Raymond A.
Moore ’35
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Navy RADM
Alexandria, VA
RADM Raymond A. Moore attended Texas A&M College in 1935 and studied Engineering before leaving to join the Navy.
RADM Raymond A. Moore passed away in 1968.
Donald L.
Moore ’57
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Air Force Brig. Gen.
College Station, TX
Brig. Gen. Donald L. Moore was vice commander, Air Force Communications Command with headquarters at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois.
He was born in 1935, in Oklahoma City. After high school he came to Texas A&M University and received both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in computer science from Texas A&M University.
The general is a command pilot with more than 4,000 flying hours. His military decorations and awards include the Defense Superior Service Medal with oak leaf cluster, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters, Air Medal and Air Force Commendation Medal.
His military decorations and awards include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal, and Air Force Commendation Medal.
Brig. Gen. Donald L. Moore passed away on October 12, 1987.
Walter B.
Moore ’62
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Army Maj. Gen.
San Antonio, TX
Maj. Gen. Walter B. Moore was commissioned in the Army upon graduation from Texas A&M University in 1962 where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in animal husbandry.
He has served as deputy commanding general of Fifth U.S. Army, assistant chief of staff for operations at United Nations Command and United States Forces Command.
His military decorations and awards include the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, several Air Medals and the Army Commendation Medal.
T. Michael
Moseley ’71
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Air Force Gen.
Sumter, SC
Gen. T. Michael Moseley was Vice Chief of Staff, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C. As Vice Chief, he presides over the Air Staff and serves as a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Requirements Oversight Council.
He graduated from Texas A&M University with both his Bachelor and Masters of Arts degree in political science.
Gen. Teed M. Moseley is a fighter pilot with more than 2,800 flight hours, many in the F-15 Eagle.
His military decorations and awards include the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, and Air Medal.
Gen. Teed M. Moseley retired on August 11, 2008 and currently resides in Sumter, SC.
Robert M.
Mullens ’48
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Army Brig. Gen.
San Antonio, TX
Brig. Gen. Robert M. Mullens attended Texas A&M College in 1948 and graduated with a bachelors in Agricultural Administration.
Brig. Gen. Robert M. Mullens passed away in 2009.
George P.
Munson, Jr. ’28
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Army Maj. Gen.
Houston, TX
Maj. Gen. George P. Munson, Jr. graduated from Texas A&M College in 1928. He earned his bachelors degree in Civil Engineering.
Maj. Gen. George P. Munson, Jr. passed away in 2000.
Thomas G.
Murnane ’47
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Army Brig. Gen.
Brig. Gen. Thomas Murnane ’47 of Fort Worth shared with us this photo of his hand, with Aggie Ring, holding the hand of his wife, Constance “Connie” Murnane, in 2014. He said he saw something particularly Aggie in the composition of this photo—“perhaps the assurance the Aggie will always comfort his spouse.” The Murnanes were married for 61 years up until Connie’s passing in October 2014. He was chief of the U.S. Army Veterinary Corps and said Connie was “a good Army bride” who served 27 of his 31 years in the Army. Their five children include Mary Muller ’76 and Tom Murnane ’81.
Raymond L.
Murray ’35
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Marine Corps Maj. Gen.
Harlingen, TX
Maj. Gen. Raymond L. Murray, following graduation from Texas A&M University in 1935, accepted his commission as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps.
He retired from active duty after 33 years of active service, a well-respected Marine who was a role model to many young officers.
His military decorations and awards include two Navy Crosses, the Army Distinguished Service Cross, four Silver Stars, two Legion of Merits, and the Purple Heart.
Maj. Gen. Raymond L. Murray passed away in 2004.
Jennifer L.
Napper ’82
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Army Major General
Major General Jennifer L. Napper assumed command of the U.S. Army Network Enterprise Technology Command, Fort Huachuca, Sept. 22, 2010. She also holds the position of Deputy Commanding General for Network Operations, U.S. Army Cyber Command/2d U.S. Army.
