Texas Military Department

The Texas Air National Guard's strategy aims to maintain its status as America's premier state military, providing ready forces for state and federal authorities. The vision emphasizes a mission-ready, community-engaged, and relevant force throughout the 21st century, supported by a diverse and retained professional workforce, optimized force structure, modern facilities, and enhanced joint capabilities. The strategic pillars focus on putting 'PEOPLE FIRST' by investing in human capital, being 'RELEVANT & READY' by providing the right force, and 'COMMUNICATE & PARTNER' to build lasting relationships.

This strategy outlines the Texas Army National Guard's vision to be America's premier state military, characterized by mission-ready professionals engaged with communities and relevant throughout the 21st century. Its mission is to provide the Governor and President with ready forces for state and federal authorities, both domestically and abroad. The strategy is built upon three core pillars: 'People First' (investing in human capital), 'Relevant & Ready' (providing the right force at the right time), and 'Communicate & Partner' (delivering its message and building lasting relationships). Supporting objectives include maintaining a diverse and engaged force, fostering resilient professionals, optimizing force structure, modernizing training facilities, ensuring effective resource management, enhancing interagency capabilities, and strengthening community and governmental partnerships.

The Texas State Guard's strategy aims to establish itself as America's premier state military, providing mission-ready professionals to support state and federal authorities. The plan is structured around three core pillars: 'People First,' focusing on investing in human capital, ensuring a diverse, engaged, and resilient force with clear development opportunities; 'Relevant & Ready,' optimizing force structure, training areas, and resource management to provide the right capabilities at the right time; and 'Communicate & Partner,' dedicated to effective communication and building lasting relationships with communities, government partners, and the Department of Defense.

The Texas Military Department's strategy is to establish itself as America's Premier Guard Force, committed to providing ready forces for state and federal requirements. This strategy is underpinned by three core goals: developing its people, restoring readiness, and strengthening partnerships. Key objectives include building internal trust, investing in future talent through state tuition assistance, achieving pay and benefits parity with federal counterparts, and recruiting and retaining an all-volunteer force. Furthermore, the plan emphasizes maintaining individual and unit readiness, ensuring proper force equipment, enhancing domestic operations capabilities, building enduring relationships, and educating community leaders and employers.

This document details the Air Force core values, which include Integrity first, Service before self, and Excellence in all we do. Major General Wisian discusses how these foundational principles guide actions, encourage high standards of behavior, and are crucial for maintaining the respected status and success of the military profession. He emphasizes that these values are aspirational and should be strived for daily by all members to uphold public trust.