Warrant Officers: Connect. Grow. Lead.
We are your local Chapter of the US Army Warrant Officers Association. We serve the people of North Alabama and we are centered on Redstone Arsenal, Alabama.
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The Chapter meets once a month on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, in a back room of the Bowling Alley on Redstone Arsenal, Alabama.
HOWEVER:
The 2nd Wednesday doesn’t work for us on some months, like November because of Veterans Day commitments. See the Calendar below for exact dates, places and times!
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Redstone Arsenal ‘Silver’ Chapter
What’s Happening?!
(Last 90 Days)
2026 Oktoberfest!
(Sep 25 - 27)
Each year, our Chapter members “volunteer” at the Redstone Arsenal Oktoberfest. Our job is to take tickets at one station and check IDs if people want an armband to drink alcohol. It is an evening of fun and comraderie and trash-talking, of which we all excel.
2026 gave us 3 beautiful evenings and MWR reported record attendance on Saturday and Sunday and record sales of certain items. This event is the Chapter’s primary fundraiser where members volunteer but the Chapter gets paid by MWR.
(l to r) CW4(R) Johnie Keeter, Sr., and CW3(R) Joe Shiver.
(l to r) COL(R) Diane Ruzicka and CW5(R) Keith Langewisch
October 2026 Wheelchair Ramps!
(Oct 17)
Are you kidding me? Our Warrant Officer Chapter decided to bild not One, but Two Wheelchair Ramps for the community!! Because we are good guys?! Well, sure, but also because they were very small and very close to each other… but let’s go with the ‘Good Guy’ thing…
We met on Kenard Ave in Huntsville and banged out a great Wheelchair Ramp and then jumped over to Blue Spring Rd and quickly knocked out a second Ramp. Good job Warrant Officers!
(l to r) CW4R Max Bennett, CW5R Keith Langewisch, Troy Wesson (b), CW4R Phil Cosco (f), CW5R Heath Mitchell (b), Ms. Kat Frye, CW5R Lenny Crain (f), CW4R James Goodlet (b), Sabastian Frye, CW5R Tom Adkins, CW5R Al Ruzicka, and CW5R Anson Seebeck.
(Photo by CW3R Joe Shiver) b=back, f=front
Kenard Ave. NW
Huntsville, AL
17 Oct
Blue Spring Dr. NW
Huntsville, AL
17 Oct
The 54th USAWOA AMM Gettysburg Tour Group shot consisting of friends, families, and many participants who were supposed to be in working groups! :)
2026 Oktoberfest Midway on Redstone Arsenal, AL
Authentic German Band playing in the Fest Tent of the 2026 Oktoberfest on Redstrone Arsenal, AL.
Kat Frye puts some final touches on the ramp on Kenard Ave. in Huntsville.
CW5R Lenny Crain putting down the deckboards on the wheelchair ramp.
(l to r) CW5R Heath Mitchell, CW5R Anson Seebeck (b), CW5R Tom Adkins, CW4R Phil Cosco, CW5R Al Ruzicka, CW4R James Goodlet (b), Ms. Kat Frye, CW5R Keith Langewisch (b), Sabastian Frye, Troy Wesson, and CW5R Lenny Crain.
(Photo by CW3R Joe Shiver) b=back, f=front
Representing the Redstone Arsenal ‘Silver’ Chapter of USAWOA at the National AMM were the Chapter President, CW5R Reggie “Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy” Jackson (l.) and Chapter Secretary CW5R Keith “Don’t mess with me” Langewisch (r.).
2026 NAVFOC Founder’s Day Lunch
(Oct 7)
Two of our chapter members were recognized at the Civilian and Officers Club on Redstone Arsenal as Founders (actually, Past Presidents) of the N. Alabama Veterans and Fraternal Organizations Coalition (NAVFOC). CW4(R) Ed Banville served as President from 1994 - 2004, and CW4(R) Max Bennett served as President from 2011 - 2012.
(l to r) CSM(R) John Perry - Pres. 2009-2010; Mrs. K.C. Bertling - Pres. 2020-2025; CW4(R) Ed Banville - Pres. 1994-2004; Keynote Speaker MG(R) Bill Gayler; Dr. Joe Fitzgerald - Pres. 2006; CW4(R) Max Bennett - Pres. 2011-2012, and Mr. Richard Reyes - Pres. 2013-2014.
Photo by Nese Bennett
CW4R Max Bennett, the team’s Sawman, trying to figure out one of these measuring thingies.
(l to r) CW5R Heath Mitchell, CW5R Tom Adkins, Kat Frye (back), CW5R Keith Langewisch, and CW5R Lenny Crain.
(Photo by CW5R Al Ruzicka)
USAWOA National President CW5R Mike Dye (l.) presents the “2026 Best Officer Professional Development Program” and the “2026 Outstanding Chapter” streamers to the Redstone Arsenal ‘Silver’ Chapter. Receiving the streamer was Chapter President CW5R Reggie “Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy” Jackson (ctr.) and Southeast Region Director CW5R Jim White (r.).
Troy Wesson finishing extremely detailed work on the enrty of the home on Kenard Ave.
(l to r) Hiding their faces from the cameras (under advice of counsel) are CW5R Tom Adkins, Sabastian Frye, CW5R Lenny Crain (in the back), and Kat Frye.
Sabastian Frye received formal training on the router and the circular sander by old Warrant Officers who did not want to use the router or circular sander anymore.
(Photo by grandpa CW5R Al Ruzicka)
2026 Annual Meeting of the Members (AMM)
Gettysburg, PA 5 - 8 October
Our fearless leader, Chapter President CW5R Reggie Jackson and Chapter Secretary CW5R Keith Langewisch represented the Redstone Arsenal ‘Silver’ Chapter of the USAWOA at the 2028 National AMM in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Our chapter won the top prize! We are the 2026 Outstanding Chapter! Well done Redstone Arsenal Chapter.
USAWOA National President CW5R Mike Dye (l.) presents the “2026 Outstanding Region” streamer to the Southeast Region. Receiving the streamer was Southeast Region Director CW5R Jim White and all the Chapter Representatives of the SE Region including Redstone Arsenal Chapter President CW5R Reggie Jackson hiding behind the gentleman on the far right.
Oct 2026 Sports Park Pickup!
(Oct 3)
Our Chapter has adopted the Youth Sports Complex on Goss Rd (on Redstone Arsenal) for many years now. Each month, we Warrant Officers - we Leaders of Industry - gather with trash bags in hand and walk the park’s basketball courts, tennis courts, and baseball fields picking up the refuse left by the masses.
October 3 gave us the threat of rain but a beautiful day to get away from our wives…. er… enjoy the fresh air and clean the ball park. Thanks to all who attended.
(l to r) CW3(R) Tommy Vaden, CW4(R) Johnie Keeter, Sr., CW4(R) Lenny Crane, Nese Bennett, CW4(R) Max Bennett, CW3(R) Joe Shiver, CW4(R) Troy Lichtenbeger, CW4(R) Richard Christian, and CW5(R) Tom Adkins.
Photo by CW5(R) Mike Weist.
(l to r) CW4(R) Lenny Crane, the back of CW3(R) Tommy Vaden, CW4(R) Max Bennett, and CW4(R) Johnie Keeter, Sr.
Photo by CW5(R) Mike Weist.
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Memorabilia
Warrant Officer T-shirts, brown, with gold logos.
Warrant Officer T-shirts, white, with black logos.
Warrant Officer T-shirts, white, with gold logos.
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