Soldiers from the 36th Combat Aviation Brigade raise the flag on the back of the USS Ponce in the Arabian Gulf as two of AH-64D "Apache" helicopters from the 4-501st Attack Reconnaisance Battalion come in for a More
Pfc. Joshua Davis of Delta Company, 4-501st Attack-Reconnaissance Battalion, 36th Combat Aviation Brigade, looks at a photo of his two children, Caleb and Alaina. Davis, of San Antonio, received notification t More
Soldiers from B Co., 1st Battalion of the 149th Attack-Reconnaissance Battalion stand in formation during a ceremony held in their honor. The company, a part of the 36th Combat Aviation Brigade, recently retur More
Dr. Don Shelton presents 21 shell casings to Andrian Sanchez at Irving High School. From Left to Right: Command Sgt. Maj. Willie Martin, Dr. Don Shelton, Adrian Sanchez, Florence Garza (mother), Ashliegh Sanch More
Spc. Justin Stewart (left) and Spc. Richard Bosquez (right) train on an air traffic control simulator that uses the latest technology to prepare them to control military aircraft in Kuwait. The Soldiers are fro More
A soldier from the 36th Infantry Division, Texas Army National Guard, conducts operational checks on specialized equipment. The soldier is serving at the Texas-Mexico border in support of Operation Strong Safet More
A soldier from the Texas Army National Guard observes an area near the Rio Grande River. He is serving at the Texas-Mexico border in support of Operation Strong Safety. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Randall Stillinger)
Pfc. Wil Ledford is credited with saving the life of his rooommate after an accident in their apartment. Ledford, of Grapevine, Texas, is a newly trained Combat Medic in the 36th Infantry Division of the Texas More
Army Spc. David Sobieski takes a break during overwater helicopter search and rescue operations with Texas Task Force 1 (TX-TF1). Sobieski is a member of the 36th Combat Aviation Brigade (CAB), 36th Infantry D More
Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 143rd Infantry Regiment (Airborne) prepare to conduct a training jump on Nov. 14, 2014. The battalion departed Austin’s Bergstrom International Airport on two Altus Air Force B More
The adjutant general of Texas, Air Force Maj. Gen. John F. Nichols (left), congratulates Maj. Gen. Lester Simpson Dec. 6, 2014. Simpson, who commands the 36th Infantry Division of the Texas Army National Guard, More
A fire truck from the Fort Hood Fire Department shoots water over an American Airlines MD-80 aircraft as it arrives at Robert Gray Army Airfield to pick up more families for the Snowball Express. Several fami More
Dr. Isaac Hampton II, command historian for U.S. Army South, speaks to a group that gathered to recognize Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Jan. 22, 2015 at Joint Base San Antonio. Hampton began the ceremony with a More
A C-12 aircraft from Operational Support Airlift Detachment 49 arrives at Dallas Executive Airport en route to Scott Air Force Base in Illinois. The detachment, commanded by Chief Warrant Officer 5 Todd Moorehe More
From left to right: Maj. Gen. Lester Simpson, Elizabeth Laird and Command Sgt. Maj. John Sampa at Fort Hood’s Robert Gray Army Airfield Sept. 13, 2015. Laird was recognized by the Commanding General and Command More
Ltc. Max Krupp, commander of the 1st Battalion (Airborne) 143rd Infantry Regiment, jumps over the Rapido Drop Zone at Fort Hood April 17, 2015. The 314th Airlift Wing from Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., prov More
Maj. Gen. Les Simpson, commanding general of the 36th Infantry Division, and Maj. Scott Nicholas observe the gunnery range as Soldiers from the 1-149th Attack-Reconnaissance Battalion, 36th Combat Aviation Brig More
Former President George W. Bush (right) leads current or former military service members on the W100K mountain bike ride across his ranch in Crawford, Texas, May 1, 2015. The 17 participants on this year’s ride More
Spec. Jason Roberts, a CH-47 "Chinook" Flight Engineer with B Company, 2-149th General Support Aviation Battalion, looks out the aircraft window during an air assault mission on June 24. The 36th Combat Aviati More
First Lt. Raymond Bayane (right) observes two Honduran soldiers practice a 'fireman’s carry' during a training exercise in Tamara, Honduras. Bayane is with the San Antonio-based 1st Battalion, 141st Infantry Re More
The Purple Heart Medal of Pvt. Joseph E. Bone was returned to the 36th Infantry Division during a Purple Hearts Reunited ceremony on July 24, 2015. Pvt. Bone served with the 36th during World War II and was ki More
A detachment of Texas Army National Guard Soldiers from the 36th Infantry Division, led by Brig. Gen. S. Lee Henry, officially formed Task Force Arrowhead in a pre-deployment ceremony at Fort Hood, Texas, on Ma More
Sgt. 1st Class Juan Martinez, the Tactical Action Center Non-Commissioned Officer In Charge and Pvt. Gerardo Romano, a truck driver with 36th Inf. Div., monitor the communications systems at the Tactical Action More
