James T.
Scott ’64
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Army Lt. Gen.
Coleman, TX
Lt. Gen. James T. Scott graduated from Texas A&M University in 1964 with a Bachelors degree in Animal Husbandry.
He was the Commanding General of United States Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
Previously, he served as Commanding General of the 2nd Infantry division, Eighth United States Army, Korea.
Lt. Gen. James T. Scott is retired and currently resides in Coleman, TX.
Charles M.
Scott, Jr. ’53
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Army Brig. Gen.
Litchfield Park, AZ
Brig. Gen. Charles M. Scott, Jr. graduated from Texas A&M University in 1953 with a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering.
Brig. Gen. Charles M. Scott, Jr. is retired and currently resides in Litchfield Park, AZ.
John
Serur ’59
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Air Force Brig. Gen.
Austin, TX
Brig. Gen. John Serur was the commander of the Defense Contract Administration Services Region, Los Angeles.
He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Texas A&M University in 1959.
After receiving his commission through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program at Texas A&M College in May 1959, General Serur's first assignment was as supply officer for the 779th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron, Opheim Air Force Station, MT.
His military awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, joint Service Commendation Medal and Air Force Commendation Medal.
Brig. Gen. John Serur retired on August 1, 1989 and currently resides in Austin, TX.
John E.
Simek ’65
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Army Reserve Maj. Gen.
Bryan, TX
Maj. Gen. John E. Simek graduated from Texas A&M University in 1965 with a Masters in Nuclear Engineering.
Maj. Gen. John E. Simek is retired from the military and currently resides in Bryan, TX.
Clifford M.
Simmang ’36
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Army Reserve Brig. Gen.
Bryan, TX
Brig. Gen. Clifford M. Simmang graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Brig. Gen. Clifford M. Simmang passed away in 1994.
Ormond R.
Simpson ’36
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Marine Corps Lt. Gen.
Bryan, TX
Lt. Gen. Ormond R. Simpson received a Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1936 and was commissioned in the U.S. Marines.
He served for 37 years, serving in WWII, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War, while working his way up to the rank of Lieutenant General before retiring from active duty in 1973.
In 1974, he became the Assistant Vice President for Student Services at Texas A&M University.
Lt. Gen. Ormond R. Simpson passed away in 1998.
Thomas G.
Smith ’01
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Army Brig. Gen.
San Antonio, TX
Brig. Gen. Thomas G. Smith was born June 24, 1929. He graduated from Texas A&M University with a Masters degree in Educational Human Resources Development.
His military service is as follows:
GENERAL OFFICER, UNITED STATES ARMY (1979 -1981). Assigned as the Deputy Commanding General of the United States Army Engineer Training Center, located at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. This installation of 31,000 persons, is the tenth largest community in the State of Missouri. It graduated 45,000 trainees per year. Personnel were trained in 16 military occupational specialties, such as dozer, crane, grader, and other heavy equipment operators. Annual operating budget was 135 million dollars. Assisted the Commanding General in overall operation of the installation with a primary focus on individual training.
GENERAL OFFICER (1976-1979). Assigned as the Assistant Chief of Staff for Logistics, Headquarters Allied Forces Central Europe, stationed in The Netherlands. Responsible for the planning and coordinating the procurement, transport and long term storage of such war materials as ammunition, combat equipment and petroleum for an international military force consisting of approximately three million soldiers, airmen and sailors of seven North Atlantic Treaty Nations. Served as Chairman of the Central European Pipeline Office (CEPO) which exercised managerial, operating and planning control of the international NATO pipeline system which consisted of over 6,000 kilometers: annual budget exceeded 85 million dollars. Prepared the overall compilation and priority ranking of five year projections of infrastructure programs for all of Central Europe.
FIELD GRADE OFFICER, UNITED STATES ARMY (1975 -1976). Team Chief of Headquarters Department of the Army Manpower/Management Survey Team. Traveled worldwide to all major Army Command Headquarters and conducted an in depth analysis of their manpower and staffing requirements.
Concurrently, examined their overall management policies and made recommendations for organizational restructuring when deemed appropriate to the Inspector General of the Army. Planned the reorganization of the National War College and The Industrial College of the Armed Forces into The National Defense University structure, which was briefed to and approved by the Secretary of Defense.
