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
Sgt. Candice Perez, 712 MP Company Task Force Raptor (3-124), inches her way forward during mat drills at Camp Swift.
Master Sgt. Juan Benevidez, Task Force Raptor (3-124), searches Sfc. Federico Lopez for contraband. The Task Force conducts enemy prisoner of war training as part of their premobilization training at Camp Swift.
Master Sgt. Juan Benavidez, Task Force Raptor (3-124), escorts Sfc. Federico Lopez after searching him for contraband. The task force conducts enemy prisoner of war training as part of their premobilization tra More
Staff Sgt. Joshua Lancaster, instructor at the Combat Support Training and Evaluation Battalion at Camp Swift, points out terrain features to soldiers from Task Force Raptor (3-124). The Task Force hones its na More
Sgt. Wingo, 712 MP Company Task Force Raptor, draws out a sand table on the ground explaining to fellow soldiers the plan of attack. Task force soldiers conduct mounted and dismounted drills as part of their pr More
Jessica Lee from the Socio-Cultural Research and Advisory Team with Africa Command, gives Texas National Guardsmen a class on culture. The soldiers with Task Force Raptor will be deploying early next year to th More
Sgt. Greg Kerr looks for the target Spc. Archie Speights points out. The Texas National Guardsmen from the Alpha Troop, Task Force Raptor, qualify with their 240 machine gun during Pre-Mobilization Training at More
Sgt. James Lorance from Charlie Company, Task Force Raptor, pulls his way across training mats using only his hands. Soldiers from the Task Force practice their Army Combatives Skills at Pre-Mobilization Traini More
Spc. Jim Harris, Alpha Troop, Task Force Raptor (3-124), pulls security as his platoon stops to check for possible improvised explosive devices. The Texas National Guardsmen from the Task Force have been brushi More
Rappel Master, Staff Sgt. Barker, checks the knots on Staff Sgt. Joe Shultz' rappel harness. The soldiers from the Site Security Team, Task Force Raptor, are tightening up on their rappelling skills in preparat More
Rappel Master, Staff Sgt. Barker, checks the knots on Staff Sgt. Joe Shultz' Swiss Seat. The Texas National Guardsmen from the Site Security Team, Charlie Troop, 3-124 CAV, out of Terrell, Texas, are tightening More
Texas National Guardsmen from Task Force Raptor (3-124 CAV) up early getting their gun trucks ready for the ranges. The soldiers are qualifying on the gun truck gunnery range in preparation for their deployment More
The Lufkin community shows it's support with a colorful and very patriotic dessert for the deploying soldiers of the 702nd Military Police Company and their families. Texas National Guardsmen from the 702nd are More
Mayor of Seagoville Sidney M. Sexton Jr. addresses Texas National Guardsmen from Alpha Troop, Task Force Raptor (3-124 CAV), at their casing ceremony. The soldiers deploy to the Horn of Africa early this year.
Capt. Chris Sedtal battles Capt. Douglas Yates, HHT Company Task Force Raptor (3-124), during Army Combatives Training at Camp Swift.
Master Sgt. Juan Benevidez, Task Force Raptor (3-124) , searches Sfc. Federico Lopez for contraband. The Task Force conducts enemy prisoner of war training as part of their premobilization training at Camp Swift.
Soldiers from Task Force Raptor (3-124) are given a class on how to handle enemy prisoners of war. The task force learns EPW training as part of their premobilization training at Camp Swift.
Spc. Joshua Lewis and Staff Sgt. Matthew Young with Headquarters and Headquarters Troop Task Force Raptor (3-124) out of Wylie, Texas, plot out their grid points. The Soldiers from the Task Force sharpen their More
Soldiers from the 712 Military Police Company, Task Force Raptor, provide security for the platoon leader as he approaches the village elder's house in a training exercise. Task force soldiers conduct mounted a More
Spc. Joseph Perez from Charlie Company, Task Force Raptor, helps his fellow soldier make it to finish point. Soldiers from the Task Force practice their Army Combatives Skills at Pre-Mobilization Training held More
Sgt. Joseph Carter, Alpha Troop, Task Force Raptor (3-124), pulls security as his platoon stops to check for possible IEDs. The Texas National Guardsmen from the Task Force have been brushing up on their soldie More
Rappel Master, Staff Sgt. Barker, makes sure Sgt. Jeff Ausborn gear is ready to go. The soldiers from the Site Security Team, Task Force Raptor, are tightening up on their rappelling skills in preparation for t More
Spc. James Cutbirth, along with his fellow Texas National Guardsmen, takes aim. The soldiers from the Site Security Team, Charlie Troop, 3-124 Cavalry out of Terrell, Texas, are practicing their marksmanship sk More
Texas Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Arnulfo Solares, a rigger and in-progress inspector with 197th Special Troops Support Company, Airborne Special Operations 71st Battlefield Support Brigade, 36th Inf. Div., More
Spc. Michael Ketter from Task Force Raptor (3-124) searches Capt. Bradley Grimm for contraband. The task force conducts enemy prisoner of war training as part of their premobilization training at Camp Swift.
