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, members of the Joint Counterdrug Task Force visit with school children in Harlingen, Texas, Aug. 31, 2011. The program's purpose is to use the National Guard... More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces,
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, Army National Guard Maj. Gen. Jose Mayorga receives special awards from Sen. John Cornyn during a change-of-command ceremony at Camp Mabry, Texas, Saturday, ... 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, 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
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
75th Training Command Trainers Prepare for WAREX 78-17-01
Capt. Gary Moore and Capt. Richard Lam, both of HHC, Southern Division, 75th Training Command in Houston, Texas, work inside the Higher and Adjacent Lower, Supporting, and Supported (HALSS) cell as they prepare... More
Sgt. Maj. Andrea Hopson steadies her rifle, as she
Sgt. Maj. Andrea Hopson steadies her rifle, as she participates in a "dime drill." The objective of the dime drill is to pull the trigger without the dime falling from the top of the barrel. Hopson participated... 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, 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, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve guests receive Meal Ready-to-Eat for lunch during a visit to Camp Swift, Texas, Thursday, July 28. Employers saw tr... 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 the 294th Quartermaster Company practice
Soldiers with the 294th Quartermaster Company practice parachute jumps during annual training at Camp Swift, Texas, Aug. 15. The riggers participated in the training for confidence building and competence assur... More
Officers and senior non-commissioned officers of Joint
Officers and senior non-commissioned officers of Joint Task Force 71 walked through a rehearsal of concept drill during an Employee Professional Development weekend in Bryan/College Station, Aug. 13. The EPD br... 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
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 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
Service members and former general officers attend
Service members and former general officers attend the inaugural conference of the Council of Retired Executives in the Texas Military Forces Museum at Camp Mabry, Texas, Aug. 6. The adjutant general of Texas p... More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces,
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, civilian and military attendees of the American Heroes Air Show paid tribute to names on the American Veterans Traveling Vietnam War Memorial on Camp Mabry S... More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces,
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, soldiers with the 836th Engineer Detachment cut the "ribbon," officially welcoming the detachment to Austin. The 836th Eng. Det. Is a part of the 6th CBRN Ta... More
United States Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison congratulates
United States Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison congratulates the 36th Infantry Division for their outstanding work during a change of command ceremony at Camp Mabry, Austin, Texas, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2011. For her ... 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, 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
Service members and their families visit the Joint
Service members and their families visit the Joint Task Force 71 display area at the 52nd annual National Guard Association of Texas Conference in Corpus Christi, March 26. JTF-71 participated in the conference... More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces,
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, from left to right, Ruben Alonzo, Col. Patrick Hamilton and Col. William Hall listen to Gov. Rick Perry address attendees of the 2011 Texas Division of Emerg... More
A Civil War reenactor talks about a vintage grenade
A Civil War reenactor talks about a vintage grenade and other Civil War artifacts at the Texas Military Forces Open House and Air Show at Camp Mabry April 18, 2015. Events like these help to form a better relat... More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces,
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, soldiers with the 836th Engineer Detachment participate in a ribbon cutting ceremony officially welcoming the detachment to Austin. The 836th Eng. Det. is a... More
Pfc. Jacob Putalavage and Staff Sgt. Jereme Walker
Pfc. Jacob Putalavage and Staff Sgt. Jereme Walker of 436th Chemical Detachment use a cutting torch to remove the remains of a mobile home from the wildfires Nov. 19 in Bastrop, Texas.
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces,
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, members of National Guard Civil Support Teams assist with security for a Super Bowl-related event in Dallas, Texas, Saturday, Jan. 29. CST members, who somet... More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces,
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, New Mexico's 64th Civil Support Team briefs Army National Guard Col. Robert Lindemann of Joint Task Force 71 on Super Bowl-related security tactics in Fort W... 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
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 (left) and Spc. Candido
U.S. Army Sgt. Abren Mejia (left) and Spc. Candido Godines with the 436th Chemical Company Detachment clean contaminants off a casualty at the 52nd annual National Guard Association of Texas Conference in Corpu... 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
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, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve guests receive Meal Ready-to-Eat for lunch during a visit to Camp Swift, Texas, Thursday, July 28. Employers saw tr... 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
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 the University of Texas football players and coaches at Camp Mabry i... More
Staff Sgt. Jereme Walker of the 436th Chemical Detachment
Staff Sgt. Jereme Walker of the 436th Chemical Detachment assists with the cleanup of debris from the wildfires Nov. 19 in Bastrop, Texas.
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
United States Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison congratulates
United States Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison congratulates the 36th Infantry Division for their outstanding work during a change of command ceremony at Camp Mabry, Austin, Texas, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2011. For her ... 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 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, 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
Staff Sgt. Nikki Shearman of the 436th Chemical Detachment
Staff Sgt. Nikki Shearman of the 436th Chemical Detachment assists with the cleanup of debris from the wildfires Nov. 19 in Bastrop, Texas.
