Today is Memorial Day 2021, the day we remember and cherish the memories of those who gave that ‘last full measure of devotion’ so that this nation may live.
SC State Guard soldier receives FBI Community Leadership Award
CPL Torry Crass, A South Carolina State Guard (State Defense Force) soldier recently received an award from the FBI for his work in helping to develop a camp devoted to developing skills in cyber security. Cyber Expert and SC State Guard me ...
Leadership training for newly graduated Texas Soldiers
Soldiers from the Texas State Guard (State Defense Force), who recently graduated their basic training, spent the weekend developing their leadership & communications skills. Newly enlisted Texas State Guard service members assigned to the ...
Georgia SDF undergoes Landing Zone training
Troops of the Georgia State Defense Force recently received Landing Zone training. Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) Soldiers from multiple units attend Landing Zone (LZ) training at Clay National Guard Center, Marietta, Ga., May 1, 2021. The LZ trainin ...
Alaska troops assist in Vaccine Mission
In March, the Alaska State Defense Force received a mission to assist local clinics in vaccine distribution. I want to take the time to express my sincere appreciation for the extreme adaptability and professionalism of the Kodiak based ASDF so ...
Indiana Guard Reserve distributes medical supplies
The Indiana Guard Reserve (State Defense Force) recently assisted in distributing medical supplies in the fight against Covid-19. Members of the Indiana Guard Reserve assisted in packaging and distributing thousands of donated face shields while supp ...
TXSG 2nd Brigade completes their Annual Training
The 2nd Brigade of the Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) finished their annual training this weekend. The training involved CPR recertification, Shelter Operations, Points of Distribution, radio operations, inspecting and assessing the Wastewater T ...
New Commander for Virginia SDF Cyber Unit
The Virginia Defense Force (State Defense Force) recently welcomed a new commander for its elite Cyber Defense Unit Detechment. This unit works with the National Guard to protect the State’s critical computer systems. The outgoing commander, Capt. David ...
Elite Virginia SDF unit Recognizes One Year of Service
In 2020, The Virginia Defense Force (State Defense Force) created a unique unit within its ranks known as the Support Operations Group, their mission is to assist the National Guard by providing command and control, communications, cyber defense and regio ...
Texas State Guard troops graduate Basic Training
New recruits recently completed their basic training in the Texas State Guard. Texas State Guard Basic Orientation Training (BOT) graduated another class of new service members over the weekend. Excellent job by the graduates to successfully co ...