Sgt. Edith Banda with the 712th Military Police Company Task Force Raptor (3-124), out of Ellington Field, Houston, Texas, plots out her grid points. The soldiers from the Task Force sharpen their navigational More
Soldiers from 712 Military Police Company, Task Force Raptor, provide security for the platoon leader as he approaches the village elder's house in a training exercise. Task force soldiers conduct mounted and d More
Chaplain Anderson, asks a question during Socio-Cultural Research and Advisory Team training. The soldiers with Task Force Raptor will be deploying early next year to the Horn of Africa and are proactively lear More
Pfc. Jesus Estrada and Pfc. Emerson Vindel from Charlie Company, Task Force Raptor, grapple on the floor. Soldiers from the Task Force practice their Army Combatives Skills at Pre-Mobilization Training held at More
Sgt. Greg Kerr locks and loads his weapon as Spc. Archie Speights points out the target. The Texas National Guardsmen from the Alpha Troop, Task Force Raptor, qualify with their 240 machine gun during Pre-Mobil More
Spc. Aaron Holden, Alpha Troop, Task Force Raptor (3-124), pulls security as his platoon stops to check for possible IEDs. The Texas National Guardsmen from the Task Force have been brushing up on their soldier More
Rappel Master, Staff Sgt. Barker, demonstrates rappelling techniques to the soldiers of the Site Security Team, Task Force Raptor. The Texas National Guardsmen are tightening up on their rappelling skills in pr More
Margaret Smith, constituent liaison for Congressman Jeb Hensarling, presents the soldiers from Alpha Troop, Task Force Raptor (3-124 CAV), with an award at their casing ceremony. The Texas National Guardsmen de More
Texas Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Arnulfo Solares, a rigger inspector with the 294th Quartermaster Company, 36th Sustainment Brigade, 36th Infantry Division, and Staff Sgt. Gilberto Guerra, a rigger with 197 More
Capt. Bradley Grimm and 1st Lt. Victor Lauersdorf, Task Force Raptor (3-124), return from the individual movement task lane. The task force learns to jump over walls and crawl under barb wire as part of their p More
Maj Timothy Amerson with Headquarters and Headquarters Troop Task Force Raptor (3-124) out of Wylie, Texas, uses his compass to shoot an azimuth to the next point. The soldiers from the Task Force sharpen their More
First Lt. Juan Jaimez, 712 Military Police Company, Task Force Raptor, talks to the village elder in a mock training scenario. Task force soldiers conduct mounted and dismounted drills as part of their premobil More
Spc. Andrew Cutbirth (bottom) blocks a punch from Sgt. Christopher Brown (top). The soldiers from Charlie Company, Task Force Raptor, practice their Army Combatives Skills at Pre-Mobilization Training held at C More
Spc. Kevin Riley, Alpha Troop, fires as Spc. Chad Veilleux, 712th Military Police Company, helps spot the pop up targets. The Texas National Guardsmen from both units make up Task Force Raptor, and qualify with More
Spc. Roderick Davis, Alpha Troop, Task Force Raptor (3-124), pulls security as his platoon stops to check for possible IEDs. The Texas National Guardsmen from the Task Force have been brushing up on their soldi More
Spc. James Cutbirth from the Site Security Team, Task Force Raptor, listens as he is given instruction on rappelling. The soldiers from the Site Security Team are tightening up on their rappelling skills in pre More
Pfc. Valdmar Ozuna from Task Force Raptor (3-124 CAV), sites in, in preparation to qualify on the range. The soldiers from the Task Force are qualifying on the gun truck gunnery range in preparation for their d More
Cpt. Todd Newcomber and 1st Sgt. James Silcott from Alpha Troop, Task Force Raptor (3-124 CAV), casing the unit's colors. The Texas National Guardsmen deploy to the Horn of Africa early this year.
