U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Liza McClaren (center) assists
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Liza McClaren (center) assists Tech. Sgt. Benito Gonzales (left) and Staff Sgt. Kimberly Campbell (right), members of the 149th Civil Engineering Squadron, a subordinate unit of the Te... More
Texas Gov. Rick Perry prepares to ceremoniously sign
Texas Gov. Rick Perry prepares to ceremoniously sign Senate Bill 162 at the Texas State Capitol, in Austin, Aug. 28, 2013. The bill's author, state Sen. Leticia Van de Putte (SD-26), is standing behind Perry. (... More
Air Force Lt. Gen. Joseph L. Lengyel, vice chief of
Air Force Lt. Gen. Joseph L. Lengyel, vice chief of the National Guard Bureau, with Army Maj. Dwight Bryan, a member of the Texas Army National Guard, during a tour of Camp Swift, near Bastrop, Texas, Jan. 23, ... More
Members of the Texas Air National Guard's 147th Air
Members of the Texas Air National Guard's 147th Air Support Operations Squadron from Houston's Ellington Field participate in training operations at a MOUT (Military Operations in Urban Terrain) site at Yankee ... More
Retired Maj. Gen. Eddy M. Spurgin, chairman of the
Retired Maj. Gen. Eddy M. Spurgin, chairman of the Texas ESGR Committee, addresses service members and civilians at an ESGR/Wal-Mart Statement of Support Signing event in San Antonio, Nov. 12, 2012. ESGR (Emplo... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Steven Rubalcaba, an
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Steven Rubalcaba, an electrical systems technician assigned to the Texas Air National Guard's 149th Civil Engineering Squadron, a subordinate unit of the 149th Fighter Wing, head... 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
Army Brig. Gen. William L. Smith, commander of domestic
Army Brig. Gen. William L. Smith, commander of domestic operations for the Texas Military Forces, briefs Air Force Lt. Gen. Joseph L. Lengyel, vice chief of the National Guard Bureau, during a meeting at Camp M... 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
Chief Master Sgt. Denise Jelinski-Hall, senior enlisted
Chief Master Sgt. Denise Jelinski-Hall, senior enlisted adviser to the chief of the National Guard Bureau, watches a member of the Texas Air National Guard demonstrate the disassembly process for a M249 Squad A... More
Chief Master Sgt. Denise Jelinski-Hall, senior enlisted
Chief Master Sgt. Denise Jelinski-Hall, senior enlisted adviser to the chief of the National Guard Bureau, visits with members of the Texas Military Forces at Camp Swift, near Bastrop, Texas, Feb. 9, 2013. Jeli... More
Brig. Gen. Kenneth W. Wisian, Texas' deputy adjutant
Brig. Gen. Kenneth W. Wisian, Texas' deputy adjutant general for air and commander of the Texas Air National Guard, speaks during the inactivation ceremony for the Texas Air National Guard's 217th Intelligence ... More
Ms. Gloria Sassman (left), the deputy human resources
Ms. Gloria Sassman (left), the deputy human resources officer for the Texas Military Forces, stands with her daughter, Stephanie Sassman, during Gloria Sassman's retirement ceremony on Camp Mabry, in Austin, Te... More
Chief Master Sgt. Denise Jelinski-Hall, senior enlisted
Chief Master Sgt. Denise Jelinski-Hall, senior enlisted adviser to the chief of the National Guard Bureau, visits with Sgt. 1st Class Kyle York, a member of the Texas Army National Guard, at Camp Swift, near Ba... More
Brig. Gen. Brian C. Newby, deputy commander of the
Brig. Gen. Brian C. Newby, deputy commander of the Texas Air National Guard, speaks during the inactivation ceremony for the Texas Air National Guard's 217th Intelligence Squadron, based at Goodfellow Air Force... More
Members of the Texas Air National Guard's 149th Civil
Members of the Texas Air National Guard's 149th Civil Engineering Squadron, a subordinate unit of the 149th Fighter Wing, based at Joint Base San Antonio - Lackland, Texas, help assemble a steel-frame structure... More
Texas Gov. Rick Perry finishes placing the Purple Heart
Texas Gov. Rick Perry finishes placing the Purple Heart onto the uniform of Staff Sgt. Patrick D. Rogers, Jr., a flight medic and member of the Texas Army National Guard, at the Texas State Capitol in Austin, T... More