COMMANDING OFFICER OF ARMORED BRIGADE (1973-1974). Commanded a 7,000 man combat brigade for 18 months at Fort Hood, Texas. During that period, planned and executed the air lift of the entire brigade from Fort Hood, to Ramstein AFB in West Germany. At the completion on six weeks of open field maneuvers deployed the brigade back to Fort Hood. The primary mission of the Brigade was to achieve and maintain a state of combat readiness for deployment anywhere in the world, the exercise to Europe demonstrated that level of readiness.
FIELD GRADE OFFICER SERVICE ONTHE DEPARTMENT OFTHE ARMY GENERAL STAFF (1966-1969). Primary duty was as a staff management analyst and briefing officer in the Office of the Chief of Staff of the United States Army. Duties consisted of reducing lengthy staff papers to executive summaries and then brief the Army Chief of Staff and Vice Chief of Staff on the papers and secured a decision from them. Chiefs of Staff worked for were General Harold K. Johnston and General William C. Westmoreland. The Vice Chief of Staff was General Creighton W. Abrams.
Served as the Commanding Officer of the 2nd Battalion of the 34th Armor Regiment in Vietnam in 1969 for a period of six months subsequently assigned as the Deputy Operations Officer of the II Field Force. He is a veteran of both the Korean and Vietnam wars.
Brig. Gen. Thomas G. Smith is retired from his military career and currently resides in San Antonio, TX.
In the civilian sector, Brig. Gen. Smith’s served on the Public Utility Commission of Texas from 1982-83 setting rates and service standards for all telephone utilities in the State of Texas, and for privately or Investor owned electric, water and sewer utilities operating In the unincorporated areas.
He was Professor and Academic Director at Webster University from l985 to 2007. There, he instructed graduate level courses. During the period of employment as a teacher (22 years) he taught approximately 4,500 graduate students, many were active duty military and veterans.
He was also appointed to the Fund for Veterans Assistance Committee, Texas Veterans Commission in 2008, where he still serves.
CIVIL EDUCATION:
B. A. from Southern Illinois University
B.A. from University of Maryland
B.A. from Saint Mary's University
M.B.A. from Syracuse University
M.S.I.A. George Washington University
M.S. in Educational Human Resources Development from Texas A&M University
MILITARY EDUCATION (All Graduates):
Engineer Officer Basic Course
Armor Officer Career Course
Army Command and General Staff College
National War College
MILITARY AWARDS AND DECORATIONS: Distinguished Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal, Silver Star Medal,
Legion of Merit (w/2 Oak Leaf Clusters), Soldier's Medal,
Bronze Star Medal (w/"V" and3 Oak Leaf Clusters), Air Medal (w/10 Oak Leaf Clusters), Army Commendation Medal {w/5 Oak Leaf Clusters), Purple Heart Medal, Combat Infantry Badge
Homer D.
Smith ’43
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Army Maj. Gen.
San Antonio, TX
Maj. Gen. Homer D. Smith graduated from Texas A&M University in 1943 with a Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering.
As Chief of Staff of the 1st Logistics Command, Vietnam 1968, he was almost entirely responsible for the organization's administration. During this period, the organization was the largest in the United States Army, with an assigned strength of over 100,000 troops, who provided logistical support to Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines engaged in combat in the Da Nang area.
In 1974, he was assigned as Defense Attaché, U.S. Embassy, Vietnam and was responsible for the materiel assistance support to the Vietnam Armed Forces. In 1975, the escalating advances of the enemy required his expertise to plan and execute operation “Frequent Wind.” This operation resulted in the evacuation of hundreds of U.S. and Vietnamese citizens and culminated on April 29, 1975 with the evacuation of 1,373 U.S. citizens and 4,595 Third Country Nationals and Vietnamese citizens by U. S. Air Force and Marine helicoptors. He departed the Defense Attaché Office at Tan Son Nhut Air Base only hours prior to the evacuation of the Marine Landing Force and the demolition of the communication equipment.
As Commanding General, U.S. Army Logistics Center, he increased the credibility and visibility of the Logistics Center, by increasing the number of visits and contacts made by its staff. Because of his experience and expertise, he was chosen as the first Director of Logistics, NATO International Staff, Brussels, Belgium following his retirement on August 1, 1979.
Maj. Gen. Homer D. Smith is retired from his military career and currently resides in San Antonio, TX.
Eric M.
Smith ’87
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Marine Corps Gen.
