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General Tier

  • Dustin Colegrove

Colonel Tier

  • Col.C.McAdams,Sr.LlD.
  • COL Philip Smith
  • Dan Sebby

Latest State Guard News

Scuttlebutt Podcast

Scuttlebutt 12 Released! Stretching the Force -When More Missions Mean Less Effectiveness

  • July 10, 2026
Scuttlebutt Podcast

Scuttlebutt 12 Released! Stretching the Force -When More Missions Mean Less Effectiveness

  • July 10, 2026
SDF News

Texas State Guard 3rd Brigade Continues Vital ORVP Mission Along the Texas-Mexico Border

  • July 8, 2026
SDF News

America at 250: A Nation Celebrates Its Founding, Its Citizen-Soldiers, and the Enduring Promise of Liberty

  • July 4, 2026
SDF News

Father and Son Earn Norwegian Foot March Badges, Highlighting How State Defense Forces Keep Military Service in the Family

  • July 2, 2026
SDF News

The Maryland Adjutant General and State Legislators Recognize Maryland Defense Force’s Top Troops of 2025

  • May 28, 2026
SDF News

State Defense Force Troops Support Memorial Day Observances Nationwide

  • May 27, 2026
SDF News

That These Dead Shall Not Have Died in Vain: Honoring America’s Fallen

  • May 25, 2026
Website News

StateDefenseForce.com Launches Questionnaire To Support State Guard Recruiting

  • May 17, 2026
SDF News

SDFHistory.org Preserves Rare California & Massachusetts State Guard World War II History

  • May 14, 2026
SDF News

When Military Service Seems Out Of Reach, The Georgia State Defense Force Provides A Path To Serve

  • May 12, 2026
SDF News

A Force Multiplier for Louisiana: State Guard Delivers Critical Security and Readiness at No Cost to The State

  • April 29, 2026
SDF News

From Intake to Security: Texas State Guard 2nd Brigade Masters A Critical Mission, Shelter Operations

  • April 20, 2026
SDF News

South Carolina State Guard Expands Ranks, Strengthens Readiness with New Recruits

  • April 16, 2026
SDF News

Texas State Guard Strengthens Self-Defense Skills for High-Risk Missions

  • April 13, 2026
Scuttlebutt Podcast

Scuttlebutt Episode 12 LIVE: Stretching the Force – When More Missions Mean Less Effectiveness

  • April 4, 2026
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General Tier

  • Dustin Colegrove

Colonel Tier

  • Col.C.McAdams,Sr.LlD.
  • COL Philip Smith
  • Dan Sebby

Sergeant Major

  • Andre N Coulombe
  • Edward
  • Hayden
  • William Cooper

Sergeant Tier

  • Alexander Kosin
  • B. S.
  • COL (AK) John C James
  • Daniel E Meldazis
  • David
  • Michael Chiesa
  • Michael Ritchie
  • Mike Gibson
  • Sheryl Bishop
  • Tom Jackson

Corporal Tier

  • 2LT James Jackson
  • Abby Horn
  • Alex Francois
  • Alex Walker-Griffin
  • Anthony Paduano
  • Beverly Shepard
  • [email protected]
  • Buckwalter
  • C.J. Nagle
  • Cary
  • Chris
  • COL John Goodnight, CSMR, Ret.
  • Dana K
  • Daniel Newell
  • Eric
  • Evan
  • ferg
  • Fernando Martinez
  • Gary
  • George
  • Ivansie
  • Jacob Gutierrez
  • JC
  • JEFF RICHTER
  • John Goodnight
  • John Twitty
  • Josh Copeland
  • Kenyon
  • Kevin Spatz
  • Mike Nguyen
  • Rebekah phillips
  • Richard
  • SonofCar
  • SPC Andino
  • Stephen Green
  • Trent
  • Wadie Williams (COL, TX, Ret)
  • William Kiel
  • William Taylor

Private Tier

  • Andrew Raymond
  • Arthur Helms
  • Bernadette Ramirez
  • Carlo
  • Charles F. Reed, Jr., 1LT (MS)
  • Craig Collins-Young
  • David Herman
  • Father Ernest Buchanan
  • Gerald Burnett
  • Iggi Mincus
  • Jacob H
  • Jeff Sams
  • John Fauver
  • Joseph Walsh
  • Kathryn Gonzales
  • Kenneth Cook-Askins
  • Kf Schmi
  • Levi Stephens
  • Mad Chemist
  • Michael Mcelrath
  • MoNobody
  • Robert Greene
  • Russell Griffin
  • SRS
  • Tom Rogers
  • Travis Kalin
  • Will Bardwell

Scuttlebutt Podcast

Scuttlebutt Podcast

Scuttlebutt 12 Released! Stretching the Force -When More Missions Mean Less Effectiveness

July 10, 2026
Scuttlebutt Podcast

Scuttlebutt Episode 12 LIVE: Stretching the Force – When More Missions Mean Less Effectiveness

April 4, 2026
Scuttlebutt Podcast

From Military Patrol Covers to Baseball Caps: Major General Woods Pushes Back on Ongoing Uniform Changes

March 31, 2026
Scuttlebutt Podcast

Scuttlebutt Episode 11 – A Nationwide Look at State Defense Force Uniforms

March 20, 2026

New StateDefenseForce.com Articles

Article

Held the Line through Smoke and Fire: The Texas State Guard at the Texas City Disaster

  • February 27, 2026
Article

California Under Fire: How State Defense Forces Safeguarded the Homeland and Preserved America’s Military Strength in WWII

  • February 13, 2026
Article

Which Organization Is the True Heir to the State Militia of The American Revolution? The National Guard or State Defense...

