Meeting 1962 Galveston

3rd Annual Meeting 1963 Austin

4th Annual Meeting 1964 Dallas

5th Annual Meeting 1965 Austin

6th Annual Meeting 1966 San Antonio

7th Annual Meeting 1967 Galveston

8th Annual Meeting 1968 Dallas

9th Annual Meeting 1969 Austin

10th Annual Meeting 1970 Brownsville

11th Annual Meeting 1971 Houston

12th Annual Meeting 1972 San Antonio

13th Annual Meeting 1973 Fort Worth

14th Annual Meeting 1974 McAllen

15th Annual Meeting 1975 Houston

16th Annual Meeting 1976 Waco

17th Annual Meeting 1977 San Antonio

18th Annual Meeting 1978 Brownsville

19th Annual Meeting

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1979 Houston

20th Annual Meeting 1980 Dallas

21st Annual Meeting 1981 El Paso

22nd Annual Meeting 1982 Waco

23rd Annual Meeting 1983 Brownsville

24th Annual Meeting 1984 Austin

25th Annual Meeting 1985 Dallas

26th Annual Meeting 1986 Corpus Christi

27th Annual Meeting 1987 Waco

28th Annual Meeting 1988 Fort Worth

29th Annual Meeting 1989 Austin

30th Annual Meeting 1990 Houston

31st Annual Meeting 1991 Corpus Christi

32nd Annual Meeting 1992 El Paso

33rd Annual Meeting 1993 Dallas

34th Annual Meeting 1994 Austin

35th Annual Meeting 1995 Houston

36th Annual Meeting 1996 Corpus Christi

37th Annual Meeting 1997 Plano

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1998 Waco

39th Annual Meeting 1999 Abilene

40th Annual Meeting 2000 Fort Worth

41st Annual Meeting 2001 Houston

42nd Annual Meeting 2002 Corpus Christi

43rd Annual Meeting 2003 Waco

44th Annual Meeting 2004 Arlington

45th Annual Meeting 2005 Houston

46th Annual Meeting 2006 Austin

47th Annual Meeting 2007 Corpus Christi

48th Annual Meeting 2008 Austin

49th Annual Meeting 2009 Austin

50th Annual Meeting 2010 Austin

51st Annual Meeting 2011 Corpus Christi

52nd Annual Meeting 2012 Austin

53rd Annual Meeting 2013 Dallas

54th Annual Meeting 2014 Houston

55th Annual Meeting

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ngat strategic planning V ISIO N / M ISSIO N To be a premier professional organization that serves and advances the needs and interests of its members and provides advocacy and support for the Texas Military Forces.

G OA L S • Secure and expand financial and professional position • Maintain a strong legislative voice/presence at federal/state levels • Achieve 100% membership • Develop a vibrant professional development program • Achieve active participation of the maximum number of members • Maximize partnerships with other organizations

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Over 19,400 Soldiers in TEXAS 26,092 total man days for CONUS missions in 2010 4,369 TEXAS Soldiers Deployed OCONUS for over 400 days in 2010

28,933 TEXAS Soldiers Deployed OCONUS since 9/11

Texas Military Forces Adjutant General

State Senior Enlisted Advisor

Maj Gen John F. Nichols

CSM Juan G. Morales

Adjutant General

State Senior Enlisted Advisor

Assistant Adjutants General

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(Vacant)

Assistant Adjutant General Army

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Te x a s A r m y N a t i o n a l G u a r d Commander

CSM

BG Joyce Stevens

CSM Jimmy L. Broyles

Commander

Command Sergeant Major

Non-Divisional Commands — 176th Engineer Brigade

BG Lester Simpson

CSM Richard Milford

Commander

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Command Sergeant Major

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36th Infantry Division

MG Eddy M. Spurgin

CSM Wilson L. Early

Command Sergeant Major

Commander

BG William “Len” Smith Dep Cmd Gen, Maneuver

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BG James K. “Red” Brown Rear Commander

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Te x a s A i r N a t i o n a l G u a r d Commander

Command Chief

(Vacant)

CCMSgt Sam D. Davis

Commander, TANG

Command Chief, TANG

Deputy Commander

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MG (TX) Raymond C. Peters

CCMSgt Harold Higgins Senior Enlisted Advisor

Commander

BG (TX) Manuel A. Rodriguez, VII

Deputy Commander, Army

BG (TX) Robert J. Bodisch, Sr. Commander, TX Maritime Forces

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Col (TX) Donald Prince

Acting Deputy Commander, Air

BG (TX) Luis Fernandez

Commander, TX Medical Bde

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The Chiefs

Col Connie McNabb Chief, Joint Staff

COL Suzanne Adkinson Col Russell W. Malesky Chief, TXARNG Staff

Chief, TANG Staff

BG (TX) Charles A. Miller, Jr. Chief, TXSG Staff

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Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) ESGR was established by Congress in 1972 to gain and maintain the active support of all public and private employers for the men and women who serve in the National Guard and Reserves, promote uniform compliance among employers and members of the Reserve Components with federal and state laws and assist in the resolution of violations of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Act (USERRA). ESGR is the Department of Defense’s lead organization for this purpose, operating through a network of over 4,700 volunteers serving with ESGR’s 54 Field Committees in the 50 states, U. S. Territories and Europe. ESGR field committees operate under the guidance and directives of the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs (OASD/RA) and Headquarters, ESGR. ESGR volunteers James Long and John Mathis counseling a Texas Guardsman during a Predeployment processing event.

ESGR’s programs and services include: briefing service members on their rights and responsibilities under USERRA; educating employers on federal and state laws applicable to employees serving in the Guard and Reserve, the vital importance of the reserve components to our national defense strategies and the values of employing service members; providing free informal mediation by Ombudsmen to assist in

ESPN President George Bodenheimer signing a Statement of Support for the Guard and Reserve during a special ESPN-ESGR event at the Naval Air Station, Joint Reserve Base in Fort Worth. Seated with Mr. Bodenheimer is James Rebholz, National Chairman for ESGR and standing is Texas ESGR Chairman MG (Ret) Jerry Icenhower and television-movie star Anthony Anderson.

resolving conflicts between employers and employees related to an employee’s military service commitment; and administering a special awards program to recognize employers for their outstanding support to service members and their families. Additionally, ESGR is working closely with state and federal agencies and private sector employers to assist unemployed service members gain meaningful employment.

In today’s volatile economic and global conflict environment employers play a critical role in our nation’s defense by sharing their employees with the Department of Defense. With over 90,000 Guard and Reservists on active duty in defense of our national interest around the globe, ESGR actively works to assist employers in managing the strain caused by the lengthy absences of valued employees called into active military service.

The Texas ESGR is proud of its strong alliance with the National Guard Association of Texas and a large number of our 250 plus volunteers are former Guard and NGAT members. Our volunteers donate thousands of hours annually assisting the state’s 28,000 employers of more than 59,000 selective Guard and Reservists work through the challenges of deployments.

ESGR welcomes individuals seeking rewarding opportunities to volunteer their time and services in support of our National Guard and Reserve members. For more information about ESGR or becoming a volunteer, please contact one of our offices – Austin (512-782-6052), Fort Worth (817-386-7322) or Houston (281-929-2601). You may also visit you may visit us at www.txesgr.net.

Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve MG (TX, Ret) Jerry Icenhower

COL (Ret) Dwain James

Chairmen, Texas ESGR Committee

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protect your family with ngat life insurance — from service member to civilian

Life insurance gives you the peace of mind you only get from knowing that you’ve protected your loved ones. In the event of your passing, life insurance provides money directly to your beneficiaries. Consider what life insurance is for, 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: • Make up for your lost income • Fund 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 that 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.

Unlike your SSLI that 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.

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

A whole life policy that is available to any of our members, their children, or grandchildren: • 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 • Member of the Texas State Guard are eligible to purchase this policy • Underwritten by American Equity Life Insurance Company

Things happen fast in life

and NGAT is there to help

If you have NGAT life insurance or are considering purchasing a policy.

Ask yourself the following questions: • 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?

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:

Life Insurance.

you and your family through the rough times.

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Founded in 1959, the National Guard Assoc iation of Texas has served the needs and advocated the interests of Texas Guard personnel, their families, friends, and supporters of the nation’s defense from across the state. We are a combined Association with officers and enlisted sharing their time and talent s. NGAT is “your voice” both on Capitol Hill in Washington DC and at the State Capitol in Austin. NGAT also promotes a group life insura nce program for the welfare of the members of the Texas Military Forces.

