• Remembering fallen firefighters

    Base representatives, loved ones, seasoned firefighters and students gathered at the Defense Department Fallen Firefighter Memorial here April 1 to commemorate the sacrifices of three fallen Defense Department firefighters who were killed in the line of duty.The names of William B. Travis from

  • 217 TRS Commander leads Texas Military Forces District 10

    When disaster strikes Texas, the Governor may call upon the Texas Military Forces (TXMF) - Army National Guard, Air National Guard and State Guard - to work hand-in-hand with the state's Department of Public Safety and assist with emergency operations under the Defense Support of Civil Authorities

  • Exchange to continue operations despite potential government shutdown

    The Army and Air Force Exchange Service is planning to continue operations even if the U.S. Government shuts down.On April 9, the current budget authorization will expire. At that point, the federal government will potentially institute a mandatory shutdown for "non-essential" personnel. While this