The Tin Can Sailors Association, Texas Desron-Two was officially commissioned on 23 Sep 2009. Robert G. Wheaton was elected to the Commodore position and Richard W. McDaniel was elected to the Chief Staff Officer position. There are 13 founding members: James E. Allison RD2, George F. Anaya HM2, Robert M. Dale FN, Robert R. Fivecoat QMSN, George Keith FN, James A. Patin Sr. MM3, Arthur A. Porter BTCS, Halley L. Simpson LT, Ernest Teneyuca WO4, Henry J. Williams CDR(has passed on recently), Jack D. Prindible Sr. PH1(has passed on recently), Robert G. Wheaton ETR3, and Richard W. McDaniel RMC. New member(s) Feb 2010: Jeremiah A. Tuttle FCS2; Robert P. Kubinski MM3; Joe Jankowski ET1. New member Jun 2010: Howard R. Shipman MAC. New member Sep 2011: Richard D. Larkam OS1. New member Nov 2011: Steven J. Flanigan.
