Troops from The Georgia State Defense Force recently spent their monthly training drill focusing on chainsaw operation & maintenance, as well as how to handle hazards involved in roadway and downed tree removal. The Georgia State Defense Force ensures ...
Alaska SDF & Army National Guard Green Berets Participate in a Joint Aerial Survey Mission
In February, the Alaska State Defense Force worked side by side with the Colorado Army National Guard Green Berets in a large scale military exercise called Arctic Eagle/Patriot-22. The exercise focused on the forces capacity to operate in extreme cold we ...
Charleston Honors South Carolina State Guard with Dedication Day
The Mayor of Charleston, John J. Tecklenburg, recently proclaimed April 12th to be dedicated ‘South Carolina State Guard Day.’ Mayor Tecklenburg said, “On behalf of the City Council and all our citizens, extend our appreciation to the South Carolina State ...
GA SDF OPFOR Unit Serves as Opposing Force For GA Army National Guard 121st Infantry
The Georgia State Defense Force Opposing Force (OPFOR) recently assisted the Georgia Army National Guards 121st Infantry Regiment during a training exercise in the mountains of north Georgia. Previous to the establishment of the Georgia State Defense Forc ...
SDF Online Store Becomes Official Merchandiser of Maryland Defense Force
We would like to announce an official partnership between the StateDefenseForce.com Online Store and the Maryland Defense Force. They have selected us to become their official merchandiser for their apparel, gear and accessories. We are thrilled and honor ...
Florida State Guard Now Listed on Florida Department of Military Affairs Website, Full Time Position Available
The Florida Division of Military Affairs, which is run by the Florida National Guard, has now listed the Florida State Guard (State Defense Force) on its website. The website indicates an application process is being formulated at the current moment, howe ...
Texas State Guards 2nd Brigade Builds on Basic Soldier Skills
The Texas State Guards (State Defense Force) 2nd Brigade recently spent their Training Weekend developing their basic soldier skills. This included a Ruck march, outdoor survival, group movement and Physical Training (PT). The Texas State Guard ensures it ...
New York Guard Troops Spend Training Drill Re-Certifying on First Aid
Troops from the New York Guard (State Defense Force) recently spent their InActive Training drill re-certifying on providing Basic First Aid. While receiving first aid training during basic training, The New York Guard ensures its troops keep up to date w ...
TAG Appoints Strong Army General & Combat Veteran to Lead Ohio State Defense Force
The Adjutant General (Senior National Guard Commander) of the State of Ohio, Major General John C. Harris, Jr., recently appointed Brigadier General (OH) Larry M. Pinkerton, Jr. commander of The Ohio State Defense Force. BH Pinkerton Jr. served over ...
MI Defense Force Troops Ensure It’s Troops Can Ruck Long Distances
Michigan Defense Force (State Defense Force) troops of the 1/24TH Special Troops Brigade recently spent their drill weekend conducting a long ruck march around the entire Fort Custer Training Center. State Defense Forces hold their troops to the same trai ...