TEXAS NATIONAL GUARD BEST WARRIOR COMPETITION
The Best Warrior Competition is a rigorous three-day competition that tests the tactical and technical expertise of Soldiers and Airmen through scored events, such as an oral knowledge exam board, a tactical road march, obstacle course and physical fitness test, as well as “a mystery event” announced the day of the competition. Both Army and Air National Guard members compete against each other for the title of “Best Warrior” and “Best noncommissioned officer” in the state of Texas.
The winners of this Best Warrior competition will be named and honored at an upcoming banquet and will continue to represent Texas in regional and/or national Best Warrior competitions later this year.
The Best Warrior Competition is supported by the Military Forces Conference Foundation a 501 (c)(3) corporation formed to support conferences, meetings, events and gatherings of the National Guard of the United States. They are also supported by generous donations from corporate sponsors and local businesses throughout Texas.
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To make a donation on the phone contact the National Guard Association of Texas at 512-454-7300. All credit card donations incur a 5% processing and handling fee.
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2026 Competition
March 23-26, 2026 – Camp Swift
VIP Day is Mar 26, 2026
Banquet is March 26, 2026
1700 Hrs
Bastrop River Course Club House
636 E Riverside Dr
Bastrop, TX 78602
LONE STAR!!!
Always Ready – Always There
Congratulations to our 2026 Texas Military Department Best Warrior Competition winners:
Overall Best Warrior
Chilean Air Force
Airmen First Class
Felipe Uribe
TXARNG NCO of the Year
SGT Macie J. Ludwiczek
454th EN Co
TXARNG Soldier of the Year
SPC Michael K. Conrad
1-143rd Inf (A)
TXANG NCO of the Year
SSgt Cliff Hayes
147th ASOS
The Texas Army National Guard NCO of the Year was not able to attend regionals so SSG Abraham Allison of the 1-124th CAV will represent Texas. Also Chilean A1C Felipe Uribe was ineligible to participate at the regional level.
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JOIN US FOR THE ALL-WHITE NGAT AWARDS BANQUET
Dress in your favorite white attire and join us for an evening of celebration, fellowship and recognition at the 2027 NGAT Conference.
Business casual or formal attire is welcome, and military uniforms are authorized.
During the banquet, we’ll honor this year’s award recipients and present the prestigious NGAT Minuteman Award to individuals whose dedication and service have made a lasting impact on NGAT.
Then we’ll wrap up the evening with music, dancing and a celebration together.
📅 February 25–28, 2027
📍 Corpus Christi, Texas
Conference details and hotel information:
buff.ly/QLql2Xu
NGAT GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS UPDATE
As national conference season approaches and we prepare for the 90th Texas Legislative Session, NGAT is closely monitoring issues that could impact our members at both the state and federal levels.
Among them is the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes a proposal that could transition dual-status technicians to Active Guard Reserve (AGR) status over a 10-year period.
We are also monitoring bills being filed for the upcoming Texas legislative session.
📧 Please make sure your email address with NGAT is current and follow us on Facebook and Instagram for important legislative updates and opportunities to provide feedback.
Your voice matters. Your input helps NGAT advocate for policies that best serve the Texas National Guard community.
Questions, concerns or legislative issues you would like us to know about?
Contact Legislative@ngat.org
Full Update: buff.ly/N3d94EH
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🏈 TEXAS TOUGH. ON THE FIELD AND IN UNIFORM. 🇺🇸
After last night’s incredible 24-23 comeback win over No. 1 Ohio State, it seems like the perfect time to remember that the connection between Texas Football and the Texas Army National Guard runs deeper than most people realize. Texas trailed 23-3 before scoring 21 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to pull off the win.
Former Longhorn Nate Boyer knows both kinds of teamwork.
Did You Know: Boyer served as a Staff Sergeant with the 19th Special Forces Group, Texas Army National Guard. He is also a United States Army Green Beret, actor, and he played college football for the Texas Longhorns as a long-snapper and was signed by the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent in 2015.
