Soldiers from the 36th Infantry Division, Texas Army
Soldiers from the 36th Infantry Division, Texas Army National Guard, gather for a group photo with local children, in France, during World War I. The 36th Infantry Division fought on the front lines during the ... More
The Texas Military Forces (TXMF) Museum’s living history
The Texas Military Forces (TXMF) Museum’s living history detachment presents a Vietnam War reenactment during the annual Central Texas Air Show in Temple, May 1, 2010. The detachment, which covers numerous time... More
Army 1st Lt. Carlos Diaz of Texas Medical Command,
Army 1st Lt. Carlos Diaz of Texas Medical Command, Texas Army National Guard, and a representative of the Chilean Navy examine a list of immunizations available at Operation Lone Star (OLS), an emergency prepar... More
Texas Governor Rick Perry (left) presents the Texas
Texas Governor Rick Perry (left) presents the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor medal, the state's highest military award for valor, posthumously, to Maj. (Ret) Audie L. Murphy, WWII's most decorated soldier at ... More
Texas Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Gilberto Guerra,
Texas Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Gilberto Guerra, a rigger with 197th Special Troops Support Company, Airborne Special Operations 71st Battlefield Support Brigade, 36th Inf. Div., meticulously measures and ... More
Honored guests mingle during Los Caballeros Cocktail
Honored guests mingle during Los Caballeros Cocktail Party at the Laredo Civic Center in Laredo, Texas, Feb. 18. Local and state dignitaries shared drinks, food, and good conversation during the party. Texas Mi... More
A prehistoric bedrock mortar hole found at Camp Bowie,
A prehistoric bedrock mortar hole found at Camp Bowie, near Brownwood, Texas, dates back more than 4,000 years. The mortar is man-made and was used to process and cook food. Texas Military Forces works closel... More
Army Specialist Pablo Ramos and Air Force 1st Lieutenant
Army Specialist Pablo Ramos and Air Force 1st Lieutenant Danny Fraley transport a simulated casualty from the decontamination facility to the Texas Air National Guard's Small Portable Expeditionary Aeromedical ... More
Texas State Guard Capt. Alec J. Ross, a registered
Texas State Guard Capt. Alec J. Ross, a registered nurse with the Texas Medical Brigade, provides an immunization shot to an Operation Lone Star patient at the Pharr San Juan Alamo site. The annual event is con... More
Texas State Guard Capt. Alec J. Ross, a registered
Texas State Guard Capt. Alec J. Ross, a registered nurse with the Texas Medical Brigade, provides an immunization shot to an Operation Lone Star patient at the Pharr San Juan Alamo site. The annual event is con... More
Soldiers from the 836th Engineer Company participate
Soldiers from the 836th Engineer Company participate in a collapsed structure extraction exercise in Oklahoma City, Okla., Jan. 29. In addition to its deployed combat mission, the National Guard unit, headquart... More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces,
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, Utah National Guardsmen and local Emergency Medical Technicians conduct rappel training together in Dallas, Texas, Saturday, Jan. 30. This interagency collab... More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces,
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, leaders with Joint Task Force 71 visit with civilian and military agency representatives after a briefing in Grand Prairie, Texas, Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011. JT... More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces,
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, Brig. Gen. John F. Nichols, adjutant general for the state of Texas, Col. William Hall, Joint Task Force 71 commander and Alice Rogers with Texas Department ... More
Cadets of the United South High School Marine Corps
Cadets of the United South High School Marine Corps JROTC participates in the International Bridge Ceremony in Laredo, Texas, Feb. 19. The ceremony is a part of a month long celebration involving the Laredo com... More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces,
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, Armed Forces Appreciation Day committee members and day volunteers, right to left, Johnna Butera, Samantha Babin, Rhonda Wilke and Carol Sledge, prepare for ... More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces,
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, soldiers with the 100th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment support the 836th Engineer Detachment ribbon cutting, officially welcoming the engineer unit to Aust... More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces,
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, soldiers with the 100th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment support the 836th Engineer Detachment ribbon cutting, officially welcoming the engineer unit to Aust... More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces,
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, soldiers with the 6th CBRN Task Force demonstrate rescue techniques in Austin, Texas, March 6. The demonstrations were part of a ribbon-cutting to mark the c... More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces,
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, TXMF representatives welcome Air National Guard Maj. Gen. John Nichols as the adjutant general during a change-of-command ceremony at Camp Mabry, Texas, Satu... More
Attendees at the 52nd National Guard Association of
Attendees at the 52nd National Guard Association of Texas Conference in Corpus Christi listen as the Texas Adjutant General details his plan of action for the TXMF during the opening ceremony March 25. The conf... More
