The Texas State Guard's Air Division was established to support the mission and operations of the Texas Air National Guard. Air Division units are aligned with their host Texas ANG units in San Antonio, Austin, Garland, Houston and La Porte.

Our Volunteers, much like their counterparts within the Red Cross, Salvation Army, Fire Departments, Medical Services, and Law Enforcement, actively support the citizens of Texas in the event of a catastrophic event. Similar to not for profit organizations, our Volunteers receive no compensation for their time, simply, the satisfaction from helping others in need. Hence, our motto; "Texans Serving Texas".

Our organizational structure is modeled after the Active Military forces structure, with position ranks, protocols, and authorities. In addition, our volunteers wear military clothing when conducting activities for the Texas State Guard.

Airmen of the 454th Air Support Group support the 254th Communications Squadron and the 221st Combat Communications Group at Garland Air National Guard Station, Garland, Texas. The 454th ASG has a quick response flight of Communication Specialists. They serve Homeland Security to support Texas Emergency Response.

Airmen of the 436th Air Support Group support the Unit 2-149th Aviation Regiment Texas Army National Guard in Grand Prairie, Texas and also serve Homeland Security to support Texas Emergency Response.

Airmen of the 454th Air Support Group and the 136th Honor Guards support the 301st Honor Guard at NAS/JRB Carswell Field. They are part of the USAF Honor Guard.

There are many Texas State Guard components throughout the State of Texas that provide the following services in times of emergency;

•Shelter Management
•Shelter Control
•Shelter Operations
•Medical Services (Doctors Nurses, Paramedics)
•Assists local authorities in mass feedings
•Volunteer Coordination
•Legal Support (Attorney's and Paralegals)
•Communications
•Chaplain Services

Skill sets:

Administration|Logistics|Medical Support|Deployment Support|Radio Comm|Ham Radio|MARS|IT

The Honor Guard performs at such events as: Community Festivals, Ringling Brothers, Lost Battalion, Tuskegee Airman, Sports events, Military weddings and internments.

The Texas State Guard was activated for Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, Dean, Dolly, Gustav and Ike. We need several people for Radio Communications and IT. Experience with generators is a plus. Training on the IC4U is provided. Also, the PacStar 5500.

• Administration Logistics Deployment Support Communications (Ham Radio) Emergency Management MARS others.... Shelter Management Shelter Control Shelter Operations Medical Services (Doctors Nurses, Paramedics) Assists local authorities in mass feedings Volunteer Coordination Legal Support (Attorney's and Paralegals) Chaplain Services The Honor Guard performs at such events as: Community Festivals, Ringling Brothers, Lost Battalion, Tuskegee Airman, Military Internments and more. Requirements - Resident of Texas or enrolled student Age 17 to 65 (17 requires parental consent) Reasonable Good Health Height/weight proportional Pass criminal background check Prior Military Service not required No educational requirement for enlistment Educational and age requirements exist for officer commissioning Factors that will cause exclusion: * Convicted felons. Persons on parole or probation. * Individuals with a RE-4 reenlistment code on their DD 214. Persons with prior service whose discharge was other than "Honorable." * Persons adjudged as a security risk. * Conscientious objectors. * Does not meet height weight proportion chart Active members of any component of the U.S. Armed Forces. (Members of the U.S. Armed Forces Retired or Ready Reserve are eligible and encouraged to join) * Individuals convicted of offenses involving moral turpitude. * Individuals with significant medical disqualifications or any medical condition that is likely to limit full service in the TXSG. * Persons required to register for the Selective Service, but have failed to do so. Contact: SrA Stephen Johnson csj0017@yahoo.com SrA Larry Auld auldfam@sbcglobal.net SSgt Jessica Lair jessica.lair@txsg.state.tx.us Also visit http://txsgair.ipower.com/index.html and www.gotxsg.com to learn more about the other components of the Texas State Guard Air and Army.