Major General Napper’s military career began in 1980 when she was commissioned into the United
States Army National Guard. She entered active duty in the Signal Corps in 1983 after graduating from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. She earned a Masters of Military Arts and Science from the Command and General Staff College in 1994 and a Masters in Strategic Studies from the Army War College in 2002. Her military education includes the Signal Corps Officer Basic and Advanced Courses, the Information Systems Staff Officer Course, the Command and General Staff College, and the Army War College.
Major General Napper commanded the 7th Signal Command (Theater) prior to her current assignment, and has served in a variety of command, troop and staff officer positions. Her previous command assignments include: Brigade Commander, 7th Signal Brigade, 5th Signal Command in Mannheim, Germany where she deployed her unit in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM, and; Battalion Commander, 123rd Signal Battalion, 3rd Infantry Division at Fort Stewart, Georgia. Other assignments include: Deputy Commander, Joint Task Force—Global Network Operations, providing direct support
to United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) for Global Information Grid (GIG) Network
Defense; Director for Communications Systems, J-6, United States Pacific Command; G-6, 3rd Infantry Division and Multi-National Division (North) in Bosnia-Herzegovina; Assignment Officer in Signal Branch, United States Total Army Personnel Command, Washington, D.C.; Battalion S-3 and Executive Officer, 59th Signal Battalion, Fort Richardson, Alaska; Command Signal Officer, 32nd Army Air Defense Command, Darmstadt, Germany; S-3 and Company Commander, 124th Signal Battalion, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colorado; Battalion Signal Officer, 1st Battalion, 80th Field Artillery, VII Corps, Aschaffenburg, Germany.
Major General Napper’s awards include the Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters, Army Commendation Medal, and Army Achievement Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster.
Paul L.
Neal ’19
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Army Brig. Gen.
Dallas, TX
Brig. Gen. Paul L. Neal attended Texas A&M University until he left to join the Army.
Brig. Gen. Paul L. Neal passed away in 1985.
Douglas B.
Netherwood ’08
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Army Brig. Gen.
Brig. Gen. Douglas B. Netherwood graduated from Texas A&M University in 1908 with a bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Big. Gen. Douglass B. Netherwood passed away.
A. Bentley
Nettles ’85
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Texas Army National Guard Brig. Gen.
Bryan, TX
Adrian B. "Bentley" Nettles '85 is a retired brigadier general in the Texas Army National Guard with tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. Nettles was general counsel for the Army Element Joint Force Headquarters of the Texas Army National Guard. Nettles, who serves on the Bryan Texas Utilities (BTU) board, is a lawyer in Bryan Texas, owner of Nettles Law PLLC.
The Bryan city council chose BG Bentley Nettles to be executive director of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC).
Nettles plans to continue chairing the local Brazos Valley Cares military non profit agency and participating on the BTU board of directors.
James P.
Newberry ’27
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Air Force Brig. Gen.
San Antonio, TX
Brig. Gen. James P. Newberry attended Texas A&M University in 1927 until he left to go serve in the Air Force. He served as deputy chief of staff for materiel for U.S. Air Forces in Europe and deputy assistant for Logistics Plans in the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff at Air Force Headquarters.
His military awards and decorations include the Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit, Bronze Star and French Croix de Guerre.
Brig. Gen. James P. Newberry passed away in 1986.
Robert R.
Neyland, Jr. ’14
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Army Brig. Gen.
Brig. Gen. Robert R. Neyland, Jr. '14 attended Texas A&M for a year before Texas Congressman Sam Rayburn got him appointed to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in 1912. He played end on the undefeated 1914 Army football team and returned to pitch a baseball win after being knocked unconscious by a bean ball. He was also boxing champion of the Corps.
After graduating in 1916, he served in France, studied at MIT and was an aide to West Point Superintendent Gen. Douglas MacArthur. After being an assistant coach there, he became head football coach at Tennessee in 1926 on the recommendation of Uncle Charlie Moran, who was his baseball coach at Texas A&M. He established a record of 171-26-12 over a 21-year career and was inducted in the national Hall of Fame in 1956.
The Neyland Memorial Trophy established in his honor in 1967 at the Neyland-Thompson Sports Center recognizes individuals who have contributed greatly to intercollegiate athletics. The 104,00 seat stadium at the University of Tennessee was named for him in 1962.
