Texas Army National Guard Pvt. Princely Kamanda of
Texas Army National Guard Pvt. Princely Kamanda of the 71st Theater Information Operations Group, 71st Troop Command, salutes at the end of his military interview March 4, 2020 during the Texas Military Departm... More
A Texas National Guardsman guides a UH-60 Black Hawk
A Texas National Guardsman guides a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter into the Martindale Airfield hangar at the San Antonio Army Aviation Service Facility, September 17, 2018 in preparation for rescue missions to Ce... More
Texas Army National Guard Sgt. 1st Class Jennifer Guevara,
Texas Army National Guard Sgt. 1st Class Jennifer Guevara, from 36th Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 36th Infantry Division, gets coaching from Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Erman D’Alesandro, 147th Se... More
As part of the individual weapon training, soldiers
As part of the individual weapon training, soldiers from the 71st Troop Command zero their weapons before going to the qualifying range. Soldiers fired in three-shot iterations and adjusted their sights to ensu... More
Texas Army National Guard Spc. Jacob D. Arndt, 176
Texas Army National Guard Spc. Jacob D. Arndt, 176 Engineer Brigade, performs burpees as part of the obstacle course March 5, 2020, during the Texas Military Department 2020 Best Warrior Competition at Camp Swi... More
Texas Army National Guard Sgt. Jonathan Huwe from Delta
Texas Army National Guard Sgt. Jonathan Huwe from Delta Company, 3rd Battalion 141st Infantry Regiment, 72nd Brigade, checks his shot group on the zero range March 6, 2020, at the Texas Military Department 2020... More
The Texas Military Department’s 2020 Best Warrior
The Texas Military Department’s 2020 Best Warrior Competition took place March 4-8, 2020 near Bastrop Texas. The annual contest allows the best soldiers and airmen from the Texas National Guard and their state ... More
The members of the Llano First Baptist Church showed
The members of the Llano First Baptist Church showed their appreciation to Charlie Company of the 2-149 Aviation Brigade during the flooding in October 2018. Church members brought meals and hosted a dinner for... More
Staff Sgt. Gehring and her daughter walk up to a formation
Staff Sgt. Gehring and her daughter walk up to a formation for the 136th Expeditionary Signal Battalion before a deployment ceremony at Minute Maid Park in Houston. Soldiers 136th ESB of the Texas Army National... More
The members of the Llano First Baptist Church showed
The members of the Llano First Baptist Church showed their appreciation to Charlie Company of the 2-149 Aviation Brigade during the flooding in October 2018. Church members brought meals and hosted a dinner for... More
Texas National Guardsmen and Texas Task Force 1 emergency
Texas National Guardsmen and Texas Task Force 1 emergency first responders stand ready to rapidly assist with rescue missions, October 17, 2018 in response to statewide flooding. Texas Guardsmen worked alongsid... More
Texas Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Derek Guedes, from
Texas Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Derek Guedes, from the 149th Security Forces Squadron, 149th Fighter Wing, dives into Lake Bastrop March 5, 2020, as part of the Texas Military Department 2020 Best Warrior C... More
Texas Guardsmen from the 372nd Combat Support, 36th
Texas Guardsmen from the 372nd Combat Support, 36th Sustainment Brigade help unload a donation of water from a local citizen at a distribution point in Kingsland, Texas, October 2018 at the Kingsland Community ... More
Chief Master Sgt. Michael Cornitius, Command Senior
Chief Master Sgt. Michael Cornitius, Command Senior Enlisted Leader of the Texas Military Department, demonstrates the leg tuck, part of the Army Combat Fitness Test, to other non-commissioned officers of the T... More
Brig. Gen. Charles K. Aris (right) congratulates Brig.
