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Carl E. Franklin ’61

Carl E. Franklin ’61
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USAF   Lt. Gen.

Colleyville, TX

Lieutenant General Carl E. Franklin is commander of 9th Air Force and U.S. Central Command Air Forces, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. His command comprises six wings in the eastern United States with more than 350 aircraft and 36,000 active-duty and civilian personnel. As the air component commander for U.S. Central Command, he is responsible for developing contingency plans and conducting air operations in a 20-nation area of responsibility stretching from Kenya in eastern Africa, southward to the Seychelles Islands and across the Arabian Peninsula and Southwest Asia to Pakistan. He is also responsible for the operational readiness of 30 9th Air Force-gained Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve units comprising the Air Reserve component.



The general was commissioned in 1965 as a distinguished graduate of the Texas Tech University Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps program. He commanded a fighter test and evaluation squadron and a tactical reconnaissance wing, and was also an air warfare center and a joint task force commander. His staff experience includes two tours at Headquarters U.S. Air Force and a tour at a major NATO Command headquarters, where he was the senior officer directing an international staff with personnel from eight nations. He is a command pilot with more than 3,780 hours in fighter and trainer aircraft.

Larry Patterson ’72

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.

Harry V. Steel, Jr. ’53

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.

Gerald "Jake" Betty ’73

Gerald "Jake" Betty ’73
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Texas State Guard - Army   Maj. Gen.

Austin, Texas

On Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014, Maj. Gen. Gerald “Jake” Betty took command of the Texas State Guard from Maj. Gen. Manuel “Tony” Rodriguez at a change of command ceremony at Camp Mabry in Austin, Texas.

Governor Rick Perry announced last month that Betty would assume command upon the retirement of Rodriguez, who has commanded the TXSG since August 2012.

Betty joined the TXSG in January 2006, after a distinguished career in the U.S. Army and Army Reserve. Betty received his bachelor's degree from Texas A&M University and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Infantry in 1973. Upon entering active duty he was assigned to the 1st 501st Infantry Battalion, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, KY. Upon leaving active duty in 1977, he was assigned as Company Commander C-Company, 1st 143 Infantry, 36th Airborne Brigade, Texas National Guard. Additionally, in 1979 Betty transferred to the U.S. Army Reserves and held various leadership positions. In February 2003, he was mobilized to the Defense Intelligence Agency as Chief, Iraq Survey Group, Fusion Center - CONUS, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He retired from the U.S. Army Reserve in 2003 after serving a total of 30 years.

During his time in the TXSG, Betty has held a number of leadership positions to include serving as the Director of Personnel and Administration for the organization headquarters. While commander of the 8th Regiment, Betty served on several State Active Duty missions for Hurricanes Dean, Gustav, Dolly, Edouard, and Ike. In March of 2013, Betty was selected to serve as Commanding General of the Army Component Command.

As commander, Betty will be responsible for the organization, training and administration of the Texas State Guard, reporting directly to the Texas Adjutant General. Currently, more than 2,200 men and women actively service in the TXSG, divided into four operational components: Army, Air, Maritime and Medical. The mission of the Texas State Guard is to provide mission-ready military forces to assist state and local authorities in times of state emergencies; to conduct homeland security and community service activities under the umbrella of Defense Support to Civil Authorities; and to augment the Texas Army and Air National Guard as required.

Betty and wife, Juli, have been married for 40 years and have two children, Josh and Alison. Their son and son-in-law proudly serve in the U.S. Army as a Major and Sgt. 1st Class.

Betty was honored to take command from Rodriguez and is ready for the next chapter of his military career.

Prior to the change of command ceremony, Betty was promoted to Major General.

Samuel L. "Lee" Henry ’83

Samuel L. "Lee" Henry ’83
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Texas Army National Guard   Maj. Gen.

Austin, Texas

he Division Commander, 36th Infantry Division, Maj. Gen. Samuel “Lee” Henry was commissioned a Distinguished Military Graduate in the Infantry in 1983 from Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas.



