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TEXAS MILITARY DEPARTMENT
HALL HONOR
OF

The Texas Military Department Hall of Honor was established in 1981
as a way to recognize outstanding service and leadership of individu-
als while serving as members of the Texas Army, Air and State Guard.

The Hall of Honor is located at the Texas Military Forces Museum in
Austin, Texas, where each member's photo and biography are on dis-
play for museum-goers and event attendees.

Story and Photos By: Spc. Miguel Ruiz
100th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment Stevens, who was the first female to reach the rank of
brigadier general in the Texas Army National Guard in
AUSTIN, Texas – The Texas Military Department in- 2006, said that she recognized a responsibility for set-
ducted three retired veterans into the Hall of Honor, ting a competent and capable example of leadership
Oct. 27, 2019 at Camp Mabry. to her Soldiers.

Retired Maj. Gen. Joyce Stevens, retired Col. Timmy “With that promotion came a knowledge that female
Hines and retired Chief Master Sgt. Kevin O’Gorman Soldiers were looking up to me for inspiration,” said
were recognized for their outstanding and exemplary Stevens. “I would advise both female and male Sol-
service to the Texas Military Department during a for- diers who aspire to become senior leaders to learn
mal ceremony. the job you are in as well as the next job. Volunteer
for hard work and boldly volunteer for leadership po-
Several senior members of the Texas Military Depart- sitions.”
ment, including Maj. Gen. Tracy R. Norris, the Adju-
tant General of Texas, were in attendance. The inductees’ framed plaques and biographies are
set to be permanently enshrined at the Texas Military
“These individuals have records that are lengthy and Forces Museum at Camp Mabry for future genera-
remarkable,” said Norris during the ceremony. “They tions to admire.
have spent their careers supporting their fellow ser-
vice members and pushing the Texas Military Depart- “To be remembered and recognized by leadership
ment forward into the future.” and my peers as someone that they feel made an im-
pact in our force is a great honor,” said O’Gorman, the
Framed plaques, displaying a photo of each inductee former state command chief master sergeant of the
along with a summary of his or her contributions to Texas Military Department.
the Texas Military Department, were unveiled during
the ceremony. The inductees will join more than 100 Soldiers and
Airmen who have been inducted into the Hall of Hon-
“I remember looking at the photos of the Hall of or in the last 38 years.
Honor inductees as a junior officer and, though I did
not know them, I was inspired by the written accom- “Each of these individuals has left a lasting impact on
plishments under each person’s photo,” said Stevens, the Texas Military Department. Thank you for the job
former Texas Military Department Assistant Adjutant well done,” said Norris. “We all look forward to their
General - Army. “I like to think that someday a junior continued service as a motivation for us to strive to
leader will see my photo and be inspired to serve and be the best we can be, not only for ourselves, but for
lead our Soldiers well and faithfully.” those that are following in our footsteps.” -D

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