Story by Brandon Jones | Texas Military Department | 05.17.2019
The 2019 Hurricane season is quickly approaching and the Texas Military Department is ready to assist with any type of emergency response. On May 3, 2019, the agency hosted its annual interagency Hurricane Rehearsal of Concept drill at the Austin Army Aviation Support Facility....
Story by Lt. Col. Kevin Hynes | Joint Force Headquarters - Nebraska National Guard | 10.31.2018
Despite never having met or worked together before, a team of Nebraska and Texas National Guard Soldiers and Airmen were able to put together an amazing effort as the United States color guard for an Oct. 28 Czech Centennial Military Parade in Prague, Czech Republic....
Story by Sgt. Elizabeth Pena | Texas Military Department | 06.24.2016
AUSTIN, Texas – This has been a busy year for the Lone Star State with the recent record-breaking floods. Texas Guardsmen conducted more than 135 missions, rescuing more than 900 people and 310 pets May 29-June 12, 2016, after severe weather caused flooding to large portions of the region....
Story by Sgt. Michael Giles | Texas Army National Guard (Texas Military Forces) | 05.14.2016
The Texas Hall of Honor welcomed two new heroes to its gallery during a ceremonial celebration held at Camp Mabry in Austin, Texas....
Story by Staff Sgt. Jennifer Atkinson | Joint Task Force 136th (Maneuver Enhancement Brigade) | 04.17.2016
Louisiana's Vigilant Guard recently brought Guardsmen from four states together for an emergency response exercise testing their response times, coordination, and life-saving skills. Texas' 6th CERFP was on site representing the Lone Star State....
Story by 2nd Lt. Phil Fountain | 149th Fighter Wing (Texas Air National Guard) | 03.15.2016
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas (March 15, 2016) – The Texas Air National Guard recently launched a statewide Trial Defense Service program to benefit airmen and commanders. The Texas program, part of an Air National Guard model, is one of 15 to be implemented among the 54 American states and territories....
Story by Staff Sgt. Phil Fountain | 149th Fighter Wing (Texas Air National Guard) | 08.23.2013
A financial program manager with the comptroller flight of Texas Air National Guard’s 149th Fighter Wing, headquartered at Joint Base San Antonio – Lackland, Texas wore multiple hats during a deployment here, Aug. 12-23, 2013....
Story by Staff Sgt. Phil Fountain | 149th Fighter Wing (Texas Air National Guard) | 11.04.2012
About 50 members of the Chilean Air Force participated in a training exercise with the Texas Air National Guard’s 149th Fighter Wing here, Oct. 24-26, 2012, as part of the National Guard’s State Partnership Program....
