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Through the generous support of some of our Corporate Members and some South Texas ranchers the Alamo Chapter has organized over ten hunting and fishing trips for over forty Warriors in Transition.  The Soldiers have enjoyed hours of enjoyment watching wildlife and have been allowed to take over forty deer and exotic trophies.  Guides accompany all hunters in the deer blinds and point out which animal is to be taken. It is not unusual for a Soldier to see over twenty animals before a decision is made to shoot.  In all cases the ranchers have had the meat processed, and it is then given to the hunter to share with his family and friends. On every trip the Soldiers also enjoy a wonderful meal.
On some hunts the Soldiers are given the opportunity to fish for bass in lakes before the hunting trips.  Under the directions of professional fishing guides they often catch 8-10 bass weighing between two and eight pounds.  It was not unusual for each fisherman to take home seven pounds of bass fillets.  A trip to Kerrville in late February saw four Wounded Warriors catch 41 rainbow trout weighing 1-2 pounds in less than two hours.  All who participated said it was the best fishing experience they had ever enjoyed.  The Alamo Chapter thanks all of the volunteers (especially the ranchers), who made these trips possible.

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John Cornyn (left) and Maj. Gen. Russell Czerw, commander, Fort Sam Houston and Army Medical Department Center and School present Barbara J. Banker with a Secretary of Defense Outstanding Public Service Award during the Association of the United States Army, Alamo Chapter’s Patriot Day luncheon.

 

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Alamo Chapter Awards Committee Chairperson Ms Melissa Guerrero (right), presents a free membership, certificate and chapter coin to Veterinary Command's NCO of the year SSG David Watters and Soldier of the Year SPC Huon Sharpe. Assisting in the ceremony is SGM Nicole Klages of the GPRVC Command Team.

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Major General Czerw, Commander of the Army Medical Department Center & School announced the winner of the Instructor of the Year competition Dec. 4 during a ceremony at the AMEDD Museum. Lt. Col. Mark Carder, Department of Preventive Health Services, Academy of Health Sciences received the honored title after winning Instructor of the Quarter and being nominated for the yearly award. Alamo Chapter of AUSA presented him with a free membership and a Chapter Coin.

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After the awards ceremony for the 72 hour Expert Field Medical Competition, the 28 Soldier Medics from around the world enjoyed a free lunch provided by the Alamo Chapter of AUSA. Having just completed a grueling 72 hours of continuous operations conducted in a simulated combat environment, culminating in a 16 mile road march, the team from Europe Regional Medical Command was proclaimed the “Top Medics in the Army” on October 23rd at Camp Bullis. Staff Sgt. Bjoern J. Pietrzyk, a healthcare specialist and Sgt. Charles Smith, a radiology specialist earned best scores in the combat medic lanes and road march, and were the overall winners for the competition. Among other prizes, The two Soldiers from the Medical Department Activity in Heidelberg, Germany were awarded a year’s free membership in AUSA, Alamo Chapter coins and certificates. With the 3 day field competition completed, the participants and cadre enjoyed some real food catered by Rudy’s Bar-B-Que and provided by the Alamo Chapter. During the meal, Maj. Gen. Russell J. Czerw, commander of the Army Medical Department Center and School, congratulated the winners and thanked the Alamo Chapter for sponsoring the event.