Meet Doug Stewart of Gleneagles
For three decades, Windward resident Doug Stewart of Gleneagles has brought a spirit of discipline, adventure, and community to our neighborhood. Doug’s journey into the military began long before he wore a uniform. His early interest took root during his time in the Boy Scouts and carried through his high school and college years. This dedication ultimately led him to a four-year military flight contract. Rising steadily through the ranks, Doug advanced from Officer Candidate School to become a Captain in the United States Marine Corps. During his service, he was stationed in diverse locales including Japan, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Hawaii. Doug has so many incredible memories of survival training and has maintained contact with some of his military friends over the years.
Looking back, Doug views military service as an unparalleled foundation for youth, emphasizing how the structure and responsibility can be transformative for young men and women. “I can’t think of a better place than in the military”. Today, he is an avid triathlete who meets up with a group two to three times a week, proving that the Marine spirit of endurance and camaraderie never truly fades.
Meet Travis Carr of Clipper Bay
At 84 years young, Travis Carr’s military service was shaped by both patriotism and opportunity. As a junior engineering student and member of the ROTC Corps of Cadets at Texas A&M University in 1961, he was immersed in a culture where service to country was a core value. With the Vietnam War beginning to escalate and the military draft looming, Travis chose to commit to active duty. In return, he received much needed financial assistance for his education and an officer’s commission upon graduation. “$40 a month when I was at A&M was a big deal“, Carr says with a chuckle.
Commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in 1963, Travis was assigned to Fort Sill, Oklahoma, home of the United States Army Field Artillery. There, he served as an instructor in the Pershing Missile School, training soldiers on the computer and control systems used in the Pershing missile program, a key component of America’s Cold War defense strategy. When he completed his service in 1965, he had advanced to the rank of First Lieutenant.
While stationed at Fort Sill, Travis met his wife, Minnie Ruth, at church. The couple married in 1964, surrounded by fellow servicemen dressed in their Army dress blues.
Following his military service, Travis earned a graduate degree in electrical engineering and built an accomplished career developing medical technology and communications systems. His work included projects for NASA and Abbott Laboratories, where he helped advance technologies designed to improve patient monitoring and healthcare delivery.
In 2018, Travis and Minnie Ruth relocated from California to Georgia to be closer to their two sons and grandchildren, both of whom had settled in the Atlanta area. They landed in Windward where they quickly found a welcoming community and a place to put down roots. He remains grateful for the opportunities that military service and education provided, helping a young man from a small Central Texas dairy farm build a life defined by service, innovation, family, and lifelong friendships.
Meet Jack and Gloria Walsh of Greystone
For Jack and Gloria Walsh, moving to the Greystone subdivision in Windward in 2022 was all about family. After years of visits, they knew the community was the perfect place to retire and enjoy being closer to their daughter and grandchild.
Jack followed three generations of military service, dedicating 35 years to the U.S. Army. Beginning his career as an enlisted soldier in the Signal Corps specializing in aviation communications maintenance and repair, he later transferred to the Adjutant General Branch to pursue his passion for personnel administration and human resources. Rising from Private to Sergeant First Class and ultimately retiring in 2005 as a Chief Warrant Officer 4, Jack also served in cybersecurity and Inspector General assignments. His final role was Personnel Officer for a six-battalion brigade. Among his many honors, he was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious service.
Gloria was an active supporter of the military community and received a medal for distinguished civilian service.
Today, Jack remains active with Windward Area Retired Men (WARM) and serves as CEO of the Disabled Children’s Fund. His military experience reinforced a principle he still holds today: “Freedom isn’t free.”