Soldiers from the 36th Infantry Division, Texas Army National Guard, deployed to southern Afghanistan June 11, out of Fort Hood, Texas, in support of Operation Freedom's Sentinel. They will be joining Task Forc More
The 36th Infantry Division Colorguard renders traditional military honors of the U.S., Texas and division flags during a deployment ceremony Jan 28, at Cameron Field on Fort Hood, Texas. More than 50 service me More
Crews from the 4th Battalion of the 133rd Field Artillery Regiment (HIMARS), attached to the 71st Expeditionary Military Intelligence Brigade, 36th Infantry Division, Texas Army National Guard hosted a Family D More
AUSTIN, Texas -- Texas Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. John F. Nichols, transfers the 36th Infantry Division Colors to incoming Division Commander, Maj. Gen. S. Lee Henry, and bid farewell to outgoing commander Maj More
UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters from C Company, 2nd Battalion, 238th General Support Aviation Battalion conducts hoist training off of U.S. Army Vessel SP/4 James A. Loux (LSV-6) in the Arabian Gulf. The specializ More
Capt. Stacy Rostorfer and 1st Sgt. Johnny Cox uncase their company's guidon during a ceremony that welcomed their company home after a deployment to Afghanistan. B Company of the 1st Battalion, 149th Aviation R More
Dr. Don Shelton talks to Irving High School student Adrian Sanchez before presenting him with a special tribute in honor of Adrian's father. Army Sgt. Paul T. Sanchez was killed in Baghdad, Iraq on Jan. 14, 20 More
Spc. Justin Stewart (right) and Spc. Richard Bosquez (left) train on an air traffic control simulator that uses the latest technology to prepare them to control military aircraft in Kuwait. The Soldiers are fro More
A convoy of Texas National Guard vehicles departs to the Texas-Mexico border. Texas National Guard members are mobilizing in support of Operation Strong Safety. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Randall Stillinger)
A soldier from the 36th Infantry Division, Texas Army National Guard observes an area near the Rio Grande River. He is serving at the Texas-Mexico border in support of Operation Strong Safety. (U.S. Army photo More
Sgt. A.J. Harrelson (sitting) and Sgt. Chris Renaud observe a rescue swimmer and “victim” from their UH-60 “Black Hawk” helicopter during overwater search and rescue training with Texas Task Force 1 (TX-TF1) T More
Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 143rd Infantry Regiment (Airborne) wait to conduct a training jump on Nov. 14, 2014. The battalion departed Austin’s Bergstrom International Airport on two Altus Air Force Based More
The adjutant general of Texas, Air Force Maj. Gen. John F. Nichols (left), reads the Oath of Office to Maj. Gen. Lester Simpson Dec. 6, 2014. Simpson, who commands the 36th Infantry Division of the Texas Army N More
Members of the Patriot Guard Riders, American Airlines employees and local citizens line up for the departure of the charter plane at Robert Gray Army Airfield in Killeen. The flight, which had already picked More
Maj. Gen. Les Simpson, commanding general of the 36th Infantry Division, Texas Army National Guard, speaks to a group assembled to honor the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The observance ceremony, More
From left to right: Chief Warrant Officer 4 Greg Price, Sgt. 1st Class Steve Garza, Chief Warrant Officer 5 Todd Moorehead and Col. Micheal Dye stand by a miniature replica of the St. Louis Arch in front of the More
Elizabeth Laird, known as “The Hug Lady,” addresses the Soldiers of the 1-112th Cavalry Regiment Sept. 13, 2015 prior to their deployment to Egypt as part of the Multinational Force and Observers mission. Laird More
Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 143rd Infantry Regiment (Airborne) spread out to "secure" the airfield after unloading from a C-17 "Globemaster" during a training mission at North Texas Regional Airport in Gra More
Paratroopers from the 1st Battalion (Airborne) 143rd Infantry Regiment and Charlie Troop (LRS) 3rd Squadron, 124th Cavalry Regiment conduct airborne operations at Fort Hood's Rapido Drop Zone April 17, 2015. Th More
An AH-64D “Apache” helicopter from the 1-149th Attack-Reconnaissance Battalion, 36th Combat Aviation Brigade, fires 2.75-inch Flechette rockets during aerial gunnery training at Fort Hood April 21, 2015. The ba More
Former President George W. Bush leads current or former military service members on the W100K mountain bike ride across his ranch in Crawford, Texas, May 1, 2015. The 17 participants on this year’s ride were a More
Staff Sgt. Troy Lord, A CH-47 Flight Engineer with the 2-149th General Support Aviation Battalion (GSAB), guides the "Chinook" helicopter as Staff Sgt. Brent Bouillion and Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 133rd More