Quantico, VA
Lieutenant General Smith is from Plano, Texas and entered the Marine Corps in 1987 through the NROTC program at Texas A&M University. After completing The Basic School and Infantry Officer's Course, he was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines; participating in Operations Desert Shield / Desert Storm. Following a tour as an Officer Selection Officer, he attended the Amphibious Warfare School and then reported to 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines for duty as Commanding Officer of Weapons and Echo Companies. During this tour he participated in Operation Assured Response in Monrovia, Liberia.
After a tour as a Marine Officer Instructor at Texas A&M University, he attended the United States Army Command and General Staff Course. His next assignment was as the Naval Section Chief at the U.S. Military Group in Caracas, Venezuela from 2001-2003.
From 2003 until 2006, he served in the 1st Marine Division as the Division Current Operations Officer; Executive Officer of Regimental Combat Team 1; Commanding Officer of 1st Battalion, 5th Marines; and Assistant Chief of Staff G3. During this period he completed two deployments to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Subsequent assignments were as a student at the Marine Corps War College, Senior Aide to the Commandant of the Marine Corps, and Director of the Fires and Maneuver Integration Division at the Marine Corps Combat Development Command.
From 2009 until 2012 he served in the 2nd Marine Division as the Assistant Chief of Staff G3 and Commanding Officer of 8th Marine Regiment; completing a one-year deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
In June of 2012 he reported for duty as the Director of Capability Development Directorate, and in May of 2013 he was assigned as the Senior Military Assistant to the Deputy Secretary of Defense.
From July through November of 2015 he commanded Marine Corps Forces Southern Command in Miami, Florida, and was then transferred to the Pentagon to serve as the Senior Military Assistant to the Secretary of Defense.
From February 2017 until June 2017, he served as the Assistant Deputy Commandant for Plans, Policies and Operations. From June 2017 until July 2018, he served as the Commanding General, 1st Marine Division. From August 2018 until June 2019, he served as the Commanding General, III Marine Expeditionary Force.
On 13 June 2019, he assumed responsibility as the Commanding General, Marine Corps Combat Development Command, and the Deputy Commandant for Combat Development and Integration, Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps.
On 15 July 2021, Lt. Gen. Smith was nominated for appointment to the rank of general, and assignment as assistant commandant of the Marine Corps.
Robert
Smith III ’61
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Navy Reserve Rear Adm.
Houston, TX
Rear Adm. Robert Smith III received a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics from Texas A&M University in 1961 and was commissioned into the U.S. Navy in 1962.
During his 35 years of service, he participated in assignments in the Pacific, Washington, D.C., and the Atlantic, and retired in 1996 as chief of staff to the Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. In 1987 Smith was selected a Rear Admiral (lower half) and later earned his second star in 1991.
The U.S. Navy recognized his distinguished military career with honors including the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Legion of Merit, the Meritorious Service Medal and the Navy Unit Commendation Award.
In 1999 he received the Jimmy Williams Distinguished Service Award from the Dallas A&M Club, was awarded the “Outstanding Houston Aggie of the Year” by the Houston A&M Club in 2002 and was inducted as a Texas A&M University and The Association of Former Students Distinguished Alumnus in 2005.
Rear Adm. Robert Smith III currently resides in Houston, TX.
Edmond S.
Solymosy ’60
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Army Brig. Gen.
College Station, TX
Brig. Gen. Edmond S. Solymosy, born in Budapest, Hungary, is a naturalized U.S. citizen. He received bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business administration and a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering from Texas A&M, where he was a member of A-Ordnance and was athletic officer in Company F-1. He is a graduate of the National War College, served two tours in Vietnam and held command and staff positions in the U.S. and Germany. His last active duty assignment was chief of the U.S. Office of Defense Cooperation in Athens, Greece. His military honors include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, The Order of the White Plume, the Combat Infantryman’s Badge, Parachute Badge, Ranger Tab, and awards for valor in combat. He later worked in business and was Honorary Consul of the Republic of Hungary. From 2002 to 2006, he was director of development for student affairs at the Texas A&M Foundation. He is active in many civic capacities and as advisor to A&M student programs. He and his wife, Ellen, live in Brazos County. Their three sons, Texas A&M graduates, were members of the Corps.
Brig. Gen. Edmond Solymosy passed away in December 2022.
Carter C.
Speed ’36
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Army Brig. Gen.
Sacramento, CA
Brig. Gen. Carter C. Speed graduated from Texas A&M University in 1936 with a bachelor's degree in Horticulture.
