NGAT BAT CRUISE
Make plans to join NGAT and your National Guard friends for our Annual Bat Cruise.
NGAT BAT CRUISE To Return in 2023
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Make plans to join NGAT and your NATIONAL GUARD friends for our 4th Annual Bat Cruise on Lady Bird Lake with Capital Cruises at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Austin, Texas. Comes see the bats swoop out from under the bridge for their nightly dinner run.
Date: TBD
Time: TBD
(Please arrive 30 minutes prior to scheduled departure)
Ticket prices include the cruise and complimentary beverages and snacks.
Seats are limited so don’t delay in registering.
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BG (Ret) Hugh Hall
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of BG (Ret) Hugh Hall on January 9, 2025, a distinguished leader and former superintendent of the Texas National Guard MATES facility in Gatesville, Texas and father to MG (Ret) William "Bill" Hall.
General Hall's legacy is one of dedicated service, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to the mission of the Texas Army National Guard. Throughout his career, he exemplified the values of integrity, courage, and selfless service, inspiring countless individuals who served alongside him. He was a NGAT Life Member and was inducted into the Texas Military Forces Hall of Honor for his many accomplishments.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends and fellow service members who mourn his loss.
Please join us in celebrating the life of Brigadier General (Ret) Hugh J. Hall
Visitation:
Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Scott's Funeral Home, 2425 E Main St, Gatesville, Texas 76528, 254-865-5411
Funeral Service:
Date: Thursday, January 16, 2025
Time: 10:00 am
Location: First Baptist Church Gatesville, 912 E Main St, Gatesville, Texas 76528
In lieu of flowers:
Please consider donating to the Brigadier General (Ret) Hugh J. Hall and Family Leadership Scholarship at the National Guard Association of Texas Educational Foundation.
Click here to make a donation online.
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To make a donation by check, make check payable to NGATEF and mail to NGATEF, Attn: BG (Ret) Hall Scholarship, 3706 Crawford Ave, Austin, TX 78731
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of CW5 (Ret) Dewaine Braeutigam on December 10, 2024. Chief Braeutigam served many years at the Office of the Adjutant General at Camp Mabry in Austin, Texas. Our prayers go out to his family, friends and fellow service members.
Please join the family for Military Honors and Celebration of Life In Memory of CW5 (Ret) Dewaine C. Braeutigam; Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Friend, and Patriot. Friday, January 24, 2025.
Military Honors at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery
11463 TX-195, Killeen, Texas at 11:00 am.
Celebration of Life at VFW Post 10427, Dale Yatter Hall, 8760 Ranch Road 2243, Leander, Texas from 1:30-4:30.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations, in his honor, to Shriners Hospitals for Children or charity of your choice.
www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/leander-tx/dewaine-braeutigam-12126869
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Chief Braeutigam was a professional soldier who was truly concerned for the well-being of his fellow soldiers. It was a privilege and honor to serve with him. My sincere condolences to the Braeutigam family. Rest in peace, Chief.
Deepest sympathies are extended to his family and friends at this time of great sadness.
RIP Chief.
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A Senior leader that absolutely understood the linkage between a unit’s maintenance program and its readiness. He ALWAYS took the time to mentor junior officers and NCOs. He will be missed.
My sincere condolences to the Hall family. Rest in peace, soldier.
Served in 111th Avn Gp when he first entered the guard. A truly great soldier, individual, and friend. Condolences to Bill and family. He has gone to be with your mother!
Condolences to you and your family, Sir. We will keep you in our prayers.
So sad to hear. BG Hall truly cared about everyone and their families, taking time for those conversations as he visited our Soldiers. My condolences, thoughts and prayers are with his family. May you rest in peace, Sir. 🙏🏼
Our condolences to the Hall family.
One of the finest soldiers I had the privilege to serve with, I was always impressed with how he was so approachable, genuinely interested in what his people were concerned with. A true leader and comrade. This news brings tears to my eyes and heartbreak. Rest in Peace sir.
Great leader and man of honor. I'm honored to serve under him during my time with the 372nd FSB in the early 90's. My prayers are with MG (Ret.) Hall and family.
He was a true family man to his units and his loved ones. My heart is broken for the Hall family.
Sad to learn of this. A great role model for many of us. Praying for him and his family.
Our most sincere condolences are offered to his family and his friends. Good memories. RIP.
We lost a great one. My heart is broken. He will be sorely missed.
An amazing person who impacted many lives. I know he’s happy to be reunited with Ms. Fran, but he is truly missed.
So sad to learn of his passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family!
His legacy will not be forgotten. Condolences from the Meller family.
A leader who truly cared about his Soldiers. RIP Sir. Prayers for the Hall family.
A great leader. Prayers for the family.
My condolences to the family, may GOD comfort them during this time of mourning.
A great leader, truly cared for Soldiers, may you RIP Sir.
BG Hall (Ret), a true compassionate Leader,  our condolences and prayers to the Hall family. RIP Sir🛐
My deepest condolences to MG (R) Hall and family.
RIP General!
My condolences to you and your family
A good man and great leader, God Bless.
RIP Sir Lone Star
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