  • December 13, 2025
Article

Article & Poll – Do you think State Defense Forces should report directly to the Governor instead of remaining under...

  • November 21, 2025
Article

New SDF Original Article: The Case for Reactivating the Idaho State Guard: Strengthening State Resilience, Public Safety, and Fiscal Responsibility

  • October 24, 2025

Commanders Briefing Podcast

Commanders Briefing

Maryland Defense Force Prepares to Assume National Guard Missions as Global Conflict Arises

October 23, 2025
Commanders Briefing

Maryland Defense Force Partners with National Guard on New Cyber Protection Mission

October 15, 2025
Commanders Briefing

Defending Maryland on All Fronts — From Cyber Threats to Disaster Response, The Maryland Defense Force Stands Ready

October 4, 2025
Commanders Briefing

“Appreciation & Respect”: Brigadier General Juday on Leading Soldiers in Todays Maryland Defense Force

September 30, 2025

More State Defense Force News

Website News

From the Director: Why Your Support Matters Now More Than Ever

A letter from the Director of The State Guard & Defense Force Council (also known as StateDefenseForce.com). It has been...
Scuttlebutt Podcast

From Military Patrol Covers to Baseball Caps: Major General Woods Pushes Back on Ongoing Uniform Changes

This Scuttlebutt Episode 11 clip features Major (GA – Retired) Beverly Shepard and Combat Veteran Major General (TX – Retired)...
SDF News

When Communication Fails, Missions Fail: Texas State Guard 1st Brigade Makes Sure That Never Happens

As units of Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) prepare across the state for their upcoming annual training cycles, formations are placing...
SDF News

Ready for Any Mission: Puerto Rico State Guard Completes Force Wide Medical Screening

The Puerto Rico State Guard (State Defense Force) has once again demonstrated its commitment to readiness and operational excellence through the successful...
SDF News

Elite State Guard Medical Unit At It Again Strengthening The Tennessee Army National Guard

Over the past several years we have consistently highlighted the extraordinary contributions of the 61st Medical Battalion of The Tennessee...
Scuttlebutt Podcast

Scuttlebutt Episode 11 – A Nationwide Look at State Defense Force Uniforms

Episode 11 of Scuttlebutt marks a significant transition for the podcast as Major General (TX – Retired) Anthony Woods joins...
SDF News

Georgia SDF Soldier Earns Prestigious Chad Mercer Award in State Best Warrior Challenge

The Georgia State Defense Force has once again demonstrated its growing role within the Georgia Department of Defense, recently being...
SDF News

South Carolina State Guard’s New Website Highlights Importance of Digital Recruitment for All State Defense Forces

The South Carolina State Guard Public Affairs Office, led by Major David Finleyson, recently announced the launch of a new...
SDF News

Georgia State Defense Force Invited Again to Participate in The Georgia National Guard Best Warrior Challenge

The Georgia State Defense Force has once again been invited to participate in the Georgia Best Warrior Competition, an elite...
SDF News

StateDefenseForce.com Announces Major Fundraiser to Support State Defense Force Programs Nationwide *UPDATED

Ensuring Those Who Serve Their State Are Not Forced to Serve Alone Across the United States, State Defense Force volunteers...

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Podcasts

Scuttlebutt 12 Released! Stretching the Force -When More Missions Mean Less Effectiveness
July 10, 2026

Scuttlebutt 12 Released! Stretching the Force -When More Missions Mean Less Effectiveness

Scuttlebutt Episode 12 LIVE: Stretching the Force – When More Missions Mean Less Effectiveness
April 4, 2026

Scuttlebutt Episode 12 LIVE: Stretching the Force – When More Missions Mean Less Effectiveness

From Military Patrol Covers to Baseball Caps: Major General Woods Pushes Back on Ongoing Uniform Changes
March 31, 2026

From Military Patrol Covers to Baseball Caps: Major General Woods Pushes Back on Ongoing Uniform Changes

Scuttlebutt Episode 11 – A Nationwide Look at State Defense Force Uniforms
March 20, 2026

Scuttlebutt Episode 11 – A Nationwide Look at State Defense Force Uniforms

Combat Veteran Major General Anthony Woods Warns: Polo & Khakis Undermine The Service & Sacrifice of State Defense Force Soldiers
February 20, 2026

Combat Veteran Major General Anthony Woods Warns: Polo & Khakis Undermine The Service & Sacrifice of State Defense Force Soldiers

On the Brink: How the Connecticut Governor’s Guard Nearly Became a Memory
February 6, 2026

On the Brink: How the Connecticut Governor’s Guard Nearly Became a Memory

Scuttlebutt 10 Released! What Led To The Disbandment of 4 State Defense Forces in Only 10 Years?
January 27, 2026

Scuttlebutt 10 Released! What Led To The Disbandment of 4 State Defense Forces in Only 10 Years?

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