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    Texas Army National Guard Participates in 2025 SAREX

    Texas Army National Guard Participates in 2025 SAREX

    HOUSTON—Soldiers from the 36th Combat Aviation Brigade, Texas Army National Guard, participated in the 2025 Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX) in Houston, Texas, May 20-22. The primary focus of the SAREX is hurricane response preparedness, based on real-world events and involves collaboration between agencies, including military personnel, first responders, and volunteers. SAREX enables search and rescue organizations to identify areas for improvement and enhances overall response strategies for future emergencies. "Our continued collaboration with the Texas Military Department is the cornerstone of mission success," said Brett Dixon, the assistant chief of Texas A&M Task Force 1 and SAREX director. "SAREX isn't just a drill - it's...

    05.23.2025 | HOUSTON, TEXAS, US | Story by Capt. Jasmine Mathews

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    SAREX 2025 Interview

    SAREX is an exercise that focuses on understanding procedures for searching, locating, and rescuing individuals or vessels in distress. It's a training event for emergency services and organizations involved in search and rescue operations.. Our state and federal partners collaborated exceptionally well on multiple complex scenarios. Teams sharpened rapid response skills and life-saving procedures — and bolstered readiness across agencies. Here’s a look at some of the highlights of their tactics and training, which made the three-day event a success.

    Taken: 05.22.2025 | Video by Michael Linan

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    George H.W. Bush's 101st Birthday Wreath Laying Ceremony

    George H.W. Bush's 101st Birthday Wreath Laying Ceremony

    A wreath laying ceremony was held to commemorate President George H.W. Bush’s 101st birthday. The George and Barbara Bush Foundation, alongside the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum, honored the former president with a wreath on June 12, 2025 in College Station, Texas.

    Taken: 06.12.2025 | Photo by Michael Linan

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    05.22.2025 | Video by Michael Linan
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    Best Warrior Competition

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    02.27.2025 | Video by Spc. James Garcia
    BASTROP, Texas—Members of the U.S. Military and partner forces from Chile and the Czech Republic compete for the title of the best warrior on...
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    Texas Army National Guard (Texas Military Forces)
    Texas State Guard
    111th Engineer Battalion
    Joint Task Force 136th (Maneuver Enhancement Brigade)
    Texas Joint Counterdrug Task Force
    136th Airlift Wing (Texas Air National Guard)
    100th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment
    72nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (36th ID, TXARNG)
    56th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (36th ID, TXARNG)
    71st Expeditionary Military Intelligence Brigade (36th ID, TXARNG)
    36th Combat Aviation Brigade (36th ID, TXARNG)
    176th Engineer Brigade (36th ID, TXARNG)
    36th Sustainment Brigade (36th ID, TXARNG)
    254th Combat Communications Group (Texas Air National Guard)
    149th Fighter Wing (Texas Air National Guard)
    147th Attack Wing (Texas Air National Guard)
    136th Regiment - Regional Training Institute (TXARNG)
    71st Theater Information Operations Group (TXARNG)
    36th Infantry Division (TXARNG)
    Joint Task Force Lone Star