For the past 52 years, the organization has grow n from a few hundred members who met at Camp Mabry to a total membership of over 34,000. Memb ership in NGAT is open to any member of the Texas Military Forces and those Texans who suppo rt the aims and goals of the Association.

Do you remember when . . .

• A guard member was provided $10,000 of life insurance and it would only pay when you were at drill or annual training.

• You could only visit the commissary 24 times a year and had to get your commissary card punched during each visit.

• Your field head gear was a steel pot.

• You were paid in cash at the end of Annual Traini ng by the pay officer and you only got paid once a quarter for drill.

Our younger soldiers and airman probably don’t remember the above, but there are many who are still around that remember those days.

The National Guard has come a long way in a short period of time! The changes we have seen over the years just didn’t happen. They are a result of a combined effort of NGAT , NGAUS, EANGUS, and others that promote legislative action to enhance both unit readiness and quality-of-life for our personnel and families.

The National Guard Association of Texas is gover ned by a board of directors. The board members represent the major units of the Texas Military Forces, and include three special constituenc y directors representing the Texas State Guard, Retirees, and the Family Readiness Program. At least one-third of the directors will be enlisted members of the Texas Army or Air Natio nal Guard. The Board is elected by delegates of the Association membership at the Annual Conference, held in March each year.

NGAT’s Executive Committee includes the presid ent, the President-Elect, the Vice-President, and the Secretary-Treasurer. The board appoints an Executive Director to manage the day-to -day affairs of the Association under the board’s general direction. Today, NGAT employs a full-time staff of 5 and is organized into several service areas: Membership and Benefits, Insurance, and Meetings and Marketing.

Since its formation, NGAT

has striven to represent all the members of the Texas

Military Forces, both officer

and enlisted, in the area of legislation and service, to

preserve and perpetuate the history and traditions of the National Guard.

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Texas national guard family support foundation The Texas National Guard Family Support Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization founded in 2004 by National Guard members and former members to provide support for the needs of members and families of the Texas Military Forces, and to sponsor activities and programs to honor and memorialize their service and sacrifice. The Foundation works closely with the Texas National Guard Family Programs Office to identify specific individual needs.

Since its founding in 2004, the Foundation has distributed over $100,000 in emergency relief grants to almost 100 families, and issued interest-free loans to over 250 soldiers/airmen totaling more than $250,000. Types of financial assistance include providing funds for rent/mortgage, utilities, car payment (to prevent repossession or to repair), food, medical premiums and co-pays, and other quality of life necessities. Often assistance is provided to the spouse or family of a deployed soldier or airman.

The Foundation has been further involved in a number of other activities, including funding families to attend unit departure and arrival ceremonies, donating funds to veteran’s parks, hosting youth symposiums and youth camps, providing logistic support to Texas Military Forces community outreach events, delivering food to needy Guard families, sponsoring spouses to attend family readiness symposiums and conferences, and hosting statewide family readiness conferences.

The Foundation is an all-volunteer organization, governed by a Board of Directors. Administrative and bookkeeping support is donated by the National Guard Association of Texas, and numerous volunteers generously donate their time and talent to represent the Foundation and reach out to the community at large to support the Foundation.

Funding for the Foundation programs comes from donations made by caring individuals who wish to support the Texas Military Forces and their families, and from grants from private and public entities. The Foundation has a variety of Sponsorship Programs designed to fit all those who may wish to donate. If you or someone you know is interested in helping the Foundation through a donation of time, material, or money, please contact the TXNG Family Support Foundation at the NGAT offices at 3406 Crawford Ave., Austin, TX 78731. H

H H H B OA R D O F D I R E C T O R S H H H

Amy Stevens President

Andrea Marqueses Vice President

Ray Lindner Treasurer

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Cindy Smith Secretary

Issac Gusukuma Trustee

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txng family support foundation sponsorship opportunities Due to increased needs as deployments continue to affect the financial well-being of Guard families, the Foundation Board would like to ask you to consider one of the following sponsorship opportunities: Ind i v i d u a l s :

Charter Sponsor (TXNG members, employees, and families): . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100

Sustaining Sponsor (Yearly commitment for desired amount): . . . . . . . . . . . . $Varies

Patriot Sponsor (Non-military): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100-$500+

Freedom Sponsor (Any individual/group): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1000-$5000+

c o r p o r at e :

Governor: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100,000+

Platinum: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50,000+

Gold: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,000+

Silver: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,000+

Checks should be made payable to: Texas National Guard Family Support Foundation.

Please mail to: 3706 Crawford Ave., Austin TX 78731.

Grant Available For Current Texas National Guard Members The Texas National Guard Family Support Foundation was awarded a $160,000 grant from the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC). Funds from this grant will allow the foundation to provide financial assistance for short-term emergency medical and dental procedures and to cover health insurance premiums for a period not to exceed one year. 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 due to mounting medical bills should contact Brandie Cole, Family Assistance Center Specialist, at (512) 782-1427 or brandie.cole@ng.army.mil for more information.

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NGAT Past Presidents & Advisory Committee Year President Service 2009-2011 LTC Michele Voorhees-Little 2007-2009 CSM (Ret) Jeffrey Merrill 2006-2007 MSG Theresa M. Billeck-Zuniga 2005-2006 LTC Mario Alayon 2004-2005 MAJ Monie Ulis 2003-2004 LTC William L. “Len” Smith 2002-2003 MSgt Jim DiGiovanni 2001-2002 CSM Garry Worrell 2000-2001 LTC James K. “Red” Brown 1999-2000 COL John Braun 1998-1999 CMSgt William Maginot 1997-1998 LTC Susan Bickelmann 1996-1997 LTC Michael L. Boyd 1995-1996 COL B. Leroy Sisco 1994-1995 COL Thomas M. Shellshear 1993-1994 COL Rodney A. McNelley 1992-1993 CSM C. Don Steelhammer * 1991-1992 MAJ C. Terry Granade 1990-1991 CSM Mikeal L. Graham 1989-1990 COL Gary R. Walston 1988-1989 MAJ Garry D. Patterson 1987-1988 LTC John W. Cook 1986-1987 LTC Glenn C. Meadows 1985-1986 COL Walter J. Dingler * 1984-1985 LTC Jack E. Davenport * 1983-1984 CSM Billie S. Abernathy 1982-1983 CMSgt Frances M. Arnold 1981-1982 MAJ Edmond S. Komandosky 1980-1981 MAJ Dale M. Pyeatt 1979-1980 MAJ Richard E. Harrison 1978-1979 COL Robert D. Goodman * 1977-1978 MAJ Bennie C. Adair 1976-1977 COL James B. McGoodwin * 1975-1976 CSM James H. Merritt 1974-1975 MAJ Rufus B. Martin * 1973-1974 COL Jack Fisher * 1972-1973 LTC Guy C. Jackson III * 1971-1972 CSM William M. Huggins * 1970-1971 MG Everett S. Simpson * 1969-1970 LTC George R. Harper 1968-1969 LTC Louis A. Howard * 1967-1968 LTC Louis E. Holder 1966-1967 LTC Mickey Francis * 1965-1966 MAJ Clayborne Kruckemeyer * 1964-1965 LTC Vernon M Scofield 1963-1964 LTC William L. Seals * 1962-1963 MAJ James M. Rose * 1961-1962 COL Kay Halsell II * 1960-1961 COL Thomas S. Bishop * 1959-1960 BG Harley B. West* * Deceased

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Michele Voorhees-Little

Justin Perryman

Charles Chavers

Albert Cardenas

President

President-Elect

Vice-President

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Michele Voorhees-Little PRESIDENT

Justin Perryman PRESIDENT-ELECT

Charles Chavers VICE-PRESIDENT

Albert Cardenas SECRETARY-TREASURER

David Parnell 72ND IBCT

Cathy Stephens 56th IBCT

Dave Quine 56th IBCT

Gene Cummins SUSTAINMENT BDE

Andrea Marqueses HQ, TANG

Albert Cardenas 149th FW

Bennie Brooks RETIRED REP – REGION II 28

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Gerold Gamble HQ, TXMF

Johnny Hairgrove ARNG TROOPS

Ed Dextraze 36th INFANTRY DIVISION

Daniel Quick 72ND IBCT

Tanya Cortez 36th CAB

Charlton Mosley 176th ENGR BDE

Doug O’Connell 71st BfSB

Joe Dinkins 136th CSB (ME)

Henry Wiley 149th RW

Charles Chavers 136th AW

Dewayne Naumann STATE GUARD REP

Vacant RETIRED REP – REGION I

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President’s Annual Report Welcome to our 52nd Annual Conference of the National Guard Association of Texas here in beautiful Corpus Christi! Well, actually I am here in beautiful Basrah, Iraq, with the Headquarters, 36th Infantry Division, while you are enjoying Corpus Christi. Oh well, I can recall other Association presidents who spent a part of their tenure deployed overseas, so it must be one of the hazards of the job!