Soldiers and Airmen visit over 80 different vendors
Soldiers and Airmen visit over 80 different vendors of civilian and military products and services inside the American Bank Center exhibit hall during the 52nd annual National Guard Association of Texas Confere... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Abren Mejia with the 436th Chemical
U.S. Army Sgt. Abren Mejia with the 436th Chemical Company Detachment dons a decontamination suit at the 52nd annual National Guard Association of Texas Conference in Corpus Christi, March 26. The unit, along w... More
Command Sgt. Maj. Bradley C. Brandt, the state's senior
Command Sgt. Maj. Bradley C. Brandt, the state's senior enlisted advisor for the Texas Military Forces, looks on as Maj. Gen. John F. Nichols, Texas' adjutant general, signs a proclamation designating April as ... More
Brig. Gen. William Smith, commander of domestic operations
Brig. Gen. William Smith, commander of domestic operations for the Texas Military Forces, briefs Lt. Gen. Guillermo Porcile Arellano (center), Chile's military defense attache, Maj. Gen. John F. Nichols, the ad... More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces,
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, Maj. Gen. John Nichols, conducts a values ceremony for key military leaders at the JJ Pickle Research Campus, in Austin, Texas, Thursday, April 7. Nichols, r... More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces,
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, Jim Paules and Wuthipong 'Tang' Tantaksinanukij discuss the naturalization ceremony on Camp Mabry Saturday, April 16. The Honorable Lee Yeakei, U.S. District... More
In this image released by Texas Military Forces, leaders
In this image released by Texas Military Forces, leaders of Joint Task Force 71 receive a presentation given by a representative of the Department of Energy at Bee Caves in Austin, Texas, Friday, March 15. The ... More
Soldiers with 6th Civil Support Team work with SA Fire
Soldiers with 6th Civil Support Team work with SA Fire Department's Hazmat team during the Battle of Flowers Parade in San Antonio, April 15. The five-man team used high-tech radiation detection equipment as pa... More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces,
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, reenactment enthusiasts recreate a battle from World War II on Camp Mabry, Austin, Texas, Saturday, April 16. The show for service members, their families an... More
Sgt. Tommy Hughs, flight crew chief aboard the UH-60L
Sgt. Tommy Hughs, flight crew chief aboard the UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter, prepares for a Special Forces fast ropes insertion demonstration at Camp Mabry in Austin, Texas, during the American Heroes Celebrati... More
Soldiers of the 100th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment
Soldiers of the 100th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment perform a foot march around Camp Mabry in Austin, Texas, April 17. Besides having a photojournalist and broadcasting background, members of the 100th MPAD ... More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces,
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, soldiers with the Joint Task Force 71 participate in the 2011 Texas Division of Emergency Management Conference, Wednesday, April 27, 2011, in San Antonio Te... More
On May 10, in Austin, Texas, Maj. Gen. John F. Nichols,
On May 10, in Austin, Texas, Maj. Gen. John F. Nichols, the adjutant general of Texas welcomes His Excellency Anders Fogh Rasmussen, secretary general North Atlantic Treaty Organization to Texas. NATO Secretary... More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces,
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, service members, families and local civilians participate in the 5th Annual March For Fallen Heroes in Austin, Texas, May 28, 2011. The event, held each year... More
Members of the Texas Air National Guard's 147th Air
Members of the Texas Air National Guard's 147th Air Support Operations Squadron aboard a Texas Army National Guard CH-47 Chinook helicopter above Yankee Range, the northern of two ranges that comprise the McMul... More
Texas National Guard helicopters battle Bastrop blaze
Two Texas National Guard CH-46 Black Hawks fly over a blaze in Bastrop, Texas, and dump their water filled Bambi Buckets. Responding to wildfires is just one of the many natural disasters 36 ID soldiers may hav... More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces,
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, representatives from the TXMF explain how the Air National Guard fits into the newly formed Texas Homeland Response Force to State Air Surgeons at the Air NG... More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces,
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, soldiers with 4th Battalion, 133rd Field Artillery, Texas Army National Guard, field-test the new High Mobility Artillery Rocket System during their annual t... More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces,
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, soldiers with the 436th Chemical Company set up a decontamination station during their annual training in Camp Swift, Texas July 24, 2011. The unit's partici... More
On July 26, 2011 in Pharr San Juan Alamo High School,
On July 26, 2011 in Pharr San Juan Alamo High School, volunteers work along side Texas State Guard Members to care for local residents during Operation Lone Star 2011. This is the thirteenth consecutive year fo... More
MPs stand firm against civil unrest
