During The New York Guard's (State Defense Force) Annual Training multiple classes from various schools participated in the Leaders Reaction Course (LRC). This specialized course is a Field Training Exercise (FTX) designed to develop teamwork and test lea ...
Emergency Radio Communications is a vital Mission for the New York Guard
The New York Guard (State Defense Force) has for decades been assigned the mission of providing emergency radio communications to New York’s Division of Military & Naval Affairs (DMNA) during emergency situations. Their Military Emergency Radio Networ ...
New York Guard Recruits Go Through Basic Training
During the New York Guard’s Annual Training week the a new Initial Entry Training Class (Basic Training) was held for new recruits who recently joined the State Guard. The New York Guard (State Defense Force) requires every new recruit to go through an In ...
The Future NCO’s of the New York Guard Go Through Leadership Course
Each year during Annual Training the New York Guard holds a Professional Leadership Course (PLC) for those troops in the Guard seeking to be promoted to E5 - Sergeant. This weeklong training took the candidates through a wealth of classes, field instructi ...
California State Guard Receives Five New Fire Engines to Fight WildFires
The California State Guard (State Defense Force) recently was provided five new Fire Engines by the California Office of Emergency Services to assist in fighting Wildfires. Each new Fire Engine can carry a four member team that can rapidly deploy with the ...
New York Guard Begins Week-Long Annual Training With Guard Readiness Test
At the beginning of the week, the New York Guard (State Defense Force) began their Annual Training. They began their week long training with a Guard Readiness Test, which is a exercise that ensures each soldier has the equipment and supplies necessary to ...
StateDefenseForce.com Online Store Will Be Remodeled
Starting tomorrow, the State Defense Force Online Store will go offline as we completely remodel the website. We have recently purchased a new set of tools that will allow us to modernize and add a new layer of design to the website. It is our intention t ...
We’ve Launched the State Guard & Defense Force Council!
We are announcing that we have created and launched an organization known as State Guard & Defense Force Council. This organization will be the parent & management organization to StateDefenseForce.com, the State Defense Force Online Store, Comman ...
Alaska State Defense Force Troops Develop Their Water Purification Skills
The Alaska State Defense Force spent their weekend training drill focusing on Water Purification. The Kodiak detachment spent their time in the field to ensure their soldiers develop their water purification skills. The Alaska State Defense Force ensures ...
OPFOR Battalion Commander Recognized for 10 Years of Service
The Georgia State Defense Force Opposing Force (OPFOR) Commander, Lieutenant Colonel Vadim Timchenko, was recently recognized for his 10 years of service to the Georgia State Defense Force. The Commanding General, Brigadier General Mark D. Gelhardt Sr., ...