As a Texan, I am proud of my state's strong military tradition. I am curious about which military branches have a strong presence here in Texas. Anyone know?
Texas is home to multiple military bases for every branch of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Army: Fort Bliss (El Paso), Fort Hood (Killeen), and Fort Sam Houston (San Antonio) are all major Army bases located in Texas.
Navy: Corpus Christi and Kingsville have Naval Air Stations. There's also the Naval Medical Research Unit in San Antonio.
Air Force: Texas hosts several Air Force bases including Lackland Air Force Base, Randolph Air Force Base, and Sheppard Air Force Base.
Marine Corps: While there aren't any dedicated Marine Corps bases in Texas, marines can usually be found at joint bases such as Joint Base San Antonio.
Coast Guard: The Coast Guard has also a noteworthy presence in Texas, with several stations located along the Gulf Coast, including Houston and Corpus Christi.
So, all branches of the military have a footing in Texas, making the state integral to the U.S. armed forces!
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