From Ice to Recovery: State Defense Forces Assist Communities After Fern and Bomb Cyclone
We continue our coverage of the severe winter weather storms that swept across large portions of the United States, beginning wit ...
Governor McMaster’s Final State of the State Address Reflects a Legacy of Commitment to the South Carolina State Guard
January 28, 2026, marked a historic moment in South Carolina political life as Governor Henry McMaster delivered his final State ...
No Visibility, No Force: How Social Media Determines a State Defense Force Survival
In this Episode 10 clip of Scuttlebutt, Jean Marciniak, Major General (TX - Retired) Anthony Woods & Major (GA-Retired) exami ...
Winter Storm Fern Response Ongoing as State Defense Forces and National Guard Prepare for Additional Weather Threats
The other day, we reported that multiple State Defense Forces and National Guard units had been activated as Winter Storm Fern, a ...
Scuttlebutt 10 Released! What Led To The Disbandment of 4 State Defense Forces in Only 10 Years?
Major (GA-Retired) Beverly Shepard, one of the best Public Affairs Officers in The Country. Together, they break down how the Mas ...
State Defense Forces and National Guard Mobilize as Major Winter Storm Slams the United States
A powerful and fast-moving winter storm system has swept across large portions of the United States, bringing heavy snow, freezin ...
Scuttlebutt Podcast Welcomes Major General Anthony Woods as new Co-Host and Live Episode Airing Tomorrow!
Tomorrow, the Scuttlebutt podcast returns with a new episode and an important transition in how the show is hosted and ...
State Defense Force Online Store Unveils Faster, More Secure Website
We’re excited to announce the launch of the newly redesigned State Defense Force Online Store, the result of a full, ground-up ov ...
Virginia Defense Force Participates in Historic Inauguration of the Commonwealth’s 75th Governor
The Commonwealth of Virginia marked a significant moment in its history with the inauguration of Abigail Spanbergeras the 75th Go ...
South Carolina State Guard Balances Growth and Legacy with Recent Retirements
In 2025, the South Carolina State Guard (State Defense Force - SCSG) has experienced a steady and noticeable rise in ne ...
Poll – How often are your SDF Search & Rescue units utilized during State emergencies, natural disasters or missing persons missions?
Search & Rescue (SAR) is one of the most critical missions performed by State Defense Forces across the country. During natur ...
Building Leaders Under Load: Texas State Guard Officer Candidate School Kicks Off With Intense Ruck March
The Texas State Guard (State Defense Force - TXSG) is starting the new year hard and strong, setting a clear tone for what is exp ...
Inside the Washington State Guard’s 2025 Training and Statewide Missions
Early January is typically a slower period when it comes to State Defense Force news, as many units are transitioning between tra ...
Temporary Server Outage Impacts StateDefenseForce.com Network of Sites
Earlier today, we discovered that none of our websites, StateDefenseForce.com, SDFOnlineStore.com, SDFHistory.org, or SGDFC.org w ...
