Texas Capital Area Chapter Blog Posts

13 June 2023 TCAC Represented at AFC Army Birthday/Golf Event

Austin, Texas

The Texas Capital Area Chapter joined with Army Futures Command to begin the celebration of the US Army's 248th Birthday with a USA Birthday Golf Tournament held at the Lions Municipal Golf Course in Austin, Texas. Several members of our chapter and executive committee participated in this golf tournament to celebrate our Army. 

25 May 2023 Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month/General (Ret) Shinseki AFC Event

Austin, Texas

The immediate past president of the Texas Capital Area Chapter, MG (Ret) Robert Halverson, and Mrs. Meredith Crawford, Community Partner Representative from the University of Texas at Austin, attended a special event at the Army Futures Command headquarters on 25 May 2023. 

22 May 2023 3D Building Construction at Camp Mabry

Camp Mabry,  Austin, Texas

Our chapter president, COL (Ret) Garry Patterson, and our VP for Industry Outreach, COL (Ret) Brian Cook, attended a special event to highlight new and innovative building construction for the Texas Army National Guard at Camp Mabry

10 May 2023 JROTC Awards ceremony for Stoney Pointe Highs School, Round Rock, TX.

Stoney Pointe High School, Round Rock, TX

 

On 10 May 2023, our VP/Liaison Officer for Army Futures Command, COL (R) Jim Orbock, made a presentation during the JROTC Awards ceremony for Stoney Pointe High School, Round Rock, TX.

COL Orbock provided comments and recognized the outstanding junior cadet with the AUSA Academic & Leadership Award. The most deserving cadet for the award of honor was Junior Cadet Alvin Le. Cadet Le received a medal set and an award certificate from AUSA Texas Capital Area Chapter.

05 May 2023 Chapter Awards & Gift Presentation at AFC's Best Squad/Warrior Competition

Chapter Awards & Gift Presentation at AFC's Best Squad/Warrior Competition

Chapter president, COL (R) Garry Patterson, attended the US Army Futures Command ceremony to honor the Best Warrior/Squad/NCO for 2023 at the Army Futures Command Headquarters. 

20 April 2023 TCAC Represented at JROTC Ceremony in Pflugerville, TX

Pflugerville, TX

On 20 April 2023, our chapter president, COL (Ret) Garry D. Patterson, attended the award ceremony for the Junior Army ROTC Program at John Connally High School in Pflugerville, TX. 

12 April 2023 Camp Mabry Graduation Ceremony Attended

Austin, Texas

Nancy Berlad, VP for Social Media for the Texas Capital Area Chapter represented the chapter at a graduation ceremony at Camp Mabry on 12 April 2023.

The class (Project Management Certificate Program) was taught by The University of Texas at Austin. Each student attending the class received a certificate from UT and is prepared to sit for the PMP exam. Refreshments were enjoyed by everyone attending.