Stephen W.
Wilson ’81
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Air Force Gen.
Montgomery, AL
Gen. Stephen W. “Seve” Wilson is Vice Chief of Staff of the 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 and Deputy Advisory Working Group. He assists the Chief of Staff with organizing, training, and equipping of 660,000 active-duty, Guard, Reserve and civilian forces serving in the United States and overseas.
Gen. Wilson received his commission from Texas A&M University in 1981. He’s had multiple flying tours, and led bomber; intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; mobility; aeromedical evacuation; and airborne command and control operations supporting Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom and Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. Gen. Wilson has also held numerous command positions, including the Joint Functional Component Commander for Global Strike and Air Force Global Strike Command. Gen. Wilson is a command pilot with more than 4,500 flying hours and 680 combat hours. Prior to his current assignment, the general was Deputy
Talentino
Angelosante ’80
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Air Force Brig. Gen
Camp Smith, Hawaii
Brig. Gen. Talentino C. Angelosante is the Mobilization Assistant to the Director for Resources Assessment, J8, U.S. Pacific Command, Camp Smith, Hawaii.
General Angelosante received his commission through Officer Training School in 1983. He began his Air Force service as an engineer at the Ballistic Missile Office, Norton Air Force Base, Calif. In 1987, he transitioned to the security police career field at Kirtland AFB, N.M. Four years later, he returned to working as an engineer at the Phillips Laboratory, Kirtland AFB, N.M. In 1992, he rejoined the security police, serving as Operations Officer, as Chief, Base Defense, Plans and Antiterrorism at Headquarters U.S. Air Forces in Europe, and as Squadron Commander three separate times. He transferred to the Air Force Reserve in 2003 serving as a group and air base wing commander as well as on several major command and combatant command staffs. General Angelosante has deployed multiple times on active duty and as a reserve officer to include Panama, Peru, Bosnia, Kuwait, Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Afghanistan. Before assuming his present assignment, he was the Mobilization Assistant to the Assistant Chief of Staff, Strategic Deterrence and Nuclear Integration, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C.
Awards and medals that Brig. Gen. Angelosante has received include the Bronze Star with two oak leaf clusters, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal with eight oak leaf clusters, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal with five oak leaf clusters, Joint Service Achievement Medal, Air Force Achievement Medal with two oak leaf clusters, National Defense Service Medal with bronze star, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal with bronze star, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with two bronze stars, Iraq Campaign Medal with two bronze stars, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with three 'M' devices, NATO Medal with two bronze stars, Army Combat Action Badge.
James K. "Red"
Brown ’80
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Army Maj. Gen.
Lindale, TX
Major General James K. Brown, Jr. currently serves as Commander, 36th Infantry Division, Texas Army National Guard. He commands and controls the division's headquarters and six major subordinate commands. He also serves as the principal advisor to the Adjutant General and Army Commander, Texas Military Forces on employment of the division on state and federal missions.
James K. “Red” Brown received his commission in the United States Army in May of 1980 from the ROTC program at Texas A&M University. Maj. Gen. Brown is a graduate of the Armor Officer Basic and Advance Courses, Combined Arms Staff Services School, the Command and General Staff College and the Army War College. He holds a Masters Degree in Strategic Studies.
He is a career Armor officer who has commanded line units at the company, battalion and brigade level. In addition to his command tours, key assignments for COL Brown include Assistant Chief of Staff for Civil Military Affairs (G5) in Bosnia-Herzegovina during Stabilization Force Seven and Assistant Chief of Staff for Operations (G3) of the 49th Armored Division for three years.
As a Colonel, General Brown commanded the 56th Brigade Combat Team during Operation Iraqi Freedom III from January through December of 2005. His combat brigade was comprised of 6 Battalions with 31 companies and over 4000 Soldiers. Maj. Gen. Brown’s brigade conducted convoy escort and route security missions throughout Iraq.