Maj. Gen. John F. Nichols, the adjutant general of
Maj. Gen. John F. Nichols, the adjutant general of Texas, addresses service members and civilians at an ESGR/Wal-Mart Statement of Support Signing event in San Antonio, Nov. 12, 2012. ESGR (Employer Support of ... More
Air Force Staff Sgt. Jose Veliz, a member of the Texas
Air Force Staff Sgt. Jose Veliz, a member of the Texas Air National Guard's 149th Security Forces Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio - Lackland, attempts to negotiate an obstacle during the Texas Military Force... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgts. Mark Rollyson (lower) and
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgts. Mark Rollyson (lower) and Hugo Mora (upper), members of the Texas Air National Guard's 149th Civil Engineering Squadron, a subordinate unit of the 149th Fighter Wing, based at Joint B... More
Texas Gov. Rick Perry (seated) is surrounded by legislators
Texas Gov. Rick Perry (seated) is surrounded by legislators and supporters of Senate Bill 162, after he ceremoniously signed the legislation at the Texas State Capitol, in Austin, Texas, Aug. 28, 2013. Texas Go... More
Staff Sgt. Patrick D. Rogers, Jr., a flight medic and
Staff Sgt. Patrick D. Rogers, Jr., a flight medic and member of the Texas Army National Guard, visits with a news reporter after being presented the Purple Heart, the Air Medal with "V" Device for Valor and the... 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
Texas Gov. Rick Perry pins the Combat Medical Badge
Texas Gov. Rick Perry pins the Combat Medical Badge onto the uniform of Staff Sgt. Patrick D. Rogers, Jr., a flight medic and member of the Texas Army National Guard, at the Texas State Capitol in Austin, Texas... More
Texas Gov. Rick Perry visits with Taya Kyle, wife of
Texas Gov. Rick Perry visits with Taya Kyle, wife of slain Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, following the signing of Senate Bill 162 at the Texas State Capitol, in Austin, Texas, Aug. 28, 2013. Senate Bill 162 has been ca... More
Jim Rebholz, chairman of the National ESGR Committee;
Jim Rebholz, chairman of the National ESGR Committee; Scott Redman, a Walmart store manager; and Maj. Gen. John F. Nichols, The adjutant general of Texas, pose for a photograph following an ESGR/Walmart Stateme... More
Maj. Gen. John F. Nichols, The adjutant general of
Maj. Gen. John F. Nichols, The adjutant general of Texas, and Chief Master Sgt. Denise Jelinski-Hall, senior enlisted adviser to the chief of the National Guard Bureau, view the Texas Military Forces Best Warri... More
Photograph from event featuring Maj. Gen. John F. Nichols,
Photograph from event featuring Maj. Gen. John F. Nichols, Texas' adjutant general, signing a proclamation recognizing April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month for the Texas Military Forces, at Camp Mabry, in Au... More
Members of the Texas Air National Guard's 147th Air
Members of the Texas Air National Guard's 147th Air Support Operations Squadron from Houston's Ellington Field operate alongside members of the air force of the Czech Republic, which is paired with Texas throug... More
Members of the Texas Military Forces participate in
Members of the Texas Military Forces participate in the organization's Best Warrior Competition at Camp Swift, near Bastrop, Texas, Feb. 8, 2013. The joint-service event required participants to negotiate numer... More
Deanne E. "Dea" Lins (right) stands with fellow aviators
Deanne E. "Dea" Lins (right) stands with fellow aviators next to a UH-1 Iroquois, also known as Huey, sometime in the mid-1980s. (Image courtesy of retired Col. Deanne E. Lins)
Chief Master Sgt. Denise Jelinski-Hall, senior enlisted
Chief Master Sgt. Denise Jelinski-Hall, senior enlisted adviser to the chief of the National Guard Bureau, and Command Sgt. Major Bradley C. Brandt, senior enlisted adviser for the Texas Military Forces, visit ... More
Maj. Gen. John F. Nichols, The Adjutant General of
Maj. Gen. John F. Nichols, The Adjutant General of Texas, honors Ms. Gloria Sassman, the deputy human resources officer for the Texas Military Forces, during her retirement ceremony on Camp Mabry, in Austin, Te... More
Air Force Lt. Gen. Joseph L. Lengyel, vice chief of