It’s hard to believe that my two year tenure is coming to a close; it definitely seems like only yesterday that I was elected president during our 50th Anniversary Conference. At that time I shared with you that my vision for the Association was that we would be a dynamic force for progress, as well as an anchor of stability, for our professional force. I also shared four specific goals that I would now like to review.

First, I wanted to complete a strategic planning process for the Association, resulting in a Five Year Strategic Plan. While we have made substantial progress towards this end, we have not yet produced the Five Year Strategic Plan. However, one of our concerns was to ensure that the product not trump the process, and I believe we have definitely pursued a planning process that has resulted in the identification and adoption of many changes to the way our Association does business and the things that it supports and values.

Second, I wanted to increase NGAT annual membership by 20% a year, and to increase our participation in EANGUS and NGAUS by 25% by this year. Here we have made no progress, except in an exceptional growth in our life memberships. I will share with you that the area of membership has drawn exceptional scrutiny from the Board, and I believe that the incentives that will be introduced during this conference should help us considerably in achieving far better results in the next year.

Third, I wanted to expand junior officer and enlisted participation in the legislative arena and to grow our percentage of members participating in our legislative email campaigns to 15%. We have sponsored both junior officers and junior enlisted soldiers and airmen to EANGUS and NGAUS legislative training conferences, as well as on our legislative task force.

Our participation in the email campaigns is difficult to measure by individual, but we have averaged over 7,500 messages annually to our Texas delegation, so that certainly reflects a healthier participation than in years past.

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Fourth, I wanted to increase participation in NGAT activities, including conference attendance at state and national conferences, and in our committees. Our hosting of the NGAUS 2010 conference provided an exceptional vehicle for our membership to get fully engaged, and that they did! We are especially grateful to our enlisted and retired members for the outstanding support they provided, allowing our officers to attend and enjoy the conference activities. However, there is still much to be done in this area.

As all presidents, I regret that there was so much more that I wanted to do, but time and the operations tempo of the Guard kept all of us fully engaged. I leave with a mixture of pride and regret, and look forward to the opportunity to be able to continue serving this great organization.

Enjoy your time in Corpus Christi, and take advantage of the unique opportunity this conference venue gives you to form new friendships and renew old ones. Our soldiers here in Iraq are envious of you at this moment, so remember us in some of your toasts!

God bless you all!

Michele R. Voorhees-Little LTC, TXARNG

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F i n a n cial

Report

Your Association enjoyed an exceptionally strong year financially in FY09-10, achieving its largest net income in over ten years, and almost doubling last year’s new record. The following comments address the Statement of Financial Position as of August 31, 2010, and the Actual vs. Budget performance, Sep 09-Aug 10.

Net income for the year was $151,662, an increase of 61.1% over last year. The increase in income was due almost entirely to a $192,488 Insurance Experience Refund, the largest in many years.

Insurance program receipts increased 5.2%, the same as the previous year. Our 2010 Annual Conference produced a profit of $5,554, although we had budgeted a $6,749 loss. Dividends and Interest income fell significantly from FY 08-09, but still yielded $349 more than budgeted. Individual membership dues income fell $2,900 from the previous year, a budget shortfall of $1,884. Corporate membership was down 14.1% to $21,700, but exceeded the budget by $6,700. Our sale of NGAT News Magazine advertisements was down 2.4% to $18,105, but exceeded budgeted income by $6,105. Overall, we exceeded budgeted income by 150%.

Actual expenses exceeded budgeted expenses by over $102,264, but the excess was accounted for by insurance commissions, staff performance bonuses, and a one-time insurance fee adjustment charge. Performance bonuses are not programmed or guaranteed, but are granted solely at the discretion of the board. Bonuses allow us to reward staff while keeping personnel costs predictably stable. We also increased spending for our annual conference, where we spent almost $16,600 more than in 2009, and $22,614 more than budgeted. Our Public Affairs costs were down over 10%, and $6,300 under budget, due to fewer pages devoted to one issue and lower production numbers. Facilities and Equipment was also up $2,519, although office administration fell by $1,848. Association Management costs also fell $5,698, largely due to fewer travel costs.

Of particular note, we increased spending on Military Affairs 18.9%, up to $43,573, reflecting the Board’s desire to invest more in our Guard membership through support of military activities. Spending on Legislative Affairs was down almost 15% to $12,030, due largely to the snowstorm in Washington D.C. that curtailed much of our annual legislative trip.

We also report significant growth in two of our restricted funds accounts. Life membership receipts for the year totaled $32,750, bringing the Life Membership Funds total to $99,062. On the balance sheet, the Life Membership Funds total includes the Second-Miler fund (still at $20,000). Proceeds from the 2008 NGAT Conference Silent Auction totaled $6,331, and brought the NGAT Foundation Fund total to $27,001. The foundation will be a new 501(c)3 spin-off organization being set up to provide education, morale, and support for the Texas Military Forces.

The Association finished the year with Total Equity of $722,593, an increase of $190,742 over FY08-09. We also saw an improvement in our current ratio from 2.26 to 2.48.

In August 2009, the Board adopted a budget for FY10-11 (see Budget, Sep 2010 - Aug 2011). We budgeted for a $48,170 deficit, although we expect that income may actually be modestly higher, and that some projected costs might not be as high as expected. Several budget lines were adjusted to reflect better historical data, and spending was increased in many areas in which the Board wished to invest.

Albert Cardenas Secretary/Treasurer

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S t a t e m e n t o f F i n a n c i a l Po s i t i o n ASSETS

Current Assets

Checking/Savings

1000 · Chase Bank 110,469.35

1010 · Frost Bank 82,966.15

1025 · Petty Cash 162.57

1035 · United Heritage Credit Union 7,760.48

1060 · Edward Jones 180,785.78

Total Checking/Savings 382,144.33 Accounts Receivable

1201 · Accounts Receivable 343,360.55

Total Accounts Receivable 343,360.55 Other Current Assets

1100 · Certificates of Deposit 121,473.56

1300 · Prepaid Insurance Premiums 32,423.88

1305 · Prepaid Expenses 3,599.30

Total Other Current Assets 157,496.74

Total Current Assets 883,001.62

Fixed Assets

1500 · Land 100,000.00

1502 · Building 100,000.00

1505 · Furniture & Equipment 104,040.38

1520 · Accumulated Depreciation -196,618.63

Total Fixed Assets 107,421.75

Other Assets

1600 · Bonds 48,404.17

1650 · Stocks 41,258.73

Total Other Assets 89,662.90 TOTAL ASSETS 1,080,086.27 LIABILITIES & EQUITY

Liabilities

Current Liabilities

Accounts Payable

2001 · Accounts Payable 10,906.48

Total Accounts Payable 10,906.48

Other Current Liabilities

2009 · Employee Bonus/Accrued Leave 65,693.10

2100 · Payroll Liabilities 4,048.92

2200 · Sales Tax Payable 189.78

2300 · Premiums Payable 171,749.26

2400 · NGAUS Dues Payable 5,814.00

2410 · NGAUS Advance Payment 9,895.00

2450 · EANGUS Dues Payable 317.00

2560 · NGAT NewsMagazine Advertising 825.00

2620 · Premiums for Future Period 43,231.85

2700 · NGEDA Collections 3,744.80

2750 · Avn Bde - Heritage Project 613.01

2850 · Military Forces Conf Foundation 40,464.63

Total Other Current Liabilities 346,586.35

Total Current Liabilities 357,492.83

Total Liabilities 357,492.83

Equity

3016 · Life Membership Funds 99,062.00

3020 · NGAT Foundation Fund 27,001.29

3100 · Building Fund 200,000.00

3200 · Reserve Fund 200,000.00

3900 · Fund Balance 44,868.08

Net Income 151,662.07 Total Equity 722,593.44 TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY 1,080,086.27

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Actual Expenses vs Budget, Sep 2009 - Aug 2010