Football and military service are obviously very different, but both depend on people doing their job, trusting the person beside them and refusing to quit when things get tough.
Last night, the Longhorns showed a little of that Texas grit.
Congratulations, Longhorns. 🤘
#NGAT #TexasArmyNationalGuard #TexasLonghorns #HookEmHorns
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🎲💙 BLUE SKIES, HIGH STAKES! 💙🎲
We’re kicking off the NGAT Conference in Corpus Christi with a welcome party built for fun, food and a little friendly competition!
Wear your favorite shades of blue and join us for an evening of casino-style games, great prizes, music and plenty of time to reconnect with old friends while making some new ones.
🍽️ Dinner will feature Jerk Chicken, Snapper Verde, stuffed jalapeños, stuffed mushrooms and a delicious lineup of sides.
📅 February 25-28, 2027
📍 Corpus Christi, TX
CONFERENCE HOST HOTELS
Omni Corpus Christi Hotel
900 North Shoreline Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
361-887-1600
Don’t miss the Blue Skies, High Stakes Welcome Party. It’s the perfect way to start conference weekend!
#NGAT #NGATConference #TexasNationalGuard #CorpusChristi
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🇺🇸 25 YEARS LATER, WE REMEMBER.
Today, we pause to honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost on September 11, 2001, and the families, friends, first responders and service members whose lives were forever changed by that day.
For the National Guard, September 11 was also a call to duty.
Did you know Texas Air National Guard pilots played a unique role in protecting our nation that day?
Shortly after it became clear America was under attack, Maj. Rolando Aguilar and Maj. Randy Roberts of the 147th Fighter Wing were placed in their “battle stations” at Ellington Field in Houston. They were strapped into their F-16s and ready to launch, waiting for orders.
After approximately 90 minutes in their cockpits, the two pilots were ordered into the air. Their wing commander, Col. Bob Spermo, told them they were going to intercept an aircraft belonging to “one of our former members.”
At first, Aguilar didn’t understand what that meant. About 15 minutes later, the answer came into view over the Gulf of Mexico: Air Force One.
President George W. Bush had once served as a pilot with the same Texas Air National Guard unit. Now, on one of the darkest days in American history, members of the 147th were flying alongside Air Force One, helping protect the President as he traveled toward Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana.
The Texas National Guard’s response extended far beyond that mission. Units across the state mobilized to protect military installations, critical infrastructure and airfields.
And their service did not end on September 11.
During the decade that followed, more than 29,000 Texas National Guard Soldiers and Airmen were mobilized, with approximately 23,000 deploying overseas to Iraq and Afghanistan.
Twenty-five years later, we remember those who never came home. We remember the families who have carried their loss for a quarter century. We honor the first responders who ran toward danger and the service members who answered the call in the days, months and years that followed.
September 11, 2001. We will never forget. 🇺🇸
#NeverForget #September11 #PatriotDay #NGAT #TexasNationalGuard #TexasAirNationalGuard
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JOIN US FOR THE ALL-WHITE NGAT AWARDS BANQUET
Dress in your favorite white attire and join us for an evening of celebration, fellowship and recognition at the 2027 NGAT Conference.
Business casual or formal attire is welcome, and military uniforms are authorized.
During the banquet, we’ll honor this year’s award recipients and present the prestigious NGAT Minuteman Award to individuals whose dedication and service have made a lasting impact on NGAT.
Then we’ll wrap up the evening with music, dancing and a celebration together.
📅 February 25–28, 2027
📍 Corpus Christi, Texas
Conference details and hotel information:
buff.ly/QLql2Xu
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NGAT GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS UPDATE
As national conference season approaches and we prepare for the 90th Texas Legislative Session, NGAT is closely monitoring issues that could impact our members at both the state and federal levels.
Among them is the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes a proposal that could transition dual-status technicians to Active Guard Reserve (AGR) status over a 10-year period.
We are also monitoring bills being filed for the upcoming Texas legislative session.