Staff Sgt. Jason Band (left) and Spec. Carlos Tafolla (right) work with Honduran soldiers during a training exercise in Tamara, Honduras. Both 36th Infantry Division soldiers are with the San Antonio-based 1st More
Sophie Hull, the wife of retired Command Sgt. Maj. Cecil Hull, expresses her gratitude to retired U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col Mitch Bell during a ceremony on July 24, 2015. Bell, who volunteers with Purple Heart More
Soldiers from the 36th Infantry Division, Texas Army National Guard, host a Multi-Echelon Integrated Brigade Training exercise scheduled for June 4-18 at Fort Hood, Texas. The MIBT is a training exercise design More
The Assistant Division Commander Support, Brig. Gen. Richard Noriega (bottom left), bids a warm farewell to Soldiers from the 36th Infantry Division, as they deploy to southern Afghanistan June 11, out of Fort More
The 36th Infantry Division Commander, Maj. Gen. Lester Simpson, spoke words of thanks and encouragement to an outgoing group of Soldiers and their families during a deployment ceremony Jan 28, at Cameron Field More
AUSTIN, Texas -- The 36th Infantry Division held a Change of Command ceremony on the Texas Capitol steps Saturday, July 15 in Austin. The unit bid farewell to Maj. Gen. Lester Simpson and welcomed Maj. Gen. S. More
U.S. Army Col. Richard Adams, center, the commander of the 36th Combat Aviation Brigade (CAB), 36th Infantry Division, Texas Army National Guard, and Command Sgt. Maj. Elizabeth Shockley, the command sergeant m More
U.S. Soldiers with the 4th Battalion, 227th Attack-Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division bow their heads in prayer during a transfer of authority ceremony at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Aug. 17, 2013. The S More
Soldiers from the 449th Aviation Support Battalion (Texas Army National Guard) loaded military vehicles onto a U.S. Army cargo transport vessel for a trip into the Arabian Gulf and the reconnaissance of an airc More
Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 149th Attack-Reconnaissance Battalion stand in formation during a ceremony held at Ellington Field in Houston. The battalion was awarded the Valorous Unit Award for exceptional More
Roman Palomares, Chairman of the Air Power Foundation (center), presents a check to Command Sgt. Maj. Ruben Pereida (left) and Command Sgt. Maj. Willie Martin (right) to help fund Irving High School's new radio More
Lt. Col. Joanna Gale (center) talks to Soldiers of F Company, 2-149th General Support Aviation Battalion after getting a demonstration on air traffic control simulators. The high-tech simulators at Martindale A More
A soldier from the 36th Infantry Division, Texas Army National Guard conducts operations at the Texas-Mexico border. The soldier is serving in support of Operation Strong Safety. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Randal More
A soldier from the 36th Infantry Division, Texas Army National Guard observes a section of the Rio Grande River utilizing specialized equipment. He is serving at the Texas-Mexico border in support of Operation More
Sgt. A.J. Harrelson (sitting) and Sgt. Chris Renaud lower Lynn Burttschell from their UH-60 “Black Hawk” helicopter during overwater search and rescue training. Burttschell, of Wimberley, Texas, works for Trav More
Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 143rd Infantry Regiment (Airborne) line up behind the aircraft to load up before a training jump on Nov. 14, 2014. The battalion departed Austin’s Bergstrom International Airpor More
The adjutant general of Texas, Air Force Maj. Gen. John F. Nichols (left), and Maj. Gen. Lester Simpson unfurl the two-star general’s flag Dec. 6, 2014. Simpson, who commands the 36th Infantry Division of the T More
Wyatt McCain (left) and Jackson Thomas (right) demonstrate the proper technique on how to use the oxygen masks on an American Airline’s charter flight. Wyatt is the son of Army Sgt. 1st Class Johnathan B. McCai More
Maj. Gen. Les Simpson, commanding general of the 36th Infantry Division, Texas Army National Guard, watches a video that pays tribute to the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Simpson was the guest spe More
A C-12 aircraft from Operational Support Airlift Detachment 49 takes off from Dallas Executive Airport en route to Austin, Texas. The detachment, commanded by Chief Warrant Officer 5 Todd Moorehead, was selecte More
A Soldier from the 1-112th Cavalry Regiment, 72nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, receives a hug from Elizabeth Laird before boarding a plane at Robert Gray Army Airfield on Sep. 13, 2015. Laird is commonly know More
A Soldier from the 1st Battalion, 143rd Infantry Regiment (Airborne) provides security for U.S. Air Force C-17s from Altus Air Force Base during a training mission at North Texas Regional Airport in Grayson Cou More
