Essential and Effective: Texas State Guard SAR’s Role in Today’s Emergencies

11/07/2025 2 min
Essential and Effective: Texas State Guard SAR’s Role in Today’s Emergencies

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Episode Synopsis

In this Commanders Briefing clip, Major General Roger O. Sheridan highlights the critical importance of the Texas State Guard's Search & Rescue (SAR) and Search and Recover teams. The discussion emphasizes how these specialized units play a vital role in saving lives during emergencies—especially relevant amid the devastating floods that struck Texas over the past week. General Sheridan shares insights into how SAR teams have proven their effectiveness not only during real-world missions but also during training events, where lives have been saved. The clip also explores how these teams work hand-in-hand with the Texas National Guard, providing crucial support during large-scale operations like Operation Lone Star.

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