During World War II, Neyland earned the Distinguished Service Medal for his allocation of supplies in the China-Burma-India theater, coordinating the loading of aircraft that took off every 90 seconds to fly "over the Hump." At Calcutta, he directed the efficient offloading of ships supplying units in northeast India.
Waymond C.
Nutt ’51
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Air Force Maj. Gen.
San Antonio, TX
Maj. Gen. Waymond C. Nutt was the commander of the San Antonio Air Logistics Center, Air Force Logistics Command, Kelly Air Force Base, Texas.
He received his Bachelor of Science degree in agriculture education from Texas A&M University in 1951.
Maj. Gen. Nutt was a command pilot. His military decorations and awards include the Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, and Bronze Star Medal.
Maj. Gen. Nutt retired on October 1, 1985 to San Antonio, TX.
Maj. Gen. Nutt passed away in May 2021.
Don M.
Ogg ’61
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Army Brig. Gen.
Montgomery, TX
Brig. Gen. Don M. Ogg graduated from Texas A&M University in 1961 receiving his bachelors in Physical Education and his masters in Education.
He served as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and spent 32 years of combined commissioned service in the Regular Army and the Texas Army National Guard.
He would be called upon to travel to various National Guard posts to speak to the families of the Guardsmen who were about to be deployed to foreign countries, including Iraq. He was charged with informing the families about community, state, and national services that were available to them while the loved one(s) were away on their mission.
Brig. Gen. Don M. Ogg passed away in 2008.
William D.
Old ’24
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Air Force Maj. Gen.
San Antonio, TX
Maj. Gen. William D. Old graduated from Texas A&M University in 1924 with a bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering.
Maj. Gen. William D. Old passed away in 1965.
Thomas R.
Olsen ’56
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Air Force Maj. Gen.
Sumter, S.C.
Maj. Gen. Thomas R. Olsen was vice commander, Headquarters 9th Air Force, and deputy commander, U.S. Central Command Air Force, Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina.
He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from Texas A&M in 1956. He is a command pilot with more than 4,400 flying hours, the general flew the T-33, T-39, F-4, F-86, F-100, F-102 and F-111.
He was second in command for all U.S. Allied air forces in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm.
His military awards and decorations include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, and Meritorious Service Medal and Air Medal with 15 oak leaf clusters.
Maj. Gen. Thomas R. Olsen retired on November 1, 1991 after 35 years of active duty. He was then executive director of the Sumter Base Defense Committee for 17 years. Maj. Gen. Olsen passed away on January 5, 2014. Survivors: wife, Jackie; four children, including Thomas R. Olsen, Jr. ’79; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a sister.
Henry J.
Ostermann ’72
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Army Reserve Brig. Gen.
Spring, TX
Brig. Gen. Henry J. Ostermann was the Deputy Commanding General of the 90th Regional Readiness Command.
He received his commission in the Infantry branch upon his graduation from Texas A&M and has served more than 31 years.
During his military career, General Ostermann served in a wide range of staff and command positions. His previous duty assignments include Commander, 1st Training Support Battalion, 289th Regiment, 75th Division (Training Support), Houston, Texas; Regimental Brigade Observer/Controller, 1st Brigade, Battle Projection Group (BCST), 75th; Commander, 5th Brigade (Health Services), 95th Division (Institutional Training), San Antonio, Texas; and Deputy Commander, 90th Regional Readiness Command, Little Rock, Arkansas. In 2010, he was appointed by the Chief, Army Reserve as a United States Army Reserve Ambassador.
His awards and decorations include two awards of the Meritorious Service Medal, two awards of the Army Commendation Medal, and two awards of the Army Achievement medal.
Brig. Gen. Henry J. Ostermann is retired and currently resides in Spring, TX.
Darren G.
Owens ’73
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Army Maj. Gen.
Arlington, VA
Maj. Gen. Darren G. Owens graduated from Texas A&M University in 1973 with a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics.
He is the Director of Logistics, J-4 for the National Guard Bureau. He serves as the primary advisor to the Chief, National Guard Bureau for all logistics matters to include, but not limited to supply, maintenance, transportation, acquisition logistics, installation/facility, environmental issues, Emergency Management Assistance Compacts, and the domestic.
His military awards and decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Army Achievement Medal, and Armed Forces Reserve Medal.
