The Jarhead Opening...not to be found in MCO!

The Marine Corps Detachment from Goodfellow AFB provided the Color Guard, headed by Sgt Roy D. Singleton, from Houston, TX, to perform the opening ceremony. The Star-Spangled Banner was sung by Sgt Adam Slaughter, from Memphis, TN.

I was reminded by one of the attendees of the historic significance of Fort Concho for African-American servicemen. I had to admit that I was ignorant of the history of the 9th and 10th Cavalry Regiments that were stationed here in present-day San Angelo. The above mentioned sergeants are two of my closest colleagues and were more than happy to perform the ceremony for the attendees. A special thanks goes out to these Marines for kicking this tournament off in a spectacular fashion

"I didn't know Mr. Adam could sing like THAT!" Enrique Castro

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We had a GREAT turnout of 20 kids for the tournament today. Thanks to all the parents, staff and Marines that came out to help me host this event. I'll be sure to post up some photos, but here are the results:

K-2nd

1st Anthony Navarro

2nd Enrique Castro

3rd Austin Contreras

3-5th

1st Ethan Ruiz

2nd Wyatt Waters

3rd David Martinez

6th & up

1st Ryan Formacka

2nd Mike Eckhardt

3rd Justin Wallace

In an effort to increase awareness and participation with the chess club, Fort Concho Elementary will be hosting a tournament on Saturday, May 15 from 9:30 to 3:00. It feels as though we've thrown things together at the last minute, but I feel confident that we can pull it off. Hopefully, there'll be a healthy turnout!