📧 Please make sure your email address with NGAT is current and follow us on Facebook and Instagram for important legislative updates and opportunities to provide feedback.
Your voice matters. Your input helps NGAT advocate for policies that best serve the Texas National Guard community.
Questions, concerns or legislative issues you would like us to know about?
Contact Legislative@ngat.org
Full Update: buff.ly/N3d94EH
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🏈 TEXAS TOUGH. ON THE FIELD AND IN UNIFORM. 🇺🇸
After last night’s incredible 24-23 comeback win over No. 1 Ohio State, it seems like the perfect time to remember that the connection between Texas Football and the Texas Army National Guard runs deeper than most people realize. Texas trailed 23-3 before scoring 21 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to pull off the win.
Former Longhorn Nate Boyer knows both kinds of teamwork.
Did You Know: Boyer served as a Staff Sergeant with the 19th Special Forces Group, Texas Army National Guard. He is also a United States Army Green Beret, actor, and he played college football for the Texas Longhorns as a long-snapper and was signed by the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent in 2015.
Football and military service are obviously very different, but both depend on people doing their job, trusting the person beside them and refusing to quit when things get tough.
Last night, the Longhorns showed a little of that Texas grit.
Congratulations, Longhorns. 🤘
#NGAT #TexasArmyNationalGuard #TexasLonghorns #HookEmHorns
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🎲💙 BLUE SKIES, HIGH STAKES! 💙🎲
We’re kicking off the NGAT Conference in Corpus Christi with a welcome party built for fun, food and a little friendly competition!
Wear your favorite shades of blue and join us for an evening of casino-style games, great prizes, music and plenty of time to reconnect with old friends while making some new ones.
🍽️ Dinner will feature Jerk Chicken, Snapper Verde, stuffed jalapeños, stuffed mushrooms and a delicious lineup of sides.
📅 February 25-28, 2027
📍 Corpus Christi, TX
CONFERENCE HOST HOTELS
Omni Corpus Christi Hotel
900 North Shoreline Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
361-887-1600
Don’t miss the Blue Skies, High Stakes Welcome Party. It’s the perfect way to start conference weekend!
#NGAT #NGATConference #TexasNationalGuard #CorpusChristi
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🇺🇸 25 YEARS LATER, WE REMEMBER.
Today, we pause to honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost on September 11, 2001, and the families, friends, first responders and service members whose lives were forever changed by that day.
For the National Guard, September 11 was also a call to duty.
Did you know Texas Air National Guard pilots played a unique role in protecting our nation that day?
Shortly after it became clear America was under attack, Maj. Rolando Aguilar and Maj. Randy Roberts of the 147th Fighter Wing were placed in their “battle stations” at Ellington Field in Houston. They were strapped into their F-16s and ready to launch, waiting for orders.
After approximately 90 minutes in their cockpits, the two pilots were ordered into the air. Their wing commander, Col. Bob Spermo, told them they were going to intercept an aircraft belonging to “one of our former members.”
At first, Aguilar didn’t understand what that meant. About 15 minutes later, the answer came into view over the Gulf of Mexico: Air Force One.
President George W. Bush had once served as a pilot with the same Texas Air National Guard unit. Now, on one of the darkest days in American history, members of the 147th were flying alongside Air Force One, helping protect the President as he traveled toward Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana.
The Texas National Guard’s response extended far beyond that mission. Units across the state mobilized to protect military installations, critical infrastructure and airfields.
And their service did not end on September 11.
During the decade that followed, more than 29,000 Texas National Guard Soldiers and Airmen were mobilized, with approximately 23,000 deploying overseas to Iraq and Afghanistan.
Twenty-five years later, we remember those who never came home. We remember the families who have carried their loss for a quarter century. We honor the first responders who ran toward danger and the service members who answered the call in the days, months and years that followed.
September 11, 2001. We will never forget. 🇺🇸
#NeverForget #September11 #PatriotDay #NGAT #TexasNationalGuard #TexasAirNationalGuard
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JOIN US FOR THE ALL-WHITE NGAT AWARDS BANQUET
Dress in your favorite white attire and join us for an evening of celebration, fellowship and recognition at the 2027 NGAT Conference.
