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The Army ROTC program is only as strong as its instructors. That's why we provide such highly qualified faculty and staff for Cadets. See the kind of varied and interesting experiences instructors have had that make them the best ROTC faculty and staff.

COL Michael L. Gibler – Infantry

Professor of Military Science

  • Graduate of Texas A&M University and the Corps of Cadets Class of ‘85
  • Infantry officer with 24 years of service
  • Airborne and Ranger qualified
  • Recently assigned to Multi National Security Transition Command - Iraq

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SGM Donald Freeman – Armor

Senior Military Instructor

  • Served as Tank Commander, Recruiter, Master Gunner, Platoon Sergeant, Observer/Controller, First Sergeant, and Operations Sergeant Major
  • Battalion Staff Qualified
  • Most recent deployment was to Ramadi, Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom

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MAJ James R. Crady III – Infantry

Executive Officer

  • Distinguished Military Graduate of Texas A&M University  and the Corps of Cadets Class of ’98
  • 12 years of service in the Texas Army National Guard
  • Most recently assigned to 176th Engineer Battalion in Brenham, Texas

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MAJ Michael Vick - Field Artillery

S3

  • 17 years of Active Duty
  • Commissioned through Texas A&M Corps of Cadets, Class of ‘93
  • Most recent assignment was 6th Iraqi Army Brigade Military Transition Team, Mosul, Iraq.

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MAJ Jeff Miller - Field Artillery

Recruiting Operations Officer

  • Commission through Texas A&M University Corps of Cadets Class of ‘94
  • 5 years of Active Duty
  • Airborne qualified
  • Deployments include Iraq and Qatar

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SFC Tracy Simpson – Field Artillery

Recruiting Operations Officer

  • Served 20 years of service as a Non Commissioned Officer
  • Member of the Honorable Order of Saint Barbara
  • Overseas tours included Germany, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, and Iraq
  • Most recently served with Fires Brigade 4th Infantry Division (M) in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom

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CPT Michael Fulton – Field Artillery

S1

  • Commissioned through Texas A&M University Corps of Cadets Class of ‘02
  • 6 Years of Active Duty
  • Airborne Qualified
  • Most recently assigned to a DA Military Transition Team, serving as an advisor to an Iraqi infantry battalion in the vicinity of Baghdad

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CPT Jeffrey Hazard – Air Defense Artillery

MS I Program Director

  • Received Commission through University of Colorado – Boulder Class ‘01
  • 8 Years of Active Duty
  • Air Assault Qualified
  • Most recently assigned as Commander of C Battery 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery in Kaiserslautern, Germany

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SFC Richard Heathman – Infantry

MS 1 Instructor

  • Over 22 years of Active Service
  • Earned Combat Infantryman Badge, Expert Infantryman Badge, and Air Assault
  • Last deployment was with 1/36th Infantry in Germany and 1st Brigade 1st Armored Division to Iraq
  • Last assigned as an MSIII Instructor at TSU in San Marcos, TX

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1LT Andrew Anderson – Aviation

MS 1 Instructor

    • 11 years of service – 6 Active, 5 Reserves
    • Commissioned at Sam Houston State University Class of ‘07
    • Air Assault Qualified – Expert Infantry Badge, and Army Aviator
    • Currently assigned to the 1-158th AVN in Conroe TX

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CPT Daniel Westergaard – Field Artillery

MS II Program Director

  • Received Commission through AROTC at University of Southern California Class of ‘00
  • Over 8 years of Active Duty
  • Airborne, Air Assault, and Joint Firepower Controller Qualified
  • Completed tours in Iraq and Afghanistan
  • Last assigned as Company Commander for 4th Brigade Combat Team with 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, KY

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MSG Houston Chess – Field Artillery

MSII Instructor

    • 21 years of Active Duty
    • Earned his Associates Degree from Central Texas College
    • Previous duty positions are Platoon Sergeant, Gunnery Sergeant, and First Sergeant
    • Served 3 tours in Iraq. Last assigned to the 1st Battalion 17th Field Artillery at Fort Sill, OK.

