Texas Guardsmen reinforce concertina wire near Laredo to maintain security and deter transnational crime along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Barrier construction is one element of the Texas Military Department’s mission to support Operation Lone Star.
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- The Texas Military Department is committed to supporting our Service Members and their families through life's challenges. In this video, a TMD counselor shares the "Wise Mind" technique, which is a way to approach tough decisions or conflict with a balanced state of mind.
00:00 - “As hurricane season approaches our state, it is crucial for all Texans to be prepared for the potential devastation that these powerful storms can bring,” said @GovAbbottPress. We urge you to stay informed of weather outlooks, follow local officials’ directions, and take
- Texas Military Department Partners With Civilian Agencies for 2026 SAREX > U.S. Department of War > Defense Department News | U.S. Department of War
- Texas Guardsmen assisted the U.S. Border Patrol & @TxDPS in apprehending illegal immigrants near Laredo. This successful mission highlights what @TXMilitary & partner agencies can accomplish together under #OperationLoneStar. #AlwaysReadyAlwaysThere #TexasStrong
- Texas Military Dept. repostedIt's the official start of Atlantic Hurricane Season.🌀 Texans, it’s time to get ready y’all. Hurricane season runs June 1st through November 30th. Pack a kit. Make a plan. Practice that plan. Stay informed and be prepared before the next big storm: tdem.texas.gov/prepare
- Faith. Fitness. Fellowship. Service Members assigned to Task Force Hawk gathered for a prayer breakfast and morale run to build resilience, and strengthen unity. These events support our service members' mental, emotional, and physical wellness. #AlwaysReadyAlwaysThere
- Detect, Deter, Prevent. Texas Guardsmen mobilize small unmanned aircraft systems to conduct routine drone patrols as part of Operation Lone Star’s, ongoing mission to secure the Texas border. #OperationLoneStar #AlwaysReadyAlwaysThere #TexasStrong
- Texas Guardsmen and U.S. Border Patrol Agents conduct joint brush operations along the southern border to identify and detain illegal immigrants attempting to breach fortified barriers and enter Texas. Together, we support Gov. Greg Abbott’s comprehensive border security mission
- Texas Guard’s riverine operations serve as added visibility along the Rio Grande to deter transnational criminal activity and provide security for our Texas communities. #OperationLoneStar #AlwaysReadyAlwaysThere #TexasMilitaryDepartment
- Texas Military Dept. repostedBorder security is national security. Using a drone, @TXMilitary Staff Sgt. Christopher Vega detected five suspected traffickers near the southern border. @CBP officers responded, apprehended the suspects and seized narcotics with an estimated street value of $60,000.
00:00 - Texas Military Dept. repostedFLASH FLOOD WARNING issued by NWS for Burnet County. Life-threatening flooding is imminent or occurring. Leave low-lying or flood prone areas immediately, but do not drive over water-covered roads. TURN AROUND, DON'T DROWN. Tune to KXAN now.
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