On April 14, 2023, members of the Georgia State Defense Force's 1st Brigade, 3rd Battalion joined troops from the Georgia Army National Guard (GAARNG) in a field training exercise held in Fort Stewart, Georgia. The exercise pitted Army National Guard sold ...
6th Brigade Trains With Army National Guard in Medical Exercise
As The 2nd Brigade of The Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) spent their March drill working with Texas A&M University on a large scale disaster response exercise, The 6th Brigade decided to work with The Texas Army National Guard’s 149th Aviatio ...
Major Legislative Updates For Texas State Guard, Oregon Defense Force & SC State Guard
We updated the legislative sections for The Oregon Defense Force, South Carolina State Guard & Texas State Guard. Many bills were added, be sure to check them out and see the latest happenings within The State Defense Forces. A bill currently held ...
Texas State Guard Provides Support During Large Scale Disaster Day Exercise
Disaster Day is an annual exercise held every year at The Texas A&M University. It is the largest student led disaster response exercises in the country. The event is geared toward medical students so as to provide them crucial experience and evaluate ...
Georgia State Defense Force Adds More DCCO Instructors To Their Ranks
Over the past weekend The 1st Engineer Battalion held some important training for troops wishing to become Debris Clearing and Chainsaw Operation (DCCO) Instructors within The Georgia State Defense Force. The candidates are from The 1st and 5th Brigades o ...
Mississippi State Guard Takes 1st Place In Military Firearm Tournament
For nearly 30 years, The Mid-South Guard & Reserve Association has been hosting firearms competitions between the different military branches. Soldiers & Airmen from The Mississippi Army National Guard, Air National Guard, US Army, US Navy, US Mar ...
Maryland Defense Force Transitioning To OCP Uniform
During The Maryland Defense Force’s Annual Muster soldiers were able to get a first look at the new Army Combat Uniform that will be worn by the entire force. The Defense Force had been wearing The Universal Camouflage Pattern (UCP) up until now which fea ...
Texas State Guard Works With Law Enforcement In Joint SAR Exercise
The 1st Brigade of The Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) recently worked with Brown County Water Improvement District Lake Patrol Law Enforcement Division (BCWID) on a Joint Search & Rescue (SAR) Exercise. The mission featured two exercises that ...
Maryland Adjutant General Deeply Values & Appreciates The Maryland Defense Force
The Maryland Defense Force recently held their Annual Muster at The Maryland State Military Training Site, Camp Fretterd. The Annual Muster is a weekend training event in which every member of The Maryland Defense Force attends. Such weekends allows every ...
Governor of Virginia Appoints New Adjutant General
The Governor of Virginia, Glenn Youngkin, recently made the announcement that Brigadier General James W. Ring will serve as the next Adjutant General (Senior National Guard General) of Virginia. He will replace Major General Timothy P. Williams who after ...