Salute To Service | HoustonTexans.com
Houston Texans vs. Tennessee Titans - September 28
Honoree: Chief Shounie Capers
Chief Shounie Capers is a proud U.S. Navy Aviation Support Equipment Technician with 19 years of honorable service. Born in Norfolk, Virginia, Chief Capers joined the Navy at just 17 years old and has dedicated his life to serving his country. He is currently stationed aboard the USS Robert E. Simanek, where he continues to lead with excellence. Throughout his career, Chief Capers has guided and mentored sailors while supporting naval aviation operations around the world. His previous assignments include serving at Fleet Readiness Center Mid-Atlantic, where he led 75 sailors in completing more than 64,000 maintenance actions on critical aviation support equipment — ensuring readiness for 19 squadrons across five carrier air wings. While stationed at NSA Bahrain, he managed over $42 million in aviation assets, coordinating operations across the globe. Chief Capers has also deployed aboard the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower and USS Harry S. Truman, supporting vital missions and fleet readiness. His outstanding service has been recognized with five Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals, a testament to his leadership, technical expertise, and unwavering commitment to the mission.
Houston Texans vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - September 15
Honoree: Staff Sergeant, Lisa Santos
Following the attacks of 9/11, SSG Santos answered the call to serve, joining the U.S. Army in 2002. Throughout her remarkable career, she has served as an Administrative Specialist, Watercraft Operator, and Transportation Management Coordinator, roles that showcased her versatility and dedication to mission success. She was deployed to Kuwait and Iraq in 2003 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, and again in 2022 to Kuwait and Saudi Arabia in support of Operation Spartan Shield, representing our nation with honor across decades of global service. Her distinguished service has earned her numerous awards, including the Combat Action Badge, Army Commendation Medals, Army Achievement Medals, and multiple campaign and service ribbons. Beyond her military career, SSG Santos is a devoted wife, proud mother of three sons, and grandmother to one granddaughter.
Houston Texans vs. Carolina Panthers - August 16
Honoree: United States Army Specialist, Oscar Tobar
During our game against Carolina, we honored United States Army Specialist, Oscar Tobar. Tobar was deployed to Iraq where he served as combat medic for the infantry platoon from 2006-2007. For his second deployment, he served as a combat life saver instructor at a level 2 aid station in Camp Liberty, Iraq. He has also served in Germany, Fort Sill, Oklahoma, Fort Hood, Texas, and Joint Base San Antonio, Texas - earning several awards throughout the years. The Houston Texans and American National Insurance thank Oscar for his service!