Business casual or formal attire is welcome, and military uniforms are authorized.
During the banquet, we’ll honor this year’s award recipients and present the prestigious NGAT Minuteman Award to individuals whose dedication and service have made a lasting impact on NGAT.
Then we’ll wrap up the evening with music, dancing and a celebration together.
📅 February 25–28, 2027
📍 Corpus Christi, Texas
Conference details and hotel information:
buff.ly/QLql2Xu
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NGAT GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS UPDATE
As national conference season approaches and we prepare for the 90th Texas Legislative Session, NGAT is closely monitoring issues that could impact our members at both the state and federal levels.
Among them is the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes a proposal that could transition dual-status technicians to Active Guard Reserve (AGR) status over a 10-year period.
We are also monitoring bills being filed for the upcoming Texas legislative session.
📧 Please make sure your email address with NGAT is current and follow us on Facebook and Instagram for important legislative updates and opportunities to provide feedback.
Your voice matters. Your input helps NGAT advocate for policies that best serve the Texas National Guard community.
Questions, concerns or legislative issues you would like us to know about?
Contact Legislative@ngat.org
Full Update: buff.ly/N3d94EH
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🏈 TEXAS TOUGH. ON THE FIELD AND IN UNIFORM. 🇺🇸
After last night’s incredible 24-23 comeback win over No. 1 Ohio State, it seems like the perfect time to remember that the connection between Texas Football and the Texas Army National Guard runs deeper than most people realize. Texas trailed 23-3 before scoring 21 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to pull off the win.
Former Longhorn Nate Boyer knows both kinds of teamwork.
Did You Know: Boyer served as a Staff Sergeant with the 19th Special Forces Group, Texas Army National Guard. He is also a United States Army Green Beret, actor, and he played college football for the Texas Longhorns as a long-snapper and was signed by the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent in 2015.
Football and military service are obviously very different, but both depend on people doing their job, trusting the person beside them and refusing to quit when things get tough.
Last night, the Longhorns showed a little of that Texas grit.
Congratulations, Longhorns. 🤘
#NGAT #TexasArmyNationalGuard #TexasLonghorns #HookEmHorns
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🎲💙 BLUE SKIES, HIGH STAKES! 💙🎲
We’re kicking off the NGAT Conference in Corpus Christi with a welcome party built for fun, food and a little friendly competition!
Wear your favorite shades of blue and join us for an evening of casino-style games, great prizes, music and plenty of time to reconnect with old friends while making some new ones.
🍽️ Dinner will feature Jerk Chicken, Snapper Verde, stuffed jalapeños, stuffed mushrooms and a delicious lineup of sides.
📅 February 25-28, 2027
📍 Corpus Christi, TX
CONFERENCE HOST HOTELS
Omni Corpus Christi Hotel
900 North Shoreline Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
361-887-1600
Don’t miss the Blue Skies, High Stakes Welcome Party. It’s the perfect way to start conference weekend!
#NGAT #NGATConference #TexasNationalGuard #CorpusChristi
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🇺🇸 25 YEARS LATER, WE REMEMBER.
Today, we pause to honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost on September 11, 2001, and the families, friends, first responders and service members whose lives were forever changed by that day.
For the National Guard, September 11 was also a call to duty.
Did you know Texas Air National Guard pilots played a unique role in protecting our nation that day?
Shortly after it became clear America was under attack, Maj. Rolando Aguilar and Maj. Randy Roberts of the 147th Fighter Wing were placed in their “battle stations” at Ellington Field in Houston. They were strapped into their F-16s and ready to launch, waiting for orders.
After approximately 90 minutes in their cockpits, the two pilots were ordered into the air. Their wing commander, Col. Bob Spermo, told them they were going to intercept an aircraft belonging to “one of our former members.”
