Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East candidates stand in formation
Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East candidates stand in formation at the TCA-E campus in Eagle Lake, Texas, July 18, 2016. TCA is a Department of Defense program through the Texas National Guard's Joint Counterdrug Ta... More
State Rep. Dan Huberty presents a cadet with his diploma
State Rep. Dan Huberty presents a cadet with his diploma cover during the Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East graduation June 18, 2016, in Altair, Texas. The 49 TCA graduates finished the 22-week residential phase of ... More
Spc. Ashlyn Powell explaining Army drill and ceremony
Spc. Ashlyn Powell explaining Army drill and ceremony during the acclimation phase at the Texas ChalleNGe Academy in Eagle Lake, Texas. The Texas National Guard Joint Counterdrug Task Force has supported the Te... More
Commandant Gonzalo Rocha awards a cadet during the
Commandant Gonzalo Rocha awards a cadet during the Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East graduation June 18, 2016, in Altair, Texas. The 49 TCA graduates finished the 22-week residential phase of the alternative educati... More
State Rep. Dan Huberty presents a cadet with his diploma
State Rep. Dan Huberty presents a cadet with his diploma cover during the Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East graduation June 18, 2016, in Altair, Texas. The 49 TCA graduates finished the 22-week residential phase of ... More
Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East cadets stand in formation
Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East cadets stand in formation June 13, 2016, in Eagle Lake, Texas. Forty-nine TCA cadets graduted from the 22-week residential phase of the alternative education program June 18, 2016, ... More
Sgt. Jason Pope conducts push-ups with a candidate
Sgt. Jason Pope conducts push-ups with a candidate during the acclimation phase at the Texas ChalleNGe Academy in Eagle Lake, Texas. The Texas National Guard Joint Counterdrug Task Force has supported the Texas... More
Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East candidates participate
Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East candidates participate in a drill and ceremony competition during acclimation graduation at the TCA-E campus in Eagle Lake, Texas, July 29, 2016. TCA is a Department of Defense prog... More
Texas ChalleNGe Academy-West cadets march out for their
Texas ChalleNGe Academy-West cadets march out for their graduation ceremony during the 2015-2 class graduation June 25, 2016, in Iraan, Texas. After the 22-week residential phase of the alternative education pr... More
Cadets prepare for a one-mile run on their last physical
Cadets prepare for a one-mile run on their last physical fitness test at the Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East June 17, 2016, in Eagle, Texas. The 49 TCA cadets graduted from the 22-week residential phase of the alt... More
A Texas ChalleNGe Academy-West cadet earns an award
A Texas ChalleNGe Academy-West cadet earns an award for being one of the top graduates during the 2015-2 class graduation June 25, 2016, in Iraan, Texas. After the 22-week residential phase of the alternative e... More
Matthew Thedford delivers the invocation during the
Matthew Thedford delivers the invocation during the Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East graduation June 18, 2016, in Altair, Texas. The 49 TCA graduates finished the 22-week residential phase of the alternative educat... More
State Rep. Dan Huberty presents a cadet with his diploma
State Rep. Dan Huberty presents a cadet with his diploma cover during the Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East graduation June 18, 2016, in Altair, Texas. The 49 TCA graduates finished the 22-week residential phase of ... More
Diplomas are stacked and ready to be handed out to
Diplomas are stacked and ready to be handed out to graduates during the Texas Challenge Academy Graduation at Iraan High School, in Iraan, Texas, June 22, 2013. The Texas ChalleNGe Academy is a youth challenge... More
A Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East candidate gets a haircut
A Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East candidate gets a haircut at the TCA-E campus in Eagle Lake, Texas, July 18, 2016. TCA is a Department of Defense program through the Texas National Guard's Joint Counterdrug Taskf... More
Master Sgt. Vanessa Renaker mentors a candidate during
Master Sgt. Vanessa Renaker mentors a candidate during the acclimation phase at the Texas ChalleNGe Academy in Eagle Lake, Texas. The Texas National Guard Joint Counterdrug Task Force has supported the Texas Ch... More
Program Coordinator Christopher Revilla introduces
Program Coordinator Christopher Revilla introduces the staff of the Texas Challenge Academy during a graduation ceremony at Iraan High School, in Iraan, Texas, June 22, 2013. The academy is a youth challenge pr... More