Air Force Lt. Gen. Joseph L. Lengyel, vice chief of the National Guard Bureau, is briefed by Army Capt. Matthew Combs, a member of the Texas Army National Guard, during a tour of an armory in Taylor, Texas, Jan... 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
Air Force Lt. Gen. Joseph L. Lengyel, vice chief of
Air Force Lt. Gen. Joseph L. Lengyel, vice chief of the National Guard Bureau, holds a handheld detector while being briefed by Aaron Bender, a civilian contractor with the Texas Army National Guard, at Camp Sw... More
Air Force Tech. Sgt. David Escamilla, a member of the
Air Force Tech. Sgt. David Escamilla, a member of the Texas Air National Guard's 149th Security Forces Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio - Lackland, attempts to negotiate an obstacle during the Texas Military ... More
Lt. Col. David Hafer, a member of the Texas Air National
Lt. Col. David Hafer, a member of the Texas Air National Guard's 217th Intelligence Squadron, based at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, serves as master of ceremonies for the unit's inactivation in San Angelo,... More
Air Force Staff Sgt. Matthew Renteria, a member of
Air Force Staff Sgt. Matthew Renteria, a member of the Texas Air National Guard, and Army Spc. Claude Clinton, a member of the Texas Army National Guard, stand in a formation during the Texas Military Forces' B... More
Staff Sgt. Angel Franco (left) and Tech. Sgt. Omar
Staff Sgt. Angel Franco (left) and Tech. Sgt. Omar Lopez, members of the Texas Air National Guard’s 209th Weather Flight, based at Camp Mabry, in Austin, Texas, participate in weather training at Camp Swift, ne... More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Rosario Muñoz (left), a
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Rosario Muñoz (left), a water and fuels systems maintenance supervisor with the Texas Air National Guard's 149th Civil Engineering Squadron, a subordinate unit of the 149th Fighter W... More
Col. Deanne E. "Dea" Lins stands with Brig. Gen. Sean
Col. Deanne E. "Dea" Lins stands with Brig. Gen. Sean A. Ryan, deputy adjutant general - Army, after being presented the Meritorious Service Medal at Camp Mabry, in Austin, Texas, Jan. 12, 2013. Lins retired fr... More
Air Force Lt. Gen. Joseph L. Lengyel (center), vice
Air Force Lt. Gen. Joseph L. Lengyel (center), vice chief of the National Guard Bureau, and Air Force Maj. Gen. John F. Nichols (left), The adjutant general of Texas, visit with Air Force Brig. Gen. Kenneth W. ... More
Spc. Anel Mireles, an automated logistics specialist
Spc. Anel Mireles, an automated logistics specialist with the Texas Army National Guard's E Company, 536th Brigade Support Battalion, 1-141 Infantry, headquartered at Camp Bullis in San Antonio, visits with a ... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Liza McClaren, a financial
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Liza McClaren, a financial program manager with the Texas Air National Guard’s 149th Fighter Wing, headquartered at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas takes a break while helping with a con... More
Texas Gov. Rick Perry ceremonially signs Senate Bill
Texas Gov. Rick Perry ceremonially signs Senate Bill 162 at the Texas State Capitol, in Austin, Texas, Aug. 28, 2013. Senate Bill 162 requires state agencies that issue occupational licenses to recognize occupa... More
Air Force 1st Lt. Christopher L. Drye, a member of
Air Force 1st Lt. Christopher L. Drye, a member of the Texas Air National Guard's 209th Weather Flight, based at Camp Mabry, in Austin, Texas, uses a pocket weather tracker during training at Camp Swift, near B... 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
Members of the Texas Air National Guard's 209th Weather
Members of the Texas Air National Guard's 209th Weather Flight, based at Camp Mabry, in Austin, Texas, conduct training at Camp Swift, near Bastrop, March 2, 2013. The training is part of an annual requirement.... More
Texas Gov. Rick Perry stands with Staff Sgt. Patrick
Texas Gov. Rick Perry stands with Staff Sgt. Patrick D. Rogers, Jr., a flight medic and member of the Texas Army National Guard, after presenting him the Purple Heart at the Texas State Capitol in Austin, Texas... More
Air Force Lt. Gen. Joseph L. Lengyel, vice chief of
