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Purple Heart Elementary School Career Day Updated
The Chapter sent LtCol Buck Hamilton to participate in the school's career day. Part of a request to the community's Veterans Service Organizations, LtCol Hamilton spoke on his military and civilian careers while emphasizing the need to read, question, and learn throughout their lives.
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April Chapter Meeting Updated
Our April chapter meeting honored past commanders. Present in person or on Zoom were former commanders:
CPT David Thackston 2006-2007, 2020 (on Zoom)
CPT Paula Mitchell 2012-2016
LTC Pauline Ballestersos 2016-2018
LTC Jesus Beltran 2018-2020, 2020-2022
CPT Bob Melson 2022-2023
LtCol Buck Hamilton 2023 - Present
Unfortunately, we had no photographer present and the companions present were too involved to take photos.
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March 18 Chapter Meeting Updated
The March meeting honored law and order personnel as well as the installation of our new Commander, LtCol CF "Buck" Hamilton USMC (Ret). The agenda and minutes can be found in the documents section.
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Massing of the Colors Jan 2023 Updated
After a hiatus of three years, the Massing of the Colors returned to El Paso. 38 units joined in the ceremony as well as the Mayor of El Paso and the El Paso County Judge. The 1st Armored Division Honor Guard was the "Senior" Color Guard and the 1st AD Band provided the music. Brigadier General Michael Simmering was the Guest of Honor and the principle speaker.
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Veterans's Forums at Polk Elementary School Updated
Companions CPT David Thackston and LTC John Hamilton spoke with students from Polk Elementary on Thursday 10 November about the meaning of the flag and Veterans' Day.
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Veterans's Forums at Zavala Elementary School Updated
Companions CPT David Thackston, COL Raul Garibay and LTC Jesus Rodriguez conducted a Veterans' Forum at Zavala Elementary School on 10 November. The companions spoke about the flag and its meaning as well as facts about Veterans' Day.
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Veterans's Forums at Dr Green Elementary School Updated
The Chapter presented it's Veterans' Forums at Dr. Green Elementary School on 8 November 2022. Companions LTC John Hamilton and CPT David Thackston gave the presentation and presented flags to all participants.
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Veterans's Forums at General Colin Powell Elementary School Updated
The Chapter took it's Veterans' Forums event to the General Colin Powell Elementary School on 9 November 2022. Chapter participants were CPT David Thackston, MAJ Sam Morgan and BG Kack Kotter
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16 July Planning Meeting Updated
The July planning meeting took place at Applebee's and via Zoom. The purpose of the meeting is for the staff to plan the year's events and to finalize the Chapter Action Plan.
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June 25 Chapter Meeting Updated
The well attended June meeting honored El Paso First Responders and outgoing Commander LTC Jesus Beltran. During the event the 2021-2022 Staff was awarded Certificates of Appreciation. VCINC Marlon Ruiz was present to present the Order's Gold Patrick Henry Award to LTC Beltran as well as to preside over the installation of the new Commander CPT Bob Melson and his staff.
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Irving High School hosts El Paso ISD Joint JROTC Award Ceremony and Pass in Review Updated
Companions David Thackston and Bob Melson represented the Chapter at the El Paso Independent School District JROTC combined awards presentation and Pass in Review. The event was held at Irving High School, Friday 13 May 2022.
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Honoring Eagles Scouts & Troops 4 and 187 Updated
Bronze Patrick Henry Plaques were presented to Troop 4 and Troop 187 for their outstanding programs and service to the community. Certificates of Appreciation were also awarded to Scout Masters Sam Snoddy Troop 4, Horatio Porras Troop 187 as well as to Scout Commissioner Nat Jones. Eagle Scouts from these two troops were also recognized as well as Eagle Scout now newly commissioned Army 2nd Lt Stokes.
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Eagle Scout Joshua Delgado Updated
MOWW Chapter Commander Jesus Beltran USAR (Ret) presents new Eagle Scout Joshua Delgado with a MOWW Certificate of Recognition at his Court of Honor. The Court was held at held at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Horizon City, Texas on 7 May 2022. Joshua's mother looks on.
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New Eagle Scout 2 April 2022 Updated
Chapter Commander and Scout Leader LTC Jesus Beltran presents the MOWW Eagle Scout Certificate to newly minted Eagle Scout Roger Varela at the Troop 137 Court of Honor Saturday 2 April 2022.
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