Maj. Gen. Brown’s military awards include the Bronze Star and Combat Action Badge awarded in Iraq, the Legion of Merit, six Meritorious Service Medals, three Army Commendation Medals and numerous other awards. He has twice been awarded the Draper Leadership Award from the United States Army Armor Association and has been admitted into the Order of Saint George from the Armor Association and the Order of Saint Barbour from the Artillery Association.
Maj. Gen. James K. Brown is the President and Managing Partner of Texas Water Systems, a private water utility company in Tyler, Texas. He is the President of the Lindale Independent School District Board of Trustees, Chairman of the Lindale Economic Development Corporation, and serves on the Board of Directors of the Boys & Girls Clubs of East Texas, the Independent Water and Sewer Contractors of Texas, and the Lindale Area Chamber of Commerce.
Maj. Gen. Brown and his wife Jane have three daughters, 1LT Crystal Brown, Kimberly, and Hannah. Maj. Gen. Brown is currently assigned to Forces Command.
James W.
Hyatt ’80
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Air Force Maj. Gen.
College Station, TX
On 6 November, 2013, Texas A&M University and Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) Detachment 805, welcomed Major General James W. (Bill) Hyatt, as he returned to Aggieland for his Air Force retirement ceremony. Prior to the ceremony Maj Gen Hyatt conducted speaking engagements with AFROTC and Corps Cadets, and afterwards served as the reviewing official for the Corps march-in prior to the Texas A&M vs. Vanderbilt football game. General Hyatt began his visit by speaking in two different engagements at the Buzbee Leadership Learning Center (LLC). The first was to Detachment 805 Junior and Senior class members, while the second was geared towards the Freshman and Sophomore cadets. He described his entry into the Corps and experiences he obtained while a member.
Maj Gen Hyatt’s Air Force career started here at Texas A&M in the Fall of 1976 when he showed up as a freshman in the Texas A&M Corps of Cadets. Working his way through the cadet ranks and through the University, Maj Gen Hyatt graduated and commissioned into the United States Air Force in May of 1980. From 1980-1983, he commanded an aircraft maintenance unit, and entered undergraduate pilot training in 1983, culminating in his assignment as an F-16 pilot from 1985.
From there, he served in roles as an Instructor Pilot, Standardization and Evaluation Flight Examiner, Weapons Officer and Operations Officer. He has commanded a fighter squadron, two operations groups and two Air Force Wings. He has served on the Air Combat Command, Headquarters U.S. Air Force and Joint Staffs, and he was the Senior Military Assistant to the Deputy Secretary of Defense, Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Pentagon, Washington, D.C. He retired as Director, Operations, Strategic Deterrence, and Nuclear Integration, Headquarters U.S. Air Forces in Europe, Ramstein Air Base, Germany. In this position he developed and implemented policy, obtained resources and developed concepts of operation in order to ensure U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Africa are well organized, trained and equipped.
Maj Gen Hyatt held his retirement ceremony outside the TAMU Corps Center, which was officiated by Gen (USAF ret) T Michael Moseley. Distinguished guests included Gen Moseley and his wife, Gen (ret) Ashy, Maj Gen (ret) Whitmore, family, friends, and fellow Corps members.
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Kenneth D.
Jones ’80
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Army Reserve Maj. Gen.
Iola, Texas
Major General Kenneth D. Jones was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant, Ordnance Corps, through the ROTC program at Texas A&M University in Dec 1980. He is a graduate of numerous military courses that include the Ordnance Basic and Advanced courses, Transportation Advanced, Small Group Instructor, Command and General Staff College, Advanced Joint Professional Military Education, and the United States Army War College.
Maj Gen Jones currently serves as commander of 50,000 in the 81st Readiness Division. Jones will be leading and guiding a legion of soldiers under countless occupational specialties that could be independently deployed or attached to a wide variety of units both Reserve and full-time active duty. His previous leadership and command duties include Commanding General, 4th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) located in San Antonio, Texas; HHD Detachment Commander, 821st Trans BN (MT); Battalion Commander, 11th BN (CGSC); Brigade Commander, 2nd Brigade (BCT)/95th Division; Brigade Commander 800th LSB/ 80th Training Command; Chief of Staff 143rd TRANSCOM (Kuwait); Deputy Commander, 103rd ESC (Des Moines, IA and Iraq.