Sep ‘09 - Aug 10

Budget

$ Over Budget

% of Budget

Ordinary Income/Expense

Income

4005 · Annual Conference

109,200.00

18,865.50

117.28%

4020 · Bank Fees

4,241.25

2,430.00

1,811.25

174.54%

4025 · Dividends & Interest

6,348.56

6,000.00

348.56

105.81%

4045 · Insurance Premium - Direct Bill

156,787.87

147,000.00

9,787.87

106.66%

4046 · Insurance Premiums - Allotments

230,036.82

195,000.00

35,036.82

117.97%

4047 · Insurance Commissions

72,060.80

63,000.00

9,060.80

114.38%

4048 · Insurance Premiums - AFLAC

3,083.17

4049 · Insurance Experience Refund

192,488.00

4055 · Membership - Individual

8,115.70

10,000.00

-1,884.30

81.16%

4062 · Membership - Corporate

21,700.00

15,000.00

6,700.00

144.67%

4065 · News Magazine Ads

18,105.00

12,000.00

6,105.00

150.88%

4075 · NGEDA

10,073.65

10,000.00

73.65

100.74%

4080 · Other Income

7,299.99

3,000.00

4,299.99

243.33%

4400 · Miscellaneous Income

5,469.95

Total Income Gross Profit

863,876.26

572,630.00

291,246.26

150.86%

863,876.26

572,630.00

291,246.26

150.86%

Expense

6005 · Annual Conference Expense

6020 · Association Management

6080 · Facilities and Equipment

12,319.60

12,950.00

-630.40

95.13%

6100 · Human Resources

343,604.00

305,290.00

38,314.00

112.55%

6110 · Insurance Program

44,632.94

15,200.00

29,432.94

293.64%

6130 · Legislative

12,030.22

17,600.00

-5,569.78

68.35%

6140 · Membership

2,605.83

2,700.00

-94.17

96.51%

6145 · Military Affairs

43,573.04

22,590.00

20,983.04

192.89%

6160 · Office Administration

31,686.27

23,770.00

7,916.27

133.3%

6175 · Other Expenses

1,059.63

300.00

759.63

353.21%

6195 · Public Affairs

134,814.39

112,200.00

22,614.39

120.16%

21,590.88

26,750.00

-5,159.12

80.71%

64,297.39

70,600.00

-6,302.61

91.07%

712,214.19

609,950.00

102,264.19

116.77%

Net Ordinary Income

151,662.07

-37,320.00

188,982.07

-406.38%

Net Income

151,662.07

-37,320.00

188,982.07

-406.38%

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Sep ‘09 - Aug 10 Sep ‘10 - Aug 11 Ordinary Income/Expense

Income

4005 · Annual Conference 109,200.00 106,950.00

4020 · Bank Fees 2,430.00 3,400.00

4025 · Dividends & Interest 6,000.00 6,000.00

4045 · Insurance Premium - Direct Bill 147,000.00 144,000.00

4046 · Insurance Premiums - Allotments 195,000.00 207,000.00

4047 · Insurance Commissions 63,000.00 66,000.00

4048 · Insurance Premiums - AFLAC 0.00 3,600.00

4049 · Insurance Experience Refund 0.00 0.00

4055 · Membership - Individual 10,000.00 8,200.00

4062 · Membership - Corporate 15,000.00 17,000.00

4065 · News Magazine Ads 12,000.00 14,700.00

4074 · NGAUS 0.00 12,000.00

4075 · NGEDA 10,000.00 12,000.00

4080 · Other Income 3,000.00 4,250.00

4300 · Sale of Securities 0.00 0.00

Total Income 572,630.00 605,100.00 Gross Profit 572,630.00 605,100.00

Expense

6005 · Annual Conference Expense 112,200.00 109,100.00

6020 · Association Management 24,250.00 35,740.00

6080 · Facilities and Equipment 12,950.00 15,520.00

6100 · Human Resources 307,290.00 327,960.00

6110 · Insurance Program 15,700.00 16,800.00

6130 · Legislative 17,600.00 27,200.00

6140 · Membership 2,700.00 1,600.00

6145 · Military Affairs 22,590.00 26,700.00

6160 · Office Administration 23,770.00 26,850.00

6175 · Other Expenses 300.00 300.00

6195 · Public Affairs 70,600.00 65,500.00

Total Expense 609,950.00 653,270.00 Net Ordinary Income -37,320.00 -48,170.00 Other Income/Expense

Other Expense

9000 · Investment Loss - Unrealized

Total Other Expense

Net Other Income 0.00 0.00 Net Income -37,320.00 -48,170.00

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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.

O r g a n i z at i o n The organization of the Legislative Committee includes the NGAT office staff, the Legislative Task Force, the Resolutions Committee, and the Email/Fax Brigade. The NGAT staff is responsible for organizing and pursuing a year-round legislative agenda, and supporting the activities of the other three components. The Legislative Task Force is comprised of volunteers who pay their own way to Washington, D.C., and partner with the leadership of the Texas National Guard in presenting the TAG priorities and initiatives to the Texas congressional delegation.

COL Meehan

The Resolutions Committee reviews resolutions submitted to the Association by the TXMF, NGAUS, EANGUS, and industry for Association endorsement. The Email/Fax Brigade responds to NGAT legislative alerts and directly lobbies members of Congress as constituents.

The Texas National Guard has a Legislative Affairs Office whose mission is to coordinate legislative activities, develop legislative priorities, and to respond to Congressional and state legislative enquiries. The office is headed by COL Bill Meehan, an NGAT Life member, and is staffed by two civilian employees, Ms. Mary Elen Williams and Ms. Yvette Gonzales. NGAT has a close working relationship with the staff, and we have achieved an integrated and focused legislative agenda.

In addition to actively working with the Texas Military Forces, NGAT maintains a close working relationship with several key legislative partners. These include the National Guard Association of the United States (NGAUS), the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States (EANGUS), and the National Guard Bureau Office of Legislative Liaison (NGB-LL). We closely monitor the legislative work of other key military associations, including the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA), the Association of the United States Army (AUSA), and the Air Force Association (AFA). Finally, NGAT works closely with national and state veteran entities to ensure representation of Guard veterans.

L e g i s l at i v e Ta s k F o r c e Ac t i v i t i e s 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 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.

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R e p o r t 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.

Em a i l / F a 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.

L e g i s l at i v e W e b s i t e The NGAT legislative website continues to be the primary means of keeping you informed of critical legislation. We maintain it in-house, and depend heavily on utilizing links to other legislative partners’ websites to keep you informed (they have paid staff to follow legislation). We considered utilizing a third-party service such as Cap Wiz to make the process of corresponding with legislators simpler and more accessible to all, but right now that service is available through both NGAUS and EANGUS, so we urge you to use either or both sites.

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NGAT Legislative Priorities 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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Retirement

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.

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.

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

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 Senator Leticia Van de Putte speaks to members of the restored to the biennium Texas Military Forces during a legislative reception held at budget for Texas State the Texas State Capitol. (Photo by MSG (Ret) Theresa Billeck-Zuniga) 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.

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N G AT N e e d s Yo u r H e l p W rite to C ongress T oday !

NGAT speaks with your US

Representative and Sena tors on a regular basis. Ou focuses on benefits for cur r agenda rent members of the Tex as Military Forces, as well as for our military retirees and veterans. Ho wever, we can’t do it all alone. We need you to con tact your Congressman and Senator s directly to voice your op inions and concerns on issu your National Guard career es that affect and benefits for both act ive and retired members .

The legislative section on our website, www.ngat.org , offers you an insight into top ics that we are currently pursuing, and it ale rts you to actions you can tak e to help us while we help you in these efforts.

W AYS YOU C A N M AKE

A D I F F ERE N C E Join the Legislative Actio n Team: One of the first less ons you learn in Washington is the importance of good “timing.” The legisla tive staff knows when the “tim e is right” on the important issues. They know when legislation should be introduced, when commit tees are meeting, when crit ical votes will take place, and when a key input will make the most imp act. When that time is right, NGAUS/EANGUS post “Legislative Alerts” on their web sites with all of the information you need to make an input using the “W rite to Congress” feature. NG AT then immediately links to those issues of importanc e on our website. Visit the NG AT web site today — and often — and take action . Your support here will ben efit all members of the National Guard.

Please write to your congre ssional leaders using this we b site as often as possible. Your continued sup port in this email campaign is appreciated.

Be an active member of you r state association, and pla n to attend the annual state national conference. Remem and ber, “Joining is Just the Begin ning.” You can make a differe nce by staying in touch with the issues, servin g on a committee or task for ce, and participating in the pol itical process. The future of the National Guard depends on all of us taking an active role.

F OR A N G AT L E G IS L ATI V E D EPART M E N T UP D ATE Visit NGAT’s Legislative Action Center at www.ng at.or

g to see the latest issues.

These issues are of significant importance to the National Guard and NGAT members , but without your input, they could easily go eith er way. Watch for email alerts, and be sur e to act on the issues that interes you by contacting your Senato t rs and Representative. YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENC E.

