SFC Randolph August of the Washington State Guard (State Defense Force) recently helped teach and certify active duty State Guard & National Guard troops in ICS 300. SFC Randolph August of the Washington State Guard teaches ICS 300 to State ...
Guard Troops rescue Firefighter
Troops from Task Force Rattlesnake, a task force composed of National Guard, State Guard (State Defense Force) as well as civilian personnel, have recently assisted in the rescue of a CALFIRE firefighter. California State Guard Assists in the Rescue ...
State Guard joins National Guard Firefighting Task Force
Servicemembers the 40th Support Detachment of the California State Guard (State Defense Force) recently graduated from Firefighter training and have been fully activated to respond to the wildfires that have been devastating California. State Guard troop ...
California State Guard troops undergo Firefighting training
Troops from the 40th Support Detachment of the California underwent firefighting training at Camp Roberts in California. Once certified in Fire Hand Crew Type II Training they will deploy to Northern California to combat the wild land fires. ...
California State Guard troops fight wildfires with National Guard
The California State Guard (State Defense Force) have been actively fighting the wildfires that have been causing widespread destruction throughout the state. The State Guard is part of a Joint Task Force which includes The Army National Guard as well as ...
NY National Guard leadership thanks NY Military Forces for Coronavirus response
Brigadier General Jack James, on behalf of the New York National Guard Leadship, published an article detailing the incredible response the New York Military Forces performed during the Covid-19 response and thanking all those that served. ...
California State Guard recruiting for Wildfire Teams
The California State Guard (State Defense Force) has been augmenting The National Guard / Fire Department Wildfire Task Force for the last few years combating the wildfires plaguing the state. They recently announced they have a limited number of open po ...
California State Guard honored for continued support of California State Parks
The Commander of the California State Guard (State Defense Force) was recently honored by the California State Parks for the State Guards continued support of their mission. Major General Jay Coggan was presented the first Maritime Jack flown from a PB47 ...