His staff assignments include Maintenance Officer and Adjutant, 782nd Maintenance BN, Executive Officer and S-4, 821st Transportation BN, Operations Officer 6th Brigade, 95th Division; Director Enlisted Courses and Training Officer, 5047th USAR School; Senior Operations Officer, 6th Brigade, 95th Division.
Maj Gen Jones is a Level 3 Joint Qualified Officer and has a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Technology from Texas A&M University and Master of Strategic Studies degree from the United States Army War College. He served three overseas tours in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom with units earning the Meritorious Unit Commendation in 2005 and 2011. His individual awards include the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal (1OLC), Meritorious Service Medal (5OLC), Army Commendation Medal (3OLC), Air Force Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal (2OLC), Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary and Service Medals, Combat Action Badge and Senior Parachutist Badge.
In his civilian career, BG Jones is retired from Hallmark Cards Inc., Topeka, Kansas where he served as the Plant Engineering Manager for 28 years. He currently resides in Iola, Texas and is married to Cheryl Jones. His family includes his Son-in-Law and daughter, Gavin and Amanda Englund, and daughter Allison and he is a proud grandfather.
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Michael B.
Cates ’79
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Army Brig. Gen.
Frisco, TX
Brigadier General Michael Cates served as the 23rd Chief, U.S. Army Veterinary Corps and commanded the U.S. Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland.
His degrees from Texas A&M University include a Bachelor of Science Degree in 1979 and his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree in 1980. He served in the U.S. Army Veterinary Corps from September 1980 until his retirement in January 2009.
Brig. Gen. Cates’ military awards and decorations include the Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Navy Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, the Order of Military Medical Merit, and the Surgeon General’s “A” Professional Proficiency Designator in Veterinary Preventive Medicine. He was a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine, and was named a Distinguished Alumnus of Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2005.
After retiring from the military, Brig. Gen. Cates was a Professor at Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine from January 2009 to December 2015. While there, he served on the Board of Directors, Kansas Public Health Association, and he was awarded the KPHA Special Service Award in 2015. Kansas State University recognized him with the Provost’s Professorial Performance Award in 2015.
Brig. Gen. Cates and his wife Linda retired to their home state of Texas in December 2015.
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.
Walter L.
Miller, Jr. ’79
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Marine Corps Brig. Gen.
Brig. Gen. Walter Lee Miller, Jr. graduated from Texas A&M in 1979 with a Bachelors of Education in Physical Education. He was then commissioned as a 2nd lieutenant in Dec 1979 via the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps program.
He completed The Basic School (TBS) and Infantry Officer's Course in Oct 1980 and was assigned to B Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines. There he served as commander for both rifle and weapons platoons, as well as the B Company Executive Officer.
One of his assignments was to Plans, Policies, and Operations; Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict; Headquarters Marine Corps from 1991-1994. In March 2003 Brig. Gen. Walter L. Miller, Jr. served overseas in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom I. 1 year later in 2004 he was deployed again to Iraq for Operation Iraqi Freedom II.
In the summer of 2006, Brigadier General Miller was then assigned as the Assistant Chief of Staff of US European Command and held that billet until re-assignment to Headquarters, Marine Corps Combat Development Command in the summer of 2008.
He served as Director of the Joint Capabilities Assessment and Integration Directorate, the Marine Corps representative to the Joint Capabilities Board. In June of 2009, he was assigned to his current billet as the Director of Capabilities Development Directorate.
His awards and decorations include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit with Gold Star, Bronze Star with "V", Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal with Gold Star, Navy Commendation Medal with Gold Star and the Navy Achievement Medal. Brigadier General Miller has a Masters Degree in Curriculum Design.
Joe E.
Ramirez, Jr. ’79
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Army Brig. Gen.
Houston, TX
Brig. Gen. Joe Ramirez, Jr. is a native of Houston, Texas and received his commission from Texas A&M as a Distinguished Military Graduate in 1979.
