Speaker and Meeting Recap: Our speaker was Mr. Claude Isnard who spoke on “Weapons Systems that helped us to win the Cold War.” These included systems for the Air Force, Navy and Army.        

Speaker and Meeting Recap: The speaker was Lieutenant Colonel William Lucas, the Inspector-Instructor for the 1st Battalion, 23rd Marines. He spoke about the Battalion’s preparation for an upcoming deployment.        

Speaker and Meeting Recap: Our speaker was Col. Bob Morecook, Texas State Guard, who brought us to date on the progress and growth of the Texas Medical Rangers, officially known as the Texas Medical Response Group, Medical Reserve Brigade, Texas State Guard.        

Speaker and Meeting Recap: Our speaker was Meredith Iler ­ Chairman of the Board and Wounded Hero Home Program Chair: Meredith Iler is an attorney and the President of The Strategic Alliance whose mission is to bring people together in business, government, politics and charity. She is the National Chairman for the Helping a Hero […]

Speaker and Meeting Recap: Our speaker was Marylyn Harris, RN. She is a highly skilled career professional with more than 20 years practical experience in hospital, home health, acute/primary care and psychiatric (specialty) healthcare settings. Skilled educator in clinical area and classroom. Proficient military benefits advisor to active, reserve and government service workers. Skilled business […]

Speaker and Meeting Recap: Our speaker was Major John Hankins who recounted numerous interesting stories about his service in the Merchant Marine during World War II. An award was presented by a new organization called “Honor our Military Society” to Army Cpt. Adam S. Collett.      

Speaker and Meeting Recap: Our speaker was Shannon Wilson of the University of St Thomas Veterans Service Office. She spoke about UST and the programs Dr. Robert Ivany (MGen, USA (ret)) has envisioned for bringing more military veterans to campus but will also discuss her involvement with the OEF/OIF Subcommittee of the Houston Military Affairs […]

Speaker and Meeting Recap: There was no meeting schedule for May 2009.      

Speaker and Meeting Recap: Travis Sales of the Houston Bar Association spoke about the Bar Association’s program to help veterans. The volunteers help veterans with legal issues. The group comes to the VA on Fridays for a couple of hours and has been out to VFW and AL Posts as well. They provide free (or […]

Speaker and Meeting Recap: Our speaker for March, 2009 was Colonel Mark N. Campsey, Commander of the 72nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Texas Army National Guard. In 1981 COL Campsey began his military career as an enlisted soldier in 2-142IN but two years later was commissioned in the Infantry from West Texas State University. He […]