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Joint Task Force 71 trains in 'Urban Shield' February 22nd, 2013
“The goal of this training is to successfully support our civilian agencies, while responding and executing our mission under the most realistic training scenario possible,” said Army Col. Lee Schnell, commander of JTF-71 (MEB). “We are treating this exercise as a real incident.”
Texas Guard opens ranks to Special Operations Detachment February 15th, 2013
“It’s an exciting time for Texas Special Forces as we add the Special Operations Detachment to our [Texas National Guard] current Special Forces structure,” said Lt. Col. Doug O’Connell, SOD-A detachment commander. “The addition of the SOD-A coupled with the two SF Companies currently in place and a theater Special Forces Support Company means Texas now has the ability to support worldwide missions.”