The New York Guard (State Defense Force) recently released a very well done video describing the purpose of the State Guard / State Defense Force and how it relates to the National Guard and the United States Military. StateDefenseForce.com also has a ...
Texas State Guard Ensures All Troops Meet Military Standards Always
3rd Platoon of the Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) 3rd Brigade recently held their monthly training drill. During their drill they ensured each and every troop met height and weight standards set by the Texas Military Department. Following this th ...
NY Guard Troops Participate In National Guard Marksmanship Competition
Troops from the New York Guard (State Defense Force) were recently invited to participate in the New York 43rd Annual Adjutant General's Combat Marksmanship Skills Competition. The 3 day competition involves troops from the Army National Guard, Air Nation ...
Virginia Defense Force Trains With National Guard on Emergency Communication Capabilities
The Virginia Defense Force recently trained with the Virginia Army National Guard on Virginia National Guard Provides Advanced Radio Equipment to VA Defense Force (JISCC). The Adjutant General assigned the Virginia Defense Force to assist the Army Nationa ...
Tennessee State Guard Soldier Awarded Life Saving Ribbon
Sergeant Alyssa Sawyer of the Tennessee State Guard (State Defense Force) was recently awarded the Tennessee State Guard Life Saving Ribbon for her actions while off duty. Sergeant Sawyer witnessed an auto accident and quickly responded to assist the vict ...
Puerto Rico State Guard Prepares for Hurricane Season with Training Exercise
The Puerto Rico State Guard (State Defense Force) recently held a training exercise to prepare for the upcoming hurricane season. The State Guard conducted an Incident Command System training exercise, based on the FEMA ICS 300 Course, at Muniz Air Base. ...
South Carolina State Guard Holding Hurricane Response Exercise This Weekend
This weekend, The South Carolina State Guard (State Defense Force) is conducting a statewide exercise throughout the State. The exercise simulates a hurricane hitting the state and analyzes the response readiness of the State Guard. The South Carolina ...
Mississippi State Guard Plans to Strengthen Relationship With National Guard
The Mississippi State Guard (State Defense Force) has a good relationship assisting and training with the Mississippi National Guard. They recently have been making plans to strengthen this relationship to provide new training experiences for their troops ...
Puerto Rico State Guard Engineers Repair & Remodel San Juan Community Center
Engineers from the Puerto Rico State Guard (State Defense Force) spent their drill weekend remodeling and repairing the San Juan YMCA center. The remodel required the use of heavy equipment and machinery to ensure the land levels were compacted and level ...
Texas Adjutant General Visits Texas State Guard Booth During Recruiting Event
The Texas Adjutant General, Major General Thomas Suelzer, visited the Texas State Guard Recruiting Booth during the Texas Division of Emergency Management conference. The Recruiting booth featured a few of the elite units of the Texas State Guard, such as ...