Page 21 - The Dispatch September 2018

COL Raul Rosario
Texas State Guard J9
members participate in
ICS-400 Command and
General Staff complex
Incident training
Commander, 149th Fighter Wing “Gunfighters”
EXPERIENCE:
Col. Rosario commissioned into the Air National Guard in 1996 and earned his pilot wings in 1997 as a
member of the 156th Fighter Wing in San Juan, Puerto Rico. In 2002, he joined the ranks of the 149th
Fighter Wing, headquartered in San Antonio, Texas. He is a command pilot with almost 3,000 flying
hours, has flown combat missions in operations Southern Watch and Enduring Freedom and has sup-
ported Noble Eagle. Rosario has civilian experience both as an aerospace engineer program manager
and as an airline pilot. Col. Rosario previously served as the 149th Operations Group commander.
EDUCATION:
Col. Rosario holds a bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering and a master’s degree in theology and
ethics. He has completed ANGRC’s Intermediate and Senior Development courses, as well as the Air
Force’s President Safety Board Course. He is rated in the F-16C.
DID YOU KNOW:
His children could fly an airplane years before they could drive a car. Of course, they needed booster
seats.
IN HIS WORDS:
“I am truly honored to be able to serve the Gunfighters, and I am so thankful for all the opportunities
that I have received from the dedicated men and women of this outstanding wing. My family and I are
committed to help you succeed and to continue this wing’s long history of ‘Uncompromised Excellence
and Mission Dominance!’”
MARCY WELDIN
Director, Government Affairs, Texas Military Department
EXPERIENCE:
Marcy is no stranger to the government affairs office at Camp Mabry, having previously served as the
deputy director since 2013. Marcy has more 17 years of government affairs experience in a variety of
roles, including as administrative support to a large corporation, as a lobbyist for a large law firm and as
deputy legislative director for then Gov. Rick Perry.
EDUCATION:
Marcy holds a bachelor of science degree in psychology from Emporia State University.
DID YOU KNOW:
Marcy has run the Hood to Coast 200-mile relay in Oregon five times and has walked the AVON39 Walk
to End Breast Cancer three times – in Washington, D.C., Chicago and New York City.
IN HER WORDS:
“I truly love my job, and I am honored to advocate on behalf of the Soldiers, Airmen and employees of
the Texas Military Department. Our goal is to reach every elected official across the state and educate
them on the good work TMD is doing, both overseas and here at home. I encourage Guardsmen to read
the government affairs policy and reach out to the Government Affairs team to discuss ways to engage
with their units and facilities.”