State Guard: Where Veterans Find Purpose, Camaraderie, and Service
A significant portion of every State Defense Force across the nation is made up of prior service veterans—individuals who spent y ...
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Texas State Guard Basic Training: Length, Tracks, and What Recruits Learn Before Becoming Soldiers
Major General Roger O. Sheridan, the new Commanding General of the Texas State Guard (State Defense Force), walks through exactly ...
The Virginia Reserve Militia: Protecting Virginia & The Country While America Went to War
We’re excited to announce the latest addition to StateDefenseForce.com’s library of original articles. In this compelling new pie ...
One Drill at a Time: How the Maryland Defense Force Builds Readiness During Summer 2025
The summer has been a fast-moving, high-tempo stretch for the Maryland Defense Force (MDDF), marked by back-to-back training and ...
Cyber Fortress 25 Unites Virginia Defense Force, National Guard, Marines, and NATO Partners Against Cyber Threats
The Virginia Defense Force recently took part in Cyber Fortress 25, a large-scale cyber defense exercise held on August 11, 2025, ...
StateDefenseForce.com Scuttlebutt Podcast LIVE With Special Guest, Jim Stephens of The U.S. Army Auxiliary Activation Project
This Saturday, August 16th at 8 PM EST, StateDefenseForce.com will be hosting a special live episode of the Scuttlebutt Podcast. ...
Tennessee State Guards 61st Medical Battalion Works Hand-in-Hand with National Guard to Preserve Soldier Health
In 2025, the Tennessee State Guard’s (State Defense Force) medical units such as The 61st Medical Battalion have once again prove ...
A Final Goodbye to a Legendary Leader: Texas State Guard Says Final Goodbye to Commander Who Transformed the Force
In January 2025, Governor Greg Abbott announced a major leadership change within the Texas State Guard (State Defense Force). Maj ...
The Texas State Guard: Why Its The Largest State Defense Force in The Country
In this Commanders Briefing Podcast clip, we sit down with Major General Roger O. Sheridan, Commanding General of the Texas State ...
Have Your Say in Our Next Designs, Articles, and Podcast Guests – August 2025
At StateDefenseForce.com, we believe our community should have a direct role in shaping the future of our content, products, and ...
StateDefenseForce.com Expands Patreon Program with Exciting New Member Benefits
At StateDefenseForce.com, our mission has always been clear — to develop, strengthen, and support State Defense Forces nationwide ...
Texas Continues Long Road to Recovery After Devastating Central Texas Floods
In early July 2025, Central Texas was ravaged by one of the most catastrophic flooding events in state history. Triggered by rele ...
Honoring a Legacy of Service: Virginia Defense Force’s SGT MAJ Alnita Baldon Retires After Decades of Dedication
At StateDefenseForce.com, we take great pride in recognizing the lifelong commitment and service of those who dedicate themselves ...
Can SGAUS & StateDefenseForce.com Policy Stop the Red Uniform Shift?
In this compelling clip from Scuttlebutt Episode 4, Jean Marciniak, Director of StateDefenseForce.com, and Major (GA - Retired) B ...
