Building a Legacy of Connection
Explore our history of service and community impact through our past milestones. Our hope has always been to establish a lasting legacy - one that can be passed to future Chemical Dragon Soldiers. On (this day?) a few like-minded former (retired) Chemical Corps Soldiers and a long-time supporter of the Chemical Corps held a session that would lead to ultimately breathing new life into a long-dormant organization. We all agreed to a Call to Action to relaunch the CCRA Lone Star Dragon Chapter and go through the process to build bridges with new leadership in the Chapter as well as the 48th Chemical Bridge and 2nd Chemical Battalion.
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4 November 2025...why is that date significant? That same small group of still un-elected Chapter members met with the command leadership of the 48th Chemical Brigade (COL Jacy Park and CSM Chylander Roberts) to re-ignite a new flame of support for Dragon Soldiers at Fort Hood, Texas. From that moment on, collectively we were determined to grow our Chapter, and find ways to support the Chemical Dragon Soldiers and their families.
Front left to right (standing) Mr. Walter Eldredge, CSM(R) Terry Fountain, LTC(R) Conrad Striegl, SFC(R) Jeffrey Harris, CSM(R) Chris Williams, Mrs. Peggy Eldrege, SFC(R) Kevin Kruise; (seated left to right) COL Jacy Park and CSM Chylander Roberts
Red Dragon Week 4-6 November 2025
4 Nov - Meeting w/ 48th Cm Bde Cdr and CSM
5 Nov - Prayer BreakfastÂ
        History Brief by Walt Eldridge (photo)
        Mobile Museum History - Walt Eldridge
        Desert Shield/Storm by Mike Brown
        CCRA LS Chapter & Soldier Forum -Â
        Dragon Soldiers & CCRA LS Ch TeamÂ
6 Nov - Red Dragon Jeopardy - Walt Eldridge
        NCO Induction Ceremony
2nd CM Battalion Prayer Breakfast, 5 November 2025. Many Dragon Soldiers attended as well as former Dragon Soldiers representing the VFW and CCRA Lone Star Dragon Chapter - ONE TEAM for ONE COMMON CAUSE!
2nd CM Bn Prayer Breakfast, 5 November 2025 – The 2nd CM Bn Cdr introduced the Chaplain who gave an inspiring message to many Dragon Soldiers of the Brigade.
2nd CM Bn Prayer Breakfast, 5 November 2025 – CCRA LS Chapter members along with partners from the Veterans of Foreign Affairs (VFW) were recognized by the 2nd CM Bn Cdr, Bn CSM Wease, and the Battalion Chaplain.Â
III Corps Force Protection Week – CCRA LS Chapter Support, 14 April 2026. Chris Williams (left) with senior CBRN leaders from the U.S. Army USACMLS, III Corps Cm, 48th CM Bde, and 1CD.
III Corps Force Protection Week – CCRA LS Chapter Support, 14 April 2026. Attendees enjoying lunch provided by the LS Chapter.
III Corps Force Protection Week – CCRA LS Chapter Support, 14 April 2026. Attendees enjoying lunch provided by the LS Chapter.
III Corps Force Protection Week – CCRA LS Chapter Support, 14 April 2026. Attendees enjoying lunch provided by the LS Chapter.
48th Chemical Brigade NET Call, 18 June 2026. CCRA LS Chapter Jeff Harris and Kevin Kruise with 1CD Chemical Officer, LTC Eriksson (middle) and SGM Sanchez-Cooper (left).
48th Chemical Brigade NET Call, 18 June 2026. CCRA Brief given by Butch Striegl. Snacks and drinks provided by the LS Chapter. Great lunch provided by the Brigade Chaplain.
48th Chemical Brigade NET Call, 18 June 2026. CCRA LS Chapter covered the meals at the Samuel Adams Cluhouse for an evening Social (Dragon Army Night).
2nd Chemical Battalion Change of Command Ceremony, 17 June 2026.Â
2nd Chemical Battalion Change of Command Ceremony, 17 June 2026. COL Jacy Park, Cdr of the 48th CM Bde , was the Host.
2nd Chemical Battalion Change of Command Ceremony, 17 June 2026. Outgoing Cdr LTC Theodore DeMaria passed the colors to the incoming Cdr, LTC Victoria Clemons.Â
48th CM Bde Wellness Day, 2 July 2026. CCRA LS Chapter invited to share our program and membership opportunity with the Dragon Soldiers in attendance.
Red Dragon Week – History Brief given by Walt Eldridge of the CCRA LS Chapter, 5 Nov 2026. Dragon Soldiers are never too young and never too old to learn about the history of the Chemical Corps. Old B&W video of vintage archival footage effectively reinforced the presentation's historical context.
48th Cm Bde NCO induction Ceremony, 6 Nov 2026. It was an honor to be invited. Many attendees included former retired Senior Officer NCOs from the Chemical Corps. From left to right, SFC(R) Jeff Harris, ?, ?, and ? Great to see old friends and former Chemical Dragons.
181st Chemical Company return from deployment, 9 February 2026. LS Chapter representative Chris Williams stood guard over snack and drinks! Welcome home Dragon Soldiers!