Our parent site, State Guard & Defense Force Council, recently named The Texas State Guard as The 2022 State Defense Force of The Year. With 1800 active troops on their roster, they are largest State Defense Force in the country. Alongside this large ...
Ohio State Defense Force Reaching Out To Vets To Grow Their Ranks
The Ohio Military Reserve (State Defense Force) recently held a recruiting event to attract prior service veterans to join The Ohio State Defense Force. Many State Defense Forces have as much as 50% of their ranks filled with Veterans from The US Military ...
A Look At California State Guard Basic Training
The California State Guard (State Defense Force) recently shared some footage from their current Basic Training class. The recruits featured in the video are brand new soldiers, having never served in The US Military. They are getting their first taste o ...
Poll – Should State Defense Forces Have Military Police Units or Should That Be Left to The National Guard?
One of The Legacy Missions handed down from the early days of The State Defense Forces is The Military Police mission. This mission had State Defense Forces train and certify as Military Police Officers. Their missions ranged from assisting City & Sta ...
From US Navy Commander To Texas State Guard General, A Naval Officers Journey
Brigadier General Joe Cave has a long career of military service that spans over 30 years. He originally started in The United States Navy, serving in various parts of the world. During his time with The Navy he experienced many close calls from his ship ...
A Ruck March To Start The Weekend Off
The 6th Brigade of The Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) recently held their drill weekend. Even though the weather was not favorable they started it off with a 3.5 mile ruck march. The Brigade routinely conducts this exercise as a way to build cama ...
Ohio SDF Commanding General Dedicates Radio Facility to Former National Guard TAG
The Ohio State Defense Force Commanding General, Brigadier General Larry M. Pinkerton, recently visited The Haubrich Armory in Columbus, Ohio to dedicate a part of the armory to a former National Guard General, Major General Loren Windom. General Windom s ...
Georgia Engineer Battalion Certifies Troops On Chainsaw Operations
The Georgia State Defense Force 1st Engineer Battalion spent their weekend teaching chainsaw operation to soldiers. The Engineers and Troops spent time in the field, learning the operation, safety procedures and maintenance of chainsaws. Each soldier was ...
New Soldiers Take Oath To Begin Their Military Career in The Texas State Guard
The Commander of The 1st Brigade of The Texas State Guard (State Defense Force), Brigadier General John Diggs, recently sworn in a new class of recruits. These Texans are now off to begin their journey from Civilian To Soldier. Their next destination will ...
Washington Command Sergeant Major Retires After 45 Years of Service
Command Sergeant Major Richard Maysonet spent his life serving his State and Country. Starting his military career in The National Guard and then finishing it up in The State Guard, he provided nearly half a century of service. We thank him for his servic ...