Larry
Patterson ’72
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TX Army National Guard Brig. Gen.
Highland Village, Tx.
Brigadier General (Brevet) Larry N. Patterson was born in Fort Worth, Texas during 1949. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from Texas A&M University and later earned a Master's Degree in Environmental Sciences from the University of Texas at Dallas, Texas.
BG Larry N. Patterson was commissioned as a second lieutenant, Engineer, from the Reserve Officer Training Corps of Texas A&M University in 1972, as a Distinguished Military Graduate. His military education includes the Engineer Officer Basic Course, Engineer Officer Advanced Course, Command and General Staff College, and the United States Army War College.
BG Patterson has commanded troops at the platoon, company, Battalion and Brigade level. Military assignments include duty as platoon leader, company executive officer and company commander, Battalion S4, S3, Asst. Division Engineer, Battalion Executive Officer, Mobilization Exercise Officer, 111th Engineer Battalion Commander, Acting Division Inspector General, Executive Officer Engineer Brigade, and Commander of the Engineer Brigade, 49th Armored Division. During 2000 he deployed to OPERATION JOINT FORGE: Bosnia-Herzegovina Stabilization Force (SFOR7) serving as Chief Engineer for Multinational Division (North). His final assignment was Deputy Director Facilities & Engineering Directorate AGTX. On January 1, 2011 the Texas Adjutant General promoted Colonel Patterson to the rank of Brigadier General (Brevet) in the Texas Army National Guard by order of Governor Rick Perry.
BG Patterson’s awards include the Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster; Meritorious Service Medal with (2) oak leaf clusters; Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal; Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal with (6) oak leaf clusters; National Defense Service Medal with bronze star device; Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal; Armed Forces Reserve Medal with Silver Hour Glass and “M” device; Army Service Ribbon; Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon; NATO Medal; Lone Star Distinguished Service Medal, and various state awards. BG Patterson was also recognized by the U. S. Army Engineer Association with the “Silver Order of the De Fleury Medal.”
BG Patterson is a life member of the National Guard Association of United States, the National Guard Association of Texas (NGAT), and the U. S. Army War College Association. He is also a member of the Association of the U. S. Army, U. S. Army Engineer Association and the Military Order of World Wars. BG Patterson served for six years on the NGAT Board of Directors in various leadership positions ending his term on the Board as NGAT Vice-President. As a result of BG Patterson’s outstanding military career and dedicated service to the State of Texas, he was presented the National Guard Association of Texas “Minuteman Award” for the year 2004.
Since his retirement from the Texas Army National Guard, BG Patterson has dedicated many hours of volunteer service to our military forces through his involvement in several Texas veterans organizations to include the Greater Dallas Veteran Foundation (GDVF). BG Patterson has served in numerous leadership positions in this important organization including Chairman responsible for the planning and execution of the Veterans Day ceremony and parade in Dallas, Texas. Also, BG Patterson is an active volunteer in the Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve Ombudsman program continuously working to support our nation’s Reserve Forces and enhance coordination between these military service members and their civilian employers. In November 2010, in recognition of his military service and contribution to assist Veterans, Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. presented the Congressional Veteran Commendation for the Texas 26th Congressional District to BG Patterson.
In his civilian career, BG Patterson is a licensed Professional Civil Engineer in the State of Texas with over 39 years experience working in the water & wastewater utility industry. BG Patterson retired from the position of Assistant Director Water Utilities for the City of Dallas, Texas in July 2002. In that position, he was responsible for providing wastewater service for over 1.5 million people residing in the Dallas metro area. Currently, he serves as the Director of Operations & Water Resources for the Upper Trinity Regional Water District which provides water and wastewater service to approximately 250,000 residents of Denton County, Texas.
BG Patterson is an active member of several utility associations to include the American Waterworks Association, Water Environment Federation, Water Environment Association of Texas, American Society of Civil Engineers and the National Association of Clean water Agencies (NACWA). Additionally, he has served on the NACWA Board of Directors representing EPA Region 6 (Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, New Mexico and Louisiana) since 2001.
BG Patterson is married to the former Caryn Canuteson and resides in Highland Village, Texas. They have three adult daughters and are blessed with eight wonderful grandchildren who all reside in the Lewisville, Texas area.