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, soldiers with the 236th Military Police Company prepare to be disgruntled civilians during a training scenario at Camp Swift, Texas, Wednesday, July 27, 2011... More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces,
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve guests arrive at Camp Swift, Texas, on a Black Hawk helicopter Thursday, July 28. Employers saw training events suc... More
Capt. Thomas Youngblood with the 162nd Area Support
Capt. Thomas Youngblood with the 162nd Area Support Medical Company performs children's preventative dental services on a patient during a humanitarian mission Aug. 2, in Hebbronville, Texas. The event, known a... More
Army National Guard recruits participate in an enlistment
Army National Guard recruits participate in an enlistment ceremony in Houston, Texas, Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2011. The ceremony, held at the Houston Astros' Minute Maid Park, was part of several aspects of Guard pa... More
Army National Guard soldiers conduct a flag ceremony
Army National Guard soldiers conduct a flag ceremony before a Major League Baseball game in Houston, Texas, Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2011. The troops, from the Texas Army National Guard's Recruiting and Retention Bat... More
Houston city council member Brenda Stardig participates
Houston city council member Brenda Stardig participates in an event recognizing Army National Guard Col. Mark Campsey in Houston, Texas, Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2011. As part of the event - held at the Houston Astro... More
Soldiers with the 100th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment
Soldiers with the 100th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment document National Guard activities held in conjunction with an Astros baseball game in Houston, Texas, Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2011. The baseball club hosted ... More
Members of the City of Laredo Fire Department Color
Members of the City of Laredo Fire Department Color Guard present the colors during a ceremony celebrating the success of a humanitarian exercise Aug. 3, in Laredo, Texas. The exercise known as Operation Lone S... More
Army National Guard Col. Mark Campsey visits Minute
Army National Guard Col. Mark Campsey visits Minute Maid Park to throw out the ceremonial first pitch in Houston, Texas, Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2011. The Houston Astros baseball club honored Campsey with the gestur... More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces,
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, Texas State Guard Sgt. 1st Class Johnny Skelton and his son Sgt. Jeremy Skelton, both members of the Dallas-Fort Worth Medical Response Group, participate in... More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces,
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, service members and former general officers attend the inaugural conference of the Council of Retired Executives in the Texas Military Forces Museum at Camp ... More
Soldiers, family members and guests participate in
Soldiers, family members and guests participate in a military commissioning ceremony in Austin, Texas, Aug. 13. The commissioning ceremony was for the Texas Army National Guard's Officer Candidate School Class ... More
Officers and senior non-commissioned officers of Joint
Officers and senior non-commissioned officers of Joint Task Force 71 improve their understanding of training needs during an Employee Professional Development weekend in Bryan/College Station, Aug. 13, 2011. Th... More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces,
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, soldiers and their families from The Texas National Guard spent a special afternoon with University of Texas football players and coaches at Camp Mabry in Au... More
Pvt. David Martinez with the 294th Quartermaster Company
Pvt. David Martinez with the 294th Quartermaster Company repacks his parachute after a practice jump during annual training at Camp Swift, Texas, Aug. 15. The riggers in the 294th participated in the training f... More
The joint efforts of the 19th Special Forces, the 627th
The joint efforts of the 19th Special Forces, the 627th Engineer Dive Detachment, the 294th Quartermaster Company and the 108th Aviation Task Force, led to the successful completion of a water jump and hazard f... More
Soldiers with the 6th Civil Support Team performed
Soldiers with the 6th Civil Support Team performed several days of joint exercise the last week of August 2011. The 61st CST from Arkansas integrated seamlessly with the Austin based unit at the Red River Army ... More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces,
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, civilian and military officials address media representatives and a group of school children in Harlingen, Texas, Aug. 31, 2011. The officials addressed the ... More
On Sept. 6, 2011, a Texas National Guard helicopter
On Sept. 6, 2011, a Texas National Guard helicopter crew prepares to install the Bambi Bucket on a CH-47 Chinook about to respond to the Bastrop County Complex fire in Bastrop, Texas. The bucket attached to the... More
A CH-47 Chinook helicopter crew chief looks out toward
A CH-47 Chinook helicopter crew chief looks out toward the blaze. Texas National Guard crews launched out of the Austin Army Aviation Facility to fight wild fires threatening homes and property near Bastrop, Te... More
Spc. Don Comstock, with the 111th Engineer Battalion,
Spc. Don Comstock, with the 111th Engineer Battalion, TXARNG, leads a bulldozer through a fire break. The Texas National Guardsmen have been fighting the Texas wildfires for over 10 days, Bastrop, Texas, Sept. 7, 2011.
