The South Carolina State Guard (State Defense Force) recently held a Joint Task Force Cyber Exercise with The South Carolina Army National Guard & South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED). The G-2 Cyber Team of The State Guard, led by Colonel Wi ...
Ohio’s 4th Civil Support Brigade Trains To Be Always Ready
During their November monthly drill, The Ohio Military Reserve’s 4th Civil Support Brigade recently trained in a multitude of skills. They performed a field exercise that simulated a mass casualty event where Soldiers were responsible for medically triagi ...
The Stripes You Wear, Leadership Lessons From A Command Sergeant Major
The Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) recently posted a leadership memorandum for its troops. The memo was developed by Command Sergeant Major John L. Murray and it discusses 10 principles that are essential for military leadership. The memo dives i ...
Puerto Rico State Guard Testing New Basic Training Hybrid Model
The Puerto Rico State Guard (State Defense Force) has recently graduated a new Initial Entry Training (Basic Training) class. Initial Entry Training is a course designed to introduce Non Prior service members to the military. The training is composed of ...
New Podcast – Quick Clips of Commanders Briefing
We are releasing a new Podcast today, a quick clips program of our interview show, Commanders Briefing. This new show will feature 5-10 minute clips featuring the VIP guests we have on Commanders Briefing. We believe this new format will be appetizing to ...
Mississippi State Guard Working To Build a Strong Team
A few months ago The Mississippi State Guard held their Annual Training (AT). This years AT featured a large scale exercise that covered numerous scenarios. Leadership examined how well the troops responded to each scenario, measured how the units worked ...
200,000 Toys For Children!
The Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) has been holding an annual Toy Drive for Children throughout Texas. Each year they collect tens of thousands of toys and distribute them to Children in Need. The mission known as 'The Young Heroes of the Guard T ...
Arizona One Step Closer to Establishing a State Guard
Earlier this year, The Arizona State Legislature passed Senate Bill 1607 which developed legislation allowing the Governor to establish The Arizona State Guard. The legislation allows the Governor to create the State Guard if they deem it necessary or if ...
From Chaplain To Missionary
Last month The Georgia State Defense Force bid farewell to one of their own, Chaplain (Captain) Jack Nieves. Captain Nieves recently decided to become a missionary so he may help those in impoverished areas of the world. The Commanding General of The Geor ...
Poll – Would You Join The Florida State Guard?
StateDefenseForce.com has been researching The Florida State Guard since the announcement of its re-activation from earlier this year. We have had some contact with their Public Affairs division however it has been a struggle to obtain information or setu ...