Wilbert D.
Pearson, Jr. ’69
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Air Force Maj. Gen.
Fort Worth, TX
Maj. Gen. Wilbert D. Pearson, Jr. earned his Bachelor of Science degree in aerospace engineering at Texas A&M in 1969.
Maj. Gen. Wilbert D. Pearson, Jr. was the director of operations, Headquarters Air Force Materiel Command, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.
He was responsible for the command’s test policy and resource allocation, flight management, air craft control services, weather services and command post operations.
His military awards and decorations include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal, and the Air Force Commendation Medal.
Maj. Gen. Wilbert D. Pearson, Jr. retired on January 1, 2005 and currently resides in Fort Worth, TX.
Wesley E.
Peel ’46
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Army Maj. Gen.
Bryan, TX
Maj. Gen. Wesley E. Peel served as Engineer of the U.S. Army Pacific and commanded the U.S. Army Engineer Division, Pacific Ocean and the North Pacific Division of the Corps of Engineers, with headquarters in Portland, Oregon.
Maj. Gen. Peel retired from active military service in 1979 after more than 30 years of active duty.
His military awards and decorations include the Distinguished Service Medal, the Silver Star, the Legion of Merit, the Air Medal, and the Meritorious Service Medal.
Maj. Gen. Peel passed away in August 2020.
Howard
Penney ’49
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Army Lt. Gen.
Lt. Gen. Howard Penney '49 earned an MS in civil engineering at Texas A&M University in June 1949.
Lt. Gen. Penney of United States Army, was first director of Defense Mapping Agency from July 1972 to August 1974. Under Penney’s leadership, the new agency focused its assets into a decentralized structure with a lean staff to respond to the rising demands for geographic information by a variety of military users.
Lt. Gen. Howard Penney passed away in June 2004.
Nat S.
Perrine ’17
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Army Brig. Gen.
Big. Gen. Nat S. Perrine attended Texas A&M and was class of 1917. He has since passed away.
Gerald F.
Perryman, Jr. ’70
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Air Force Maj. Gen.
McKinney, TX
Maj. Gen. Gerald F. Perryman, Jr. was the Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Warfighting Integration, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C.
He entered the Air Force in 1970 through Texas A&M University’s ROTC program after he graduated with his Bachelor of Science degree.
He commanded the Air Force's Peacekeeper missile squadron during its transition from the Minuteman weapon system, and led the 91st Missile Group to win the 1994 Omaha Trophy as the best of U. S. Strategic Command's Air Force and Navy ballistic missile units. The general has commanded a missile wing and space wing.
His military decorations and awards include Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, and Combat Readiness Medal.
Maj. Gen. Gerald F. Perryman, Jr. retired on September 1, 2002 and currently resides in McKinney, TX.
Donald L.
Peterson ’66
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Air Force Lt. Gen.
Fairfax Station, VA
Lt. Gen. Donald L. Peterson entered the Air Force in 1966 after graduating from Texas A&M University.
He was the deputy chief of staff for personnel, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C.
He served as the senior Air Force officer responsible for comprehensive plans and policies covering all life cycles of military and civilian personnel management.
His military decorations and awards include the Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, Meritorious Service Medal, and Air Force Commendation Medal.
Lt. Gen. Donald L. Peterson retired on September 1, 2001 and lived in in Fairfax Station, VA.
He passed away July 3, 2017, after a long illness. A memorial service was held July 8 in Allen, TX, then was interred with full military honors June 18, 2018, at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, D.C.
Robert O.
Petty ’53
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Air Force Brig. Gen.
Bassett, VA
Brig. Gen. Robert O. Petty was born in 1933, in Graham, Texas. He earned a bachelor of science degree in range and forestry Management from Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College in 1953 and received his commission through the Reserve Officers' Training Corps program.
He was the director, Defense Communications System Organization, Defense Communications Agency, Washington, D.C. He was responsible for planning, programming and managing the Defense Communications System, the worldwide network of long distance point-to-point and switched communications for the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and other government agencies
His military awards and decorations include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, and Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Ribbon.
Brig. Gen. Robert O. Petty retired on August 1, 1984. He passed away March 4, 2016.