D.C. Aggie Muster 2026

As you are familiar, Muster is Texas A&M University’s most solemn and cherished tradition that honors our current and former students who have passed on, unites us as one strong Aggie family, and reminds us of our great values and traditions. It is also a moment to reflect, thank those who are no longer with us, and build on their legacy as we move forward.
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This year’s Muster coincides with two other important milestones: 250 years of our great nation and the 150 anniversary of our alma mater. As we gather, let us especially remember fellow Aggies who have answered the noble calling of public service, dedicating their lives to serving our country and our fellow Americans. Let us also remember countless Aggies who have died fighting for our freedom and liberties. And let us remember Aggies whose lives and labors–through leadership, innovation, entrepreneurship, and countless other professions–have strengthened our communities, advanced our nation, and embodied the enduring values of Aggie spirit.

The Muster Ceremony will be held at 7:30pm.

Join us in the time-honored tradition of Aggie Muster. Muster is a dedicated time to honor the Spirit that ties us together and fellow Aggies that have come before us to pave the way. Muster is a time for celebration and remembrance and we look forward to hosting you this April at our largest event of the year! 

Doors open at 6:00pm, snacks, hors d'oeuvres, and refreshments will be available in the main hall!

If you have a name for the Roll Call, please send an email to dcaggiemuster@gmail.com or visit https://www.aggienetwork.com/muster/rollcall/

2026 Muster Speaker: Lt Gen Michael Downs '92

Lt. Gen. Michael L. Downs is the Associate Director for Military Affairs, Central Intelligence Agency, Washington, D.C. In this
role, he serves as military advisor to the Director, CIA, and leads the coordination and integration of CIA and Department of Defense efforts to maximize U.S. advantage globally. 

Prior to his current position, Lt. Gen. Downs served as Vice Director of the Joint Staff at the Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia. In that role, he synchronized the Joint Staff to enable unified strategic direction and ensured effective information flow across services, combatant commands, the Office of the Secretary of Defense, and interagency partners to provide timely recommendations to the Secretary of Defense and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in support of national security objectives.

 Lt. Gen. Downs attended Texas A&M, where he was commissioned as an ROTC Distinguished Graduate in 1992. He has participated in joint and combined operations in the Central Command, European Command, Indo-Pacific Command, and Southern Command areas of responsibility. He has commanded at the squadron, group, and wing levels. His staff assignments  include Headquarters tours at Air Force Special Operations Command, United States Forces Korea, Combined Forces Command, United Nations Command, Air Staff and Joint Staff.

Silent Auction
Do you have any special Aggie items? Consider donating them! By contributing an item or two to our silent auction, you’ll help us raise funds for scholarships for local students attending Texas A&M, as well as support club programs and events that strengthen our DC Aggie community. Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference!