Troops from the Alaska State Defense Force & Naval Militia (US Navy Reserve & US Marine Corps Reserve Troops) recently assisted the city of Seward, Alaska following a major landslide disaster. The Joint Task Force assisted with traffic control and ...
Georgia SDF Troops Train on Debris Clearing & Chainsaw Operations
Georgia State Defense Force troops recently spent their weekend drill learning about roadway clearing and chainsaw operations. Troops learned how to properly and safely operate chainsaws and the best ways to break down trees that would obstruct roadways. ...
Alaska SDF Participates in National Guard Marksmanship Competition
The Alaska State Defense Force was recently invited to join the annual Adjutant General’s (TAG) Match which has troops compete in pistol and rifle marksmanship exercises. A total of 77 competitors from the Army National Guard, Air National Guard and State ...
Florida Governor Announces Commander of the Re-Activated Florida State Guard
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently announced the commander of the newly re-activated Florida State Guard (State Defense Force). The new commander is Lt. Col. Chris Graham, a prior service US Marine Corps Officer who served three deployment tours in Ir ...
Ohio Military Reserve Participates in Joint Exercise with FEMA, EMA & Civil Air Patrol
Troops from the Ohio Military Reserve (State Defense Force) recently participated in a joint exercise with FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency), the Ohio Emergency Management Agency (EMA), and the Civil Air Patrol. The exercise simulated an emergenc ...
Georgia Adjutant General Visits and Commends Georgia State Defense Force Troops for Serving
The Adjutant General of Georgia, Major General Thomas M. Carden Jr., recently paid a visit to the Georgia State Defense Force troops stationed in Ellenwood, GA. The General thanked the service members for their service to the National Guard & Their St ...
NY Guard 88th Area Command Focuses Training on Readiness & Emergency Radio Operations
The New York Guard (State Defense Force) 88th Area Command recently held their monthly drill at the Nassau County Office of Emergency Management. The training focused on developing the units hands on experience with the Military Emergency Radio Network (M ...
New Texas State Guard Senior Enlisted Advisor & An Underwater Promotion
The Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) Commanding General, Brigadier General Anthony Woods, recently announced that Command Sergeant Major Harlan Thompson will now serve as the new Senior Enlisted Advisor of the Texas State Guard. With over 18 years ...
Ohio SDF Assisted Ohio National Guard’s Critical Mission to Support Area Hospitals During Recent COVID-19 Surge
The Ohio State Defense Force recently assisted the Ohio National Guard as they provided additional support to area hospitals that had to respond to the recent Covid-19 Surge. The Joint Task Force supported more than 60 hospitals throughout the state as we ...
Ohio SDF Troops Participate in Norwegian Military Foot March Event
Troops from the Ohio Army National Guard and Ohio Military Reserve (State Defense Force & Naval Militia) recently participated in a Norwegian Military Qualification event. The event known as the Norwegian Foot March Badge Qualification required the tr ...