Brig. Gen. Charles K. Aris (right) congratulates Brig. Gen. Charles M. Schoening after a change of command ceremony March 8, 2020 at Camp Mabry in Austin, Texas. Schoening was ceremoniously given responsibility... More
The 372nd CSSB was ready to provide aid in handing
The 372nd CSSB was ready to provide aid in handing out water and debris removal on October 21, 2018 in Kingsland, Texas. The team helped with local first responders and national teams in aiding those affected b... More
Sgt. Matthew Wright, Public Affairs Specialist with
Sgt. Matthew Wright, Public Affairs Specialist with the 100th MPAD, engages targets on the M249 at a machine gun range, May 3, 2019 at Camp Swift near Bastrop, Texas. Wright’s unit was training for a deployment... More
Chief Master Sgt. Michael Cornitius Command Senior
Chief Master Sgt. Michael Cornitius Command Senior Enlisted Leader of the Texas Military Department demonstrates the leg tuck, part of the Army Combat Fitness Test, non-commissioned officers of the Texas Air Na... More
Soldiers of the 136th Expeditionary Signal Battalion,
Soldiers of the 136th Expeditionary Signal Battalion, 71st Troop Command, Texas Army National Guard stand in formation at their Deployment Ceremony November 20, 2020 at Minute Maid Park in Houston. The Battalio... More
Family members of soldiers from the 136th Expeditionary
Family members of soldiers from the 136th Expeditionary Signal Battalion show their support for their loved ones at the 136th Expeditionary Signal Battalion, Texas Army National Guard Deployment Ceremony, Novem... More
The members of the Llano First Baptist Church show
The members of the Llano First Baptist Church show their appreciation to Texas Guardsmen from Charlie Company, 2-149 Aviation Brigade during severe flooding, October 2018. Church members brought meals and hoste... More
Soldiers of the 136th Expeditionary Signal Battalion,
Soldiers of the 136th Expeditionary Signal Battalion, 71st Troop Command, Texas Army National Guard stand in formation at their Deployment Ceremony November 20, 2020 at Minute Maid Park in Houston. The Battalio... More
Sgt. Daniel Pearson at Best Warrior 2020
Sgt. Daniel Pearson completes a weapons challenge in a tear gas environment as part of the Best Warrior 2020 competition. Best Warrior is an annual four-day challenge designed to test tactical and technical exp... More
Brig. Gen. Charles M. Schoening, incoming commander
Brig. Gen. Charles M. Schoening, incoming commander of 71st Troop Command, Texas Army National Guard, shakes hands with outgoing Brig. Gen. Charles K. Aris March 8, 2020, after a change of command ceremony at C... More
Soldiers of the Texas Army National Guard conduct a
Soldiers of the Texas Army National Guard conduct a safety patrol in a Zodiac Boat March 5, 2020, at Lake Bastrop in Bastrop, Texas. The Soldiers were part of a safety team that were overseeing the water surviv... More
Buddies in the Guard - A group of men standing next to each other
Texas Army National Guard Spc. Joseph Puente, from the 56th Infantry Combat Brigade Team, 36th Infantry Division, and Texas Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Cristopher A. Gangememe, from the 136th Security ... More
A Texas National Guard Blackhawk helicopter enters
A Texas National Guard Blackhawk helicopter enters the Martindale Airfield hangar at the San Antonio Army Aviation Service Facility, September 17, 2018 in preparation for rescue missions to Central Texas. Texas... More
Spc. Gascon of the 136th Expeditionary Signal Battalion,
Spc. Gascon of the 136th Expeditionary Signal Battalion, Texas Army National Guard shows his family the trucks that he will be working on once deployed, at the Battalion Deployment Ceremony, November 20, 2020 a... More
Staff Sgt. Gutierrez of the 136th Expeditionary Signal
Staff Sgt. Gutierrez of the 136th Expeditionary Signal Battalion, Texas Army National Guard hugs his son at the Battalion Deployment Ceremony, November 20, 2020 at Minute Maid Park in Houston. The soldiers will... More
Corporal Jordan of the 136th Expeditionary Signal Battalion,
Corporal Jordan of the 136th Expeditionary Signal Battalion, Texas Army National Guard hugs her mother at the Battalion Deployment Ceremony, November 20, 2020 at Minute Maid Park in Houston. The soldiers will d... More
Texas Army National Guard Spc. Jason Archer Works from Home to Maintai...
