Calendar

Jun
15
Thu
North ‘burbs Happy Hr. @ Hop Scholar Ale House
Jun 15 @ 16:30 – 18:30

North ‘burbs Happy Hour:
joint event with ExxonMobil Veterans Advocacy Support Team & West Point Society of Greater Houston

Honoring the US Army & US Merchant Marine’s 242nd birthdays
With birthday cake cutting, free appetizers, and drink specials to help commemorate the occasion, all near the Woodlands.

RSVP on our Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/319765965124226/?ti=icl

LOCATION CHANGE: Now HOP SCHOLAE ALE HOUSE

Jul
8
Sat
Top Gun 4th Annual Benefit @ Wakefield Crowbar
Jul 8 @ 16:00 – 21:00

Presented by, ALF Technical Services

Thank you for your support and patriotism.  All proceeds go to our partner benefactors, including the US Naval Academy Alumni Assoc. Tx Gulf Coast Foundation, Team Red White & Blue, and Lone Star Veterans Assoc.

Your ego wrote you a check you CAN afford.

Top Gun Activities

  • Beach volleyball
  • Below the hard deck limbo
  • Great dodge-balls of fire
  • Flat-spin relay
  • Call sign competition
  • Costume competition
  • Silent auction
  • And more…

Make a Donation

  • Donations made on this site, to the USNAAA Tx Gulf Coast Foundation (a 501(c)3 organization) are tax deductible
  • Donations made here go directly to the USNAAA Tx Gulf Coast Foundation, ear-marked, with the specific intent of benefiting the Top Gun Annual Benefit
  • Funds are used to help ensure the event’s success (set up costs), and all net proceeds will go directly to the event benefactors (all of which are 501(c)3 organizations)
    • USNAAA Tx Gulf Coast Foundation (Buckingham scholarship, Smith-McCool fund, general fund)
    • Team Red White & Blue
    • Lone Star Veterans Association

 

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Jul
24
Mon
Navy vs. UH Tailgate @ UH Alumni Center
Jul 24 all-day

OFFICIAL USNA TAILGATE

  • Tickets & Info coming soon
  • 3hrs before TBD kick off
  • Food
  • Drinks
  • Special appearances by the Superintendent of the US Naval Academy, the Commandant of Midshipmen, Byron Marchant (USNA Alumni Assoc. CEO & President)
Aug
31
Thu
Join Service Academy Happy Hour @ South Bank Seafood Bar
Aug 31 @ 17:00 – 19:00

Joint Service Academy Happy Hour- POSTPONED

  • Originally scheduled for this Thursday at South Bank Seafood Bar
  • Will be rescheduled to a date to be announced
  • Look to future emails, our website, or our FB Page for reschedule details
Sep
14
Thu
North ‘burbs Happy Hr. @ Papa's Ice House
Sep 14 @ 16:30 – 18:30

Comraderie, Free Appetizers, Drink Specials, and now Relief Efforts

Join us for our quarterly, NORTH SUBURBS area, Happy Hour, along with ExxonMobil Veterans Affinity Support Team, and the West Point Society of Greater Houston.  September’s happy commemorates the US Coast Guard and US Air Force birthdays.

  • Free appetizers while they last
  • Drink specials
  • Networking and comraderie
  • Accepting donations, both toiletries items for use at shelters, and financial, benefitting Combined Arms #HoustonStrong

 

Nov
9
Thu
North ‘burbs Happy Hr. @ 3B's Bill's Burgers & Beer
Nov 9 @ 16:30 – 18:30

Comraderie, Free Appetizers, Drink Specials

Join us for our quarterly, NORTH SUBURBS area, Happy Hour, along with ExxonMobil Veterans Affinity Support Team, and the West Point Society of Greater Houston.  November’s happy commemorates the US Navy & US Marine Cops birthdays, as well as Veterans Day.

  • Free appetizers while they last
  • Drink specials
  • Networking and comraderie
Nov
10
Fri
4th Annual Army Navy Golf Scramble @ Hermann Park Golf Course
Nov 10 @ 08:00

Please join us for a day of golf, friendly competition, networking, lunch, and camaraderie.

