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Texas National Guard, Egypt begin SPP relationship
August 27, 2020 — AUSTIN, TEXAS – On Aug. 24, Texas and the Arab Republic of Egypt took the first step in forming a long-term partnership under the National Guard’s State Partnership Program.At the historic Camp Mabry... MORE

Maj. Gen. Tracy R. Norris, the adjutant general of Texas, after the signing of a proclamation honoring the inception of the Texas National Guard's partnership with the Arab Republic of Egypt at Camp Mabry in Austin, Texas, Aug. 24, 2020. Norris was joined by Texas Secretary of State Ruth Hughs and Maj. Gen. Abdelraouf A. Moussa, the defense attache of the Arab Republic of Egypt to the United States.

Louisiana National Guard responds to Hurricane Laura
August 26, 2020 — ARLINGTON, Va. – Hundreds of members of the Louisiana National Guard were assisting first responders in the response to Hurricane Laura Thursday. As the sun rose over Southwest Louisiana, members of... MORE

As the sun rises over Southwest Louisiana Aug. 27, 2020, members of the Louisiana National Guard clear roadways in Lake Charles and begin to assess the damage from Hurricane Laura.

NY, California, Texas wings compete in load off training
August 19, 2020 — HANCOCK FIELD AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, N.Y. – Weapons crews from Texas and California traveled to the 174th Attack Wing to compete in a weeklong training competition alongside New York Air National... MORE

Weapons crews from Texas and California traveled to the 174th Attack Wing at Hancock Field Air National Guard Base in New York for a training competition with New York Air National Guard Airmen Aug. 10-13, 2020.

Guard, active-duty and reserve forces help Texas hospitals
August 4, 2020 — AUSTIN, Texas – More than 1,200 service members from the Texas National Guard and the active and reserve components of the Army, Navy and Air Force have joined forces to support Texas hospitals during... MORE

Maj. Gen. Tracy Norris, the adjutant general of Texas, left, talks with Lt. Gen. Laura Richardson, U.S. Army North commanding general, at the Texas State Operations Center in Austin, Texas, July 16, 2020. While there, military and civilian leaders strengthened their partnership and discussed the joint military COVID-19 operation in support of federal efforts and the state.

Texas National Guard Soldier gives back to her community
July 27, 2020 — WESLACO, Texas – The National Guard is a volunteer force of Citizen-Soldiers and -Airmen who give their one weekend a month and two weeks a year to service.One Texas National Guard Soldier serving... MORE

U.S. Army Spc. Maritssa Quintanilla hands markers to a student at Pharr-San Juan- Alamo Early College High School in San Juan, Texas Jan. 31, 2020.

Texas National Guard Soldier determined to succeed
July 16, 2020 — WASHINGTON – Moments after pinning on her new rank during a virtual commissioning ceremony in early June, 2nd Lt. Christina Meredith smiled and pumped her arms with excitement.As a new signals... MORE

Texas National Guard 2nd Lt. Christina Meredith is a signals intelligence officer who overcame years of abuse at a young age to become an Army officer. A former Ms. California pageant winner, she is also an author of a bestselling memoir, national speaker and aspiring politician.

Cal Guard’s vocalist makes dreams a reality through service
July 6, 2020 — LOS ANGELES – The Soldier strides to the podium at the front of the crowd. Although she can’t be more than a few inches over 5 feet, there is a palpable sense of power and confidence radiating from... MORE

U.S. Army Spc. Raivyn Hearne of the California Army National Guard's 40th Infantry Division Band sings the national anthem during the Anaheim Ducks Military Appreciation Night, Nov. 10, 2019, at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.

National Guard ready for hurricane season
June 24, 2020 — ARLINGTON, Va. – In 1992, Air Force Maj. Gen. Steven Nordhaus was a first lieutenant stationed at Homestead Air Force Base in South Florida when Hurricane Andrew struck, destroying his house and... MORE

Texas Army National Guard Soldiers rescue Houston residents from floodwaters caused by Hurricane Harvey in 2017. As the 2020 hurricane season ramps up, National Guard members throughout the country stand ready to respond if needed.

Texas National Guard medics conduct COVID-19 antibody tests
June 22, 2020 — WESLACO, Texas – Medics conducted COVID-19 antibody tests for Operation Guardian Support (OGS) service members June 19 at the Weslaco Armory.Testing was conducted for service members with symptoms or... MORE

U.S. Army Spc. Maritssa Quintanilla, a combat medic specialist assigned to Operation Guardian Support, draws blood from a Soldier at the Weslaco Armory in Weslaco, Texas, June 19, 2020. Service members who were exposed to someone who tested positive to coronavirus had the opportunity to get a COVID-19 antibody test.

Texas Guard team wins first NGB innovation competition
June 17, 2020 — ARLINGTON, Va. – A Texas National Guard team emerged the winner in the inaugural National Guard Innovation Competition, besting three other finalists.“I’m humbled, to be honest,” said Air Force Maj... MORE

Finalists and panel judges are projected on a screen during the first National Guard Innovation Competition as Charles Crosby, right, a senior analyst with the National Guard Bureau’s Force, Structure and Assessment Directorate, serves as the emcee for the event at the Herbert R. Temple Jr. Army National Guard Readiness Center, Arlington Hall Station, June 12, 2020. A Texas National Guard innovation team won the competition’s top honor for helping develop advanced 3D printer technology.

