Corps of Cadets Dorm Area in College Station in Brazos County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Colonel Joe T. Haney Field

Photographed By Ronald Claiborne, December 26, 2023

1. Colonel Joe T. Haney Field Marker

Inscription. This drill field is dedicated to all the former members of the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band who marched here, rehearsed here, and with hard work and determination, learned the skills necessary to perform the flawless halftime drills that are the hallmark of the Aggie Band.

The Joe T. Haney Drill Field remains as a visible reminder of where thousands gathered to become proud members of the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band, created memories, and developed friendships that would last a lifetime.

The dignified footsteps, echoing brass, and thunderous cadences of the Texas Aggie Band filled this drill field for decades. It was on this drill field that members of the Aggie Band developed discipline, precision, teamwork, camaraderie, unity of spirit, and enduring pride. It was on this hallowed ground that they became good enough, and proud enough, and tough enough to be called: “The Noble Men of Kyle.”

“Recall! Step Off On Hullaballoo!”

Erected 1992.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military.

Location. 30° 36.788′ N, 96° 20.098′ W. Marker is in College Station, Texas, in Brazos County. It is in the Corps of Cadets Dorm Area. Marker is at the intersection

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of Spence Street and Lewis Street on Spence Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 695 Spence St, College Station TX 77840, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Texas A&M Cadet Edwin O. Bellinger ’36 Memorial Bugle Stand (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); “The Spirit of ’02” (about 600 feet away); Texas A&M Corps of Cadets (approx. 0.2 miles away); James Francis Hollingsworth (approx. 0.2 miles away); A. & M. College of Texas World War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); J.V. "Pinky" Wilson (approx. 0.2 miles away); Early Texas A&M Campus Housing (approx. 0.2 miles away); Freedom from Terrorism Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in College Station.

Fightin' Texas Aggie Band Class of 1992 Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Ronald Claiborne, December 26, 2023

2. Fightin' Texas Aggie Band Class of 1992 Plaque

This drill field is named in tribute and honor of Colonel Joe T. Haney, Director of the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band, 1973—1989. Over his 17-year tenure, he inspired thousands of Aggie Bandsmen to devote themselves, and in every step, encouraged nothing less than superior performance.

Colonel Joe T. Haney Direction Position image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Ronald Claiborne, December 26, 2023

3. Colonel Joe T. Haney Direction Position

Colonel Haney would direct the Fightin' Texas Band from a senior bandsman's room on the fourth floor of the band dorm.

Photographed By Ronald Claiborne, December 26, 2023

4. Colonel Joe T. Haney Field Marker

Colonel Joe T. Haney Field image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Ronald Claiborne, December 26, 2023

5. Colonel Joe T. Haney Field

Credits. This page was last revised on January 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 28, 2023, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. This page has been viewed 67 times since then and 66 times this year. Last updated on January 13, 2024, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 28, 2023, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.