He also served as a member of the Corps of Cadets and Aggie Band. He earned a Bachelor’s in Physical Education and also holds a Master’s Degree in Management from Webster University in St. Louis, MO and a Master’s in Strategic Studies from the United States Army War College in Carlisle, PA.
Brig. Gen. Joe E. Ramirez, Jr. has over 20 years of senior leadership and management experience focused on training, mentoring and developing a diverse group of young Americans, ranging in size from a Platoon (11 soldiers) to a Division (12,000 soldiers). He has a proven record of successfully leading young men and women and building highly efficient and effective units and teams, and helping to develop strong, effective leaders.
His awards include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary and Service Medals, Korean Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal and the Parachutist Badge.
Before assuming his role as Commandant of the Texas A&M Corps of Cadets on November 1 -- Brig. Gen. Joe E. Ramirez, Jr. served as Deputy Director, Policy, Plans and Strategy, US European Command in Stuttgart, Germany.
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).
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.
Edmund D.
Walker ’78
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Air Force Brig. Gen.
Houston, TX
BRIGADIER GENERAL EDMUND D. WALKER
Retired February 02,2015
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Brig. Gen. Edmund D. Walker is the Commander, Force Generation Center, Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command, Robins Air Force Base, Ga. The FGC is the single agency responsible for generating Air Force Reserve forces by leveraging AFR strategic capability to meet operational needs in support of global force management. The FGC performs all aspects of force generation to include oversight, visibility and accountability of all Air Force Reserve forces. His span of control extends from the individual Reservist to entire combat capable units, supporting a broad array of organizations from Air Force units to combatant commands, through all stages of activation from volunteerism up to and including full mobilization.
General Walker was born in Houston, Texas, and graduated from J. Frank Dobie High School in 1974. He entered the Air Force in 1978 as a Reserve Officer Training Corps graduate from Texas A&M University, College Station. His flying assignments have included service as an A-10 fighter pilot, fighter weapons instructor pilot and F-117 stealth fighter weapons instructor pilot. He has commanded at the squadron, group and wing levels.
Prior to his retirement in February of 2015, General Walker was the Special Assistant to the Vice Commander, Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command, Robins AFB, Ga.
Floyd L.
Carpenter ’77
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Air Force Maj. Gen.
Barksdale AFB, LA
Maj. Gen. Floyd L. Carpenter is Commander, 8th Air Force, Barksdale Air Force Base and Joint Functional Component Commander for Global Strike, U.S. Strategic Command, Offutt AFB, NE.
Maj. Gen. Floyd L. Carpenter received his commission through the ROTC program at Texas A&M University in 1977. He has commanded at the squadron, group and wing levels, and from November 2002 through May 2003, he deployed as the Commander, 40th Air Expeditionary Wing, where he directed combat forces in support of operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom.
"The Mighty Eighth" serves as the air component headquarters to USSTRATCOM for strategic deterrence, global strike, and operates USSTRATCOM's Joint Air Operations Center. The Joint Functional Component Command for Global Strike plans and executes strategic deterrence and global strike operations for USSTRATCOM. General Carpenter also commands Task Force 204 which was activated in November 2007 to oversee Air Force nuclear bomber and reconnaissance activities in support of USSTRATCOM.
His major awards and decorations include the Defense Superior Service Medal with oak leaf cluster, Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster, Bronze Star Medal with oak leaf cluster, Meritorious Service Medal with silver oak leaf cluster, Air Medal with two oak leaf clusters, Air Force Commendation Medal, Air Force Achievement Medal, Combat Readiness Medal, National Defense Service Medal with bronze star and the NATO Medal with bronze star (Former Republic of Yugoslavia).
David C.
Garza ’77
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Marine Corps Maj. Gen
New Braunfels, TX
David Garza enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1969 and served as an Enlisted member of the U.S. Air Force in Vietnam. After his honorable discharge as a Sergeant in 1973, he attended Texas A&M University where he graduated in 1977. The following year he was commissioned in the Marine Corps. He currently serves as a United States Marine Corps Major General.