After completing the Infantry Officer Basic Course and Ranger School, his first assignment was with 1st Battalion, 10th Infantry, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division (Mechanized). In 1987, he entered the Texas Army National Guard. As a member of 71st Troop Command, he held consecutive positions as S3 Air, Commander of G Company, 143rd Infantry (Airborne), and Aide de Camp to the Commander, Troop Command. In 1994, he was assigned to the 36th Brigade, 49th Armored Division and served as Assistant S3, S4 Logistics Officer and graduated from the Command and General Staff College. In 1996, he was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 141st Infantry (Mechanized), and served as the S3 Operations Officer. In 1998, he transferred to 3rd Brigade, 49th Armored Division, and served as the S3 Operations Officer. While Commanding 2nd Battalion, 142nd Infantry from 2001 to 2004, he also served as the Deputy Chief, Operations III (US) Corps, Fort Hood, Texas while mobilized in support of OPERATION NOBLE EAGLE I and later as the Team Leader, Technology Evaluation & Integration Team for the Improvised Explosive Device (IED) Task Force reporting to the ARMY G3 at Fort Belvoir, VA.



He was selected and attended the U.S. Army War College at Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania. Having completed the War College in 2005, he was activated and selected to command TF Strike, OPERATION ENDURING MISSION III, Bosnia-Herzegovina. Henry commanded, 56th Infantry Brigade Combat Team deployed in support of OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM, Iraq in 2008. In 2010 he was assigned as the Chief of Staff, 36th Infantry Division (Rear) during the



Division Headquarters’ deployment to Iraq in support of OPERATION NEW DAWN prior to his promotion and selection as the Assistant Division Commander – Maneuver, 36th Infantry Division. From June 2016-February 2017 he assumed Command of Train, Advise, Assist, Command – South (NATO) while deployed to Kandahar, Afghanistan, representing the first time a National Guard Division headquarters was deployed and responsible for a Regional Command in Afghanistan. On May 1, 2017, Henry assumed command of the 36th Infantry Division.



Henry’s education includes a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics, Master degrees in Business Administration and Strategic Studies, The Army Command General Staff Course and he is a graduate of the United States Army War College.



His awards include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit with Bronze oak leaf cluster, Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal with a Silver and three Bronze oak leaf clusters, the National Defense Service Medal with Bronze Star device, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with one Star, Iraq Campaign Medal with two Stars, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary & Service Medals, the Combat Infantryman’s Badge, the Expert Infantryman’s Badge, the Parachutist’s Badge, the Ranger Tab and many other various Federal and State awards and decorations. He is a recipient of the Order of Saint Maurice “Centurion” by the National Infantry Association.



Henry is currently employed with SAP America, Inc. He and his wife Tricia live in Austin, Texas, and have three children and one grandchild.

Charles H. Kone ’52

Charles H. Kone ’52
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Texas Army National Guard   Maj. Gen.

Niceville, FL

Maj. Gen. Charles H. Kone is retired and currently resides in Niceville, FL. He was Commander of the 49th Armored Division from November 13, 1987 to May 22, 1989.

A. Bentley Nettles ’85

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.

Richard A. Box ’61

Richard A. Box ’61
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State Guard   Brig. Gen.

Austin, TX

Richard Arthur Box, DDS of Austin received his bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University in 1961 and a doctorate of dental science from the University of Texas Dental Branch in Houston in 1966. Dr. Box is a doctor of dental surgery and has a private practice in the Austin area. Dr. Box is a member of the American and Texas Dental Associations, and American and Texas Academies of General Dentistry. He is a also a member of the Capitol Area Boy Scouts Board of Directors, Texas A&M Lettermen’s Association, 173rd Airborne Brigade Association and National Guard Association of Texas. He served in the United States Army and as commander of the Texas State Guard. He served on The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents from 2008 to 2013, including as Chairman from March 2011 to 2013.

Ed Y. Hall ’60

Ed Y. Hall ’60
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State Guard   Brig. Gen.