Members of the Texas Army National Guard Sport Parachute
Members of the Texas Army National Guard Sport Parachute Demonstration Team fly high aboard a UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter on the way to jump over the parade field at Camp Mabry in Austin, Texas, during the Ame... More
Members of the Texas Army National Guard Sport Parachute
Members of the Texas Army National Guard Sport Parachute Demonstration Team fly high aboard a UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter on the way to jump over the parade field at Camp Mabry in Austin, Texas, during the Ame... More
Officers and senior non-commissioned officers of Joint
Officers and senior non-commissioned officers of Joint Task Force 71 receive an orientation to the Community Emergency Operations Center in Bryan/College Station during Employee Professional Development Aug. 13... More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces,
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, New Mexico's 64th Civil Support Team briefs Army National Guard Col. Robert Lindemann of Joint Task Force 71 on Super Bowl-related security tactics in Fort W... 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
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
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst speaks at an event Sept. 10
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst speaks at an event Sept. 10 at Camp Mabry, Austin, Texas, which commemorate a decade of Texas National Guard service in the global war on terrorism. Representatives from the Texas Nation... 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, T... More
AG – Soldiers practice convoy ops
In this image
AG – Soldiers practice convoy ops
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, Soldiers with the 236th Military Police Company conducted civil disturbance exercises during annual training at Camp Sw... 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
Members of the Texas Army National Guard Sport Parachute
Members of the Texas Army National Guard Sport Parachute Demonstration Team prepare for a jump from a UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter at Camp Mabry in Austin, Texas, during the American Heroes Celebration April 17... More
Mario Ortiz, San Antonio district director for U.S.
Mario Ortiz, San Antonio district director for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services addresses 25 service members from the Marines, Army, Air Force and Navy participate in a naturalization ceremony on Camp ... More
Soldiers with the 294th Quartermaster Company practice
Soldiers with the 294th Quartermaster Company practice parachute jumps during annual training at Camp Swift, Texas, Aug. 15. The riggers participated in the training for confidence building and competence assur... More
National Guard units conduct small-scale demonstrations,
National Guard units conduct small-scale demonstrations, Feb. 3, in Grand Prairie, Texas. The units are part of the region's new Homeland Response Force and used the time to convey their capabilities and readin... More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces,
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, thousands gather to watch the Armed Forces Appreciation Day welcome ceremony at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo in Houston, Texas, Tuesday, March 2. Aft... 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
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 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
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
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
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
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
Spc. Dinesh Amagai places a dime on the barrel of an
Spc. Dinesh Amagai places a dime on the barrel of an M16A2 rifle, held by Sgt. Maj. Andrea Hopson. The purpose of the "dime drill" is to practice steadiness when pulling the trigger of the rifle, in order to in... 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
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
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
Spc. Dinesh Amagai, of Dallas, Texas, runs past Army
Spc. Dinesh Amagai, of Dallas, Texas, runs past Army Physical Fitness Test graders as he rounds a bend in the track. Competitors in the Southern Division, 75th Training Command Best Warrior Competition took the... More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces,
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, Julee MacDonald and her father, James Mullinex, greet soldiers at the Rocking Rodeo Pavilion at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo in Houston, Texas, Tuesd... More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces,
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, civilian and military attendees of the American Heroes Air Show paid tribute to names on the American Veterans Traveling Vietnam War Memorial on Camp Mabry S... 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, Sgt. 1st Class William Hobby explains his mitigation strategy to the soldiers and airmen with Joint Task Force 71 as they participated in command and control... More
Sgt. David Blalock, winner of the Southern Division,
Sgt. David Blalock, winner of the Southern Division, 75th Training Command Best Warrior Competition in the junior noncommissioned officer category, low crawls as he competes for the best time on the obstacle co... More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces,
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, soldiers with the 836th Engineer Detachment enjoy cake and each other's company after the ribbon cutting ceremony officially welcoming the detachment to Aust... More
Members of the Texas Army National Guard Sport Parachute
Members of the Texas Army National Guard Sport Parachute Demonstration Team prepare for a jump from a UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter at Camp Mabry in Austin, Texas, during the American Heroes Celebration April 17... 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
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
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
Service members and their families visit the Joint
Service members and their families visit the Joint Task Force 71 display area at the 52nd annual National Guard Association of Texas Conference in Corpus Christi, March 26. JTF-71 participated in the conference... More
Members of the Texas Army National Guard Sport Parachute
Members of the Texas Army National Guard Sport Parachute Demonstration Team prepare for a jump from a UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter at Camp Mabry in Austin, Texas, during the American Heroes Celebration April 17... 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
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces,
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, (right) Pvt. Julia Ashton of Trinidad and Marine Cpl. Alejandro Mascorros, of Mexico are among 25 service members from the Marines, Army, Air Force and Navy ... 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 with 836th Engineer Company check their powered
Soldiers with 836th Engineer Company check their powered air purifying respirator masks for issues during a lull in operations in Fort Worth, Feb. 1. The unit, headquartered in Kingsville, Texas, is in the area... More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces,
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, members of the Joint Counterdrug Task Force conduct a house demolition in Harlingen, Texas, Aug. 31, 2011. The city government-ordered demolition was part of... 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 annual trainin... 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
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
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces,
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, service members' employers observed Joint Task Force 71 participation in a collective training event at Camp Swift, Texas, Thursday, July 28. In addition to ... More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces,
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, members of the Joint Counterdrug Task Force conduct a house demolition in Harlingen, Texas, Aug. 31, 2011. The city government-ordered demolition was part of... More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces,
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, Army National Guard Maj. Gen. Jose Mayorga receives special awards from Sen. John Cornyn during a change-of-command ceremony at Camp Mabry, Texas, Saturday, ... More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces,
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, members of the Joint Counterdrug Task Force conduct a house demolition in Harlingen, Texas, Aug. 31, 2011. The city government-ordered demolition was part of... 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
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