David A.
Rubenstein ’77
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Army Maj. Gen.
Universal City, TX
Maj. Gen. David A. Rubenstein is the U.S. Army's Deputy Surgeon General and Commander United States Army Medical Center. He serves concurrently as the Chief of the Army Medical Service Corps.
Prior to this assignment he was the Commanding General of Europe Regional Medical Command [Heidelberg, Germany] and Command Surgeon for United States Army, Europe and 7th Army. He previously commanded the 30th Medical Brigade and was the V U.S. Army Corps Command Surgeon [Heidelberg, Germany]. He has commanded many others.
He graduated from Texas A&M University in 1977 with a Bachelor's degree in Health Education. He is also a 1997 graduate of the Army War College. He earned a Master's Degree in Health Administration from Baylor University and a Master's Degree in Military Art and Science from the Army's Command and General Staff College.
His awards and decorations are the Army Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Legion of Merit, Army Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, NATO Medal, Overseas Ribbon, Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, Army Superior Unit Award, and German Proficiency Badge (Gold). He has earned the Expert Field Medical Badge, Master and Canadian Parachutist Badges, Ranger Tab, German Marksmanship Badge, Army Staff Identification Badge, The Surgeon General's "A" professional proficiency designator, and German Sports Badge.
Maj Gen. David A. Rubenstein has received the 2007 Outstanding Federal Healthcare Executive Award from the Association of Military Surgeons of the United States and has been appointed an Honorary Healthcare Administration Graduate Professor at Baylor University.
His other honors include being the inaugural recipient of the U.S. Army Medical Service Corps Mentor of the Year Award, induction into the Army Medical Department's Order of Military Medical Merit, induction as an Outstanding Alumnus of the College of Education and Human Development at Texas A&M University, and the Medical Service Corps Chief's Award of Excellence. He is listed in four Who's Who publications and was included twice in Modern Healthcare's list of the 100 most influential people in Healthcare.
His professional credentials include being a board certified healthcare executive who also serves as Immediate Past Chairman of the 37,000 member American College of Healthcare Executives. He previously served as a Governor on the College's Board of Governors and on national committees. He also served as the Healthcare Administration Consultant to the Army Surgeon General. His other professional memberships include the Association of the United States Army, Association of Military Surgeons of the United States, American Hospital Association, and Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States.
MG Rubenstein has authored peer-reviewed professional articles, has two books on military medical history in progress, and has served as a book reviewer in such professional military journals as Military Review, Army, and Military Medicine.
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.
Randolph D.
Alles ’76
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Marine Corps Maj. Gen.
Honolulu, HI
Major General Alles is presently serving as the Director for Strategic Planning and Policy (J5), U.S. Pacific Command.
He hails from San Antonio, Texas and attended Texas A&M University. He was commissioned during August of 1976 and was designated a Naval Aviator at Naval Air Station Kingsville, Texas in September of 1978.
In June of 1986, Major General Alles was ordered to instructor duty at the Navy Fighter Weapons School, NAS Miramar, CA serving as the Assistant Maintenance Officer, Staff Standardization Officer, and Training Officer while at “Topgun.”
In August 1997, Major General Alles assumed duties as Executive Officer, Marine Aircraft Group 31. In August 1998, he reported as a student at the Naval War College, Newport, R.I. graduating in June 1999 with a Master’s In National Security and Strategic Studies. From June of 1999 until July 2001 he was assigned as Chief of the Strategy and Policy Division, U.S. Pacific Command.
After Assignment to Third Marine Aircraft Wing in June 2007 as the Assistant Wing Commander, Major General Alles served as the Commanding General for Third Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) during Operation Iraqi Freedom from January 2008 until February 2009.
His awards include the Defense Superior Service Maj. Gen. Randolph D. Alles currently resides in Honolulu, HI.
Harold G.
Bunch ’76
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Army Maj. Gen.
Chester, VA
Major General Harold Gary Bunch assumed the duties of the U.S. Army Materiel Command's Assistant Deputy Commanding General for Reserve Affairs on May 19, 2009. Previously he was the Deputy Commander for Mobilization and Operations, U.S. Army Sustainment Command, Rock Island Arsenal, Rock Island, Ill.
