Soldiers of the 1st Squadron, 124th Cavalry Regiment, Texas Army National Guard, take part in the squadron's Spur Ride at Fort Hood, Texas, June 8-11, 2026. The four-day event tested candidates across graded lanes before inducting them into the Order of the Spur. (Air National Guard photo by Capt. Daniel Martinez)
This weekend, Airmen from the 147th Attack Wing showcased exceptional skill, resilience, and leadership at the Texas Air National Guard Outstanding Airman of the Year (OAY) competition. Competing against top Airmen from across the state, members of the 147th Attack Wing emerged victorious in three of five categories: Airman, Non-Commissioned Officer, and Junior Officer of the Year.
The 147th Attack Wing has shifted its focus from the NATO-led Ample Strike 2024 exercise to flooding response efforts in response to one of the most severe weather-related events Czechia has ever experienced. Rising rivers have devastated nearly all parts of the country, with the hardest-hit regions in the northeast, along the Polish border. Floodwaters have affected an area spanning more than 100 kilometers, including parts of Ostrava, the...
