2007 National Meeting Photo Gallery
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Welcome!!!
This is our 50th annual National Meeting !!!
For many, it all began on Sunday morning, at the Army 10 Miler.
Race day at the Hooah tent: 4ID combo sets up - and rocks the race.
Everyone loves a Cav trooper.
Inside the Hooah Tent.
Visitors at the Hooah tent.
The national meeting was held at the Washington Convention Center
… where, on Monday morning, we attended the Opening Session and were recognized for another successful program year.
… while the Renaissance Hotel served as our base of operations.
Here, in the hotel lobby, we proudly displayed one of our banners
Nothing happens without substantial financial support; we thank these very special helpers.
Our bandana, the AUSA catch-all bag, and this year’s program pamphlet.
Two proud First Team troopers welcomed arriving guests.
A full house …
…. and the gang’s all here
Fort Hood - and FORSCOM’S - Soldier of the Year, SPC Jarniell Goforth, is welcomed by some from our corps of host volunteers.
Bill & Mary Kozlik, along with Jean Shine, welcomed some of the hundreds in attendance.
Mary Kozlik greets retired CSM Douglas Gibbens, and his wife, Audrey
Bill Kozlik welcomes MG & Mrs. Bob Rose.
Pat Christ ties one on – a bandana, that is, with some of our Canadian friends.
Pat Christ welcomes Maxine Hancock, and presents her with one of our famous bandanas.
Shelley Wells and Mary Kozlik, sharing a moment.
Let me adjust that for you.
Steadfast and Loyal.
MG Jeff Hammond welcomes our guests – and thanked the corporate members and chapter volunteers who made this event possible.
Chapter President Jim Anderson made special mention of the volunteers who pulled this entire venture together.
Let me guess … this is a Texas event.
Don Jones and some of our over six hundred guests.
If Ron Taylor is smiling, things are going well.
This is Ed Rhode’s 50th national meeting; for as long as we have been a chapter, Ed has traveled to our national meetings.
Congressman John Carter, with PFC Valerie Buitro, CPL Philip Harvey & SSG Khori Kirland.
How much money did you say you needed?
Jim and Lois Anderson, with Dr. Charles Baggett.
Terry Tuggle updates Gen. Kevin Byrnes.
Clyde Glosson, Ed Rhode and General Dave Mc Kiernan, sharing stories of days gone by.
A true West Fort Hood Team – COL (P) Curt Potts, Ed Rhode and MG Jim Myles
BG Chris Tucker & Cong. John Carter discuss items of mutual interest.
More guests...
Bill & Stacye Parry.
Bill Parry, Joe Gainey & Mike Gravens - smile for the camera.
Bob Freeman and Mary Gauer
Bob Reeves and P. J. Zeller of McLane Advanced Technologies, with Mary and Steve Hanik of Embarq.
Charlene Coffey and the Freemans are old friends, meeting again this year at our national meeting.
Chris Tucker served wit Bill & Patti West, in olden times.
Chris Tucker, Joan Manning, Rose Cameron & Jim Hawkins.
Chuck & Cindy Davis, with Tony Mino.
Copperas Cove Chamber President Marty Smith and McLane Advanced Technologies Mike Gravens.
First Army (and former 4th ID) CSM Ron Riling, and his wife, Melinda..
Fred Latham & Randy Robinson discuss IMC and Fort Hood roles in meeting our nation’s defense needs.
Gen. Leon LaPorte and Judy LaPorte, with Mary Gauer.
Jay Taggart certainly seems to be enjoying himself - must be the company he keeps.
Jerry Smith and Charles Baggett - we wonder what he said.
John Reider, with Chuck and Cindy Davis.
Just having fun.
Kasey and Joyce.
Killeen City Councilman Larry Cole, Cong. Carter, Temple Mayor Bill Jones and Retired Gen. Leon LaPorte.
Killeen Mayor Tim Hancock, and his wife, Maxine
Linda Green and Jeanne Isdale renew an old friendship.
LTC (Ret) Wally Wallace, Chairman of this year’s National Resolutions Committee, with his wife, Linda.
LTG Tom Metz & Pam Metz, and CSM Joe and Cindy Gainey were with us again this year.
Ms. Bob Freeman, with Sam Murphey and Mary Keller.
Old friends.
Peggy & Sam Murphey, with John Conger, Cong. Chet Edwards aide.
Retired BG Bill West, with wife, Patti, and MG Bill Troy, talk about past times together.
Retired Colonel Wes Geary, a former 1st ID and III Corps Chaplain, now an AUSA State President (North Texas).
Sam Kanouse, with John Briggs of the Redstone-Huntsville Chapter.
Sandy Schwartz and Mary Keller - smiling MCEC leaders.
Stephanie O’Banion and Leah Taggart represented the Belton Area Chamber of Commerce.
Temple City Manager David Blackburn and USAIMC Deputy Randy Robinson.
Col. Tori Bruzese joined us, too.
Tori Bruzese and Cong. John Carter.
A VERY POPULAR PARTY - and the dance floor is open.
… A Texas Friendly success story.
The 4th Infantry Division combo was absolutely sensational
This band rocked the house.
When they tried to stop, the crowd yelled - Encore - and the band played on.
The United States Army Band - Pershing’s Own - loaned us their instruments, because our 4ID equipment is already on the way to Iraq,
A band is only as good as its sound man.
Is it OK to have fun?
Gen. Charles, aka Hondo, Campbell and his wife taking a spin.
Jeanne Isdale and Jerry Haisler - two steppin’.
Killeen city councilman Otis, and Rosalind, Evans, enjoying the band.
Jerry Haisler and Stephanie O’Banion - this is serious business.
A bemused audience.
4th Region President Terry Tipton tests some of the Texas-inspired chow
Bill Parry, Randy Robinson and Terry Tuggle meet at the ole’ watering hole.
Clyde & Janice Glosson, along with BG Jim Chambers, enjoy some of our feasting - while, to he left, resupplies arrive.
The Campbells - setting the example.
This was a fun party …
… but now, the party’s over - and the clean up begins.
4th Region President Terry Tipton hosted our Wednesday morning 4th Region Breakfast meeting.
The 4th Region Breakfast - a full house.
As DIA’s Director, LTG Michael Maples, updated us on the Defense Intelligence Agency.
Chapter President Jim Anderson accepts some of the nineteen ribbons and other awards earned by the chapter for program year 2006-2007.
4th Region President Terry Tipton presented Don Jones with an AUSA National Certificate, recognizing his two years of superb chapter leadership.
Our group photo...
