Speaker and Meeting Recap: Captain Richard L. Halferty, USNR (ret), of H.M.S. Communications, Inc., spoke on a topic that has been in the news lately – “USS Liberty 1967 – Was the attack deliberate or a mistake?” The meeting was very lively and informative. Captain Halferty spend considerable time researching the subject including personal interviews […]
Speaker and Meeting Recap: Area 2 of the Texas ESGR (Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve) presented a very timely and relevant program concerning its outstanding success in reaching all Ready Reserve and National Guard units in its jurisdiction for Unit Liaison-Mobilization-and Family Readiness briefings in FY 2002 and FY 2003. Its primary volunteer […]
Speaker and Meeting Recap: Colonel Robert Townsend, Chief of Staff, 75th Division, Houston, Texas was our speaker for this month’s luncheon. He updated us on the mobilization efforts of the 75th Division (Training Support) and its mission during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Colonel Robert Townsend is a Distinguished Military Graduate of Texas A&M University in 1976 […]
Speaker and Meeting Recap: Lieutenant General Ron Christmas, USMC (Ret), was our speaker for this month’s luncheon. He gave a detailed report on the progress of the Marine Corps museum which will play an important in the preservation of the history of the Marine Corps. It will be located in Quantico, Virginia and is scheduled […]
Speaker and Meeting Recap: Colonel Lanny McNeely, Commanding Officer of the 147th Fighter Wing, brought us up to date on his units recent activities.
Speaker and Meeting Recap: Mr. John Temperilli, the Vice President of Disaster Operations for Garner Environmental Services, was our speaker for this month’s luncheon. He gave a very informative and moving presentation on his experiences in managing the debris removal operations from the World Trade Center site. His talk was interspersed with numerous pictures of […]
Speaker and Meeting Recap: Lt. Kimberly Avsec, USCG, Galveston, spoke on the topic of Maritime Homeland Security.
Speaker and Meeting Recap: No meeting held.
Speaker and Meeting Recap: Col. Clyde Walker, USMCR, discussed his duties as an Emergency Preparedness Liaison Officer with the U. S. Marine Corps. He explained how the military assists civilian authorities in times of disaster when the situation overwhelms their ability to fully respond.
Speaker and Meeting Recap: There was no meeting scheduled for May 2003.