1st Sgt. Celsa Reyes of the Texas National Guard Joint
1st Sgt. Celsa Reyes of the Texas National Guard Joint Counterdrug Task Force runs with a cadet at the Texas ChalleNGe Academy in Eagle Lake, Texas. Service members, staff and students took precautions and meas... More
Commencement Speaker Col. Suzzanne Adkinson, commander
Commencement Speaker Col. Suzzanne Adkinson, commander of the Texas Military Forces' Joint Counterdrug Task Force, applauds the Class of 2013 during the Texas Challenge Academy Graduation at Iraan High School, ... More
Pfc. Luis Lopez of the Texas National Guard Joint
Pfc. Luis Lopez of the Texas National Guard Joint Counterdrug Task Force instructs cadets on drill and ceremony at the Texas ChalleNGe Academy in Eagle Lake, Texas. Service members, staff and students took prec... More
A Texas ChalleNGe Academy-West cadet is recognized
A Texas ChalleNGe Academy-West cadet is recognized during the 2015-2 class graduation June 25, 2016, in Iraan, Texas. After the 22-week residential phase of the alternative education program, 30 cadets earned a... More
A graduate smiles after receiving his diploma during
A graduate smiles after receiving his diploma during the Texas Challenge Academy Graduation at Iraan High School, in Iraan, Texas, June 22, 2013. The academy is a youth challenge program, sponsored by the Texas... More
Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East candidates listen to speakers
Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East candidates listen to speakers during acclimation graduation at the TCA-E campus in Eagle Lake, Texas, July 29, 2016. TCA is a Department of Defense program through the Texas Nationa... More
A Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East smiles as she holds
A Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East smiles as she holds a guidon with the retention and drill competition ribbons. The female platoon was awarded the ribbons during acclimation graduation at the TCA-E campus in Eagl... More
A Texas ChalleNGe Academy-West cadet sings the national
A Texas ChalleNGe Academy-West cadet sings the national anthem during the 2015-2 class graduation June 25, 2016, in Iraan, Texas. After the 22-week residential phase of the alternative education program, 30 cad... More
Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East candidates practice making
Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East candidates practice making their beds during their first day at the military-style, education program July 17, 2016, in Eagle Lake, Texas. TCA is a Department of Defense program thr... More
Michelle Martinez delivers the class speech during
Michelle Martinez delivers the class speech during the Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East graduation June 18, 2016, in Altair, Texas. The 49 TCA graduates finished the 22-week residential phase of the alternative edu... More
Cadets wait to march out before graduating from the
Cadets wait to march out before graduating from the Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East June 18, 2016, in Altair, Texas. The graduates finished the 22-week residential phase of the alternative education program with s... More
Sgt. Matthew Harrison monitors the morning accountability
Sgt. Matthew Harrison monitors the morning accountability formation during the acclimation phase at the Texas ChalleNGe Academy in Eagle Lake, Texas. The Texas National Guard Joint Counterdrug Task Force has su... More
Texas ChalleNGe Academy-West candidates wait to be
Texas ChalleNGe Academy-West candidates wait to be bussed to the Sheffield, Texas, campus during the Texas ChalleNGe Academy in-processing at Camp Mabry in Austin, Texas, July 16, 2016. TCA is a Department of D... More
Texas ChalleNGe Academy-West cadets during the 2015-2
Texas ChalleNGe Academy-West cadets during the 2015-2 class graduation June 25, 2016, in Iraan, Texas. After the 22-week residential phase of the alternative education program, 30 cadets earned a GED, two earne... More
Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East candidates participate
Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East candidates participate in a drill and ceremony competition during acclimation graduation at the TCA-E campus in Eagle Lake, Texas, July 29, 2016. TCA is a Department of Defense prog... More
Students are recognized for excellence in physical
Students are recognized for excellence in physical fitness training during the Texas Challenge Academy Graduation at Iraan High School, in Iraan, Texas, June 22, 2013. The academy is a youth challenge program, ... More
Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East cadets work on schoolwork
Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East cadets work on schoolwork during math lab June 13, 2016, in Eagle Lake, Texas. Forty-nine TCA cadets graduted from the 22-week residential phase of the alternative education program... More
Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East candidates participate
Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East candidates participate in a drill and ceremony competition during acclimation graduation at the TCA-E campus in Eagle Lake, Texas, July 29, 2016. TCA is a Department of Defense prog... More
A graduate is about to receive his diploma during the
A graduate is about to receive his diploma during the Texas ChalleNGe Academy Graduation at Iraan High School, in Iraan, Texas, June 22, 2013. The academy is a youth challenge program, sponsored by the Texas M... More
A Texas ChalleNGe Academy-West cadet is recognized
A Texas ChalleNGe Academy-West cadet is recognized during the 2015-2 class graduation June 25, 2016, in Iraan, Texas. After the 22-week residential phase of the alternative education program, 30 cadets earned a... More
Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East candidates board the bus
Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East candidates board the bus to the TCA-E campus in Eagle Lake, Texas, July 17, 2016. TCA is a Department of Defense program through the Texas National Guard's Joint Counterdrug Taskfor... More
Cadets pose following the Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East
Cadets pose following the Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East banquet June 16, 2016, at Rice Junior High School in Altair, Texas. Gonzalez is one of 49 TCA cadets who graduted from the 22-week residential phase of the... More
Col. Suzanne Adkinson, Texas Joint Counterdrug Taskforce
Col. Suzanne Adkinson, Texas Joint Counterdrug Taskforce commander, delivers the keynote address to Texas ChalleNGe Academy-West cadets during the 2015-2 class graduation June 25, 2016, in Iraan, Texas. After t... More
The guidon bearing the retention and drill competition
The guidon bearing the retention and drill competition ribbons at the Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East acclimation graduation at the TCA-E campus in Eagle Lake, Texas, July 29, 2016. TCA is a Department of Defense ... More
Col. Suzanne Adkinson, Texas Joint Counterdrug Taskforce
Col. Suzanne Adkinson, Texas Joint Counterdrug Taskforce commander, delivers the keynote address to Texas ChalleNGe Academy-West cadets during the 2015-2 class graduation June 25, 2016, in Iraan, Texas. After t... More
A Texas ChalleNGe Academy-West cadet is recognized
A Texas ChalleNGe Academy-West cadet is recognized during the 2015-2 class graduation June 25, 2016, in Iraan, Texas. After the 22-week residential phase of the alternative education program, 30 cadets earned a... More
State Rep. Dan Huberty presents a cadet with his diploma
State Rep. Dan Huberty presents a cadet with his diploma cover during the Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East graduation June 18, 2016, in Altair, Texas. The 49 TCA graduates finished the 22-week residential phase of ... More
Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East candidates participate
Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East candidates participate in a drill and ceremony competition during acclimation graduation at the TCA-E campus in Eagle Lake, Texas, July 29, 2016. TCA is a Department of Defense prog... More
A Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East candidate gets a haircut
A Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East candidate gets a haircut at the TCA-E campus in Eagle Lake, Texas, July 18, 2016. TCA is a Department of Defense program through the Texas National Guard's Joint Counterdrug Taskf... More
The Class of 2013 stands for recognition during the
The Class of 2013 stands for recognition during the Texas Challenge Academy Graduation at Iraan High School, in Iraan, Texas, June 22, 2013. The academy is a youth challenge program, sponsored by the Texas Mili... More
Class Corps Commander Joshua Tilley receives an award
Class Corps Commander Joshua Tilley receives an award during the Texas Challenge Academy Graduation at Iraan High School, in Iraan, Texas, June 22, 2013. The academy is a youth challenge program, sponsored by ... More
Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East cadets stand in formation
Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East cadets stand in formation June 13, 2016, in Eagle Lake, Texas. Forty-nine TCA cadets graduted from the 22-week residential phase of the alternative education program June 18, 2016, ... More
A Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East team leader from the
A Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East team leader from the Eagle Lake, Texas, campus checks in a candidate during the Texas ChalleNGe Academy in-processing at Rice High School in Altair, Texas, July 17, 2016. TCA is a... More
Cadets pose during the Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East
