The Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) and Texas National Guard have been working side by side in multiple capacities in an effort to stem the tide of the Coronavirus. The missions range from assisting medical agencies, handling supply distribution, to engineering.
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Essayons! Composed of service members across components, TMD’s Joint Task Force 176 has been formed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic with missions that include enhancing civilian medical capacities and supporting medical supply distribution. We are in this together!
National Guard Soldiers of the 386th Forward Support Company, Joint Task Force 176 perform a sustainment mission in Corpus Christi, Texas, in support of the COVID-19 pandemic response. This Joint Task Force incorporates service members from all components of TMD.
Members of 2nd Brigade, Texas State Guard, Texas Military Department, assist members of 1st Squadron, 112th Cavalry Regiment, Texas Army National Guard, as part of Joint Task Force 72, with warehouse operations in support of the COVID-19 response in Houston, Texas, April 4, 2020. These supplies will be utilized to assist state and local authorities as needed. (Texas State Guard photo by SFC Dennis McLane)
Source: Texas State Guard