Major General Bunch graduated from Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology. He also holds a master's degree in Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College. His military education includes the Quartermaster Officer Basic and Advanced Courses, U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, and the U.S. Army War College. In his civilian life, Major General Bunch serves as a Senior Military Analyst with Tapestry Solutions, Inc., at Fort Lee, Va.
Major General Bunch has served in a variety of command and staff assignments. Commissioned as a Regular Army second lieutenant in December 1976, he began his military career as the petroleum platoon leader with the 501st Supply & Transportation Battalion, 1st Armored Division, Fuerth, Germany. He later served as the Operations Officer, S-3, for the 501st S&T Battalion and as the Supply Officer, S-4, for the Special Troops Battalion, 13th Support Command, Fort Hood, Texas. He left active duty in May 1982 and joined the U.S. Army Reserve.
His command assignments include: the Logistics Support Element, Task Force 420, Honduras, Central America; Logistics Support Company, Joint Task Force Jaguar, Belize and Guatemala, Central America; 694th Maintenance Battalion, San Antonio, Texas; 172nd Corps Support Group, Broken Arrow, Okla., which he mobilized and deployed to Balad, Iraq from January through December 2004 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom; the Logistics Civil Augmentation Program Support Unit, Fort Belvoir, Va. and Deputy Commanding General, 1st Sustainment Command (Theater), Camp Arifjan, Kuwait and Fort Bragg, N.C.
His key staff assignments include Operations Officer, S-3, 519th Maintenance Battalion, Dallas Texas; Operations Officer, S-3 and Support Operations Officer, 363rd Corps Support Group, San Marcos, Texas; and Assistant Director, Casualty-Memorial Affairs Operations Center, U.S. Army Human Resources Command, Alexandria, Va.
His awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit (with Oak Leaf Cluster), Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (with four Oak Leaf Clusters), Army Commendation Medal (with four Oak Leaf Clusters), Army Achievement Medal (with two Oak Leaf Clusters), Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Army Meritorious Unit Commendation, National Defense Service Medal (with Bronze Star), Iraqi Campaign Medal (with three Bronze Stars), and the Combat Action Badge.
Major General Bunch is married to Lauren Artesi Bunch and has two sons, Kyle and Carl, and a daughter, Alicia.
Samuel M.
Cannon ’76
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Army Brig. Gen.
Birmingham, AL
Brig. Gen. Mike Cannon entered the Army upon graduation in 1976, and completed his Masters of Science in Industrial Engineering from Texas A&M as well later in 1986.
In June 2005, BG Samuel M. Cannon assumed the Deputy Commanding General for Missiles in the AMCOM Life Cycle Management Command in addition to his Program Executive Officer duties to the Program Executive Office Missiles and Space.
His awards decorations and awards include the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, and the Army Achievement Medal.
Brig. Gen. Samuel M. Cannon retired as program executive office for missiles and space at Redstone Arsenal, AL. He currently resides in Birmingham, AL.
Patrick D.
Gillett, Jr. ’76
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Air Force Maj. Gen.
Tinker, AFB, OK
Major General P. David Gillett, Jr. retired in January 2012 as the Commander of the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center, Tinker Air Force Base, Okla. He was responsible for the 76th Maintenance Wing, 72nd Air Base Wing and Aerospace Sustainment Directorate. He ensured the center provides depot maintenance, weapon system acquisition and sustainment, as well as installation, services and information support. General Gillett was commissioned through the Air Force ROTC in July 1976 at Texas A&M University, College Station, and entered active duty at Chanute Air Force Base, Ill., in March 1977. General Gillett served in a variety of maintenance and logistics positions at the squadron, wing, major command and headquarters levels. He commanded an aircraft generation squadron (F-15E) during Operation Desert Storm and was the Deputy Director of Logistics during operations Noble Anvil and Allied Force. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, General Gillett was the Air Force Forces Director of Logistics within the European Command area of responsibility. Prior to his last command, he served as Director of Logistics, Headquarters Air Combat Command, Langley AFB, Va.