Spartanburg, SC

Brig. Gen. Ed Hall credits Boy Scouts with inspiring his later entry into the military and still serves as Aviation Merit Badge Counselor. “After hitchhiking 400 miles to Texas A& M, a military college at the time, to be a member of the famed Texas Aggie Cadet Corps and to learn how to be a soldier,” Ed served four years as a Cadet and graduated in 1960; he won a Regular Army Commission awarded to the top 5% of ROTC graduates. As a Distinguished Military Graduate, he was allowed to select his branch of service, Armor, and first assignment: Germany. Ed served in the Regular Army from 1960-1980, which included three tours of duty in Southeast Asia; he tells of his duty in Vietnam in VALLEY OF THE SHADOW. In his 20 years of military service he saw assignments all over the world: Germany, England, France, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, several trips to Vietnam, Forts Benning, Knows, Eustis, Leavenworth, and Riley. Ed Y. Hall is now President of Honoribus Press, which is dedicated to publishing the memoirs of military veterans. He has served some 20 veterans in this capacity. Ed came to Spartanburg for ROTC duty at Wofford College. He taught ROTC subjects, led the flight program at Wofford, and trained 18 Senior Cadets in aviation; this training led to their pilot’s licenses in preparation for the Army Flight Training Program. His first retirement--from the US Army--resulted in his joining the administrative staff at Wofford as the assistant director of the physical plant. After 22 years, Ed retired from the Wofford Staff in 2004--his second retirement. Ed joined the SC State Guard as a volunteer General Staff Officer in 1984. The SCSG is a volunteer auxiliary of the SC National Guard. Ed. Y. Hall earned the rank of Brigadier General in May 2001. His wife, Cathy Hart Hall, helped pin the coveted stars on him with the help of Major General Stan Spears, SC Adjutant General, who conducted the formal ceremony in Columbia. Ed served for 22 years in the South Carolina State Guard. He retired from the Guard in 2006--his third retirement. On February 25, 2006, Ed Y. Hall received the Order of the Palmetto, the highest civilian honor awarded by the Governor of South Carolina. This distinguished recognition from Governor Sanford goes only to those who have significant statewide achievements, service, and accomplishments.

Donald J. Johnson ’55

Donald J. Johnson ’55
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State Guard   Brig. Gen.

Bryan, TX

While at Texas A&M University, Brig. Gen. Johnson studied Wildlife Management. He is married to Pam Johnson. From May to August of 1996, Donald J. Johnson was the interim Commandant for Texas A&M University. He retired as Deputy Commandant and Chief of Staff for the Corps of Cadets at Texas A&M University.

James W. Robinson ’75

James W. Robinson ’75
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State Guard   Maj. Gen.

Austin, TX

Ira E. Scott ’59

Ira E. Scott ’59
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State Guard   Maj. Gen.

Austin, TX

Charles R. Weaver ’59

Charles R. Weaver ’59
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State Guard   Brig. Gen.

Killeen, TX

Brig. Gen. Charles R. Weaver graduated from Texas A&M University in 1959 with a bachelor’s degree in History.

Brig. Gen. Charles R. Weaver has had a distinguished military career. He retired from federal active service in 1988 with the rank of Colonel. He was commissioned in the Texas State Guard in 1989 and retired from state active service in 1998 with the rank of Brigadier General.

His military awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal and the Legion of Merit.

Brig. Gen. Charles R. Weaver is retired from his military career and currently resides in Killeen, TX.

Brenda J. Holman ’87

Brenda J. Holman ’87
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Public Health Service   Rear Adm.

Rockville, MD

Brenda J. Holman, Regional Food and Drug Director in the Pacific Region of the Office of Regulatory Affairs, (ORA), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), was promoted to Rear Admiral (RADM) in the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps on January 1, 2002.

With this promotion, Ms. Holman becomes the only officer of this rank within the entire FDA field organization, where she serves as one of only five regional Food and Drug Directors in the FDA.