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Resolutions Committee Report The Resolutions Committee is responsible for reviewing all NGAUS and EANGUS resolutions submitted to NGAT and recommending to the conference resolutions to be approved and forwarded to the appropriate national association. Members of this year’s Resolutions Committee are COL Tony West (Chairman), BG James K. “Red” Brown, Lt Col Thomas Duke, LTC Mike Dietz, MAJ Justin Perryman, and Maj Lyndy Doyle. Members of the TXARNG and TXANG are consulted as needed for their expertise on specific issues and subject matter.

The Resolutions Committee has reviewed over seventy five resolutions to date. We anticipate a number of resolutions still to come before the summer NGAUS and EANGUS conferences.

The committee recommends that the Resolutions Committee continue to review all resolutions and forward recommended action on each resolution to the Executive Committee, and that the Executive Committee be empowered to approve or disapprove all resolutions. H Tony West Col, TXANG Chairperson

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Military Affairs Committee Over the past two years, the NGAT Board of Directors has channeled a significant investment of money into support of military affairs activities. Military Affairs includes such areas as Unit Distributions, Command Support Functions, Family Support, TXMF Museum Support, and Professional Development for the TXMF, including individual sponsorships to the NGAT Conference, EANGUS Conference, and the NGAUS Conferences. In sum, NGAT spent well over $75,000 in support of Military Affairs activities last year.

Last year NGAT spent almost $7,300 in support of various unit activities, including departure and homecoming ceremonies for several units. Over $2,700 was spent on command support functions, including school graduations and support for the TAGPEC program.

The NGAT Board of Directors has especially focused on developing a professional development program for the TXMF. NGAT spent almost $7,000 to fund software and hardware for the Texas State Guard to implement a distance learning component to its professional education program. That has now come online and should soon produce measureable results and benefits to the State Guard. We also sponsored professional development breakfasts and breakouts for our junior officers and junior enlisted at our annual conference.

A key part of professional development is ensuring that young soldiers and airmen have the opportunity to attend professional conferences. Last year we sponsored ten soldiers and airmen to our NGAT conference in Austin. NGAT also spent almost $20,000 in sponsoring eight soldiers and airmen along with NGAT directors and staff to the annual EANGUS conference in St. Louis, MO. There were actually two NGAUS conferences that occurred in FY 2009 — the 2009 conference in Nashville and the 2010 conference in Austin. We sponsored several soldiers and airmen to Nashville, including key committee chairmen for the Austin conference, spending $16,500. The amount of support we afforded for Austin is difficult to calculate, since we gave free registration to NGAT members who were also NGAUS members, and underwrote much of the Texas hospitality events as well as a TAG reception hosted by MG Mayorga.

Our family support activities also increased substantially last year. NGAT provides the office support for the Texas National Guard Family Support Foundation, including individual grants and loan tracking and servicing, grant reporting, and general administrative and bookkeeping functions.

The amount of in-kind support afforded the Foundation exceeds $15,000 annually.

This year we hope to expand our professional development activities to include regional and unit events in the coming year. This will be an important topic at our business meeting.

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Minuteman Recipients Recalled Year Recipients Service 2010 BG James K. “Red” Brown ARNG

COL (Ret) Cindy Smith ARNG 2009 MG (TX) (Ret) Jerry Icenhower ARNG

MSG (Ret) Theresa Billeck-Zuniga ARNG 2008 Brig Gen Allen Dehnert ANG

COL (Ret) Rodney McNelley ARNG 2007 CMSgt (Ret) Joe Briggs * ANG

LTG (Ret) Don O. Daniel ARNG 2006 CMSgt (Ret) William Maginot ANG

CSM (Ret) Don Strickland ARNG 2005 COL (Ret) Dale Pyeatt ARNG

SGM Elmo Carreon ARNG 2004 COL (Ret) Larry N. Patterson ARNG

COL (Ret) Garry D. Patterson ARNG 2003 COL Michael L. Boyd ARNG 2002 CSM (Ret) E. Lewis Boehm, Jr. ARNG 2001 MG Robert L. Halverson ARNG 2000 MG (Ret) John B. Garrett ARNG 1999 Lt Col Charles P. Ford ** ANG

Col Gary R. Walston ANG 1998 COL (Ret) Eugene A. Mees * ARNG 1997 CSM Carroll Don Steelhammer** ARNG

MSgt Deritha M. Ceaser ANG 1996 CHAP (BG) Robert L. Herring ARNG 1995 COL (Ret) David Counts ARNG

CMSgt (Ret) David A. Holder ANG

CMSgt (Ret) Clarence E. Leonard ANG 1994 COL (Ret) Richard E. Harrison ARNG

CMSgt (Ret) Donald L. Smithers ANG 1993 BG David A. Heuer * ARNG 1992 LTC Susan L. Bickelmann ANG 1991 COL (Ret) Leroy M. Cobb* ARNG

1SG (Ret) Oscar G. Adame ARNG

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Year Recipients Service 1990 BG Leroy Thompson ANG

SFC (Ret) David N Cuellar ARNG 1989 CW4 James R. Harrison ARNG

CMSgt James D. Johnston ANG

CSMgt (Ret) Themis J. Maloukis ARNG

MG (Ret) Robert W. McDonald ANG

MG (Ret) James B. McGoodwin * ARNG 1988 MG (Ret) Elmer L. Stephens ARNG

1SG Vernon D. Day * ARNG

MG Bobby W. Hodges ANG 1987 MAJ Edmond S. Komandosky ARNG

CSM Arthur P. Allen ARNG 1986 CSM Earl R. Allen * ARNG

CW4 Harold D. Loftis ARNG

LTC Milton W. Johnston ARNG

CMSgt Oren W. McClure ANG 1985 CSM Bill S. Abernathy ARNG

LTG William O. Green* ARNG 1984 MG Willie L. Scott* ARNG

CMSgt Francis M. Arnold ANG 1983 BG J. Travis Blakeslee* ARNG

CSM John H. Henry ARNG 1982 LTG Everett S. Simpson* ARNG

CSM Richard M. Sutherland ARNG 1981 LTC John A. Farrand ARNG

LTC Robert H. Harmon ANG

1SG Truman N. Lee ARNG 1980 BG John A. Traeger* ARNG

CSM James H. Merritt ARNG 1979 LTG Thomas S. Bishop* ARNG

COL Harry L. Smith, Jr.* ANG

CSM Douglas O. V. Rives* ARNG 1978 COL Ervin C. Herber ANG

CW3 Lewis O. King* ARNG

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Year Recipients Service 1977 LTC James A. Spring** ARNG

1SG Clyde W. Worrell ARNG 1976 MAJ Edward O. Messick ANG

CWO Ignatius J. Stepchinski* ANG

1SG Morris W. Abercrombie ARNG 1975 CSM William W. Huggins* ARNG

SGM Donald L. Lindsey ARNG 1974 LTG Harley B. West* ARNG 1973 COL Robert L. Stockton* ARNG 1972 MG Thomas D. Blackwell* ARNG

SFC Fred M. Roy* ARNG 1971 LTG D. A. Thompson* ARNG 1970 CHAP (LTC) Charles A. Mull** ARNG

TSgt Ivan B. Burch ANG 1969 MG James E. Taylor* ARNG

LTC Mickey Francis* ARNG

SGM Albert K. Penrod* ARNG

TSgt James T. Densford, Jr. ANG 1968 MAJ Harold H. Blackshear ANG

SMSgt Shelby E. Luke, Sr. ANG 1967 LTG Clayton P. Kerr* ARNG

LTC Thomas E. Berry* ARNG 1966 LTG H. Miller Ainsworth* ARNG

LTG Albert Sidney Johnson* ARNG

SMSgt William F. Mead ANG 1965 CW4 Leonard T. Tallas* ARNG 1964 LTC Jay A. Matthews, Jr.* ARNG

MAJ James A. Rose* ANG 1963 MG Lloyd M. Benston, Sr.* TSG

SGM Charles W. Ray ARNG 1962 LTG Carl L. Phinney* ARNG

CWO Oakley H. Pittman ARNG * Deceased ** Postumous

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On Jan. 2, 2011, the 36th Infantry “Arrowhead” Division headquarters assumed command and control of U.S. Division-South in Basrah, Iraq, marking a significant milestone in the history of the Texas National Guard. It is only the third time that an ARNG headquarters has commanded active-duty forces in Iraq, and the first in which a Guard unit will transition its role to a new U.S. consulate. It’s an honor we take seriously, and one that would not have been possible without the hard work and support of NGAT and the leadership of the Texas Military Forces.