Having just glided through the triple-digit Texas sky, this soldier assigned to the 71st Battlefield Surveillance Brigade, 36th Infantry Division, quickly repacks his parachute before trudging his way to an ass More
Texas Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Oscar "Joe" Moreno, Jr., the final inspection rigger with the 294th Quartermaster Company, 36th Sustainment Brigade, 36th Infantry Division, checks and double checks the mea More
Staff Sgt. Michael Barker from Task Force Raptor (3-124) launches a dummy grenade. The task force polishes its basic soldier skills as part of its premobilization training at Camp Swift.
(From left) Capt. Erik Alejos, Capt. Robert Anspaugh and 1st Lt. Grisso with Headquarters and Headquarters Troop Task Force Raptor (3-124) out of Wylie, Texas, plot out their next grid point as Staff Sgt. Rober More
Spc. Heriberto Lopez (bottom) pulls Sgt. Joshua Letke (top) towards him in order to block the attack. The soldiers from Charlie Company, Task Force Raptor, practice their Army Combatives Skills at Pre-Mobilizat More
Pfc. Genaro Sifuentes, 712th Military Police Company, shoots down the target as Spc. Errick Blair, 712th Military Police Company, and Spc. Andrew James, Alpha Troop, help spot the pop up targets. The Texas Nati More
Spc. Patrick Crissey gives Spc. Johnny Pea his sectors of fire as the squad pulls security at a mock IED training scenario. The Texas National Guardsmen from Alpha Troop, Task Force Raptor (3-124), have been br More
Pfc. Gil Vazquez from the Site Security Team prepares to launch off the rappel tower. The soldiers from Charlie Company, Task Force Raptor, are tightening up on their rappelling skills in preparation for their More
Texas National Guardsmen from Task Force Raptor (3-124 CAV) up early getting their gun trucks ready for the ranges. The soldiers are at their last annual training before they leave for their deployment to the H More
Texas National Guardsmen and family from Alpha Troop, Task Force Raptor (3-124 CAV), saying their goodbyes. The Texas National Guardsmen deploy to the Horn of Africa early this year.
Capt Christopher Sedtal from Task Force Raptor (3-124) launches a dummy grenade. The task force polishes its basic soldier skills as part of its premobilization training at Camp Swift.
Capt. Alexander Alba with Headquarters and Headquarters Troop Task Force Raptor (3-124), out of Wylie, Texas, navigates through thick brush to find his team's grid points. The Soldiers from the Task Force sharp More
Soldiers from Task Force Raptor begin their dismounted portion of premobilization training. The task force conducts mounted and dismounted drills at Camp Swift, Texas.
Jessica Lee from the Socio-Cultural Research and Advisory Team with Africa Command, meets with Texas National Guardsmen after class. The soldiers with Task Force Raptor will be deploying early next year to the More
Sgt. Timothy Ryan fires as Spc. Jeremy Hardy watches out for the target. The Texas National Guardsmen from the Alpha Troop, Task Force Raptor, qualify with their 240 machine gun during Pre-Mobilization Training More
Spc. Kris Grobe (top) practices submission a hold on Pfc. Corey Ator (bottom). The soldiers from Charlie Company, Task Force Raptor (3-124), practice their Army Combatives Skills at Pre-Mobilization Training he More
Private 2nd Class, Lewis Corrington from the 712th Military Police Company, Task Force Raptor (3-124 CAV), checks his sites as he prepares to qualify on the Gun Truck Gunnery lane. The soldiers are at their las More
A soldier from Task Force Raptor (3-124) launches a dummy grenade. The task force polishes its basic soldier skills as part of its premobilization training at Camp Swift.
(From left) Spc. Jonathan Davis, Sgt. Joshua Havens and Sgt. Kenneth Davis with Headquarters and Headquarters Troop Task Force Raptor (3-124), out of Wylie, Texas, shoot an azimuth to their next grid point. The More
Texas National Guardsmen from Charlie Company, Task Force Raptor, practice their Army Combatives Skills at Pre-Mobilization Training held at Camp Swift, Texas.
