Texas National Guardsmen Train for Hazardous Winter Driving in Hillsboro

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 a...

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

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Winter Storm Fern Chief Operations Officer Interview

Texas Military Department Chief Operations Officer Maj. Owen Gutierre speaks about the Preparation and capabilities that are being used in support of the Winter Storm Fern Response.

Taken: 01.24.2026 | Video by Spc. Jason Santillana

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Texas National Guardsmen Train for Hazardous Winter Driving in Hillsboro

Texas National Guard soldiers conduct snow-driving training in Hillsboro, Texas, Jan. 25, 2026. The training gets soldiers accustomed to driving in hazardous weather to ensure readiness when storms like Winter Storm Fern hit. With expertise and readiness, we stand prepared to safeguard and support Texas communities in their time of need. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Derek Gutierrez.)

Taken: 01.25.2026 | Photo by Staff Sgt. Derek Gutierrez

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136AW Airmen honored at 2026 Texas Outstanding...

01.21.2026 | Story by Airman 1st Class Connor Dunne

Five Airmen from units attached to the 136th Airlift Wing were nominated to attend the Outstanding Airman of the Year ceremony for the state of Texas held at Camp Mabry in Austin, TX, Jan. 11, 2026. Two of those airman were additionally awarded the title of Outstanding Airman of the Year for their respective categories.

U.S. Army and Polish Land Forces direct Operation...

01.17.2026 | Story by Pfc. Andre Gremillion Jr

U.S. and Polish forces conducted Operation Winter Falcon 26 at the Drawsko Combat Training Center in Poland on Jan. 13, 2026. The operation...

A Very BPTA Christmas

12.18.2025 | Story by Sgt. Dakota Bradford

Christmas at BPTA is about making meaningful connections while away from home.

NATO Secretary General and Allied Defense Leaders...

12.18.2025 | Story by Sgt. Eric Allen

Bemowo Piskie, Poland — NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte with Polish Minister of National Defense Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz and United...

TEXAS TAKES ON NORWEGIAN FOOT MARCH

12.18.2025 | Story by Staff Sgt. Asiah Phillips

Twelve members of the Texas Joint Counterdrug Task Force from across the state honored a Texas Revolution hero by competing in the grueling Norwegian Foot March, December 9, 2025 at the Roy P. Benavidez Army National Guard Armory in El Campo, TX.

Deployed U.S. Military Police strengthen overall...

12.09.2025 | Story by Sgt. James Garcia

In Ādaži, U.S. Army Military Police demonstrate how discipline, professionalism, and adaptability enhance force protection and multinational...

EHET Convoys Move Combat Power to Camp Herkus

12.08.2025 | Story by Sgt. Dakota Bradford

EHET Convoys Move Combat Power to Camp Herkus

For the third consecutive year, a NATO...

11.24.2025 | Story by Sgt. Dakota Bradford

BEMOWO PISKIE, Poland – Soldiers of the NATO’s Multinational Division North East (MND-NE) Headquarters in close cooperation with U.S. Army 1st...

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U.S. Soldiers display a tank at the remembrance...

03.01.2026 | Photo by Pfc. Gabriel Martinez

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Winter Storm Fern

01.25.2026 | Photo by Staff Sgt. Derek Gutierrez

Texas National Guard soldiers conduct snow-driving training in Hillsboro, Texas, Jan. 25, 2026. The purpose of the training is to get soldiers...

Texas National Guardsmen Train for Hazardous Winter...

01.25.2026 | Photo by Staff Sgt. Derek Gutierrez

Texas National Guard soldiers conduct snow-driving training in Hillsboro, Texas, Jan. 25, 2026. The training gets soldiers accustomed to driving...

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01.24.2026 | Photo by 2nd Lt. Vincent Pfeifferling

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Winter Storm Fern

01.23.2026 | Photo by Staff Sgt. Derek Gutierrez

Texas National Guard soldiers conduct preventative maintenance checks and services on tactical vehicles in Bryan, Texas, Jan. 23, 2026. The Texas...

3-8 Cavalry Conducts Platoon Level STX at Bemowo Piskie

01.21.2026 | Photo by Sgt. Eric Allen

U.S. Army M1A2 Abrams tank assigned to 3rd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, advances during a platoon level situational training exercise at...

3-8 Conducts STX with M2A3 Bradley fighting vehicles

01.21.2026 | Photo by Pfc. Andre Gremillion Jr

A U.S. Army Soldier assigned to 3rd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, gives instructions to an M2A3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle driver before a...

3-8 Cav Conducts Platoon STX lanes

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Winter Storm Fern Rollover Response

01.24.2026 | Video by Spc. Jason Santillana

Texas Army National Guard Soldiers with the 176th Engineer Brigade assist local authorities in recovering an overturned 18-wheeler on I-10 near...

Winter Storm Fern Chief Operations Officer Interview

01.24.2026 | Video by Spc. Jason Santillana

Texas Military Department Chief Operations Officer Maj. Owen Gutierre speaks about the Preparation and capabilities that are being used in support...

Texas Military Department Winter Storm Fern...

01.23.2026 | Video by Spc. Jason Santillana

The Texas Military Department showcases preparedness and Capability throughout the entire state of Texas with a compilation of videos.

Texas Military Department Showcases Preparedness...

01.22.2026 | Video by Spc. Jason Santillana

The Texas Military Department showcases preparedness and readiness to support the Winter Storm Fern Response.

3-8 Cav conducts platoon STX patrol and react to...

01.17.2026 | Video by Sgt. Dakota Bradford

U.S. Soldier assigned to 3rd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, patrols during a situational training exercise at Bemowo Piskie Training Area,...

First-Person View: 3-8 Cavalry Platoon Attack...

01.17.2026 | Video by Sgt. Eric Allen

U.S. Soldiers assigned to 3rd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment conduct a platoon attack training lane at Bemowo Piskie Training Area, Poland, Jan....

3rd BEB Engineers Conduct Engineer Qualification...

01.15.2026 | Video by Sgt. Eric Allen

U.S. Soldiers assigned to Bravo Company, 3rd Brigade Engineer Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division, conduct demolition training during a live-fire...

First-Person View: Army Engineer Qualification...

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U.S. Soldier assigned to Bravo Company, 3rd Brigade Engineer Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division, emplaces a Bangalore torpedo during demolition...

Paratroopers drop by the hundreds at Saber Junction 16

04.14.2016 | Audio by Sgt. Praxedis Pineda

The training highlight of Saber Junction 16 at the Hohenfels Training Area is the Maneuver Rights Area air drop of more than 900 paratroopers from...

Saber Junction 16 radio announcement

04.05.2016 | Audio by Sgt. Samuel De Leon

SABER JUNCTION 16 IS UNDERWAY AT THE HOHENFELS TRAINING AREA, FEATURING PARATROOPERS OF THE 173RD AIRBORNE BRIGADE ALONG WITH U.S. ALLIES AND...

2015 George Washington Bridge Ceremony, Laredo, Texas

03.21.2015 | Audio by Spc. Christina Clardy

Citizens of Laredo, Texas and Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, meet every year to reaffirm the bonds of friendship and cooperation of the twin cities.

Chief Warrant Officer 5 Kevin Purtee

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Texas Military Forces certify as nation's third...

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