The 700 Texas Guardmembers serving in Iraq and Kuwait are proud to be here. They come from all corners of Texas and all walks of life: teachers, policemen, doctors, lawyers, engineers, civil servants, and college students. Many of them previously served in Iraq, Afghanistan, or the Balkans and were eager to be a part of this historic deployment.

Because of their diverse backgrounds and experience, they are uniquely qualified at working closely with their counterparts in the Iraqi Security Forces and U.S. State Department, and in managing the immense logistical challenges posed by the drawdown and reposturing of U.S. Forces in Iraq.

More importantly, just as their previous missions in support of civil authorities in Texas are benefiting our work in Iraq, so too will the experience gained here — working side by side with the ISF and provincial governments, as well as civilians from the Provincial Reconstruction Teams — benefit the Texas National Guard in future missions across our great state.

With the support of NGAT and the good people of Texas, the men and women of the 36th Division know there is nothing they can’t achieve.

The eyes of Texas are upon us, and we will not fail.

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Insurance Committee Report The NGAT Insurance Program had an uneven year in 2009-10. Income was down 1.0% from 2008-09, before accounting for a very large experience refund.

Income from our term life insurance fell to $364,022 from $362,576, a decrease of 0.4%. Income from allotments, reflecting income from active Guard members, rose 8.7% from $211,543 to $230,037. There was a substantial increase in policies issued last year, but also a larger number of expiring policies than the year before. Income from direct billing, reflecting premiums collected from retired or former Guard members and including those expiring policies, declined from $152,479 to $132,539, about 13.1%. One reason for this decrease is that the people who dropped their insurance (moved with no forwarding address, multiple unpaid premiums, reaching age 65, etc.) outnumbered the people who converted from payroll deduction to direct billing after they left the Guard. A large number of these we were simply unable to contact due to bad addresses. Income from insurance conversions, reflecting income from converting existing policies to other policies and the sales of new whole life policies, decreased slightly from $69,244 to $66,172 a reduction of 4.4%. This primarily reflects the sale of whole life policies for those turning 60 or 65, and policies for children and grandchildren.

SRP sales again constituted 100% of new sales. There were no unit visits conducted during the fiscal year. SRP dates increased this year as another brigade deployed and the division headquarters also prepares to deploy. Policy sales have slowed, but are still keeping pace with last year’s sales. As of the end of February 2011, overall cumulative income lags last year’s record total by about 5%.

We continue to offer cancer and dental insurance from AFLAC. AFLAC is a top-tier insurance company, and we are very pleased with the product and believe that you will be also. Our total income for last year was $3,083. Sales for the year were sparse, perhaps reflecting the anemic economic climate. Please take time to review their offerings while at the conference.

Last year we received an experience refund of $192,488, the second largest refund we have ever had. Since experience refunds are based on the performance of the insurance pool in which we participate, they cannot be budgeted. This means that the experience refund is essentially a welcomed gift at the end of the insurance year!

NGAT enjoys a very supportive command climate, and we feel that we have an excellent product for our Guard members. We appreciate your help in spreading the word to the entire Guard community.

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This Is Your NGAT Staff

Ray Lindner, CAE Executive Director rlindner@ngat.org

Rob Casias, CMP Director, Meetings & Marketing rcasias@ngat.org

Kathy Gallatin Insurance Director insurance@ngat.org

MSG (Ret) Theresa Billeck-Zuniga Membership Director tbz@ngat.org

Laura Sanderson Insurance Assistant

Reid Douglass Marketing/Membership Assistant Rebecca Hinojosa Office Manager rhinojosa@ngat.org

Lori Plummer Bookkeeper

NGAT insurance agents

COL (Ret) Ed Komandosky

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CSM (Ret) Don Strickland

MSG (Ret) Larry Todd

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Membership Committee Report The NGAT Membership Committee 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, 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 life membership has had an exceptionally strong year.

Currently, our life membership stands at 30,320 (not including 702 associate 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.

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.

We encourage all NGAT members to assist us in expanding membership to the next generation of Guard soldiers and airmen.

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

H H H H H 40th Annual Conference H H H H H

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.

ABOUT EANGUS The Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States was formally organized in 1972 with the goal of increasing the voice of enlisted persons in the National Guard. As such, EANGUS is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the status, welfare and professionalism of Enlisted members of the National Guard by supporting legislation that provides adequate staffing, pay, benefits, entitlements, equipment and installations for the National Guard. For more information about EANGUS go to www.eangus.org.

MEMBERSHIP 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 fee will increase from $9.00 per year to $12.00 per year. Life Membership in EANGUS is based on your current age. The fee is $250.00 at age 50 or over. If under age 50, the fee shall be $250.00 plus the regular annual dues for each year the member is under age 50. Visit the EANGUS membership link on our website for complete information on joining EANGUS.

LEGISLATION EANGUS speaks with your US Representatives in the House and Senate on a daily basis. Our agenda focuses on you — members of the Army and Air National Guard.

However, we can’t do it all alone. We need you to contact your respective Congressmen and Senators to voice your opinions and concerns on issues that affect your National Guard careers and benefits.

The legislative section of the EANGUS website offers you an insight into topics that we are currently pursuing, and it alerts you to actions you can take to help us while we help you in these efforts. Some of our current issues are as follows: • Establishment of a retiree service office and retiree program for RC • Review of RC burial benefits • Establishment of a National Guard Emergency Relief Fund • Early Retirement Retroactivity • Reduce retirement age from 60 to 55

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National Guard Association of the United States (NGAUS) H H H H H 133rd Annual Conference H H H H H

August 27-29, 2011

milwaukee, wisconsin

Make plans to join us in Milwaukee, Wisconsin at the 2011 NGAUS Conference.

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

ABOUT NGAUS NGAUS is a nonpartisan organization representing nearly 45,000 current and former Army and Air National Guard officers. Formed in 1878, NGAUS is focused on procuring better equipment, standardized training and a more combat-ready force by petitioning Congress for resources. Well over a century later, NGAUS has the same mission.

MEMBERSHIP NGAUS members provide the backbone and guidance NGAUS needs as it ensures the National Guard receives the best and latest equipment; maintains readiness through comprehensive personnel initiatives; receives proper missions as part of the Total Force; and fights for equitable retirement programs that give Guardsmen the support they’ve earned. Commissioned officers and warrant officers of the Army and Air National Guard are eligible for NGAUS membership. For more information on how to join NGAUS and membership benefits go to www.ngays.org.

LEGISLATION One of the first lessons you learn in Washington is the importance of good “timing.” The NGAUS legislative staff knows when the “time is right” on the important issues. We know when legislation should be introduced, when committees are meeting, when critical votes will take place, and when a key input will make the most impact. When that time is right, we post “Legislative Alerts” on our web site with all of the information you need to make an input using our Write to Congress feature. Visit the NGAUS Web site often and take action. Below are some of the issues we are currently working on: • Broaden the definition of “veteran.”

• Reduce the age National Guardsmen become eligible for retirement pay.

• Increase the number of nondual status technicians.

• 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.

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The 176th Engineer Brigade (TF Hammer) is now past the halfway point on our deployment to Afghanistan.

The over 4,000 Soldiers, Sailor, and Airmen of TF Hammer have been working diligently to support the efforts of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (GIRoA) in the northeastern half of Afghanistan. Our Route Clearance Patrols (RCPs) maintain freedom of movement on key routes by denying the enemy the ability to attack coalition, ANA, and civilian traffic with IEDs. Construction units provide the necessary infrastructure to support coalition and ANA forces and to provide the essential force protection to these forces. In addition, TF Hammer has partnered with ANA units to increase their capabilities, and has assisted the civilian population through the construction of an orphanage and the conduct of job skills training for local citizens. The civilian acquired skills of our Soldiers have proven extremely valuable in our mission, highlighting one of the key advantages of the National Guard in our contribution to National Defense. We have been able to overcome numerous challenges in construction material acquisition, enemy attack, and equipment maintenance to name a few. The hard work in preparation for deployment is paying off, and the dedication of our Soldiers is exemplary. We greatly appreciate all the support and letters we have received from the NGAT staff and the homefront. We look forward to our return to Texas this summer. Enjoy the conference and see you next year.

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NGAT Retiree Regions The following map reflects the three regions represented by the retired members on the NGAT Board of Directors. The three Directors representing these regions are (Vacant) – Region 1; Benny Brooks – Region 2; and Bill Abernathy – Region 3.