As the Pacific Regional Food and Drug Director, RADM Holman is responsible for 580 employees across three FDA districts, two regional laboratories and the regional office. The region's organization includes the Financial Management Staff, the Information Technology Staff and the State Cooperative Program Staff as well as the Small Business Office.



RADM Holman's responsibility and authority span all FDA-regulated product and program areas within her region including pharmaceuticals, biological products, foods, veterinary products and medical devices, including radiological health products. Ms. Holman is also the Senior Advisor to the Veterinary Medicine Field Committee.



A native of Texas, RADM Holman holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology from the University of Texas and a Master of Science degree in Food Science and Technology from Texas A&M University.



She began her FDA career in the Northeast Region as a Milk and Food Program Specialist, and then served as a Training Officer in the Office of Regulatory Affairs's State Training Branch in Rockville, Md. She later transferred to the Pacific Region as Assistant Regional Director responsible for the State Cooperative Programs. She was subsequently selected as District Director in Detroit District, then District Director in the New York District. She has served FDA as the Regional Food and Drug Director in the Pacific Region since September 2000. Her previous work experience includes seven years in state and local health departments in Texas.

Robert Smith III ’61

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.

Albert M. Bledsoe ’17

Albert M. Bledsoe ’17
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Navy   Rear Adm.

Gerald Bogle ’23

Gerald Bogle ’23
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Navy   Rear Adm.

Herbert E. Brown ’65

Herbert E. Brown ’65
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Navy   Vice Adm.

Niederwald, TX

Vice Admiral Herbert E. Brown assumed duties as Commander of the Third Fleet in 1996. He enlisted in the Navy in 1964, after attending Texas A&M. He served as Commander Carrier Group ONE and Deputy Commander in Chief to the U.S. Pacific Fleet in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii before his current position.

His awards and decorations include the Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal, Navy Commendation Medal, and Navy Achievement Medal.

George L. Cassell ’41

George L. Cassell ’41
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Navy   Rear Adm.

Alexandria, VA

Rear Admiral George L. Cassell, USN (Ret.) made his last takeoff on Thursday, March 19, March 2009. He was married to his wife of 65 years, Ellen Yates Cassell. During WWII, Admiral Cassell flew 43 combat missions from USS Yorktown (CV-10), while attached to Fighting Squadron Three. At the time, he was among the first carrier-based night fighter pilots flying the F6F Hellcat. After WWII, he commanded Attack Squadron 126 (F7U-3 Cutlass), USS Nitro (AE-23) and the USS Coral Sea (CVA-43) - the latter for an 11 month deployment in the waters off Vietnam. He had duty on the staff of Commander, Naval Air Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, the staff of Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, and the staff of the Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet. In 1968 he was selected for Flag rank and was assigned as the Deputy Commander, Naval Striking and Support Forces, Southern Europe in Napes, Italy. In October 1971, he commanded Antisubmarine Warfare Group TWO on board USS Wasp (CVS-18), and later Antisubmarine Warfare Group FOUR on board the USS Intrepid (CVS-11). He then became Commander Fleet Air Quonset Point and Commander Hunter-Killer Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet. His next and final duty was Commandant Eighth Naval District, over specified activities, as well as area coordination over all shore activities within the geographical limits of Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Louisiana. After temporary assignment to the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, he retired in September 1977 as the Grey Eagle. His awards include the Distinguished Service Medal, four Legions of Merit, the Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism and extraordinary achievement against Japanese forces, the Presidential Unit Citation, and the Navy Unit Commendation. Rear Admiral Cassell was a member of the Golden Eagles Association. While at Texas A&M University, George Cassell studied chemical engineering.

Geoffrey L. Chesbrough ’67

Geoffrey L. Chesbrough ’67
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Navy   Rear Adm.