Texas Adjutant General Maj. Gen. John F. Nichols spoke
Texas Adjutant General Maj. Gen. John F. Nichols spoke at an event to commemorate a decade of Texas National Guard service in the global war on terrorism Sept. 10 at Camp Mabry, Austin, Texas. Representatives f... More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces,
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, soldiers, officers and Family Readiness leaders of the 72nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team attend the unit's annual Family Readiness conference in San Antonio,... More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces,
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, soldiers and airmen with the 6th Civil Support Team support local response agencies at a plant fire in Waxahachie, Texas, Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011. The team res... More
Guard response unit prepares for evaluation
Soldiers with the 836th Engineer Company develop extraction and problem solving skills in College Station, Texas, Oct. 9. The unit participated in the training in preparation for Joint Task Force 71's external ... More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces,
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, soldiers and airmen with Joint Task Force 71 participate in a change of command ceremony in Bryan, Texas, Oct. 14, 2011. JTF-71 recently completed a National... More
Soldiers and airmen with the National Guard's 6th Civil
Soldiers and airmen with the National Guard's 6th Civil Support Team work alongside fire department and other first responders at a World Series baseball game in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011. Emerg... More
Soldiers and airmen with the National Guard's 6th Civil
Soldiers and airmen with the National Guard's 6th Civil Support Team provide area monitoring and other support at a World Series baseball game in Arlington, Texas, Oct. 22, 2011. The Austin-based unit was deplo... More
On Oct. 22, members of the Texas Military Forces particpated
On Oct. 22, members of the Texas Military Forces particpated in Game 3 of the Major League Baseball World Series in Arlington, Texas, by assisting in the unfurling of the United States flag. Service members fro... More
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Stephen Thompson of the 436th Chemical
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Stephen Thompson of the 436th Chemical Detachment assists with the cleanup of debris from the wildfires Nov. 19 in Bastrop, Texas.
Members of Joint Task Force 71 met with the Coast Guard
Members of Joint Task Force 71 met with the Coast Guard and emergency response organizations during a tour of the Port of Houston Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011. JTF-71 participated in the ship channel tour to continue ... More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces,
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, Allen Bergeron, a representative from the Employer Support of the Guard/Reserve committee, presented a plaque to Roger El Khoury, longtime civilian employer ... More
Brig. Gen. William L. Smith, director Joint Staff and
Brig. Gen. William L. Smith, director Joint Staff and commander, Domestic Operations for Joint Force Headquarters of Texas, receives a briefing from 2nd Lt. Stephen Walker of the Texas State Guard 3rd Battalion... More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces,
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, soldiers and airmen with Joint Task Force 71 met with members of several state emergency management agencies and the United States Marine Corps Chemical Biol... More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces,
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, soldiers and airmen with Joint Task Force 71 participated in command and control training from instructors with Response International Group Thursday, Jan. 1... More
The 36th Infantry Division soldiers participate in
The 36th Infantry Division soldiers participate in a change of command ceremony at Camp Mabry, Austin, Texas, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2011. The ceremony marked the end of the historic deployment for the division. Co... More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces,
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, Army National Guard soldiers compete in the state-level Best Warrior competition Feb. 3-5, 2012, at Camp Swift, Bastrop, Texas. The annual event, now in its ... More
On Friday, March 16, 2012, Texas Adjutant General,
On Friday, March 16, 2012, Texas Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. John F. Nichols meets with members of the Killeen Heights Rotary Club following a presentation about the role of the Texas Military Forces in both fe... More
Texas recruiter named best in the Air Guard
Tech. Sgt. Jennifer A. Joubert of Lake Church, La., a production recruiter with the 149th Fighter Wing at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, was recently named the top recruiter in the Air National Guard for "Prio... More
The “Gold Dog Tag” display, presented along side the
The “Gold Dog Tag” display, presented along side the Traveling Vietnam Wall, is a one of a kind tribute honoring the fallen to which there is no current memorial for them. The tribute is updated constantly and ... More