At first, Aguilar didn’t understand what that meant. About 15 minutes later, the answer came into view over the Gulf of Mexico: Air Force One.
President George W. Bush had once served as a pilot with the same Texas Air National Guard unit. Now, on one of the darkest days in American history, members of the 147th were flying alongside Air Force One, helping protect the President as he traveled toward Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana.
The Texas National Guard’s response extended far beyond that mission. Units across the state mobilized to protect military installations, critical infrastructure and airfields.
And their service did not end on September 11.
During the decade that followed, more than 29,000 Texas National Guard Soldiers and Airmen were mobilized, with approximately 23,000 deploying overseas to Iraq and Afghanistan.
Twenty-five years later, we remember those who never came home. We remember the families who have carried their loss for a quarter century. We honor the first responders who ran toward danger and the service members who answered the call in the days, months and years that followed.
September 11, 2001. We will never forget. 🇺🇸
#NeverForget #September11 #PatriotDay #NGAT #TexasNationalGuard #TexasAirNationalGuard
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JOIN US FOR THE ALL-WHITE NGAT AWARDS BANQUET
Dress in your favorite white attire and join us for an evening of celebration, fellowship and recognition at the 2027 NGAT Conference.
Business casual or formal attire is welcome, and military uniforms are authorized.
During the banquet, we’ll honor this year’s award recipients and present the prestigious NGAT Minuteman Award to individuals whose dedication and service have made a lasting impact on NGAT.
Then we’ll wrap up the evening with music, dancing and a celebration together.
📅 February 25–28, 2027
📍 Corpus Christi, Texas
Conference details and hotel information:
buff.ly/QLql2Xu
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
NGAT GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS UPDATE
As national conference season approaches and we prepare for the 90th Texas Legislative Session, NGAT is closely monitoring issues that could impact our members at both the state and federal levels.
Among them is the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes a proposal that could transition dual-status technicians to Active Guard Reserve (AGR) status over a 10-year period.
We are also monitoring bills being filed for the upcoming Texas legislative session.
📧 Please make sure your email address with NGAT is current and follow us on Facebook and Instagram for important legislative updates and opportunities to provide feedback.
Your voice matters. Your input helps NGAT advocate for policies that best serve the Texas National Guard community.
Questions, concerns or legislative issues you would like us to know about?
Contact Legislative@ngat.org
Full Update: buff.ly/N3d94EH
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🏈 TEXAS TOUGH. ON THE FIELD AND IN UNIFORM. 🇺🇸
After last night’s incredible 24-23 comeback win over No. 1 Ohio State, it seems like the perfect time to remember that the connection between Texas Football and the Texas Army National Guard runs deeper than most people realize. Texas trailed 23-3 before scoring 21 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to pull off the win.
Former Longhorn Nate Boyer knows both kinds of teamwork.
Did You Know: Boyer served as a Staff Sergeant with the 19th Special Forces Group, Texas Army National Guard. He is also a United States Army Green Beret, actor, and he played college football for the Texas Longhorns as a long-snapper and was signed by the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent in 2015.
Football and military service are obviously very different, but both depend on people doing their job, trusting the person beside them and refusing to quit when things get tough.
Last night, the Longhorns showed a little of that Texas grit.
Congratulations, Longhorns. 🤘
#NGAT #TexasArmyNationalGuard #TexasLonghorns #HookEmHorns
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🎲💙 BLUE SKIES, HIGH STAKES! 💙🎲
We’re kicking off the NGAT Conference in Corpus Christi with a welcome party built for fun, food and a little friendly competition!
Wear your favorite shades of blue and join us for an evening of casino-style games, great prizes, music and plenty of time to reconnect with old friends while making some new ones.
🍽️ Dinner will feature Jerk Chicken, Snapper Verde, stuffed jalapeños, stuffed mushrooms and a delicious lineup of sides.
📅 February 25-28, 2027
📍 Corpus Christi, TX
CONFERENCE HOST HOTELS
Omni Corpus Christi Hotel
900 North Shoreline Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
361-887-1600
Don’t miss the Blue Skies, High Stakes Welcome Party. It’s the perfect way to start conference weekend!