Brig Gen. Carter C. Speed passed away in 1971.
Eddy M.
Spurgin ’79
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National Guard Maj. Gen
Big Spring, TX
General Spurgin began his military service in 1980 after graduation from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science. He is a graduate of the Field Artillery Officers Basic Course, the Field Artillery Cannon Battery Course, the Reserve Component Tank Commander Course, the Infantry Officer Advanced Course, Command and General Staff College and the United States Army War College. General Spurgin has commanded Troop B, 1st Squadron 124th Cavalry Regiment; Company C and Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion 142nd Infantry Regiment; 2nd Battalion 142nd Infantry Regiment; 36th Brigade, 49th Armored Division; 72nd Brigade, 36th Infantry Division; and most recently the 142nd Corps Security Detachment (III Corps ROC).
Harry V.
Steel, Jr. ’53
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TX Army National Guard Maj. Gen.
San Antonio, TX
Maj. Gen. Harry V. Steel, Jr. graduated from Texas A&M University in 1953 with a bachelor's degree in Animal Husbandry.
Maj. Gen. Harry V. Steel, Jr. is retired from his military career and currently resides in San Antonio, TX.
John H.
Storrie ’52
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Air Force Maj. Gen.
Arlington, VA
Maj. Gen. John H. Storrie was the director of space, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Plans and Operations, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C.
Maj. Gen. John H. Storrie graduated from Texas A&M University in 1953 with a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering.
His military awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, Combat Readiness Medal and Vietnam Service Medal.
Maj. Gen. John H. Storrie is retired from his military career and currently resides in Arlington, VA.
Ansel M.
Stroud, Jr. ’48
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National Guard Maj. Gen.
Shreveport, LA
Major General (Retired) Ansel M. Stroud, Jr., was born April 5, 1927, in Shreveport, Louisiana. He was a graduate of Belcher High School, attended Baylor University and Texas A&M University. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of the State of New York. His military education included the Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas and The Army War College, Carlisle Barracks, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
General Stroud enlisted in the Army in April of 1944 and was commissioned a second lieutenant following completion of Officer Candidate School in February 1946. After serving on active duty, he joined the Louisiana National Guard in June of 1947. During his service with the Louisiana National Guard, he served as a Company Commander, Regimental Supply Officer, Aide to the Commanding General of the 39th Infantry Division, and Battalion Commander. In 1968, he was assigned as Chief of Staff for the State Emergency Operations Center, and became Commander of the 356th Support Center (RAO) in 1971. He was appointed to the position of Assistant Adjutant General on May 9, 1972 and in August 1978, was given a dual assignment as Commander of the 256th Infantry Brigade (Mechanized). General Stroud was assigned as Adjutant General in October 1980. Additionally, he was made Director of the Louisiana Office of Emergency Preparedness in 1989. He retired on November 8, 1997, after 53 ½ years of military service.
Noteworthy of his 17 ½-year tenure as Adjutant General, was the performance of the Louisiana National Guard units during Desert Storm, when 6,400 Army Guardsmen from Louisiana were mobilized, more than from any other state. In 1991, the Guard and the Office of Emergency Preparedness received high praise for their performance after Hurricane Andrew.
The Louisiana National Guard under his leadership was a finalist for nine years in the Army Community of Excellence competition.
General Stroud's military decorations and awards included the Distinguished Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Legion of Merit with two Oak Leaf Clusters, the Meritorious Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Army Commendation Medal, the Air Force Commendation Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, the American Campaign Medal, the World War II Victory Medal, the Armed Forces Reserve Medal with three Hourglass Devices, and the Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (NG) with two Oak Leaf Clusters. His Louisiana decorations included the Louisiana Distinguished Service Medal with Fleur-de-Lis, the Legion of Merit, the Cross of Merit, the War Cross, the Louisiana Emergency Service Medal with 19 Fleurs-de-Lis, and the Forty-Year Longevity Medal. He received Distinguished Service Awards from the States of Alabama, Arkansas, and Oregon. He was twice awarded the National Guard Bureau Eagle Award and the United States Army Reserve Meritorious Performance Award. In 1997, he was the first recipient of the National Guard Association of the U.S. President's Award.
In 1977, General Stroud was selected to direct a Department of the Army study on full-time training and administration for the Guard and Reserve. This was known as the “Stroud Study" and was accepted by the Department of the Army as a guideline for requirements of the National Guard and Army Reserve for full-time manning programs. This study was the basis for launching the AGR program.
