During a recent training drill, four new recruits joined the ranks of the 2nd Brigade, Texas State Guard (State Defense Force). The induction ceremony was held at the Fort Bend County Emergency Operations Center in Richmond, Texas, on January 6, 2024. Under the guidance of 1st Lt. Francis Encila, the Region 2 Initial Entry Training (IET) Coordinator, the new enlistees were administered the oath of enlistment, symbolizing their commitment to serve and protect. Following their enlistment, these individuals will be assigned to the Region 2 Reception and Training Unit. This assignment is crucial as it prepares them for Basic Orientation Training (Basic Training) and subsequent placement into a Battalion.
Source: Texas State Guard