Video by Master Sgt. Amber Monio | National Guard Bureau | 02.23.2025
The Texas National Guard’s brush and riverine teams, part of Operation Lone Star, conduct coordinated patrols along the Rio Grande River to detect and deter illegal crossings and criminal activity near McAllen, Texas, Feb. 23, 2025. Operation Lone Star, comprised of Texas National Guard members in a state active duty status, works with state and federal law enforcement officials, including......
Video by Master Sgt. Amber Monio | National Guard Bureau | 02.18.2025
U.S. Soldiers with the Texas National Guard’s Tactical Maintenance Platoon, part of Operation Lone Star, maintain vehicles and equipment and support vehicle recovery operations, near McAllen, Texas, Feb. 22, 2025. Operation Lone Star, comprised of Texas Guard members in a state active duty status, works with state and federal law enforcement officials, including U.S. Border Patrol, with a......
Video by Master Sgt. Amber Monio | National Guard Bureau | 02.18.2025
Nearly 100 Texas National Guard members with Operation Lone Star receive training from the U.S. Border Patrol Feb. 18-20, 2025, in McAllen, Texas. Operation Lone Star, comprised of Texas Guard members in a state active duty status, works with state and federal law enforcement officials, including U.S. Border Patrol, with a mission to deter, detect, and stop illegal border crossings and to......
Video by Sgt. 1st Class Christy Sherman | National Guard Bureau | 02.13.2025
U.S. Soldiers with the California Army National Guard and the Texas National Guard’s Operation Lone Star conduct security operations along the southern border in New Mexico and Texas, Jan. 25, 2025 to Feb. 5, 2025. The National Guard works alongside U.S. Customs and Border Protection to enhance surveillance and monitoring efforts. These operations highlight interagency collaboration and......
Video by Staff Sgt. Derek Gutierrez | 149th Fighter Wing (Texas Air National Guard) | 01.05.2025
U.S. Army and Air National Guardsmen participate in the Governor's Twenty marksmanship competition at Camp Swift, Bastrop, Texas, Jan. 5, 2025. The guardsmen compete in several pistol shooting events over a two day period, with the top 20 receiving a special Governor’s Twenty tab that can be worn on their combat uniforms. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Staff Sgt. Derek Gutierrez)...
Video by Sarah Snedden | Texas Military Department | 07.25.2023
The Governor's 20 Rifle Competition was held on February 24-25 at Camp Swift, Texas. This was the second of the four-part competition for the Texas Military Department soldiers. The Texas National Guard regularly hosts firearm proficiency competitions to highlight which soldiers excel at small arms skill. The competition involves a side arm match as well as the M4 rifle competition. The......
Video by Capt. Martha Nigrelle | Texas Military Department | 02.21.2021
Texas National Guard Members deliver water and food to Ellington Field and Houston Texas, February 21, 2021. Both the Texas Air National Guard and Texas Army National Guard are working around the clock for several days to deliver more than 40,000 cases of water to areas with no access to clean water. The Texas National Guard, working with the Texas Division of Emergency Management and numerous......
Video by Capt. Martha Nigrelle | Texas Military Department | 02.21.2021
Texas National Guard members distribute water to Ellington Field and Houston, Texas February 20, 2021. Aviators from both the Texas Air National Guard and Texas Army National Guard flying C-130s, UH-60 Blackhawks and CH-47 Chinook helicopters worked around the clock for several days to deliver more than 40,000 cases of water to areas with no access to clean water. The Texas National Guard,......