Air Force Lt. Gen. Joseph L. Lengyel, vice chief of the National Guard Bureau, receives training from Sgt. 1st Class Kyle York, a member of the Texas Army National Guard, on a M249 Squad Automatic Weapon during... More
Members of the Texas Military Forces participate in
Members of the Texas Military Forces participate in the organization's Best Warrior Competition at Camp Swift, near Bastrop, Texas, Feb. 8, 2013. The joint-service event required participants to negotiate numer... More
Cadet Kjetil Waal, a senior Royal Norwegian military
Cadet Kjetil Waal, a senior Royal Norwegian military cadet enrolled in the engineering program at the Norwegian Military Academy (Krigsskolen), at Camp Linderud, in Oslo, Norway, briefs members of the Texas Air... More
Maj. Gen. John F. Nichols, the adjutant general of
Maj. Gen. John F. Nichols, the adjutant general of Texas, visits with Lt. Gen. Guillermo Porcile Arellano, Chile's military defense attache, at Camp Mabry, the headquarters for the Texas Military Forces in Aust... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jonathan Gann (right) with
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jonathan Gann (right) with the 149th Medical Group, Texas Air National Guard, greets Texas legislators during Legislator's Day at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, June 15, 2012. Legislat... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Liza McClaren (center), a
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Liza McClaren (center), a financial program manager with the Texas Air National Guard’s 149th Fighter Wing, headquartered at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas looking at a computer at Rygg... More
Spc. Juan Contreras, a member of the Texas Army National
Spc. Juan Contreras, a member of the Texas Army National Guard, participates in an exercise during the Texas Military Forces' Best Warrior Competition at Camp Swift, near Bastrop, Texas, Feb. 9, 2013. Contreras... More
Members of the Texas Air National Guard's 209th Weather
Members of the Texas Air National Guard's 209th Weather Flight, based at Camp Mabry, in Austin, Texas, conduct training at Camp Swift, near Bastrop, March 2-3, 2013. The training is part of an annual requiremen... More
Lt. Col. James Marrs, commander of the Texas Air National
Lt. Col. James Marrs, commander of the Texas Air National Guard's 217th Intelligence Squadron, based at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas speaks during the squadon's inactivation ceremony, in San Angelo, Texas, ... More
Members of the Texas Air National Guard's 149th Civil
Members of the Texas Air National Guard's 149th Civil Engineering Squadron, a subordinate unit of the 149th Fighter Wing, based at Joint Base San Antonio - Lackland, Texas, help assemble a steel-frame structure... 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
National Guard senior leaders 'like' Facebook, Twitter
Maj. Gen. John F. Nichols, The adjutant general of Texas, visiting with senior leaders of the Texas Military Forces on Camp Mabry, in Austin, Texas, March 20, 2013. Nichols is the state's senior military leader... More
Maj. Paul E. Buschow of Hutto, Texas, commander of
Maj. Paul E. Buschow of Hutto, Texas, commander of the Texas Air National Guard's 209th Weather Flight, based at Camp Mabry, in Austin, Texas, participates in weather training at Camp Swift, near Bastrop, March... More
Jim Rebholz, chairman of the National ESGR Committee,
Jim Rebholz, chairman of the National ESGR Committee, presents retired Maj. Gen. Jerry D. Icenhower with the Secretary of Defense Medal for Exceptional Public Service for his service as the chairman of the Texa... More
Members of the Texas Air National Guard's 209th Weather
Members of the Texas Air National Guard's 209th Weather Flight, based at Camp Mabry, in Austin, Texas, conduct training at Camp Swift, near Bastrop, March 3, 2013. The training is part of an annual requirement.... More
Tech. Sgt. Omar Lopez of San Angelo, Texas, a member
Tech. Sgt. Omar Lopez of San Angelo, Texas, a member of the Texas Air National Guard's 209th Weather Flight, based at Camp Mabry, in Austin, Texas, participates in weather training at Camp Swift, near Bastrop, ... More
Lt. Col. James Marrs, commander of the Texas Air National