Jimmie C.
Jackson, Jr. ’76
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Air Force Brig. Gen.
Falls Church, VA
Brig. Gen. Jimmie C. Jackson, Jr. was the Commandant, Air Command and Staff College, and the Vice Commander, Spaatz Center for Officer Professional Education, Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala.
As Commandant, he led the world's premier professional military education college for midcareer officers and civilians which focused on the development of leaders. Graduates go on to provide significant contributions in developing, employing, sustaining, and commanding air, space, and cyberspace power in joint and combined operations throughout the world.
Brig. Gen. Jimmie C. Jackson, Jr. was commissioned in 1977 as a distinguished graduate of the ROTC program at Texas A&M University. He has served in a variety of positions at the squadron, wing, major command and Air Staff levels
General Jackson has flown combat and combat support missions in support of operations Provide Promise, Joint Guard and Iraqi Freedom.
His awards and decorations include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, and Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal.
Brig. Gen. Jimmie C. Jackson, Jr. retired on November 1, 2009 and currently resides in Falls Church, VA.
Robert C.
Williams ’76
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Navy Rear Adm.
Atlanta, GA
Rear Admiral Robert C. Williams is Chief Engineer of the United States Public Health Service and Assistant Surgeon General. He graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science and a Masters in civil engineering. Williams military awards and decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, Outstanding Service Medal, three commendation Medals, US PHS Engineer of the Year and the CFEE Federal Environmental Engineer of the Year.
Loyd S.
Utterback ’75
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Air Force Lt. Gen.
Garden Ridge, TX
Lt. Gen. Loyd S. Utterback was the commander of the 35th Fighter Wing, Misawa Air Base, Japan.
He earned his bachelor’s degree in systems management as well as his Air Force commission in 1975 as a Distinguished Military Graduate from Texas A&M University.
His military awards and decorations include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal, Aerial Achievement Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal.
Lt. Gen. Loyd S. Utterback is retired and currently resides in Garden Ridge, TX.
Louis W.
Weber ’75
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Army Brig. Gen.
Woodway, TX
Brig. Gen. Louis W. Weber graduated from Texas A&M University in 1975 with a bachelor's degree in Management. He received a master's degree in National Security Affairs from the Naval Postgraduate School, at Monterey, California. He was commissioned as an Armor officer from Texas A&M University as a Distinguished Military Graduate in December 1975.
His military education includes the Command and General Staff College and the Army War College (Georgetown University Fellow). He also served as a Congressional Fellow in Washington from 1992 to 1993 and was assigned as the Director of Training, Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, on the Army Staff from 2003-2005.
Brig. Gen. Weber served in a variety of cavalry and armor leadership positions and had over ten years of command experience.
He served as a Cavalry Squadron Operations Officer during combat operations in Desert Shield and Desert Storm in 1991. Brig. Gen. Louis W. Weber commanded a Cavalry Squadron as a Lieutenant Colonel and deployed to Haiti in 1995 in support of United Nations peacekeeping operations. He deployed to Bosnia in 2000-2001 in support of NATO’s Stabilization Force operations.
Brig. Gen. Louis W. Weber served as the Deputy Commanding General for Support as a Brigadier General in the 3d Infantry Division during combat operations in 2003 in Iraq. He commanded the NATO Headquarters in Sarajevo, Bosnia from August 2005 through September 2006.
After a year as the Vice Director of the Army Staff in Washington, he retired at the end of 2007 with 32 years of service.
His decorations and awards include the Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal, UN Medal, the NATO Medal, the Presidential Unit Award, and the Valorous Unit Award. He was also Ranger and Airborne trained and qualified.
Brig.Gen. Louis W. Weber is retired and currently resides in Woodway, TX.
William M.
Fraser III ’74
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Air Force General
Scott AFB, Ill.
Gen. William M. Fraser III is commander, U.S. Transportation Command, Scott Air Force Base, Ill. USTRANSCOM is the single manager for global air, land and sea transportation for the Department of Defense.