~ Date & Time~
VETERANS DAY
Friday, November 10, 2017

Arrive NLT 7:30 AM
8:00 a.m. – Tee Time – shotgun start
12:30 p.m. – Lunch & Awards

Private room, sports TV, drinks until whenever
(i.e no ending time)

~ Venue ~
Hermann Park Golf Course
2155 N. MacGregor Way
Houston, TX 77004
(Near Texas Medical Center)
(713) 526-0077
www.hermannparkgc.com

~ Format ~

  • Two man (Pair scramble). Army or Navy Pairs.
  • Each foursome will consist of two pairings – one Navy and one Army.
  • The pairings will compete within their foursome as well as overall
  • Bogie is your friend
  • Pairings and pairing opponents are established for fair competition via handicap calculation by Rick Bush USNA ’69 (rpb2801@att.net or 832.282.7512)
  • Pairings per balanced handicap is designed to foster networking and camaraderie. Meet someone new! However, If you have a preferred pairing partner, feel free to request him/her.

~ Awards ~

  • Longest Drive = 2 chances to win
  • Closest to the Hole = 2 chances to win
  • Army vs Navy Winner will be determined by # of Navy pairings wins vs. # of Army pairings wins. Winning Society will hold the trophy until next year.
  • Low Pair Score Overall = 1 winner and holder of trophy until next tournament Second and Third Low Pair Winners

~ Registration ~
Register as an Individual = $75.00
Lunch ONLY, NO GOLF = $20.00

~ Sponsorships/Donations ~
Sponsor a Hole for $250.00
Sponsor the Tournament for $500.00
(includes one green fee)
Donations for door prizes welcome!

~ Hosted by ~
USNA Alumni Association, TXGC Chapter
West Point Society of Greater Houston

All proceeds from this event will be split equally to each society’s foundation to further their missions.

~ Registration Deadline ~
Tuesday November 7th, 2017

Nov
24
Fri
Navy vs. UH Tailgate & Game @ UH Alumni Athletics Center
Nov 24 @ 08:00 – 11:00

Friday November 24, 2017

TAILGATE NAVY

presented by ALF Technical Services & El Tiempo Cantina

UH Alumni & Athletic Center, 4800 Calhoun Rd. (2 blocks from stadium)
 8AM DOORS OPEN

  • SOLD OUT
  • ​Wait list sign up available in the event of cancellations, no walk-ups

  • Food Included:
    • Scrambled eggs, bacon, ham, sausage, refried beans, flour tortillas, salsa, fruit, cookies
  • Drinks Included:
    • Coffee & juice (bkfst)
    • Beers compliments of Bitter Sisters Brewing Company (while available)
  • Presentation by Superintendent & Commandant

TAILGATE & GAME INFORMATION PACKAGE [click here]

FOOTBALL GAME TICKETS

  • 11AM KICKOFF
  • $35 – Section 311, best available on first come, first served basis – $30 w/ TxGC discount
    • 15% off entire purchase for all TxGC members (enter code @ checkout)
    • These tickets are regular $40 each when bought via UH or Navy ticket offices

TAILGATE & GAME INFORMATION PACKAGE [click here]

 

 

JOIN THE TxGC & GET 15% OFF YOUR PURCHASE

  • All members get…
    • 15% discount off all purchases at events (like this one)
    • TxGC newsletter before non-members
    • Recognition as a TxGC member at USNA.com
  • $10 – 1 year Alumni Membership
    • Must be a USNA Alumni; validation will occur shortly after application
    • Apply here – discount code provided upon validation (within same-day, via email)
  • $0 (FREE Membership)
    • “Old Goats” (1967 & older USNA classes)
    • USNA TxGC Parents Club, other Service Academy Alumni, Active Duty Alumni, & Midshipmen
    • Apply here – discount code provided upon validation (within same-day, via email)
Dec
8
Fri
ArmyNavy Happy Hr. (North side) @ 3B’s Bill’s Burgers & Beer
Dec 8 @ 16:30 – 18:30

BEAT ARMY!

Come join us up on the north side for this pre-game happy hour.  Joint event with West Point Society of Houston and the ExxonMobil Vetteran Advocacy & Support Team.  Wear your Navy jersey or Navy gear and show support.

-FREE APPETIZERS

-DRINK SPECIALS

 

Dec
9
Sat
Army vs. Navy Game Party @ Eureka Heights Brewing Co.
Dec 9 @ 12:00 – 17:00

2017: Army vs. Navy presented by Combined Arms

  • Saturday December 9
  • 12 NOON Event Kick-off
  • 2 PM Game Kick-off
  • Location Eureka Heights Brewing Co.
    • 941 W. 18th St. Houston, TX 77008
  • Presented by Combined Arms,
    in cooperation with the USNA Alumni Assoc. TxGC Chapter & the West Point Society of Greater Houston

 

Family friendly! This is a public event and open to veterans, uniformed military and all members of the Houston community.  This event is being hosted by Combined Arms with the cooperation and support of The US Naval Academy Alumni Association – Texas Gulf Coast Chapter & Foundation and The West Point Society of Greater Houston.