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SUMMARY:CSM Paul F. Esler\, USN\, Vietnam - USA
DESCRIPTION:Patriots Names : CSM Paul F. Esler\nMission Type    : Flag line at Houston National Cemetery\nMilitary Branch : USN\, USA and TxSG \nDate of Mission: 30 JUN 16 \nStaging Time    : 1200 \nBriefing Time    : 1300 \nIn position        : 1320 \nGate time         : 1330 \nStaging Address: Houston National Cemetery (Hemicycle Parking Lot) 10410 Veterans Memorial Dr\, Houston\,Texas 77038 \nMission details: Flag line at Houston National Cemetery with flag bike escort to the shelter. \nObituary: The highlights of CSM Paul Esler’s career are: Command Sergeant Major Paul Esler was honored in front of students\, faculty\, friends and family in a brief ceremony at Onalaska High School where he is the JROTC Instructor. The Distinguished Service Award was presented to him by MG John H. Bailey II (Ret) and COL Dennis O’Driscoll\, while 8th Regiment Personnel Officer\, CPT Joseph Conte read the proclamation signed by Gov. Rick Perry. Onalaska Mayor\, Roy Newport declared the days from November 1st to November 11th to be “Paul Esler Days” in the City of Onalaska\, recognizing for his 46 years of service to country\, state and town. \nCSM Paul Esler joined the US Navy in 1964 and did three tours in Vietnam until 1970. From there he joined the US Army Reserve until 1982. He was active duty from 1982 to 1999\, where he was known as the “Ping Pong Recruiter.” He was a member the US Table Tennis Team known for bringing “Ping Pong Diplomacy” to the talks between the United States and China. (There is no one in the 8th Regiment that will challenge him.) He retired after 35 years from federal service as the Command Sergeant Major of the Recruiting Battalion. His federal awards include the Legion of Merit\, Meritorious Service Medal (2 times)\, Army Commendation Medal (4 times) National Defense Medal\, Vietnam Service Medal and both Army and Navy Good Conduct Medals. \nHe enlisted in the Texas State Guard in 2001 and held the positions of 8th Brigade S-3 Sergeant Major\, 2nd Bde CSM\, QRT 8th Bde CSM and 8th REGT CSM. Awards given during state service include the Governor’s Unit Citation\, TxSG Service Medal\, Physical Fitness Ribbon\, TxSG Recruiting Ribbon\, Commanding General’s Individual Award\, the Texas Outstanding Service Medal and the a fore mentioned\, Distinguished Service Medal.” \nRide Captain    : Roamer Jones \nRC Phone        : 832-257-5775 \nRC email          : chukkllzz@yahoo.com \nRide Captain 2  : Myron Howard \nRC #2 Phone    : 832-477-0575 \nRC #2 email      : myron243@gmail.com \nSupport Vehicle : Roy Johnson  281-460-1765  amarilloroy@comcast.net \nWeather Forecast: High of 93    20% chance of T-storms \nRespectfully submitted by: Roamer
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