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CPT Christopher Haun – Armor

MS III Program Director

  • Commissioned with Texas A&M University Corps of Cadets Class of ‘01
  • 8 years of Active Service
  • Most recently assigned as the Commander of D Company 3rd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, at Fort Stewart, GA

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CPT Trevor S. Voelkel – Infantry

MSIII Instructor

  • 6.5 years of service
  • Commission- Texas A&M
  • Ranger, Airborne, Air Assault
  • Last Assignment- Light Infantry Company Commander with C CO/2-2IN/3IBCT/1ID at Fort Hood. Deployed to Kandahar Province, Afghanistan

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MSG Tom Sadberry – Infantry

MS III Instructor

  • Served on active duty as an Infantryman for 20 years
  • Ranger, Airborne, Jumpmaster, and Air Assault qualified
  • Deployments include Iraq and Kuwait
  • Last assignment was as the Senior Military Science Instructor for Central Washington University, Ellensburg, Washington
  • Texas A&M class of 2010

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SFC Abel Chavez – Infantry

MS III Instructor

  • 19 years of Active Service
  • Certified Bradley Master Gunner and ANCOC graduate
  • Recently assigned to 1st Battalion, 16th Infantry, Fort Riley, KS
  • Deployments include Iraq and Bosnia

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MAJ Nathan Reed – Military Intelligence

MS IV Program Director

  • Commissioned at Texas A&M University Corps of Cadets Class of ‘98
  • 9 years of Active Service
  • Distinguished Honor Graduate from Military Intelligence Officer Basic Course
  • Most recently assigned as a Company Commander within the First Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas

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MAJ Gary Beaty – Infantry

MS IV Instructor

  • Graduate of Texas A&M University and the Corps of Cadets Class of ‘92
  • Infantry officer with more than 16 years of service
  • Airborne Qualified
  • Previously assigned as the Operations Officer, 143rd Infantry (ABN) in Afghanistan

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LTC Randall Chisum – Engineer

MS V Program Director

  • Texas A&M Class of 1985, Commissioned through OCS Fort Benning, GA
  • 5 years Active Duty
  • 13 years Army Reserves as S-3, S-2 Military Intelligence Officer, and Brigade Assistant Chemical Officer
  • Deployed to Iraq in 2004 in Support of Operation Iraqi Freedom

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Mrs. Britta De Leon

Administration

  • Administrative Assistant to the Professor of Military Science
  • Over 16 years of service to both the U.S Army in Germany and the State of Texas
  • Attended Sam Houston State University, and graduate of Foreign Language School in Bremerhaven, Germany

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Ms. Rachel Buford

Human Resource Management

  • Human Resources Service Center Southeast, Stennis Space Center, MS
  • 25 yrs Active Duty
  • US Navy Retired
  • Command Chief, Administration, Communication and Public Affairs Qualified.

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Mrs. Chris Fields

Human Resource Technician

  • Originally from Detroit, Michigan
  • Has Service in the Active Army, Army Reserves, and the Texas and Georgia National Guards
  • Served as a Non-Commissioned Officer in the Quartermaster Branch

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Ms. Lynne M. Clark – AG Corps

Human Resource Technician

  • 18 years Active Army Retired
  • Served as a Drill Sergeant at Fort Jackson, SC from 1992-1995
  • Duty Stations include Germany, Korea, Belguim, and Turkey as well as Georgia, Missouri, and South Carolina

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Ms. Lilly Chavis – Finance

Human Resource Technician

  • Served 9 years combined in both Active Duty and Reserves
  • Originally from Lake Charles, LA
  • Transferred to Texas from Fort Belvoir, VA
  • Graduated from McNeese State University in Lake Charles, LA

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Mr. Larry Vega – Infantry

Supply Technician

  • U.S. Army Retired
  • 20 years of service as a Non-Commissioned Officer
  • Qualified as a Bradley Master Gunner
  • Last stationed with 1st Battalion, 36th Infantry Regiment in Friedburg, Germany

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Mr. Mark A Mickens – Infantry

Supply Technician

  • U.S. Army Retired
  • 20 years of service as a Non-Commissioned Officer
  • Drill Sergeant, Airborne, and Air Assault Qualified
  • Most recent assigned to Victory Brigade at Ft Jackson, SC

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Melvin Pabon – Signal

Supply Technician

  • Over 23 years of Active Duty
  • Served as Communication Chief, Communications Planner Joint Assignment, Drill Sergeant, Advanced Individual Training Instructor, and Platoon Sergeant
  • Recently assigned to 49th Quartermaster Group at Fort Lee, VA

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