General Fraser entered the Air Force in 1974 as a distinguished graduate of the Texas A&M University ROTC program. His operational assignments include duty as a T-37, B-52, B-1, and B-2 instructor pilot and evaluator. General Fraser has commanded an operations group, two bomb wings and a major command. His staff duties include tours on the Air Staff, Joint Staff, and Joint Strategic Target Planning Staff at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. He has also served as chief of staff for U.S. Strategic Command, as the Assistant to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the 34th Vice Chief of Staff, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C.
General Fraser has extensive wartime, contingency, and humanitarian relief operational experience. During Operation Enduring Freedom he led an intelligence fusion organization that provided direct support to the warfighter.
Prior to assuming his current position, General Fraser was the commander, Air Combat Command, Langley Air Force Base, Va., and Air Component Commander for U.S. Joint Forces Command, where he led over 130,000 Total Force Airmen.
General Fraser's major awards and decorations include, Defense Distinguished Service Medal, Distinguished Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters, Defense Superior Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters, Legion of Merit with two oak leaf clusters, Defense Meritorious Service Medal with oak leaf cluster, Meritorious Service Medal with oak leaf cluster, Air Force Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster, Air Force Achievement Medal, National Intelligence Medal of Achievement, Secretary's Distinguished Service Award, Department of State Combat Readiness Medal, National Defense Service Medal with bronze star, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal, and Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal.
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.
Robert L.
Herndon ’73
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Army Brig. Gen.
Brig. Gen. Herndon had a successful 29+ year career in the Army, rising to the rank of Brigadier General. His final assignment on active duty was as the Army’s Director of Facilities and Housing. Previously, he served as the Commanding General of the Corps of Engineers Southwestern Division, Chief of Staff of the Corps of Engineers and Commander of the Corps’ Jacksonville District. Other assignments included two tours in Vietnam; Engineer Command, Europe; Canal Zone Government; Korea; and several tours at Army Headquarters in the Pentagon. He graduated from Texas A&M University with a Master’s of Engineering in Construction Management.
William H.
McCoy, Jr. ’73
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Army Maj. Gen.
Driftwood, TX
Maj. Gen. Bill McCoy graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Building Construction. He was commissioned in the Corps of Engineers in 1974 and is a graduate of the Engineer Officer Basic and Advance Course, the Combined Arms Services Staff School, the Command and General Staff College, the Armed Forces Staff College and the United States Army War College. He received a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Phoenix in May 2011.
Bill has had a series of command assignments in Germany, Panama, Iraq, Turkey, and the United States. His most memorable commands included the 536th Engineer Battalion (Nation Builders) in Panama and El Salvador, the 130th Engineer Brigade (Sappers In) in Germany, Bosnia, Albania, Macedonia, Kosovo, Moldova and Bulgaria, the 18th Engineer Brigade (Swords Up) in Germany and Turkey, the Gulf Region Division Corps of Engineers in Iraq, and Commanding General of the Maneuver Support Center at Fort Leonard Wood, MO.
Bill has also served as Assistant Commandant and Commandant of the Engineer School; the Deputy Chief of Staff, Engineer and Deputy Chief of Staff, Operations in USAREUR; the Chief of Staff of 1st Armored Division; the Maneuver Support Battle Lab Director; the XO to the Deputy Chief of Staff, Engineer in USARSO; an Army Research Fellow at RAND Corporation; the Army Lessons Learned and Doctrine staff officer in Army DCSOPS; S3 and XO, 17th Engineer Battalion and a III Corps Engineer staff officer at Fort Hood; and the Pershing Security Enhancement Program staff officer in USAREUR. In his final assignment, he served in the Pentagon as both the Deputy The Inspector General and The Inspector General.
His military decorations and awards include the Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation, and the Silver Order of the De Fleury Medal.
Maj. Gen. William H. McCoy, Jr. retired in November 2011 after more than 37 years service in the Army and currently resides with his wife, Jill, in Driftwood, TX.