Lt. Col. James Marrs, commander of the Texas Air National Guard's 217th Intelligence Squadron, based at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas presents Col. John F. Kane, commander of the 149th Fighter Wing, headquar... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Liza McClaren (left) assists
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Liza McClaren (left) assists members of the 149th Civil Engineering Squadron, a subordinate unit of the Texas Air National Guard’s 149th Fighter Wing, headquartered at Joint Base San A... More
Command Chief Master Sgt. George B. Longoria, with
Command Chief Master Sgt. George B. Longoria, with the Texas Air National Guard's 149th Fighter Wing, headquartered at Joint Base San Antonio - Lackland, Texas, holds the flag of the wing's subordinate 217th In... More
Spc. Cynthia Garza, a member of the Texas Army National
Spc. Cynthia Garza, a member of the Texas Army National Guard, attempts to negotiate an obstacle during the Texas Military Forces' Best Warrior Competition at Camp Swift, near Bastrop, Texas, Feb. 9, 2013. Garz... More
Maj. Gen. John F. Nichols, the adjutant general of
Maj. Gen. John F. Nichols, the adjutant general of Texas, speaks during the inactivation ceremony for the Texas Air National Guard's 217th Intelligence Squadron, based at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, in Sa... More
Texas Gov. Rick Perry sits with the family of Staff
Texas Gov. Rick Perry sits with the family of Staff Sgt. Patrick D. Rogers, Jr., a flight medic and member of the Texas Army National Guard, after presenting him the Purple Heart, the Air Medal with "V" Device ... More
Members of the Texas Military Forces participate in
Members of the Texas Military Forces participate in the organization's Best Warrior Competition at Camp Swift, near Bastrop, Texas, Feb. 8, 2013. The joint-service event required participants to negotiate numer... More
Maj. Gen. John F. Nichols, the adjutant general of
Maj. Gen. John F. Nichols, the adjutant general of Texas, and Chief Master Sgt. Denise Jelinski-Hall, senior enlisted adviser to the chief of the National Guard Bureau, view the Texas Military Forces Best Warri... More
Command Chief Master Sgt. Kevin O'Gorman and Command
Command Chief Master Sgt. Kevin O'Gorman and Command Sgt. Maj. Richard Milford, senior enlisted advisers for the Texas Air and Army National Guards, respectively, visit during the Texas Military Forces Best War... More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Roy Combs (second from right),
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Roy Combs (second from right), a heavy equipment operator with the Texas Air National Guard's 149th Civil Engineering Squadron, a subordinate unit of the 149th Fighter Wing, based at ... More
Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matthew J. Staton, a member of
Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matthew J. Staton, a member of the Texas Air National Guard's 209th Weather Flight, headquartered at Camp Mabry, in Austin, Texas, participates in a land navigations exercise during the Tex... More
Texas Gov. Rick Perry visits with Taya Kyle, wife of
Texas Gov. Rick Perry visits with Taya Kyle, wife of slain Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, following the signing of Senate Bill 162 at the Texas State Capitol, in Austin, Texas, Aug. 28, 2013. Senate Bill 162 has been ca... More
Members of the Texas Air National Guard's 149th Civil
Members of the Texas Air National Guard's 149th Civil Engineering Squadron, a subordinate unit of the 149th Fighter Wing, based at Joint Base San Antonio - Lackland, Texas, help construct a multi-layer, reinfor... More
Air Force Tech. Sgt. David Escamilla, a member of the
Air Force Tech. Sgt. David Escamilla, a member of the Texas Air National Guard's 149th Security Forces Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio - Lackland, attempts to negotiate an obstacle during the Texas Military ... More
Lt. Col. James Marrs, commander of the Texas Air National
Lt. Col. James Marrs, commander of the Texas Air National Guard's 217th Intelligence Squadron, based at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas is presented with the U.S. Air Force Meritorious Service Medal by Col. Su... More