Texas Army National Guard Spc. Jason Archer, attached to the 100th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, 71st Troop Command, logs on to a video conference at his home in Leander, Texas, April 6, 2020. Archer’s unit... More
Soldiers receive a safety brief and block of instruction
Soldiers receive a safety brief and block of instruction on how to zero their M4 and M16 prior to shooting. Zeroing is a standardized step in Training Circular 3-20.0, which was followed in order to raise soldi... More
Sgt. 1st Class Rose Martinez stands with her mother
Sgt. 1st Class Rose Martinez stands with her mother and father at the 136th Expeditionary Signal Battalion, Texas Army National Guard Deployment Ceremony, November 20, 2020 at Minute Maid Park in Houston. Marti... More
Service members from the Texas Army and Air National
Service members from the Texas Army and Air National Guards and representatives from their state partners, Chile and Czech Republic, will compete in the TMD's 2020 BWC March 4, 2020 at Camp Swift near Bastrop, ... More
Pfc. Ayanna Clay, a paralegal with the 71st Theater
Pfc. Ayanna Clay, a paralegal with the 71st Theater Information Operations Group, engages targets from the kneeling position at the qualification range May 3, 2019 at Camp Swift near Bastrop, Texas. Pfc. Gunnar... More
Soldiers of the 136th Expeditionary Signal Battalion,
Soldiers of the 136th Expeditionary Signal Battalion, 71st Troop Command, Texas Army National Guard stand in formation at their Deployment Ceremony November 20, 2020 at Minute Maid Park in Houston. The Battalio... More
A soldier in the Texas Army National Guard prepares
A soldier in the Texas Army National Guard prepares soldiers from the Czech Republic on American Military customs and courtesies March 4, 2020 at Camp Swift near Austin, Texas during the Texas Military Departme... More
Soldiers of the 136th Expeditionary Signal Battalion,
Soldiers of the 136th Expeditionary Signal Battalion, 71st Troop Command, Texas Army National Guard conduct a roll call before their Deployment Ceremony November 20, 2020 at Minute Maid Park in Houston. The Bat... More
Texas Guardsmen service an UH-64 Blackhawk helicopter
Texas Guardsmen service an UH-64 Blackhawk helicopter at the Martindale Airfield at the San Antonio Army Aviation Support Facility, October 17, 2018 in preparation for rescue missions to Central Texas. Texas Gu... More
A Soldier demonstrates the leg tuck event of the Army
A Soldier demonstrates the leg tuck event of the Army Combat Fitness Test to an audience of airmen and service members from the Czech Republic and Chile March 3, 2020 at Camp Swift near Bastop, Texas. The group... More
Soldiers of the Color Guard of the 136th Expeditionary
Soldiers of the Color Guard of the 136th Expeditionary Signal Battalion, 71st Troop Command, Texas Army National Guard prepare to go on to the field at Minute Maid Park for their Deployment Ceremony November 20... More
Lt Col. Luis Delgado (left) and Command Sgt. Maj. Kenneth
Lt Col. Luis Delgado (left) and Command Sgt. Maj. Kenneth A Saffell wait to case the colors at the 136th Expeditionary Signal Battalion Deployment Ceremony November 20, 2020 at Minute Maid Park in Houston. The ... More
The Right Direction - A person holding a lit candle in the dark
A service member verifies his compass March 5, 2020 against a post on Camp Swift near Bastrop, Texas during the night land navigation portion of the Texas Military Department 2020 Best Warrior Competition. Part... More
Texas Army National Guard Sgt. Monica Silva, of the
Texas Army National Guard Sgt. Monica Silva, of the 36th Combat Aviation Brigade, 36th Infantry Division, gives coaching to Czech Republic soldier Staff Sgt. Milon Neumayer at the M9 pistol qualification range ... More
Soldiers of the 136th Expeditionary Signal Battalion,
Soldiers of the 136th Expeditionary Signal Battalion, 71st Troop Command, Texas Army National Guard prepare to go on to the field at Minute Maid Park for their Deployment Ceremony November 20, 2020 in Houston. ... More
The members of the Llano First Baptist Church show
The members of the Llano First Baptist Church show their appreciation to Texas Guardsmen from Charlie Company, 2-149 Aviation Brigade during severe flooding, October 2018. Church members brought meals and hoste... More
Members of the 372nd Combat Support and Sustainment
Members of the 372nd Combat Support and Sustainment Brigade set up a distribution point with the Salvation Army, American Red Cross, Texas A&M Forest Service and local first responders in October 2018 at the Ki... More
190503-z-ki797-135 The ammunition shown is linked machine
190503-z-ki797-135 The ammunition shown is linked machine gun rounds that will be fired from the M249. 71st Troop Command qualified on several different weapon systems, May 3, 2019 at Camp Swift near Bastrop, T... More
Texas National Guard Pvt Phillip Hiebert, 372nd Combat
Texas National Guard Pvt Phillip Hiebert, 372nd Combat Support, 36th Sustainment Brigade, sets up a distribution point with local partners, October 2018 at the Kingsland Community Center in Kingsland, Texas. G... More
A group of competitors at the Texas Military Department’s
A group of competitors at the Texas Military Department’s 2020 Best Warrior Competition took a moment to tell jokes and share their experiences March 4, 2020 at Camp Swift near Bastrop, Texas. The competition b... More
Spc. Thomas Lamb, Public Affairs Specialist with the
Spc. Thomas Lamb, Public Affairs Specialist with the 100th MPAD, waits to engage targets on the M249 range at Camp Swift near Bastrop, Texas. Lamb qualified on two weapon systems on May 3, 2019. (Army National ... More
Brig. Gen. Gregory P. Chaney, Brig. Gen. Charles K.