Alexandria, VA

A native of Ohio, Rear Admiral Chesbrough U.S. Navy (Ret.) graduated the U.S. Naval Academy with the Class of 1962. He attended graduate school at Texas A&M University, receiving his Masters Degree in Physical Oceanography. A long and distinguished naval career led him to Washington in 1990, where he served as the Oceanographer of the Navy until he retired in 1994. After retirement, he consulted on many projects including the building of a state-of-the-art Oceanographic Survey ship for the University of Hawaii. Following graduation from U.S. Naval Academy, Rear Admiral Chesbrough reported to USS MULLINNIX (DD-944) and served in the Engineering Department. While in MULLINNIX he was part of the blockade of Cuba during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He has also served at sea as the Weapons Officer in USS BRIDGET (DE-1024), as Operations Officer in USS CLAUDE V. RICKETTS (DDG-5), as commissioning Executive Officer in USS KINKAID (DD-965), as Commanding Officer in USS BRISCOE (DD-977), and as Commander, Destroyer Squadron SEVENTEEN. Rear Admiral Chesbrough also served afloat as the Fleet Schedules Officer and Surface Operations Officer in the Staff of Commander, U.S. SIXTH Fleet and in the Republic of Vietnam with the Vietnamese Navy. In Vietnam he was an advisor and only English speaking person on the Vietnamese ship HQVN CHI LINH (PCE-11). In Washington, he served in the Executive Office of the President, Office of Telecommunications Policy. He graduated with Highest Distinction from the United States Naval War College in 1978 and was requested to remain as part of the War College faculty in the department of Strategy and Policy. Additionally, he has served in the staff of the Commander in Chief, U.S. Atlantic Fleet as the Surface Warfare Readiness Officer and as the Executive Assistant to the Deputy Commander in Chief, Atlantic Command and U.S. Atlantic Fleet. Selected to Flag rank in November 1985, Rear Admiral Chesbrough served as the Director, Command and Control Planning and Programming Division (OP-940). In August 1988, Rear Admiral Chesbrough moved to the Republic of the Philippines and assumed duties as the Commander, Naval Surface Group, Western Pacific, Commander Surface Combatant Task Force SEVENTH Fleet (CTF 75), and Commander, Logistic Support Force, SEVENTH Fleet (CTF 73). In October of 1990, Rear Admiral Chesbrough returned to Washington and served as the Oceanographer of the Navy until he retired, July 1, 1994. After retirement, Rear Admiral Chesbrough consulted for The Florida State University, International Institute for Climate Change Prediction, and later was employed by Strategic Insight, a Washington area based management consulting firm. In his consulting career he has provided support, analysis, and advice to The Director of Surface Warfare, the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (M&RA), the Program Executive Officer for Theater Surface Combatants, DCNO for Space and Electronic Warfare, the Program Manager for the Joint Command and Control Ship, the Defense Acquisition University, and the University of Hawaii where he assisted the University in building a state of the art Oceanographic Survey ship. Rear Admiral Chesbrough’s personal awards and decorations include the Distinguished Service Medal, the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit (4 awards), the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” distinguishing device, Meritorious Service Medal (2 awards), the Navy Achievement Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross and many others. He is married to Mildred Chesbrough.

Richard T. Gaskill ’52

Richard T. Gaskill ’52
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Navy   Vice Admiral

Pensacola, FL

Vice Adm. Richard T. Gaskill passed away in July 2020 in his home in Pensacola, Florida.

Alfred G. Harms, Jr. ’78

Alfred G. Harms, Jr. ’78
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Navy   Vice Adm.

Sanford, FL

Al Harms currently serves as Vice President for Strategic Planning and Initiatives and Special Assistant to the President at the University of Central Florida.

He received his bachelors degree at the University of Illinois and he received his masters in Statistics at Texas A&M University in 1978, he also completed the U.S. Navy’s Test Pilot School, the Navy’s Nuclear Propulsion Training Program and the NATO Defense College

In addition to his responsibilities on the university’s senior leadership team, he serves on various academic, scientific, corporate and philanthropic boards across the nation.

Prior to joining UCF in mid-2005, he completed a distinguished career in the U.S. Navy with multiple staff and operational sea tours, including command of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Following promotion to Flag (General Officer) rank, Vice Admiral Harms had five follow-on assignments and concluded his active service as the Navy’s Chief Learning Officer.

