North Texas Coalition of Uniformed Service Academies (NTCUSA)

We prouldy honor and recognize our Cadets and Midshipmen.

About us

In the early 1990’s, volunteers from each of the five North Texas Service Academy Parents’ Clubs established the NTCUSA to honor and recognize the Midshipmen and Cadets from the greater North Texas area.

We hold this formal military ball during the winter break when the Midshipmen and Cadets are home for the holidays. The first Holiday Ball was held in 1993 with only 250 attendees. In recent years, it has grown upwards to 600 guests, with over 150 of those attending being Cadets and Midshipmen.

Organization leadership for the Lone Star Military Ball rotates among the five Parents’ Clubs, with volunteer representatives from all Clubs assuming various planning positions.

Who we are . . .

This event is underwritten by citizens and business organizations that enable NTCUSA to keep the Lone Star Military Ball tradition ongoing through their in-kind donations and monetary sponsorships. Sponsorship support allows NTCUSA to continue to provide an outstanding and memorable evening for all without having to pass along the rising costs of such a formal affair to the invitees. These relationships have been, and will continue to be, paramount to the success of the NTCUSA Lone Star Military Ball.

2026 Academy Club Representatives

USMA – Poev Halvorson and Ashish Puri

USNA – Brian and Mary Wharton

USMMA – Corey Graham and Jennifer Tramel

USCGA – Shemitia Brown

USAFA – Mary Steen

Upcoming Leadership

2026 – Naval Academy Parents’ Club

2027 – Air Force Academy Parents’ Club

2028 – Merchant Marine Academy and Coast Guard Academy Parents’ Club