Camp Mabry, Texas, hosted its annual Texas Military
Camp Mabry, Texas, hosted its annual Texas Military Forces Open House featuring the American Heroes Air Show, April 21-22, in Austin, Texas, to celebrate those who serve and sacrifice. The free two-day event fe... More
Sgt. Shane Meyers, of Headquarters Headquarters Company,
Sgt. Shane Meyers, of Headquarters Headquarters Company, 136th Maneuverability Enhancement Brigade, participates in a World War II battle re-enactment during the Texas Military Forces Open House at Camp Mabry, ... More
In this image released by the Joint Task Force 71,
In this image released by the Joint Task Force 71, service members of the Minuteman Brigade conduct a collective training exercise at the Govalle Water Treatment Facility in Austin, Texas, April 26-27, 2012. Th... More
In this image, released by Joint Task Force 71, Texas
In this image, released by Joint Task Force 71, Texas Guardsmen and family members conduct the sixth annual March For Fallen Heroes event in Austin, Texas, May 26, 2012. The march, held in conjunction with the ... More
On Friday, June 1, 2012, Staff Sgt. Shirley Erp and
On Friday, June 1, 2012, Staff Sgt. Shirley Erp and 2nd Lt. Michael Meadors of the Texas State Guard execute the Texas Emergency Tracking Network during the Texas Department of Emergency Management State Respon... More
Texas state representative Larry Gonzales is all smiles
Texas state representative Larry Gonzales is all smiles after a ride in a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected, or MRAP vehicle during Legislator's Day at Joint Base San Antonio, Lackland Air Force Base, June 15, 20... More
On June 24, the 36th CAB teamed with personnel from
On June 24, the 36th CAB teamed with personnel from the Air Guard and the 1-19th Special Forces Group for a joint air assault and medical evacuation exercise at Camp McGregor, N.M. The training helped prepare i... More
On Thursday, July 26, 2012, Operation Lone Star volunteers
On Thursday, July 26, 2012, Operation Lone Star volunteers from South Texas Vocational College receive hands-on training in taking a blood pressure from a member of the Texas State Guard. One of six sites offer... More
On Friday, Aug. 3, 2012, Spec. Michael Fisher of the
On Friday, Aug. 3, 2012, Spec. Michael Fisher of the 136th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade holds his daughter at Hendrickson High School in Pflugerville, Texas following a mobilization ceremony for the approximate... More
Members of the Texas National Guard's Joint Task Force
Members of the Texas National Guard's Joint Task Force 71 visited the Oklahoma City Memorial and Museum Aug. 18, 2012, in order to discuss and witness the lessons learned during the attack of April 19, 1995. Th... More
On Saturday, Aug. 18, 2012, Maj. Gen. Manuel "Tony"
On Saturday, Aug. 18, 2012, Maj. Gen. Manuel "Tony" Rodriguez assumes command of the Texas State Guard from Maj. Gen. Raymond Peters at Camp Mabry in Austin, Texas. Prior to Rodriguez assuming command, he serve... More
Retired Maj. Gen. Eddy M. Spurgin (right), chairman
Retired Maj. Gen. Eddy M. Spurgin (right), chairman of the Texas Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Committee, and retired Maj. Gen. Jerry D. Icenhower, former chairman of the Texas ESGR Committee... More
In this image released by Joint Task Force 71, Guardsmen
In this image released by Joint Task Force 71, Guardsmen with the Joint Task Force 71 relocate their offices to the Round Rock Armed Forces Reserve Center as part of their integration with the 136th Maneuver En... More
Texas Gov. Rick Perry makes remarks before presenting
Texas Gov. Rick Perry makes remarks before presenting the Purple Heart, the Air Medal with "V" Device for Valor and the Combat Medical Badge to Staff Sgt. Patrick D. Rogers, Jr., a flight medic and member of th... More
In this image, released by JTF-71 (MEB), members of
In this image, released by JTF-71 (MEB), members of the 606th Military Police Company conduct detainee training at Camp Hansen in Okinawa, Nov. 5, 2012. This annual training period enhances the unit's capabilit... More
Joint Task Force 71 (Maneuver Enhancement Brigade)
Joint Task Force 71 (Maneuver Enhancement Brigade) soldiers and airmen worked with central Texas civilian first responders decontaminating victims of a simulated chemical attack. (Army photo by Sgt. Josiah Pugh)
Members of the National Guard's 6th Weapons of Mass
Members of the National Guard's 6th Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team, headquartered at Camp Mabry, in Austin, Texas, and members of the Texas Air National Guard's 136th Airlift Wing, headquartered... More
Col. Cynthia A. Millonzi, the human resources officer
Col. Cynthia A. Millonzi, the human resources officer for the Texas Military Forces, presents Ms. Gloria Sassman, the deputy human resources officer for the Texas Military Forces, a gift during Sassman's retire... More
In this image, released by the 36th Combat Aviation
In this image, released by the 36th Combat Aviation Brigade, members of B Company, 1-149th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion conduct a departure ceremony in preparation for their upcoming deployment to Afghanista... More