In addition to his duties as the Adjutant General, General Stroud was active in Scouting. He is a recipient of the Silver Beaver Award and the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award.
General Stroud was awarded the Citizen of the Year Award in 1989 by the United States Marshals Service.
In 1995, General Stroud was the recipient of an honorary Doctorate of Humanities degree from Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana.
In 2005, General Stroud was one of the first inductees into the Louisiana Justice Hall of Fame.
General Stroud was a past President of the Adjutants General Association of the United States, past President of the National Guard Association of the United States, and served on the Council of Trustees of the Association of the United States Army.
General Stroud passed away on July 1, 2016.
Theodore G.
Stroup ’65
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Army Lt. Gen.
Falls Church, VA
Lt. Gen. Theodore Glen Stroup, Jr. graduated from Texas A&M University in 1965 with a Master's in Civil Engineering. He served as Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel, United States Army, 300 Army Pentagon , Washington, D.C. before his retirement in 1996.
Previously, he served as the Director of the Program Analysis and Evaluation, Office Chief of Staff, United States Army.
His military awards and decorations include Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, and Army Staff Identification Badge.
Lt. Gen. Theodore G. Stroup is retired from his military career and currently resides in Falls Church, VA.
Louis L.
Stuart, Jr. ’52
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Army Brig. Gen.
Bryan, TX
Brig. Gen. Louis L. Stuart, Jr. graduated from Texas A&M University in 1952 with a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
Brig. Gen. Louis L. Stuart, Jr. passed away in 2007.
John B.
Sylvester ’67
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Army Lt. Gen.
Herndon, VA
Lt. Gen. John B. Sylvester graduated from Texas A&M University in 1967 with a bachelor's degree in Wildlife Science. He holds a Masters of Science Degree in Education and Counseling from Long Island University and has completed a fellowship at Texas A&M University.
His military service has included a tour in Vietnam, two tours in Bosnia and Herzegovina, five tours in Germany and a wide variety of assignments in the United States.
He is a decorated veteran of the Vietnam and Gulf Wars. Lt. Gen. John B. Sylvester is best known for his command of the famed Tiger Brigade of the 2nd Armored Division attached to the 2nd Marine Division in the first Gulf War, and his three tours of duty in the Balkans culminating as the commander of SFOR. Sylvester was awarded the Silver Star during Operation Desert Storm.
His awards include the Defense Distinguished Service Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters, the Silver Star, the Legion of Merit with two Oak Leaf Clusters, the Bronze Star Medal with V Device (with one Oak Leaf Cluster), the Ancient Order of St. Barbara, and the Honorable Order of St. George.
Lt. Gen. Sylvester is retired from his military career and currently resides in Herndon, VA.
James W.
Taylor ’52
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Air Force Maj. Gen.
Woodland, CA
Maj. Gen. James W. Taylor graduated from Texas A&M University in 1952 with a bachelor's degree in Agricultural Education.
Maj. Gen. James W. Taylor is retired from his military career and currently resides in Woodland, CA.
James R.
Taylor ’59
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Army Maj. Gen.
New Braunfels, TX
Maj. Gen. James R. Taylor graduated from Texas A&M University in 1959 with a bachelor's degree in General Business.
He served as Chief of Staff of the Eighth United States Army/United States Forces Korea before his retirement in 1992. Previously, he served as Commanding General of the 5th Infantry Division at Fort Polk, Louisiana.
His military decorations and awards include the Distinguished Service Medal, Distinguished Service Cross, Silver Starr, Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, Purple Heart, and the Meritorious Service Medal.
Maj. Gen. James R. Taylor is retired and currently resides in New Braunfels, TX.
Michael H.
Taylor ’70
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Army Maj. Gen.
Lufkin, TX
Maj. Gen. Michael H. Taylor graduated from Texas A&M University in 1970 where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology. His military career started after his graduation.
Maj. Gen. Michael H. Taylor was the Commander of the 49th Armored Division, Texas Army National Guard at Camp Mabry in Austin, TX.
His military awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, and National Defense Service Medal.
Charles M.
Taylor, Jr. ’42
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Army Brig. Gen.
Santa Barbara, CA
Brig. Gen. Charles M. Taylor, Jr. graduated from Texas A&M University in 1942 with a bachelor's degree in Economics.
Brig. Gen. Charles M. Taylor, Jr. passed away in 2000.
Merdith W. B.
