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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of CW5 (Ret) David Ross Hathaway on January 7, 2025. Chief Hathaway served over 36 years in the Missouri National Guard, Army Reserves, and many years on active duty, finally retiring with the Texas State Guard. Our prayers go out to his family friends and fellow service members.
Visitation: Tuesday, January 28, 2025 5-8 pm
Lux Funeral Home
1254 Business 35 N, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Recitation of the Holy Rosary: Tuesday, January 28, 2025 7 pm
Lux Funeral Home
1254 Business 35 N, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Funeral Mass: Wednesday, January 29, 2025 11:00 am
Holy Family Catholic Church, 245 S. Hidalgo Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Graveside: Wednesday, January 29, 2025 1:15 pm
Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
1520 Harry Wurzbach Rd, San Antonio, TX 78209
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On January 7th, 2024, Chief Warrant Officer 5 David Ross Hathaway Sr., born Vernon Wayne Dixon, passed away to be in the arms of the Lord. He was born on November 7th, 1947, in Salt Lake City, Utah, a...
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.
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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.
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
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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
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.
ngsecure.mypinnaclecart.com/index.php?p=product&id=322
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
BG (Ret) Hugh J. Hall and Family Leadership Scholarship: Online Registration
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USAA commits $2.3 million to military-focused nonprofits to support COVID-19 response
Military-focused nonprofits included in the planned $2.3 million investment are:
- The Association of Defense Communities/Blue Star Families COVID-19 Military Support Initiative
- Fisher House Foundation
- Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors
- USO
- We Care for America Foundation (EANGUS Foundation) Click here to join NGAT/EANGUS
The funds will help provide meals and emergency financial assistance for military families, care packages for troops deployed overseas, and the development of best practices and policy recommendations to respond to and recover from COVID-19. “All Americans are feeling the effects of this pandemic, including those who protect our freedom and their families,” USAA President and CEO Wayne Peacock said. “These organizations are on the front lines providing much-needed resources for military families, and we are honored to be able to help. It’s time for us to come together, to do our part; these resources are designed to provide relief during this crisis.”
In addition, USAA and The USAA Foundation, Inc.’s philanthropic commitment will help address the blood-supply shortage through the American Red Cross and research to create lifesaving coronavirus therapies and vaccines by Texas BioMed Research Institute in San Antonio. Previously, USAA announced a $1 million donation to five San Antonio-area nonprofits. It also is providing an additional $1.1 million to nonprofits in Phoenix, Tampa, Colorado Springs, Dallas/Fort Worth and southeastern Virginia. USAA has taken several steps to protect employees and help members and our communities manage through this crisis. More information is available at www.usaa.com/coronavirus.
Governor Greg Abbott Deploys National Guard Units
As part of the state’s ongoing response to COVID-19, Governor Greg Abbott announced the deployment of three National Guard Joint Task Force Brigades. The 72nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, the 56th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, and the 176th Engineer Brigade will operate ten general support units located throughout the state.
Click here for Texas Military Department Information on the COVID-19
Texas Coronavirus Cases Prompt Gov. Greg Abbott to Activate National Guard
Gov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday that he is activating the Texas National Guard in response to the novel coronavirus outbreak in the state, which had at least 69 positive cases as of Tuesday morning. Abbott’s announcement follows recently discovered instances of possible community spread in Webb, Tarrant, Matagorda and Brazoria counties, in addition to community spread identified earlier Montgomery and Dallas counties. On Sunday, Texas saw it’s first coronavirus-related death when a resident in his late 90s died in Matagorda County with a pending test result, which later came back positive. In recent days, public schools and universities have shuttered classrooms and transitioned to online learning, some for the remainder of the semester, and Dallas and Harris County have closed bars and ended seated restaurant dining in the interest of social distancing. The Texas National Guard was last activated during Hurricane Harvey, the 2017 disaster that devastated the Houston area.
Texas Adjutant General
MG Tracy Norris, Adjutant General of the National Guard of Texas, speaks to the media during a news conference on coronavirus last month. Photo by: Gabriel C. Perez/KUT “Protecting the health of our force is a top priority. We are taking proactive steps to ensure all components have up-to-date information and guidance as outlined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to avoid contracting or spreading respiratory illnesses like the flu or COVID-19. Leaders are ordered to maximize telework (by workforce category) and social distancing. “
Covid-19 Information
National Guard Training Sites Closed to the Public Across the State
Based on prevention guidance from the CDC, TMD is suspending public access to these facilities.
- Camp Mabry – Austin
- Camp Swift – Bastrop
- Camp Maxey – Powderly
- Camp Bowie – Brownwood
- Camp Bullis – San Antonio
- Fort Wolters – Mineral Wells
TMD personnel must bring current military ID for access, as state and federal operations continue.
Letter from NGAT President
Information from NGAT, EANGUS & NGAUS
The NGAT office is closed until further notice due to the COVID-19 outbreak. However the NGAT staff continue to work for you from home. If you have an association emergency please contact MSG (Ret) Theresa Billeck-Zuniga at 512-983-7268. If you need to report a death for a insurance claim please call Kathy Gallatin at 512-467-6803. If you need to leave a message for our NGAT staff please call 512-454-7300 and leave a message. Our staff will be returning all calls. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this time.
The EANGUS office, located at One Massachusetts Ave. NW in Washington, D.C., is closed to the public until further notice. EANGUS operations will continue uninterrupted during this time.
The EANGUS 49th Annual Conference has been cancelled. There is no plan to reschedule this conference or hold a virtual meeting at this time.
The National Guard Memorial Museum and NGAUS headquarters, located at One Massachusetts Ave. NW in Washington, D.C., is closed to the public until further notice. NGAUS operations will continue uninterrupted during this time.
The NGAUS 142nd Annual Conference has been cancelled. Plans are in the works to hold a virtual meeting. Check back for details.
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