Ft Sam Houston

FORT SAM HOUSTON
Dismount George Shenkle and others leave the bus	Post Guide with Valerie Cardin and Gene Garren	The Quadrangle construction of the fort on land donated by the city of San Antonio began In 1876 with the Quadrangle	The Quadrangle Oak selected in the 1976 San Antonio bicentennial the second most historic tree in the area
First Things First Warren Wilt and Ellen Peters enter the dining hall	"Mo" Kenner chats with some active duty men after our lunch in the chow hall	Full Tummies Carl Porter and Troy Palmer wait for the bus to return	Museum Docent introduces group to the Quadrangle Museum
Attentive Listeners pay heed to what the museum docent has to say	Sam Houston former Tennessee governor, was appointed initially as a Major General was elevated to Commander in Chief of the new Texas Army. He became the president of the Texas Republic. After Texas became a state he served first as senator and then as its governor.		Sam Houston's Uniform preserved in glass display case
Party Time! Fort Sam Houston garnered two back-to-back first place awards for these hats in the 2014 and 2015 Fiesta Hat King Party competitions		Little One and Big One the tower and cannons were an inspiration
Thirty Five Stars adorn this flag which post-dates the admission of Texas as the 28th state in the union.	Brodie Hand checks out the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps uniform display.	History lesson Troy Palmer listens to Bill Winkler	Doorman duty Troy Palmer helps Don and Robie Ngai safely exit the museum
Back Outside Bill Batty and Chris Harris	Big Guns VP Chris Harris and Director/Treasurer Ellen Peters	Medic Memorial	Hill 881 South memorial to all Vietnam Veterans
Bulge Memorial dedicated all men and women who participated in the battle	Group Shot