Brig. Gen. Gregory P. Chaney, Brig. Gen. Charles K. Aris, Command Sgt. Maj. Elizabeth Shockley, Brig. Gen. Charles M. Schoening and Maj. Gen. Tracy R. Norris pose for a group photo after a change of command cer... More
Black Hawk pilot WO2 Juston Wilson waits at Llano Airport
Black Hawk pilot WO2 Juston Wilson waits at Llano Airport for a rescue mission in response to the flash flooding in the area on October 18, 2018.
Lt. Col. Luis Delgado speaks at the 136th Expeditionary
Lt. Col. Luis Delgado speaks at the 136th Expeditionary Signal Battalion, Texas Army National Guard Deployment Ceremony, November 20, 2020 at Minute Maid Park in Houston. The Battalion will be stationed in the ... More
Texas Army National Guard Spc. Joseph Puente, from
Texas Army National Guard Spc. Joseph Puente, from the 56th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 36th Infantry Division, makes sight adjustments to an M4 carbine March 6, 2020, prior to firing on the qualification ran... More
Texas Adjutant General Tracy R. Norris ceremoniously
Texas Adjutant General Tracy R. Norris ceremoniously passes the colors of the 71st Troop Command to Brig. Gen. Charles M. Schoening March 8, 2020, at Camp Mabry in Austin, Texas. The passing of the colors is an... More
Service members from the Texas Army National Guard,
Service members from the Texas Army National Guard, Texas Air National Guard, Armada de Chile and the Army of the Czech Republic prepare for water survival familiarization March 5, 2020, at Lake Bastrop as part... More
Capt. Clark (left) and 1st Sgt. Castellow of HHC,
Capt. Clark (left) and 1st Sgt. Castellow of HHC, 136th Expeditionary Signal Battalion, Texas Army National Guard wait to case the colors at the Battalion Deployment Ceremony, November 20, 2020 at Minute Maid ... More
Brig. Gen. Charles M. Schoening(right), commander of
Brig. Gen. Charles M. Schoening(right), commander of the 71st Troop Command, Texas Army National Guard, gives a speech March 8, 2020, at a change of command ceremony at Camp Mabry in Austin, Texas. Schoening's ... More
Soldiers of the 136th Expeditionary Signal Battalion,
Soldiers of the 136th Expeditionary Signal Battalion, Texas Army National Guard do push-ups at the Battalion’s Deployment Ceremony, November 20, 2020 at Minute Maid Park in Houston. The Battalion will be statio... More
The members of the Llano First Baptist Church showed
The members of the Llano First Baptist Church showed their appreciation to Charlie Company of the 2-149 Aviation Brigade during the flooding in October 2018. Church members brought meals and hosted a dinner for... More
Brig. Gen. Charles M. Schoenig speaks at the 136th
Brig. Gen. Charles M. Schoenig speaks at the 136th Expeditionary Signal Battalion, Texas Army National Guard Deployment Ceremony, November 20, 2020 at Minute Maid Park in Houston. The Battalion will be statione... More
Pfc. Joseph Ante continuously impvoves his area during
Pfc. Joseph Ante continuously impvoves his area during October 2018 at the Kingsland Community Center in Kingsland, Texas. The Guard gave out water, ice and supplies necessary for clean-up.
