LTC Samantha A. Lewis has served the Texas Army National Guard for 21 years. She holds a Bachelor in Nutrition from the University of the Incarnate Word and commissioned within ROTC at St. Mary’s University in 2003 as a Medical Service Corps Officer and in November 2011 LTC Lewis joined the Active Guard Reserve (AGR) program within the Texas Army National Guard.

In 2014, she served as the Intel and Sustainment Commander for the 36th Infantry Division’s HHBN, overseeing 236 personnel and advising on staff employment during tactical operations. Earlier in her career, LTC Lewis held various key positions, including the 111th MMB Operations, Intel OIC/2IC, and served overseas in Kosovo (KFOR-7 2005), Trinidad and Tobago (NEW HORIZON 2008), and Basrah, Iraq (OPERATION NEW DAWN 2010).

From October 2015 to January 2019, LTC Lewis commanded Region III & IV under the Texas Army National Guard Recruiting and Retention Command, leading strength management and operations across an area encompassing one-fourth of Texas and managing 72 personnel. Under her leadership, the region was awarded Top Region twice, in 2016 and 2018.

In February 2019, she was appointed Executive Officer of the 111th Multi-functional Medical Battalion (MMB) and AGR Battalion Officer in Charge (OIC). In this role, she oversaw 13 AGR personnel and 78 M-Day Soldiers, ensuring effective staff coordination and synchronization with higher headquarters. She facilitated decision-making for the commander by managing critical staff functions, planning, and operations.

In August 2021, LTC Lewis was appointed as Executive Officer of the Recruiting and Retention Battalion, where she served as the second-in-command for the Texas Army National Guard Recruiting and Retention Command. She was directly responsible for overseeing the staff, Brigade Strength Managers, and the Recruit Sustainment Program, ensuring effective coordination was made with Command teams.

LTC Lewis’ awards include the Bronze Star Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal (4 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters), and numerous other commendations for her distinguished service. She has completed multiple advanced military courses, including the Command and General Staff Officer Course.

She happily resides in Bee Cave, Texas, with her husband Garrett and son Easton, and together they own an industrial water treatment company, Wasser Technologies. LTC Samantha Lewis looks forward to serving as the commander of the Texas Army National Guard Recruiting and Retention Command.