Temple ’85
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Army Maj. Gen.
Richmond, VA
Maj. Gen. Meredith W.B. Temple graduated from Texas A&M University in 1985 with a Master's degree in Civil Engineering.
He retired as deputy commanding general of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) on August 31, 2012 after serving the nation for more than 37 years.
Temple served as deputy commanding general since January 2010. Among his accomplishments, Temple served the longest stint as acting commander in the history of USACE June 2011 to May 2012, between the retirement of Lt. Gen. Robert L. Van Antwerp and the assumption of command byf Lt. Gen. Thomas P. Bostick as the new commanding general and chief of engineers.
“I’m happy and proud to have served the Army and the nation with so many wonderful Soldiers and civilians and in so many different locations,” Temple said during his retirement ceremony.
Temple is a native of Richmond, Va., and a 1971 graduate of that city’s Thomas Jefferson High School. He graduated from the Virginia Military Institute with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering in 1975, and was commissioned a lieutenant in the Engineer Branch of the U.S. Army. He also holds a master’s degree in civil engineering from Texas A&M University, and is a graduate of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College and the U.S. Army War College
Temple has had other assignments with USACE. He was deputy commanding general for Civil Works and Emergency Operations and deputy commanding general for Military and International Operations (both at USACE Headquarters in Washington, D.C.), commander of North Atlantic Division in New York City, and commander of Transatlantic Programs Center in Winchester, Va.
Other Army assignments include theater engineer (C7), Combined Joint Task Force Seven in Iraq; assistant chief of staff, Operations (G3), XVIII Airborne Corps; and he commanded the 20th Engineer Brigade (Combat) (Airborne Corps) and the 307th Engineer Battalion (Combat) (Airborne).
Temple’s achievements and awards include the Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit (two oak leaf clusters), the Bronze Star Medal (two oak leaf clusters), Joint Service Commendation Medal, Defense Meritorious Medal and other service and unit awards. He holds the Master Parachutist badge. In 2010, Engineering News Record magazine recognized Temple as one of its top 25 newsmakers.
Maj. Gen. Temple passed away in November 2020.
Harold C.
Teubner ’42
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Air Force Maj. Gen.
San Antonio, TX
Maj. Gen. Harold C. Teubner graduated from Texas A&M University in 1948 with a bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering.
His most recent military job was the auditor general of the Air Force, Norton Air Force Base, California.
During World War II, he trained heavy bombardment combat crews. As a lead crew commander, he flew missions covering the Dutch East Indies, Burma, Malaya, China, Formosa, Manchuria and Japan. After World War II, General Teubner participated in the first nuclear weapons tests (Project Crossroads)
Maj. Gen. Harold C. Teubner was assigned to Headquarters U.S. Air Force in July 1962 and held successive assignments as chief of Electronics Division, deputy director of science and technology, and assistant for research and development programming in the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Research and Development. He became deputy director of the budget, U.S. Air Force Comptroller in May 1966. In August 1967 he was assigned as deputy chief of staff for comptroller, Air Force Systems Command.
His personal military awards and decorations include the Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, and the Air Force Commendation Medal.
Maj. Gen. Harold C. Teubner retired on March 1, 1973 and currently resides in San Antonio, TX.
Edward "Ed" W.
Thomas, Jr. ’90
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Air Force Brig. Gen.
Montgomery, AL
Brig. Gen. Edward W. Thomas Jr. is the Commander of the Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education, Maxwell Air Force Base, Gunter Annex, Alabama. He is responsible for educating the Air Force’s enlisted force by overseeing professional military development, awarding college credit through the Community College of the Air Force, and providing upgrade training through the Air Force Career Development Academy. He is also responsible for the Air Force First Sergeant Academy and the Enlisted Heritage Research Institute.
General Thomas was commissioned in 1990 following his graduation from Texas A&M University. His staff assignments include serving as the Special Assistant for Public Affairs to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Director of Public Affairs for U.S. European Command, Director of Public Affairs for Pacific Air Forces, and Director of Current Operations for the Secretary of the Air Force Office of Public Affairs. He commanded the 673rd Mission Support Group at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, and the 341st Mission Support Squadron at Malmstrom AFB, Mont. General Thomas also led the Air Force’s flagship publication, Airman Magazine and directed the NATO public affairs effort at Aviano Air Base, Italy, during the 1999 Kosovo air campaign. He holds a membership at the Royal College of Defense Studies in London, England, where he studied foreign relations in 2010 with senior and general officers from more than 40 nations.