An AH-64D “Apache” helicopter from the 1-149th Attack-Reconnaissance Battalion, 36th Combat Aviation Brigade, takes off from the Forward Arming and Refuel Point during aerial gunnery training at Fort Hood April More
A Grand Prairie-based CH-47 "Chinook" helicopter from the 2-149th General Support Aviation Battalion (GSAB) delivers a 105mm Howitzer and Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 133rd Field Artillery during a live-fir More
Spec. Collin Post conducts a combat patrol with Honduran soldiers during a training exercise in Tamara, Honduras. Post is with the San Antonio-based 1st Battalion, 141st Infantry Regiment (Task Force Alamo), wh More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Mitch Bell officially returns the Purple Heart Medal of Pfc. James T. Hull to retired Command Sgt. Maj. Cecil Hull, his last remaining family member. Pfc. Hull was killed in More
Soldiers from 36th Infantry Division, climb the gangway as they deploy to southern Afghanistan June 11, out of Fort Hood, Texas, in support of Operation Freedom's Sentinel. The Texas Army National Guard Soldier More
Brigadier General Chuck Aris, commander of the deploying Task Force Arrowhead, expresses his pride and great confidence in his outgoing team during their deployment ceremony Jan 28, at Cameron Field on Fort Hoo More
Spec. Jose Rivera of the Puerto Rico Army National Guard operates a High Mobility Engineer Excavator (HMEE) while clearing roads in the vicinity of Cayey, Puerto Rico. Rivera is with the 190th Engineer Battali More
Tech. Sgt. Tony Crank, assigned to the Alaska Air National Guard, operates a laptop from the Joint Incident Site Communications Capability system during the humanitarian relief mission to Puerto Rico, Oct. 31, More
Maj. Gen. James K. "Red" Brown, commander of the 36th Infantry Division, and Col. Rick Adams place the Valorous Unit Award on the "colors" of the 1-149th Attack-Reconnaissance Battalion during a ceremony held a More
Col. James “Bo” Kenyon, commander of the 36th Combat Aviation Brigade, addresses the Soldiers of F Company, 2-149th General Support Aviation Battalion during a ceremony in San Antonio on June 4, 2014. The Soldi More
A soldier from the 36th Infantry Division, Texas Army National Guard, operates specialized equipment at the Texas-Mexico border. The soldier is serving in support of Operation Strong Safety. (U.S. Army photo by More
Soldiers from the 36th Infantry Division, Texas Army National Guard observe a section of the Rio Grande River at sunset. The soldiers are serving at the Texas-Mexico border in support of Operation Strong Safety More
Soldiers hoist members of Texas Task Force 1 (TX-TF1) into their UH-60 “Black Hawk” helicopter during overwater search and rescue training near the San Luis Pass bridge. The Soldiers, who are members of the 36 More
Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 143rd Infantry Regiment (Airborne) are loaded up and ready to take off for a training jump on Nov. 14, 2014. The battalion departed Austin’s Bergstrom International Airport on t More
Maj. Gen. Lester Simpson, 36th Infantry Division commander, chats with Jason Thomas in the overhead baggage compartment during a charter flight from Fort Hood. Jason is the son of Staff Sgt. Ryan J. Thomas, who More
A color guard stands at attention as Soldiers of the 1-112th Cavalry Regiment board a charter plane at Robert Gray Army Airfield on Sept. 13, 2015. The 1-112th is currently deployed to Egypt in support of the More
An AH-64D “Apache” helicopter from the 1-149th Attack-Reconnaissance Battalion, 36th Combat Aviation Brigade, fires 2.75-inch rockets during aerial gunnery training at Fort Hood on April 16, 2015. The battalion More
Sgt. 1st Class Norman Lloyd, of Buda, Texas, from the 1st Battalion (Airborne) 143rd Infantry Regiment prepares to land at Fort Hood's Rapido Drop Zone April 17, 2015. The 314th Airlift Wing from Little Rock Ai More
A CH-47 "Chinook" helicopter from the 2-149th General Support Aviation Battalion (GSAB) delivers a 105mm Howitzer and Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 133rd Field Artillery during a live-fire air assault exerci More
Spc. Rolando Rojas (right) observes as a Honduran soldier trains with his working dog. Rojas is with the San Antonio-based 1st Battalion, 141st Infantry Regiment, which is conducting the training to enhance th More
Maj. Gen. Lester Simpson, commanding general of the 36th Infantry Division, receives the Purple Heart Medal of Pfc. James T. Hull from retired Command Sgt. Maj. Cecil Hull during a ceremony on July 24, 2015. P More
Soldiers from the 36th Infantry Division, Texas Army National Guard, climb the gangway as they deploy to southern Afghanistan June 11, out of Fort Hood, Texas, in support of Operation Freedom's Sentinel. They w More
Spec. Leomar Paredes of the Puerto Rico National Guard takes a break from clearing roads to spend a few minutes with a young boy who lived in the vicinity of Cayey, Puerto Rico. Paredes is a Soldier in the 190 More