The National Guard Association of Texas encourages military retirees to band together to protect your benefits by educating yourself on benefits available and advocating for the protection of earned benefits by active monitoring legislation in the U.S. Congress and the policies and proposals of the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs. Your voice can make a difference. Join the legislative brigade today by sending an email to brigade@ngat.org. We will contact you when critical issues need attention. H

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NGAT Educational Foundation Committee Report The National Guard Association of Texas Educational Foundation provides financial support of educational activities for Guard members and dependents. Since its inception, the Foundation has awarded $340,000 in scholarships to deserving men, women, and dependents of the Texas Military Forces.

The Foundation is governed by a seven-member Board of Directors. Current officers and directors are: Richard Harrison (President), Dale Pyeatt (Vice-President), Mike Smith (Secretary), Ray Lindner (Treasurer), Mike Boyd, Ed Komandosky, and Clyde Worrell.

Financially, FY 09-10 was a good year. At the close of the fiscal year, the Foundation reported total equity of $256,338 (see Statement of Financial Position as of 30 June 2010). We received 15,581 in contributions to the Foundation, including $5,300 from last year’s NGAT Sports Events.

Last year we continued our sponsorship of a memorial project for the 30th Infantry Division, “Old Hickory,” which has included a filming of veterans of the division returning to Europe to commemorate the division’s role in the liberation of towns in France, Belgium, and the Netherlands. Several prominent Texans were members of that division, and we were honored to assist in the project. We received $142,000 in grants from foundations last year that we used to cover all expenses.

Based on the financial performance of FY 09-10, this year the Board authorized twelve academic scholarships totaling $21,500 to be awarded. The NGAT Scholarship Committee, headed by COL (Ret) Richard Harrison, met in early March 2011 and reviewed 24 candidate packets.

The Board is truly honored to do the work that it does, and appreciates greatly those of you who continue to support our efforts to serve the Texas Military Forces.

Respectfully submitted, Richard Harrison President

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Ordinary Income/Expense

Income

Grants

Cain Foundation 112,000.00

Ed Rachal Foundation 30,000.00

Total Grants 142,000.00

Contributions

Designated Donations/Memorials 7,475.00

Unrestricted donation 150.00

NGAT Conference Sports 5,299.09

NGAT BOD 657.35

Retirees 200.00

Memorials 50.00

Restricted 750.00

Contributions – Other 1,000.00

Total Contributions 15,581.44

Transfer from Equity Fund 14,300.00 Total Income 171,881.44

Expense

National Guard Memorial Project 1,000.00

“Old Hickory” Division Project 142,000.00

Miscellaneous 750.00

Accounting Fees 450.00

Bank Service Charges 25.00

Scholarship Awards 19,500.00

Total Expense 163,725.00

Net Ordinary Income 8,156.44

Other Income/Expense

Other Income

Dividends 14.26

Interest Income 4,517.93

Total Other Income 4,532.19

Net Other Income 4,532.19

Net Income 12,688.63

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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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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

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

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NGAT LIFE MEMBERS Life Membership in NGAT provides the backbone and support NGAT needs as it ensures the National Guard receives the best and latest equipment; maintains readiness through comprehensive personnel initiatives; receives proper missions as part of the Total Force; and fights for equitable retirement programs that give Guardsmen the support they earned. BECOME A LIFE MEMBER TODAY! NAME UNIT/STATUS Albert “Jeff” Adkinson JFTX Rolando E. Aguilar 147 RW Kelly Alberda 147 MDG Will Allen 254 CCG Eddie Ambert 136th MXS Porfirio Anaya Co C 3-141 INF Robin D. Anderson 36th Sust Bde Javier A. Anzures HHC 1-141 INF Joseph G. Ashwood 147 RW Joe M. Avent, Jr State Guard Howard Bailey 147 FW William L. Bailey Co B 1-133 FA Andrew Barnes 72nd IBCT Eric Barnett 147 RW Michael D Baskin Retired Brian Beauchamp Co E 2/149 AVN Kenneth Bell Texas State Guard James Bellah Retired Eloise Beltran HQ 72nd BCT Philip W. Bilsky Jr. 136 MXG Robert D. Blackwell 136th MXS Michael Bland 1-133 FA Carl L. Boeshore 217 TRS Ronaldo Bonnick 136 MXS Jeff Boyd 147 RW Carl C. Brandon Btry B 1-133 FA Lee Brasher 272 EIS Brandon Britt JFHQ Leslie W. Brock, Jr 36th Sust Bde Bret L. Brogoitti 147 RW Ashley Brown 2-149 AVN Melissa Brown 72nd IBCT Michelle Bryant 536th BSB Vickie L. Bullard 147th FSS Adrian Burke 136th MXS Joseph W. Burkett IV JFHQ Jessica E. Bustos 147 RW/OSS Paul Byars 136st MXS Brian Lynn Capps 136th MP Bn Rachel Carlton 147 RW Jon Carter 147 RW Todd Casterline 36 CAB James T. Castleman 136 AW Toby R. Canon 176 EN Bde Jeremy Shane Carter 147 RW Michael R. Cave Jr. 147th RW Cynthia M. Chapa 712nd MP Co Kaleb Christoffersen 147 RW Kevin S. Clark 136 AW Theresa K. Cogswell-Morales 72nd IBCT Dana Michael Collins 72nd IBCT David Compton 136th AW Raymond Cooper 72nd BSTB Mali Cornitius 147 RW Mike Cornitius 147 RW MXG Angelica Cortijo 147 RW Jonathan Coutu 136th MXS Patrick S. Covington 147 CES Stanley Crow Retired George W. Cunningham 147 RW Eddie Daffern 36th ID Band Roland Dansereau 147 RW Christine Marie DeAnglis HHD 536th Spt Bn Ray Mata Delgado 249 QM Co A Mary M. Dennison 147 RW Christine deSocarraz Texas State Guard Jimmy Dietz 128 FS Joshua Dinet HHB 1-133 FA Davin L Dukes 273 IOS Robert Duley 136th MEB Wendell Duplechin 147th AMXS Thomas Duplissey Retired

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NAME Scott Easley Richard Ecks Faith Elmore Johnie William Elsenburg III Kimberly Machelle Elzie Kenneth England Joseph English Steven P. Erb Carlos A. Espinola Troy Evanovich Andrew Ferguson Jeremy Ferguson Richard R. Flores Robert L. Ford Justin R. Frasier Daniel Fredenthal Marcus Gaines III Griffith W. Gale Gerold O. Gamble Daniel Garcia III Nicholas Garcia Nick Garcia Mario Garza Bill Gentry Richard Ghinelli Denys Gifft Herbert M. Gladwill John A. Gonzalez Jorge G. Gonzalez Xavier Gonzalez Kevin K. Gorman Eric Grant Thomas R. Gulley Brian Hammerness Jeffrey Hancock Chris L. Harrigan Harlan Daniel Harris Leah Harris Peter K. Harris Tracey Haycraft Brian R. Hildebrand Jerald E. Hill Sandy P. Hodge Claude Hoke IV Jessee L. Holbrook III Meshell Tee Horton Christopher Howell Keil Hubert Jeremy D. Hughes Sean Ibarguen Staffon D. Isaac Devlan R. Islas Thomas James Tajuana Parker Jefferson Kevin B. Jennings Aristides Jimenez Benjamin Johnson Jeffrey C. Johnson Marvin Johnson Terrance D. Johnson Marquita Johnson-Bailey Gary Jones John Kane Don Kang Michael Kelley Brent Kemp Johann Richard Kinsey Paul E. Krenning Brian Kriss Daryl V. Krug Debra Krupa Max H. Krupp

UNIT/STATUS 147 RW 136 AW 147 RW 272 EIS 147 RW HHC 1-143rd 136th OSF 147 CES 72nd IBCT Retired 149 FW 149 FW HHC 72 IBCT 176th EN Bde 176th EN Bde Co B 536th BSB 147 Maintenance Grp FSC 111th Engr Bn 147 RW 1-133rd FA Co A 535th BSB 149th CF Co A 536th BSB 149 FW 551st EN CO (MRBC) 136 MXS 147 RW 136 SFS Co F 536th BSB Retired HHC 1-141 INF Co A 949th BSB 147 RW JFTX Btry B 1-133 FA 136 AW 143rd LRSD 136 AW 254 CCG HHC 536th BSB 72nd IBCT State Guard 272nd EIS 147 OSS Retired 112th CS Spt Co 273 IOS 136th Commo Flt Co C 1-112 CAV 72 IBCT 147 MXG 149th FW Retired 147 RW 136 AW 272 EIS JFTX 272nd EIS HHC 36 SUS BDE 149 FW 136 MG 147 RW 149th FW 149 FW 72nd IBCT 3/124 CAV Texas State Guard 447 ASG 136 AW Retired 147 MDG 5SF Bn 19 SF Grp C Co