Mobile Texas National Guard team conducts COVID-19 tests
May 21, 2020 — MISSION, Texas – A Texas National Guard Mobile Testing Team conducted COVID-19 tests at Diaz-Villareal Elementary School May 4."What we basically are doing is free testing for people," said Spc. Tamra... MORE

U.S. Army Spc. Tamra Townsend, a combat medic specialist, cuts a sterile swab stick at Diaz - Villarreal Elementary School in Mission, Texas, May 4, 2020. The Texas Military Department is supporting the critical health care infrastructure and assisting with mobile testing for COVID-19.

How the legacy of a fallen Soldier reminds us to do our best
May 21, 2020 — CAMP MABRY, Texas⁠ – Wade Slack was once a kid who loved hunting and video games. He was devoted to his family. And, he dreamed of becoming a Soldier. As he approached adulthood, he quickly realized... MORE

Texas National Guard Soldiers with Joint Task Force 176 – Col. Robert Crockem, commander; Maj. Peter Ammerman, operations officer; Capt. Brett Anderson, chaplain; and 1st Lt. Andrew Slack, liaison officer – honor Slack's brother, Spc. Wade Slack, on the 10th anniversary of his death at Camp Mabry in Austin, Texas, May 6, 2020.

Texas National Guard to sanitize nursing homes
May 11, 2020 — CAMP MABRY, Texas – Texas Military Department service members trained so they can support the Texas Division of Emergency Management and disinfect long-term care facilities where occupants have tested... MORE

Members of the Texas Military Department's Joint Task Force 176 – Texas State Guard Pfc. Jason Hunter, Texas National Guard Capt. Stephanie Enloe, the task force's medical operations officer, and Sgt. 1st Class Rajendran Kumaraswamy, the task force's medical noncommissioned officer – unload disinfecting kits for Soldiers preparing to support long-term care facility disinfection operations at Camp Mabry in Austin, Texas, May 7, 2020.

Texas National Guard is putting Soldiers back to work
April 29, 2020 — AUSTIN, Texas – She was a hardworking server in a small-town Texas country store. Less than a year out of high school, she paid her bills and saved for the future by working double shifts whenever she... MORE

Army National Guard Pfc. Tori Stricklin, a human resource specialist with the 176th Engineer Brigade, updates the Joint Task Force 176 personnel status roster at Camp Mabry in Austin, Texas, April 17, 2020. Stricklin is one of several service members who normally serve on a part-time basis, but were activated to full-time duty after the COVID-19 pandemic impacted their full-time employment.

Texas Guard converts barracks into isolation facilities
April 23, 2020 — CAMP MABRY, Texas – Texas Army National Guard combat engineers converted Camp Swift barracks in Bastrop into medical isolation support facilities.The 840th Engineer Mobility Augmentation Company,... MORE

Texas Army Sgt. Keith Huffstuttler, a team leader with Task Force 176’s 840th Engineering Mobility Augmentation Company, installs curtains to separate beds in Camp Swift barracks to adapt them into medical isolation support facilities in Bastrop, Texas, April 17, 2020. The isolation facility is for Soldiers, Airmen and State Guardsmen suspected of having COVID-19.

Texas Guard mobilizes to respond to COVID-19
April 5, 2020 — AUSTIN, Texas – The Texas National Guard is mobilized throughout the state to help expand health care capacity during the COVID-19 threat.Gov. Greg Abbott activated the Texas National Guard March 17... MORE

Texas Army National Guard troops set up a field hospital in response to COVID-19 April 1, 2020, at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas. Service members across Texas worked to set up geographically separated units to support local communities.

Texas National Guard, partners and neighbors rescue at least 2,400 from floods
August 30, 2017 — CYPRESS CREEK, Texas – While about 2,400 rescues have been achieved in the massive floods resulting from Tropical Storm Harvey, here's a closer look at the teamwork.Texas National Guard members from... MORE

Texas Airmen among those in Chile for exchanges
March 25, 2014 — SANTIAGO, Chile - Airmen from the Texas Air National Guard and 12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern) arrived in Chile over the weekend for subject matter expert exchanges with Chilean air force... MORE

Maj. Camille LaDrew, a logistics officer from the Texas Air National Guard, ties down F-16 engine equipment and tools in Santiago, Chile, March 24, 2014. She is one of nearly 60 U.S. Airmen participating in subject matter expert exchanges with Chilean air force counterparts, and involved in hosting static displays of the C-130 Hercules and F-16 Fighting Falcon during the FIDAE Air Show in Santiago, March 25 through 30. The exchanges, conducted regularly throughout the year, involve U.S. Airmen sharing best practices and procedures to build partnerships and promote interoperability with partner-nations throughout South America, Central America and the Caribbean.

Missouri Airmen Provide Airlift in Central American Exercise

Washington Guard Improves Park Through Innovative Readiness Training

State Partnership Program Enables Global, Shared ‘Peace through Strength’

California Army Guard Members Reflect on LA Federal Protective Mission

Missouri Guard Airmen Play Critical Role in Iran Nuclear Strike Mission