Alfred G. Harms, Jr. is retired from the United States Navy and currently resides in Sanford, FL.

Howard H. Haynes ’52

Howard H. Haynes ’52
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Navy   Rear Adm.

Tavares, FL

Howard Haynes earned a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering while at Texas A&M University. He built a career in the field of engineering. He is married to Jayne Haynes.

Brian S. Hurley ’86

Brian S. Hurley ’86
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Navy   Rear Adm

McKinney, TX

Rear Admiral Hurley, originally from Galveston, Texas, graduated from the Texas A&M University in 1987 and completed Navy Nuclear pipeline in May 1989.

Hurley's tour on board USS PINTADO (SSN 672) holding several division officer positions and completing WESTPAC deployment. In May 1992, reported to SUBMARINE SQUADRON SIX as the operations officer. In June 1995, he reported to USS ATLANTA (SSN 712) as Combat Systems Officer completing several Atlantic deployments, MED deployment and his submarine command qualifications. In August of 1998, he transferred to COMMANDER ATLANTIC FLEET as Executive Assistant to Plans and Policy. Also Lead in establishing contingency plans and supervising international relations. In May of 2000, Hurley transitioned to reserve status holding numerous positions supporting global fleet operations.He was assigned as the Commanding Officer of Emory S Land unit, Officer in Charge of Amphibious Construction Battalion detachment 111, Commanding Officer Submarine Learning Center San Diego and Commanding Officer NR Submarine Development Squadron Twelve. Commanding Officer NR Joint Staff- South. and Commanding Officer for NR Commander Navy Installation Command Headquarters Navy Yard.

Other reserve Staff assignments have been Deputy Chief of Staff at Navy Reserve Commander Seventh Fleet, Officer in Charge of Plans and Policy for Navy Reserve Commander Seventh Fleet. His personal awards include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (2 awards), Navy Commendation Medal (4 awards), and Navy Achievement Medal (2 awards).

He is currently assigned as Deputy Commander Seventh Fleet. In his civilian life, he is the technical manager for Teradyne.

Ronny L. Jackson '91

Ronny L. Jackson '91
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Navy   RDML

Washington, D.C.

A native of Levelland, Texas, Rear Adm. Ronny L. Jackson graduated from Texas A&M University in 1991 with a Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology. He then went on to attend medical school at the University of Texas Medical Branch, graduating in 1995 with his Doctor of Medicine. He began his active duty naval service in 1995 at the Portsmouth Naval Medical Center in Virginia, where he completed his internship in transitional medicine.

After completing his first year of residency training in 1996, he went on to become the honor graduate of the Navy’s Undersea Medical Officer Program in Groton, Connecticut. Uniquely qualified in submarine and hyperbaric medicine, his subsequent operational assignments included, instructor at the Naval Diving and Salvage Training Center in Panama City, Florida; det. officer in charge and diving medical officer at Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 8 in Sigonella, Italy; and diving safety officer at the Naval Safety Center in Norfolk.

In 2001, Jackson returned to Portsmouth Naval Medical Center to begin his residency in emergency medicine, finishing at the top of his class and receiving the honor graduate designation. Upon completing his residency in 2004, he was assigned as clinical faculty in the Emergency Medicine Residency Program at the Naval Hospital in Portsmouth, Virginia. In 2005 he joined the 2nd Marines, Combat Logistics Regiment 25, in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. From there he deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom as the emergency medicine physician in charge of resuscitative medicine for a forward deployed Surgical Shock Trauma Platoon in Taqaddum, Iraq.

In 2006, while still in Iraq, Jackson was selected as a White House physician. Since arriving at the White House, he has directed the Executive Health Care for the President’s Cabinet and Senior Staff, served as physician supervisor for the Camp David Presidential Retreat, held the position of physician to the White House and led the White House Medical Unit as its director. He has served as White House physician during the past three administrations and was the appointed physician to the president for President Barack Obama. He currently serves as the appointed physician to the president for President Donald J. Trump.