He has received the following major awards and decorations: Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal with four oak leaf clusters, Air Force Commendation Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal, Air Force Achievement Medal with oak leaf cluster, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Kosovo Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Armed Forces Service medal, Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters, NATO Medal, National Defense Service Medal with bronze star, Air Force Recognition Ribbon, among others.
George
Thompson ’77
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Army Brig. Gen.
New Braunfels, TX
Brigadier General George R. Thompson, Jr. began his military service by enlisting in the United States Marine Corps in December 1974. He served two years in the 1st Marine Division obtaining the rank of Sergeant (Meritoriously). He enlisted in the Texas National Guard in June 1984 and attended Officer Candidate School and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in July 1985.
Since commissioning, Brigadier General Thompson has served in a variety of command and staff assignments: Commanding Officer, Company G, 143rd Infantry (Airborne - Long Range Surveillance); Battery Commander, Headquarters & Headquarters Battery, 1st Battalion, 141st Field Artillery (Washington Artillery); Commander, 1st Battalion, 289th Training Support Battalion, 4th Brigade, 75th Division; Group Commander, 1st Battle Command Training Group, 1st Brigade, 75th Division, Deputy Commanding General, 84th Training Command and Commanding General, 86th Training Division (Operations).
Brigadier General Thompson graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science in Safety Engineering, holds a Master of Science in Environmental Systems Management from Southern Methodist University and a Master of Strategic Studies from the Army War College.
His military education includes the Infantry Officer Basic and Advanced Courses, Engineers Career Captains Course, the Combined Arms and Service Staff School, the Command and General Staff Officers Course, the Army War College, Flag and General Officer Capstone Course at the National Defense University, and Advanced Joint Primary Military Education at the Joint Forces Staff College.
Brigadier General Thompson’s military awards and decorations include the Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal with six Oak Leaf Clusters, Army Commendation Medal with four Oak Leaf Clusters, Army Achievement Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, and the Parachutist Badge. He is also the recipient of the Order of Saint Maurice “Primicerius” by the National Infantry Association.
Brigadier General Thompson retired July 2015. He is a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas and a Certified Safety Professional. He lives with his wife, Maggie, in New Braunfels, Texas.
Victor H.
Thompson, Jr. ’42
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Air Force Brig. Gen.
Houston, TX
Brigadier General Victor H. Thompson, Jr. passed away September 1, 2011 in Houston TX. at the age of 90 years old.
He had two rewarding simultaneous careers as well as numerous civic leadership positions during his lifetime. His service in the Air Force spanned 37 1/2 years and he retired January 30, 1981 in the position of Mobilization Assistant to the Commander, Air Training Command, Randolph AFB, Texas, receiving the Legion of Merit for his outstanding service in this position.
He worked at Mosher Steel Company, Houston (now Trinity Industries, Inc.) for 49 years, retiring in 1989 as Sr. Vice President General Manager of Technical Services & Customer Relations. He was also Mayor of Hedwig Village, Houston TX from 1989-1993.
Other honors and awards he was given include the American Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal, Air Force Longevity Service Award Ribbon, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, as well as numerous citizenship awards.
Herman O.
Thomson ’51
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Air Force Lt. Gen.
San Antonio, TX
Lt. Gen. Herman O. Thomson graduated from Texas A&M University in 1951 with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration.
Upon graduation from college in 1951, General Thomson was designated a distinguished graduate of the Air Force Reserve Officers' Training Corps program and commissioned as a second lieutenant.
He was director for plans and policy, Joint Staff, Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in Washington, D.C.
He is a command pilot. His military decorations and awards include the Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star Medal, Air Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross.
Lt. Gen. Herman O. Thomson retired on August 1, 1985 and currently resides in San Antonio, TX.
Manning E.
Tillery ’26
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Air Force Maj. Gen.
San Antonio, TX
Maj. Gen. Manning E. Tillery graduated from Texas A&M University in 1926 with a Bachelor of Science degree.
For the Hawaiian Air Materiel Area, he has served as deputy chief of staff, deputy commander of Maintenance and Supply Division, and assumed command of Pacific Air Depot. At Wright-Paterson Air Force base, he served as deputy director of Maintenance engineering.
Maj. Gen. Manning E. Tillery has been awarded the Legion of Merit.
Maj Gen. Manning E. Tillery passed away on November 6, 1988.