• 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

  • Servicemembers would earn pay during shutdown

    Military members would continue to earn wages in the event of an April 8 shutdown of the federal government, but they'd have to wait to collect them until Congress agrees on a budget, a senior administration official said here April 6.During a telephone briefing administered by the Office of