#NGAT #NGATConference #TexasNationalGuard #CorpusChristi
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🇺🇸 25 YEARS LATER, WE REMEMBER.
Today, we pause to honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost on September 11, 2001, and the families, friends, first responders and service members whose lives were forever changed by that day.
For the National Guard, September 11 was also a call to duty.
Did you know Texas Air National Guard pilots played a unique role in protecting our nation that day?
Shortly after it became clear America was under attack, Maj. Rolando Aguilar and Maj. Randy Roberts of the 147th Fighter Wing were placed in their “battle stations” at Ellington Field in Houston. They were strapped into their F-16s and ready to launch, waiting for orders.
After approximately 90 minutes in their cockpits, the two pilots were ordered into the air. Their wing commander, Col. Bob Spermo, told them they were going to intercept an aircraft belonging to “one of our former members.”
At first, Aguilar didn’t understand what that meant. About 15 minutes later, the answer came into view over the Gulf of Mexico: Air Force One.
President George W. Bush had once served as a pilot with the same Texas Air National Guard unit. Now, on one of the darkest days in American history, members of the 147th were flying alongside Air Force One, helping protect the President as he traveled toward Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana.
The Texas National Guard’s response extended far beyond that mission. Units across the state mobilized to protect military installations, critical infrastructure and airfields.
And their service did not end on September 11.
During the decade that followed, more than 29,000 Texas National Guard Soldiers and Airmen were mobilized, with approximately 23,000 deploying overseas to Iraq and Afghanistan.
Twenty-five years later, we remember those who never came home. We remember the families who have carried their loss for a quarter century. We honor the first responders who ran toward danger and the service members who answered the call in the days, months and years that followed.
September 11, 2001. We will never forget. 🇺🇸
#NeverForget #September11 #PatriotDay #NGAT #TexasNationalGuard #TexasAirNationalGuard
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JOIN US FOR THE ALL-WHITE NGAT AWARDS BANQUET
Dress in your favorite white attire and join us for an evening of celebration, fellowship and recognition at the 2027 NGAT Conference.
Business casual or formal attire is welcome, and military uniforms are authorized.
During the banquet, we’ll honor this year’s award recipients and present the prestigious NGAT Minuteman Award to individuals whose dedication and service have made a lasting impact on NGAT.
Then we’ll wrap up the evening with music, dancing and a celebration together.
📅 February 25–28, 2027
📍 Corpus Christi, Texas
Conference details and hotel information:
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NGAT GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS UPDATE
As national conference season approaches and we prepare for the 90th Texas Legislative Session, NGAT is closely monitoring issues that could impact our members at both the state and federal levels.
Among them is the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes a proposal that could transition dual-status technicians to Active Guard Reserve (AGR) status over a 10-year period.
We are also monitoring bills being filed for the upcoming Texas legislative session.
📧 Please make sure your email address with NGAT is current and follow us on Facebook and Instagram for important legislative updates and opportunities to provide feedback.
Your voice matters. Your input helps NGAT advocate for policies that best serve the Texas National Guard community.
Questions, concerns or legislative issues you would like us to know about?
Contact Legislative@ngat.org
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🏈 TEXAS TOUGH. ON THE FIELD AND IN UNIFORM. 🇺🇸
After last night’s incredible 24-23 comeback win over No. 1 Ohio State, it seems like the perfect time to remember that the connection between Texas Football and the Texas Army National Guard runs deeper than most people realize. Texas trailed 23-3 before scoring 21 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to pull off the win.
Former Longhorn Nate Boyer knows both kinds of teamwork.
Did You Know: Boyer served as a Staff Sergeant with the 19th Special Forces Group, Texas Army National Guard. He is also a United States Army Green Beret, actor, and he played college football for the Texas Longhorns as a long-snapper and was signed by the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent in 2015.
Football and military service are obviously very different, but both depend on people doing their job, trusting the person beside them and refusing to quit when things get tough.