Spc. Eva White from Alpha Troop, Task Force Raptor (3-124), pulls security as her platoon stops to check for possible improvised explosive devices. The Texas National Guardsmen from the Task Force have been bru More
Sgt. Chris Dickens from the Site Security Team launches off the rappel tower. The soldiers from Charlie Company, Task Force Raptor, are tightening up on their rappelling skills in preparation for their deployme More
Spc. Maricela Cardona and Pfc. Jason Zalonis from the 712th Military Police Company, Task Force Raptor (3-124 CAV), go over their plans for the Gun Truck Gunnery lane. The soldiers are at their last annual trai More
Staff Sgt. Lester Johnson from Task Force Raptor (3-124) launches a dummy grenade. The task force polishes its basic soldier skills as part of its premobilization training at Camp Swift.
Sgt. Edith Banda with the 712th Military Police Company Task Force Raptor (3-124), out of Ellington Field by Houston, Texas, breaks through the brush as she navigates looking for grid point markers. The soldier More
Master Sgt. Brian Walsh, 712 MP Company Task Force Raptor, runs for cover from enemy fire during dismounted drills. Task Force soldiers conduct mounted and dismounted drills as part of their premobilization tra More
Jessica Lee from the Socio-Cultural Research and Advisory Team with Africa Command meets with Texas National Guardsmen after class. The soldiers with Task Force Raptor will be deploying early next year to the H More
Pfc. Emerson Vindel, along with fellow Texas National Guardsmen, from Charlie Company, Task Force Raptor, inch their way forward during warm up drills. The soldiers practice their Army Combatives Skills at Pre- More
Spc. Joshua Luper from Alpha Troop, Task Force Raptor (3-124), pulls security as his platoon stops to check for possible improvised explosive devices. The Texas National Guardsmen from the Task Force have been More
Spc. Enrique Hernandez from the Site Security Team launches off the rappel tower. The soldiers from Charlie Company, Task Force Raptor, are tightening up on their rappelling skills in preparation for their depl More
Cpt. Todd Newcomer and his wife, along with 1st Sgt. James Silcott take a minute to talk to Mayor Sidney M. Sexton, Jr. of Seagoville, Texas. The Texas National Guardsmen deploy to the Horn of Africa early this year.
Soldiers from Task Force Raptor, patrol during dismounted drills. Task Force soldiers conduct mounted and dismounted drills as part of their Pre Mobilization Training (PMT) at Camp Swift, Texas.
Spc. Jaime Rios from Alpha Troop, Task Force Raptor (3-124), pulls security as his platoon stops to check for possible improvised explosive devices. The Texas National Guardsmen from the Task Force have been br More
Sgt. Jonathan Andersen from the Site Security Team launches off the rappel tower. The soldiers from Charlie Company, Task Force Raptor, are tightening up on their rappelling skills in preparation for their depl More
Spc. Michael Ketter from Task Force Raptor (3-124) launches a dummy grenade. The task force polishes its basic soldier skills as part of its premobilization training at Camp Swift.
Cpt Douglas Yates, HHT Task Force Raptor, scans the wood line for enemy troops during dismounted drills. Task Force soldiers conduct mounted and dismounted drills as part of their Pre Mobilization Training (PMT More
Spc. Patrick Crissy from Alpha Troop, Task Force Raptor (3-124), scans the road side as his platoon moves through an improvised explosive device detection training environment. The Texas National Guardsmen from More
Spc. Zachary Thomson and 1st Lt. Francis Vanderlick from the Site Security Team prepares to launch off the rappel tower. The soldiers from Charlie Company, Task Force Raptor, are tightening up on their rappelli More
Staff Sgt. Sergio Zuniga from Task Force Raptor (3-124) launches a dummy grenade. The task force polishes its basic soldier skills as part of its premobilization training at Camp Swift.
Staff Sgt Sergio Zuniga, HHT Task Force Raptor, evacuates a battlefield casualty, Sgt 1st Class Federico Lopez, during dismounted drills. Task Force soldiers conduct mounted and dismounted drills as part of the More
Spc. Michael Pucket from Alpha Troop, Task Force Raptor (3-124), scans the road side as his platoon moves through an improvised explosive device detection training environment. The Texas National Guardsmen from More
Spc. Richard Gray from the Site Security Team launches off the rappel tower. The soldiers from Charlie Company, Task Force Raptor, are tightening up on their rappelling skills in preparation for their deploymen More
State Representative, Lance Gooden, addresses Texas National Guardsmen from Charlie Troop, Task Force Raptor (3-124 CAV), at their casing ceremony. The soldiers deploy to the Horn of Africa early this year.