Command. Sgt. Maj. Elizabeth Shockley congratulates
Command. Sgt. Maj. Elizabeth Shockley congratulates Brig. Gen. Charles M. Schoening at his change of command ceremony March 8, 2020 at Camp Swift in Austin, Texas. Schoening assumed the role of 71st Troop Comma... More
A non-commissioned officer takes a computer-based test
A non-commissioned officer takes a computer-based test as part of the 2020 Best Warrior Competition March 4, 2020 at Camp Swift near Austin Texas. The competition tests physical fitness, mental resiliency and m... More
The members of the Llano First Baptist Church show
The members of the Llano First Baptist Church show their appreciation to Texas Guardsmen from Charlie Company, 2-149 Aviation Brigade during severe flooding, October 2018. Church members brought meals and hoste... More
Texas Army National Guard Pfc. Maximilliano Estrada,
Texas Army National Guard Pfc. Maximilliano Estrada, of the 71st Expeditionary Military Intelligence Brigade, performs abdominal exercises during the obstacle course March 5, 2020, at the Texas Military Depart... More
The members of the Llano First Baptist Church showed
The members of the Llano First Baptist Church showed their appreciation to Charlie Company of the 2-149 Aviation Brigade during the flooding in October 2018. Church members brought meals and hosted a dinner for... More
The members of the Llano First Baptist Church show
The members of the Llano First Baptist Church show their appreciation to Texas Guardsmen from Charlie Company, 2-149 Aviation Brigade during severe flooding, October 2018. Church members brought meals and hoste... More
Czech Republic soldier Cpl. Jakub Smitmajer exits Lake
Czech Republic soldier Cpl. Jakub Smitmajer exits Lake Bastrop in Bastrop, Texas March 5, 2020 after completing the water survival familiarization portion of the Texas Military Department’s 2020 Best Warrior Co... More
Service members from the Texas Army and Air National
Service members from the Texas Army and Air National Guards and representatives from their state partners, Chile and Czech Republic, will compete in the TMD's 2020 BWC March 4, 2020 at Camp Swift near Bastrop, ... More
Competitors in the Texas Military Department 2020 Best
Competitors in the Texas Military Department 2020 Best Warrior Competition plot their points during the night land navigation event March 5, 2020, at Camp Swift near Bastrop Texas. The competitors had to find f... More
Soldiers and airmen competing in the Texas Military
Soldiers and airmen competing in the Texas Military Department’s 2020 Best Warrior Competition March 5, 2020 began their 2nd day of competition with the Army Combat Fitness Test near Bastrop, Texas. The four-da... More
Soldiers and airmen from the Texas Military Department
Soldiers and airmen from the Texas Military Department and their state partners from Chile and Czech Republic listen to a safety briefing March 5, 2020 before a water survival familiarization test at Lake Bastr... More
Texas National Guard Pvt Phillip Hiebert, 372nd Combat
Texas National Guard Pvt Phillip Hiebert, 372nd Combat Support, 36th Sustainment Brigade, hands out water, October 2018 at the Kingsland Community Center in Kingsland, Texas. Guardsmen partnered with Salvation... More
The members of the Llano First Baptist Church showed
The members of the Llano First Baptist Church showed their appreciation to Charlie Company of the 2-149 Aviation Brigade during the flooding in October 2018. Church members brought meals and hosted a dinner for... More
Texas National Guardsmen from the 372nd Combat Support,
Texas National Guardsmen from the 372nd Combat Support, 36th Sustainment Brigade, set up a distribution point with local partners, October 2018 at the Kingsland Community Center in Kingsland, Texas. Guardsmen p... More
Chief Ruy Lozano presents a proclamation to Brig. Gen.
Chief Ruy Lozano presents a proclamation to Brig. Gen. Charles M. Schoenig at the 136th Expeditionary Signal Battalion, Texas Army National Guard Deployment Ceremony, November 20, 2020 at Minute Maid Park in Ho... More
The members of the Llano First Baptist Church show
The members of the Llano First Baptist Church show their appreciation to Texas Guardsmen from Charlie Company, 2-149 Aviation Brigade during severe flooding, October 2018. Church members brought meals and hoste... More
Texas Army National Guard Sgt. Talik Owens, from the
Texas Army National Guard Sgt. Talik Owens, from the 136th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, 36th Infantry Division, carries full ammunition boxes 100 yards between obstacles March 5, 2020, during the Texas Militar... More
A range safety in the Texas Army National Guard coaches
A range safety in the Texas Army National Guard coaches a Chilean service member at the M4 carbine zero range March 6, 2020, during the Texas Military Department 2020 Best Warrior Competition at Camp Swift near... More
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Command Sgt. Maj. Elizabeth Shockley and Brig. Gen.
Command Sgt. Maj. Elizabeth Shockley and Brig. Gen. Charles M. Schoening, both of 71st Troop Command, Texas Army National Guard, greet each other in the reception line of a change of command ceremony March 8, 2... More
The members of the Llano First Baptist Church showed
The members of the Llano First Baptist Church showed their appreciation to Charlie Company of the 2-149 Aviation Brigade during the flooding in October 2018. Church members brought meals and hosted a dinner for... More
Capt. Clark (left) and 1st Sgt. Castellow of HHC,
Capt. Clark (left) and 1st Sgt. Castellow of HHC, 136th Expeditionary Signal Battalion, Texas Army National Guard wait to case the colors at the Battalion Deployment Ceremony, November 20, 2020 at Minute Maid ... More