The El Paso Sergeants Major Association

06/08/2026

Hello everyone. Here are some pics from one of our five 2026 scholarship recipients. SGM Rob William’s is a recent graduate of class 76 Sergeants Major Academy, United States Army NCO Academy. The William’s family is PCSing on 18 June and will not make our ceremony on 20 June so we ensured we took the time to recognize and congratulate Emilee Dawn Williams. Congratulations to Emilee and the entire Williams family.

06/06/2026

Awarding a scholarship to one of the 2026 recipients. Congratulations to the Williams Family!!

05/29/2026

05/16/2026

Armed Forces Day honors the brave men and women currently serving in the United States military. It is a day to recognize their commitment, courage, and dedication to protecting our nation.

05/16/2026

Today's meeting was a huge success! I want to extend my gratitude to everyone who attended and contributed to our scholarship fundraiser through Vertical Raise. We're making significant strides and generating exciting new ideas. As we continue to support our military community, I invite you to join us and be part of creating positive change. Become a member and help us drive meaningful impact!@
SGM-A Class 75City of El Paso Veteran and Military AffairsAssociation of the United States Army 4th Region1st Armored DivisionAssociation of the United States Army - AUSA NationalNCO Leadership Center of Excellence FamiliesUSAAThe El Paso Sergeants Major Association

05/14/2026

Dear EPSGMA Members, Family, and Friends,

I am so sorry I have NOT sent Lee's Services information out to you sooner.

VISITATION for Garland "Lee" Crooks will be TODAY, Thursday, May 14, 2026 from 5:00 to 9:00 pm, with a PRAYER service at 7:00 pm at Crestview Funeral Home, 1462 North Zaragoza Rd., El Paso, TX 79936.

A GRAVESIDE SERVICE will take place on Friday, May 15, 2026, at 10:00 am at the Fort Bliss National Cemetery, 5200 Fred Wilson Ave., El Paso, TX. 79906.

Please keep Ofie and the entire Crooks Family in prayer. Members are asked to wear their LOGO clothing to Lee's Services.

Thank you,

Charlene Kennedy
Secretary, EP SGM Association
(915) 433-3482

05/11/2026

Dear EPSGMA Members,

Our next General Membership Meeting is on Saturday,
May 16, 2026, 9:00 am, at the 1st AD Chapel, 11272 Biggs St., Ft. Bliss, TX 79918, in the Fellowship Hall, located inside. (The 1st AD Chapel is located near the USASMA Chapel Annex.)

Once you arrive, come inside to the Fellowship Hall. (You can park
outside of the 1st AD Chapel.)

We will have a "Potluck" Breakfast; members please bring a breakfast
casserole, meat item, breakfast side dish, fresh fruit, or a dessert item. Gabe, your "Chicken Breakfast Burritos" are yummy; please bring them & OJ & Water; thank you! Our "Barista" Manny Artencio, will bring Coffee again; thank you! I hope Viviane Arnold will make her "Brazil Salad" that she told me about. Yes, I am bringing deviled eggs!

We will be @ the 1st AD Chapel @ 8:00 am, for Executive Council members & volunteers to come early & help w/set-up preparations for our GMM.

Yes, we will be giving Door Prizes to our "Top 5" Contributors from our
"Vertical Raise" Fundraiser!

Need transportation or have questions, please call me.

See you on Saturday, May 16, 2026, @ the 1st AD Chapel.

Charlene Kennedy
Secretary, El Paso SGM Association
(915) 433-3482 (C)

05/11/2026

Dear El Paso SGM Association, Friends, and Family,

It is with the deepest regret and sorrow that we announce the passing of SGM (Retired) Garland "Lee" Crooks. Lee passed quietly in his sleep on Thursday, April 30, 2026.

Information regarding Funeral Arrangements and personal condolences is forthcoming and will be shared as soon as they are known. Please keep the Crooks Family in your thoughts and prayers.

Gabriel S. Arnold
CSM (Retired)
President, El Paso SGM Association

05/11/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms and mother figures out there.

Today is about you. The ones who show up, lift others up, and give so much of themselves every single day. Whether you’re a mom, stepmom, grandmother, aunt, mentor, or someone who simply plays that role in someone’s life, you are appreciated more than words can say.

Thank you for the love, guidance, and strength you bring into the world. We hope today brings you a little extra recognition and time to feel appreciated.

From all of us at the El Paso Sergeants Major Association, Happy Mother’s Day!