Cadets pose during the Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East banquet June 16, 2016, at Rice Junior High School in Altair, Texas. Gonzalez is one of 49 TCA cadets who graduted from the 22-week residential phase of the al... More
Trey Rocha, Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East commandant,
Trey Rocha, Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East commandant, hands off a guidan to a TCA-E candidate during acclimation graduation at the TCA-E campus in Eagle Lake, Texas, July 29, 2016. TCA is a Department of Defense... More
A Texas ChalleNGe Academy-West cadet is recognized
A Texas ChalleNGe Academy-West cadet is recognized during the 2015-2 class graduation June 25, 2016, in Iraan, Texas. After the 22-week residential phase of the alternative education program, 30 cadets earned a... More
A Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East candidate receives his
A Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East candidate receives his lunch during the first day at the military-style, education program July 17, 2016, in Eagle Lake, Texas. TCA is a Department of Defense program through the ... More
Texas ChalleNGe Academy-West cadets earn awards for
Texas ChalleNGe Academy-West cadets earn awards for being the top graduates during the 2015-2 class graduation June 25, 2016, in Iraan, Texas. After the 22-week residential phase of the alternative education pr... More
Col. Suzanne Adkinson, Texas Joint Counterdrug Taskforce
Col. Suzanne Adkinson, Texas Joint Counterdrug Taskforce commander, presents a coin to a Texas ChalleNGe Academy-West cadet for earning the title top graduate during the 2015-2 class graduation June 25, 2016, i... More
Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East staff distribute bedding
Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East staff distribute bedding to the candidates during their first day at the military-style, education program July 17, 2016, in Eagle Lake, Texas. TCA is a Department of Defense progra... More
Jose Gonzalez delivers the invocation during the Texas
Jose Gonzalez delivers the invocation during the Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East graduation June 18, 2016, in Altair, Texas. The 49 TCA graduates finished the 22-week residential phase of the alternative education... More
Trey Rocha, Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East commandant,
Trey Rocha, Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East commandant, speaks to TCA-E candidates in formation at the TCA-E campus in Eagle Lake, Texas, July 18, 2016. TCA is a Department of Defense program through the Texas Nat... More
Eagle Lake Police Chief B. David Freeman speaks to
Eagle Lake Police Chief B. David Freeman speaks to Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East candidates at the TCA-E campus in Eagle Lake, Texas, July 18, 2016. TCA is a Department of Defense program through the Texas Natio... More
Aliyah Cantrell and Janie Torres pose for a picture
Aliyah Cantrell and Janie Torres pose for a picture before graduating from the Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East June 18, 2016, in Altair, Texas. The graduates finished the 22-week residential phase of the alternati... More
Cadets wait to march out before graduating from the
Cadets wait to march out before graduating from the Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East June 18, 2016, in Altair, Texas. The graduates finished the 22-week residential phase of the alternative education program with s... More
Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East cadets stand in formation
Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East cadets stand in formation June 13, 2016, in Eagle Lake, Texas. Forty-nine TCA cadets graduted from the 22-week residential phase of the alternative education program June 18, 2016, ... More
Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East cadets stand in formation
Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East cadets stand in formation June 13, 2016, in Eagle Lake, Texas. Forty-nine TCA cadets graduted from the 22-week residential phase of the alternative education program June 18, 2016, ... More
Commencement Speaker Col. Suzzanne Adkinson, commander
Commencement Speaker Col. Suzzanne Adkinson, commander of the Texas Military Forces' Joint Counterdrug Task Force, hands out diplomas during the Texas Challenge Academy Graduation at Iraan High School, in Iraan... More
"We learned to make our lives better here," said the
"We learned to make our lives better here," said the class speaker, Priscilla Lopez, during the Texas ChalleNGe Academy Graduation at Iraan High School, in Iraan, Texas, June 22, 2013. The academy is a youth c... More
A Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East candidate receives his
A Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East candidate receives his lunch during the first day at the military-style, education program July 17, 2016, in Eagle Lake, Texas. TCA is a Department of Defense program through the ... More
A Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East candidates wait to eat
A Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East candidates wait to eat lunch during the first day at the military-style, education program July 17, 2016, in Eagle Lake, Texas. TCA is a Department of Defense program through the ... More
Cadet Christopher Cruz performs push ups during his
Cadet Christopher Cruz performs push ups during his last physical fitness test at the Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East June 17, 2016, in Eagle, Texas. Cruz is one of 49 TCA cadets who graduted from the 22-week resi... More
State Rep. Dan Huberty presents a cadet with his diploma
State Rep. Dan Huberty presents a cadet with his diploma cover during the Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East graduation June 18, 2016, in Altair, Texas. The 49 TCA graduates finished the 22-week residential phase of ... More
Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East candidates practice making
Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East candidates practice making their beds during their first day at the military-style, education program July 17, 2016, in Eagle Lake, Texas. TCA is a Department of Defense program thr... More
Eagle Lake Police Chief B. David Freeman speaks to
Eagle Lake Police Chief B. David Freeman speaks to Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East candidates at the TCA-E campus in Eagle Lake, Texas, July 18, 2016. TCA is a Department of Defense program through the Texas Natio... More
Dillyn Marshall sings the national anthem with Isabel
Dillyn Marshall sings the national anthem with Isabel Forastieri during the Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East graduation June 18, 2016, in Altair, Texas. The 49 TCA graduates finished the 22-week residential phase o... More
Michael Weir, Texas ChalleNGe Academy-West program
Michael Weir, Texas ChalleNGe Academy-West program director, addresses TCA-W graduates and guests during the 2015-2 graduation June 25, 2016, in Iraan, Texas. After the 22-week residential phase of the alternat... More
Staff Sgt. Ismar Calderon of the Texas National Guard
Staff Sgt. Ismar Calderon of the Texas National Guard Joint Counterdrug Task Force prepares cadets for a drill and ceremony competition at the Texas ChalleNGe Academy in Eagle Lake, Texas. Service members, staf... More
A Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East candidate gets a haircut
A Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East candidate gets a haircut at the TCA-E campus in Eagle Lake, Texas, July 18, 2016. TCA is a Department of Defense program through the Texas National Guard's Joint Counterdrug Taskf... More
1st Sgt. Celsa Reyes of the Texas National Guard Joint
1st Sgt. Celsa Reyes of the Texas National Guard Joint Counterdrug Task Force mentors a cadet at the Texas ChalleNGe Academy in Eagle Lake, Texas. Service members, staff and students took precautions and measur... More
A Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East candidate performs an
A Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East candidate performs an exercise July 17, 2016, at Rice High School, while waiting to in process for the program that's housed in Eagle Lake. TCA is a Department of Defense program ... More
Texas ChalleNGe Academy-West cadets wait to be marched
Texas ChalleNGe Academy-West cadets wait to be marched out for their graduation ceremony during the 2015-2 class graduation June 25, 2016, in Iraan, Texas. After the 22-week residential phase of the alternative... More
Cadet Corps Commander David Luna Colon, a Texas ChalleNGe
Cadet Corps Commander David Luna Colon, a Texas ChalleNGe Academy-West graduation, delivers the class speech during the 2015-2 class graduation June 25, 2016, in Iraan, Texas. After the 22-week residential phas... More
William Pettit Jr., Texas National Guard's youth programs
William Pettit Jr., Texas National Guard's youth programs director, holds up dog tags while speaking to Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East candidates during acclimation graduation at the TCA-E campus in Eagle Lake, T... More
Lt. Col. Miguel Torres, Texas Joint Counterdrug Taskforce
Lt. Col. Miguel Torres, Texas Joint Counterdrug Taskforce deputy commander, presents a certificate of completion to a Texas ChalleNGe Academy-West cadet during the 2015-2 class graduation June 25, 2016, in Iraa... More
Aryele Ephriam stands with other cadets during the
Aryele Ephriam stands with other cadets during the Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East graduation June 18, 2016, in Altair, Texas. The 49 TCA graduates finished the 22-week residential phase of the alternative educati... More
Celeste Meza and Samantha Villarreal pose for a picture