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CMSgt Milton C. Anthon Life Member #11587 Alvarado MSG Robert C. Barnhart Life Member #20670 Red Rock Mr. Cleo M. Bickford Retired Cypress 1SG Bob Bigham Retired Fort Worth MSgt Joseph J. Bimmerle Life Member #10656 Wauchula FL Mr. Jerry A. Block Life Member #6572 Laughlin NV Mr. Jose L. Bonilla Life Member #12304 El Paso MSgt George W. Britt Jr. Life Member #251 Houston Mr. Richard E. Broadwell Jr. Life Member #3032 Trent Mr. Harvey C. Broussrd Retired Austin MSG Charles E. Burks Life Member #4485 Amarillo SSG Hargrove B. Cameron Life Member #7551 San Antonio MSG Francisco A. Carlos Life Member #17709 El Paso Mr. Russel Chaney Retired Longview Mr. Arnulfo A. Chavarria Life Member #2281 San Antonio Mr. Willie L. Clay Life Member #12130 San Antonio Mr. Bill R. Corbell Life Member #5374 Austin WO Ralph Crawford Retired Fort Worth Mr. Donald C. Crutchfield Retired Del Rio SSG Celestino Cruz Jr. Retired New Braunfels SFC Manuel P. Cruz Life Member #1393 San Antonio Mr. Lionso Cuellar Retired Abilene

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MAJ Steve C. McGill Life Member #28637 Hondo

Mr. Richard H. Schiebel Retired Galveston

SPC Anthony D. Tipps HHC 136 MP BN Lindale

Mr. Guy R. Hunter Life Member #17606 Marlin

Mr. William K. McKoy Life Member #1132 Granbury

SGT Harold R. Scott Jr. Life Member #25486 Midland

CSM Jerry E. Tolbert Life Member #4183 El Paso

SGT Robert A. Jackson Life Member #21706 Beaumont

Mr. John E. McPherson Life Member #1650 Richland Springs

MSG Charles L. Sells Life Member #3513 Moody

SSG Roland Vela Jr. Retired Austin

SGT William B. Jackson Life Member #10474 Godley

MSG William C. Millwee Life Member #14073 Crockett

Mr. Ignacio Sena Life Member #14734 San Antonio

SGT Marvin A. Wallace Life Member #25091 Pollok

Mr. Arthur L. Jefferson Life Member #18126 Fort Worth

CSM John M. Morgan III Life Member #11208 Shamrock

Mr. Jerry E. Settle Life Member #5558 Wellington

Mr. George A. Warren Life Member #12648 Copperas Cove

PFC Elton Johnston 71st BFSB Liberty Hill

Mr. E. B. Morrison Associate Life Member #196 Waco

COL Rebecca A. Sisson Life Member #13594 Apollo Beach FL

MAJ Rupert J. Weaver Retired Austin

Mr. Charles L. Smith Life Member #9235 Arlington

MSG Nester N. Webb Life Member #4995 Pearland

SSG Martin C. Solis Life Member #14211 Brady

Mr. Samuel A. Wellhausen Life Member #2727 Abilene

Mr. Vincent J. Spiert Sr. Life Member #9965 Pataskala OH

SPC Seth L. Westfall HHC 36th Combat Aviation Brigade Arlington

Mrs. Patricia R. Jones Life Member #12917 Temple Mr. Arnold Karueger Retired Longview CPT Lawrence H. Kelly Jr. Retired Fort Worth CW4 Garland F. Kirkham Life Member #9442 Newark MSgt Delmer C. LeMarr Life Member #98 Clinton AR Mr. Merle D. Lentz Associate Life Member #187 Austin

MSgt James R. Mouchette Life Member #69 Groves SSG Ronald W. Munn Life Members #4091 Austin Mr. David A. Nobles Life Member #7845 San Antonio

SFC Donald S. Stovall Retired, San Antonio

SFC James R. O’Neal Life Member #3928 Borger

SSG Otto Susan Retired Needville

CSM Bobby J. Pack Life Member #3614 Clifton

Mr. Carl K. Talley Life Member #70 Silsbee

Mr. Donald W. Payne Life Member #10397 Jonesboro

SFC Manuel L. Tapia Life Member #14546 Odessa

LTC George U. Liepa Life Member #10950 Saline MI

Mr. Juan L. Pena Life Member #15913 Corpus Christi

Mr. Kenneth L. Lightsey Life Member #6092 Austin

Col Boyce B. Phillips Life Member #1027 Amarillo

Mr. Curtis E. “Jumpy” Taylor Life Member #117 Shiro

Mr. Danny Loera Life Member #16989 Newark

Mr. Edwin G. “Speedy” Price Life Member #1836 Austin

SPC Johnny S. Terrazas Life Member #13272 Fort Wayne IN

MAJ Raymond S. Logan Life Member #1707 Burnet Mr. Fred A. Lunsford Life Member #18594 Denton SPC Thomas E. Lutz Jr. 236th MP Co San Antonio Mr. Luis A. Magallan Life Member #5984 Palmhurst COL Robert T. Mann Life Member #2889 Austin Mr. James E. Mattes Life Member #11969 San Antonio Mr. Glen H. Mayer Life Member #9414 Lake Jackson Mrs. Veronica McCrearyOliver Family Programs at Camp Mabry Austin SGT Ronnie E. McDonald Life Member #24011 Wolfe City

Mr. Valentine G. Ramirez Life Member #9774 San Antonio Mr. Alvis Gene Richardson Life Member #3962 Austin

Mrs. Connie Thomas Life Member #17724 Georgetown COL Wesley F. Timmermann Life Member #1725 Victoria

Mr. Marvin A. Wheat Life Member #1016 Fort Worth LTC Samuel P. “Sam” White Jr. Life Member #7869 Pampa

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SPC Rene Alvarado B Co, 3rd BN, 141st INF Laredo

MSG Carl W. Houser Life Member #2021 Fort Worth

LtCol Harold E. Williamson Retired San Antonio CSM John G. Wilson Life Member #17434 Hearne

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CSM John F. Alford Life Member #2468 Karnack

SSG Jesus L. Davila Life Member #12850 San Antonio CSM Vernon D. Day Life Member #1681 Wellington Mr. Jerry T. Dennis Associate Life Member #664 Houston SSG Tyrone Dickens Retired Gatesville CW4 James C. Dismuke Life Member #17149 Wake Village SGT Joel F. Dominguez 1836th Transportation Co Las Cruces NM Mr. William E. Dunn Life Member #5512 College Station SGT Sean Duran 342 EN CO (Horiz Const) Kingsland Mr. Frank L. Fallwell Associate Life Member #637 Beaumont BG Robert J. Faught Life Member #32147 Houston SPC Douglas Figueroa B Co (-) 949th BSB Bedford Mr. Edward L. Foster Life Member #412 Georgetown Mr. Raoul P. Garcia Life Member #4381 San Antonio SFC Kenneth “Gibbo” Gibbons Life Member #11158 Houston Mr. Harry E. Gilchrest Retired Waco SGT Pedro Gonzalez Life Member #7462 Laredo Mr. Terry J. Grimland Life Member #6648 Silverton Mr. John W. Grisham Life Member #1978 Bonham MSG Charles F. Haley Associate Life Member #A620 Baytown Mr. Ronnie N. Hartman Life Member #13120 Wellington SFC Dewey M. Hearne Life Member #2858 Henderson PFC Jose G. Hernandez, HHB 3-133 FA El Paso BG Louis E. Holder Life Member #406 Shreveport LA SPC Andrew Holloway Recruit Sustainment Program Gainesville SGT Arthur B. Hood Life Member #5898 Amarillo

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SSG Carlos Aguilera Life Member #16837 San Antonio

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Mr. Kenneth W. Woodward Life Member #6811 Buffalo Mr. Edwardo V. Zamora Life Member #20904 San Antonio

LTC Kennith L. Robinson Life Member #1600 Austin SGT Joseph S. Rodriguez C TRP (-) 1-124th CAV REGT Dallas SGT Luis G. Ruiz Co B 536th BSB Fort Worth SSG James G. Russell Co A, 2D BN, 142nd INF Amarillo SPC Michael Ryan Delta Co, 1-149 ARB Houston Mr. Joseph A. Salvitti Associate Life Member #859 San Antonio Mr. Tom C. Samples Life Member #621 Burleson

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