Last night, the Longhorns showed a little of that Texas grit.
Congratulations, Longhorns. 🤘
#NGAT #TexasArmyNationalGuard #TexasLonghorns #HookEmHorns
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🎲💙 BLUE SKIES, HIGH STAKES! 💙🎲
We’re kicking off the NGAT Conference in Corpus Christi with a welcome party built for fun, food and a little friendly competition!
Wear your favorite shades of blue and join us for an evening of casino-style games, great prizes, music and plenty of time to reconnect with old friends while making some new ones.
🍽️ Dinner will feature Jerk Chicken, Snapper Verde, stuffed jalapeños, stuffed mushrooms and a delicious lineup of sides.
📅 February 25-28, 2027
📍 Corpus Christi, TX
CONFERENCE HOST HOTELS
Omni Corpus Christi Hotel
900 North Shoreline Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
361-887-1600
Don’t miss the Blue Skies, High Stakes Welcome Party. It’s the perfect way to start conference weekend!
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🇺🇸 25 YEARS LATER, WE REMEMBER.
Today, we pause to honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost on September 11, 2001, and the families, friends, first responders and service members whose lives were forever changed by that day.
For the National Guard, September 11 was also a call to duty.
Did you know Texas Air National Guard pilots played a unique role in protecting our nation that day?
Shortly after it became clear America was under attack, Maj. Rolando Aguilar and Maj. Randy Roberts of the 147th Fighter Wing were placed in their “battle stations” at Ellington Field in Houston. They were strapped into their F-16s and ready to launch, waiting for orders.
After approximately 90 minutes in their cockpits, the two pilots were ordered into the air. Their wing commander, Col. Bob Spermo, told them they were going to intercept an aircraft belonging to “one of our former members.”
At first, Aguilar didn’t understand what that meant. About 15 minutes later, the answer came into view over the Gulf of Mexico: Air Force One.
President George W. Bush had once served as a pilot with the same Texas Air National Guard unit. Now, on one of the darkest days in American history, members of the 147th were flying alongside Air Force One, helping protect the President as he traveled toward Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana.
The Texas National Guard’s response extended far beyond that mission. Units across the state mobilized to protect military installations, critical infrastructure and airfields.
And their service did not end on September 11.
During the decade that followed, more than 29,000 Texas National Guard Soldiers and Airmen were mobilized, with approximately 23,000 deploying overseas to Iraq and Afghanistan.
Twenty-five years later, we remember those who never came home. We remember the families who have carried their loss for a quarter century. We honor the first responders who ran toward danger and the service members who answered the call in the days, months and years that followed.
September 11, 2001. We will never forget. 🇺🇸
#NeverForget #September11 #PatriotDay #NGAT #TexasNationalGuard #TexasAirNationalGuard
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Group Term Insurance
This is a low-cost group term life insurance policy which provides coverage on the member, their spouse, and their dependent children. Starting at $3.66 a month for $10,000 policy.
Free $10,000 Life Insurance
NGAT is proud to offer you a benefit of a $10,000 life insurance policy. This policy is offered to new enlistees of the Texas National Guard. Enrollment needs to be completed within 90 days of your enlistment to take advantage of this offer.
Free $1,000 Life Insurance
All currently serving members of the Texas Army and Air National Guard are automatically covered with a FREE $1,000 NGAT Life Insurance policy.
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Low cost Group Level Term Life Insurance for current and former members of the Texas National Guard and Texas State Guard between the ages of 18-75 are eligible to apply with coverage continuing through age 121.
Want to join NGAT?
The National Guard Association of Texas (NGAT) appears before various state and national legislative committees to speak on behalf of the Soldiers and Airmen of the Texas Military Forces. This is why your membership is so important. The greater our membership numbers, the more influence NGAT can bring to the political decision-makers and continue the fight on top issues affecting you and your family. Join NGAT today and make a real difference in the fight for your benefits and your future as a member of the Texas Military Forces.
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