It iAs Arthur Robert Ashe, Jr. said, we can’t do it all ourselves.  With your support, we will produce great leaders that will go on to better our country.   

            The Britt, Baez, and Osmolski Memorial Fund is helping cadets by awarding scholarship money. 

All three of these men, that are named in the title, were in

Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division
Attached to Task Force Falcon in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom

Company Commander: Major James W. Downing
Company 1SG: 1SG Kevin Spooner

SSG Sandy R. Britt - Infantry - Killed in Action 21 AUG 2007 - South of Baghdad, Iraq
SGT John C. Osmolski - Combat Engineer - Killed in Action 5 FEB 2008 - Diyala River Valley, Iraq
CPL Miguel A. Baez III - Infantry - Killed in Action 5 FEB 2008 - Diyala River Valley, Iraq

This scholarship is geared toward MSI, MSII, and MSIII cadets that are excelling in the program and in Ranger Company.  This support is crucial to the Corps of Cadets and will greatly contribute to the success of many future Officers. This scholarship was set up by Captain Michael Hess in memory of these three men who died in his company while deployed to Iraq.

            Please continue to show your support by joining or renewing your membership in the Red Raider Battalion Alumni Association.  As you know, 50% of all membership contributions go directly into the Britt, Baez, and Osmolski Memorial Fund and the Kincer Endowment.  Your continued membership renewals are the best way to ensure that the endowments will continue to grow year after year.  Simply fill out and return the membership form at the bottom of the page.  Members may also make directed contributions simply for the Corps Development.  The Corps uses these funds to purchase equipment, fund special events, mail newsletters, etc. 

Any contributions are greatly appreciated, but below are levels of continued giving.

Levels of continued giving:    

                              Cadet Fund - $30 annually                  Lieutenant Fund - $31-50 annually

                              Captain Fund - $51-100 annually      Major Fund - $101-500 annually

                              LTC Fund - $501-1000 annually       Colonel Fund - $1001 and up.

 Please mail all contributions to the Red Raider Battalion Alumni Association, Dept. of Military Science, Texas Tech

            Becky North : Market Alumni Center, P.O. Box 45001 Lubbock, Tx 79409

 Make checks payable to

For other instructions please call Becky North at 806-742-3641 ext. 233

Thank you for supporting the Red Raider Battalion!