His awards include, the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Navy/Marine Corps Commendation Medal (four awards), the Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal (three awards), as well as other individual, unit and campaign awards. He is also designated as a diving and undersea medical officer, naval parachutist, Fleet Marine Force Warfare qualified officer, and submarine warfare qualified medical officer.

Jackson is a board certified diplomate of the American Board of Emergency Medicine and is designated as a fellow of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine. He currently holds faculty clinical appointments with the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences and the Harvard School of Medicine affiliated Beth Israel Deaconess Disaster Medicine Fellowship Program.

Jerome L. Johnson ’56

Jerome L. Johnson ’56
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Navy   Adm.

Fort Myers, FL

Adm. Jerome L. Johnson is the President and CEO of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS), a non-profit charitable organization whose purpose is to provide financial assistance to Navy and Marine Corps personnel and their families in time of need.

A native of Texas born in 1935, Adm. Jerome L. Johnson attended Texas A&M University prior to entering the Naval Aviation Cadet Program in 1955. Adm. Johnson is also a graduate of the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, Ca. and The Defense Intelligence College in Washington, DC. He was awarded a Doctor of Strategic Intelligence (honoris causa) from the DIC.

Adm. Jerome L. Johnson served in the Navy from 1956-1992. He served as the commander of the Vice Chief of Naval Operations. From 2002 to 2004, he served as Chairman of the Board for the 385-thousand members of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA).

His military awards and decorations include the Navy Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star, and the Air Medal.

Adm. Jerome L. Johnson is retired now. He and his wife, Joy, reside in Fort Myers, FL. They have three adult children, five grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.

Robert J. Kamensky ’79

Robert J. Kamensky ’79
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Navy   Rear Adm.

San Diego, CA

Rear Adm. Robert J. Kamensky graduated from Texas A&M University in 1979 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nuclear Engineering. He holds a Masters of Science degree in Aerospace Systems as well.

Following nuclear propulsion training and Submarine School, he reported to USS Drum (SSN 677) in San Diego in December 1980. He served on USS Drum holding positions as main propulsion assistant, damage control assistant and weapons officer department head through May 1984 making three deployments to the Western Pacific and Indian Ocean.

In 2007, Rear Adm. Robert J. Kamensky was assigned to Commander Submarine Force serving as the Submarine Force Reserve Component chief of staff with oversight of 72 reserve units supporting worldwide operations.

Rear. Adm. Robert J. Kamensky serves as the director of the Organizational Process Management Office (since 2006), with specific emphasis on Lean Six Sigma (LSS) program implementation for commander Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command.

His awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal (2 awards), Navy Commendation Medal and Navy Achievement Medal.

Rear Adm. Robert J. Kamensky currently resides in San Diego, CA with his wife Susan.

Raymond A. Moore ’35

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.

William W. Pickavance, Jr. ’68

William W. Pickavance, Jr. ’68
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Navy   Rear Adm.

League City, TX

Rear Adm. William W. Pickavance, Jr. graduated from Texas A&M in 1968 with a Bachelor of Arts degree.

He has served as Aide/Flag Lieutenant to Commander Light Attack Wings Pacific and to Vice Chief of Naval Operations and Executive Assistant to the Director, Air Warfare (N88).

His military awards and decorations include the Defense Superior Service Medal, three Legions of Merit, the Distinguished Flying Cross, and four Meritorious Service Medals.

David B. Robinson ’62

David B. Robinson ’62
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Navy   Vice Adm.

Arlington, TX

Vice Adm. David B. Robinson attended Texas A&M University before entering the United States Naval Academy.

He has served as the Administrative Aide to the Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff, Surface Commander Assignment Officer, and Director of the Fiscal Management and Procedural Control Division for the Naval Atlantic Fleet.

His military awards and decorations include the Navy Cross, Defense Distinguished Service Medal, Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star with Combat “V,” Meritorious Service Medal and Purple Heart.

Vice Adm. David B. Robinson retired and 1996 and currently resides in Arlington, TX.

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