Celeste Meza and Samantha Villarreal pose for a picture before graduating from the Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East June 18, 2016, in Altair, Texas. The graduates finished the 22-week residential phase of the alter... More
Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East candidates stand in formation
Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East candidates stand in formation at the TCA-E campus in Eagle Lake, Texas, July 18, 2016. TCA is a Department of Defense program through the Texas National Guard's Joint Counterdrug Ta... More
Cadets stand on stage before graduating from the Texas
Cadets stand on stage before graduating from the Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East June 18, 2016, in Altair, Texas. The graduates finished the 22-week residential phase of the alternative education program with some... More
Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East cadets stand in formation
Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East cadets stand in formation June 13, 2016, in Eagle Lake, Texas. Forty-nine TCA cadets graduted from the 22-week residential phase of the alternative education program June 18, 2016, ... More
Sgt. Matthew Harrison inspecting drill and ceremony
Sgt. Matthew Harrison inspecting drill and ceremony movements during the acclimation phase at the Texas ChalleNGe Academy in Eagle Lake, Texas. The Texas National Guard Joint Counterdrug Task Force has supporte... More
A Texas ChalleNGe Academy-West cadet earns an award
A Texas ChalleNGe Academy-West cadet earns an award for being one of the top graduates during the 2015-2 class graduation June 25, 2016, in Iraan, Texas. After the 22-week residential phase of the alternative e... More
Texas ChalleNGe Academy-West candidates wait to be
Texas ChalleNGe Academy-West candidates wait to be bussed to the Sheffield, Texas, campus during the Texas ChalleNGe Academy in-processing at Camp Mabry in Austin, Texas, July 16, 2016. TCA is a Department of D... More
Students are recognized for excellence in physical
Students are recognized for excellence in physical fitness training during the Texas Challenge Academy Graduation at Iraan High School, in Iraan, Texas, June 22, 2013. The academy is a youth challenge program, ... More
Texas National Guard Joint Counterdrug Task Force members
Texas National Guard Joint Counterdrug Task Force members and Texas ChalleNGe Academy staff and cadets salute the flag at the Texas ChalleNGe Academy in Eagle Lake, Texas. Service members, staff and students to... More
Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East candidates relax after
Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East candidates relax after participating in a drill and ceremony competition during acclimation graduation at the TCA-E campus in Eagle Lake, Texas, July 29, 2016. TCA is a Department o... More
Pfc. Luis Lopez of the Texas National Guard Joint
Pfc. Luis Lopez of the Texas National Guard Joint Counterdrug Task Force instructs cadets on drill and ceremony at the Texas ChalleNGe Academy in Eagle Lake, Texas. Service members, staff and students took prec... More
Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East candidates participate
Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East candidates participate in a drill and ceremony competition during acclimation graduation at the TCA-E campus in Eagle Lake, Texas, July 29, 2016. TCA is a Department of Defense prog... More
Commencement Speaker Col. Suzzanne Adkinson, commander
Commencement Speaker Col. Suzzanne Adkinson, commander of the Texas Military Forces' Joint Counterdrug Task Force, hands out diplomas during the Texas Challenge Academy Graduation at Iraan High School, in Iraan... More
Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East candidates wait to be
Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East candidates wait to be bussed to the TCA-E campus in Eagle Lake, Texas, July 17, 2016. TCA is a Department of Defense program through the Texas National Guard's Joint Counterdrug Tas... More
Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East candidates board the bus
Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East candidates board the bus to the TCA-E campus in Eagle Lake, Texas, July 17, 2016. TCA is a Department of Defense program through the Texas National Guard's Joint Counterdrug Taskfor... More
A Texas ChalleNGe Academy-West cadet is recognized
A Texas ChalleNGe Academy-West cadet is recognized during the 2015-2 class graduation June 25, 2016, in Iraan, Texas. After the 22-week residential phase of the alternative education program, 30 cadets earned a... More
Cadet Malcolm Davis performs push ups during his last
Cadet Malcolm Davis performs push ups during his last physical fitness test at the Texas ChalleNGe Academy-East June 17, 2016, in Eagle, Texas. Davis is one of 49 TCA cadets who graduted from the 22-week reside... More