The Tennessee State Guard (State Defense Force) recently celebrated the graduation of a fresh class of recruits from their Initial Entry Training (IET) program. Â IET (Basic Training), serves as the foundational training ground, equipping recruits with ...
Operation Heavy Metal (OHM) marked a significant milestone for the 6th Brigade of the Texas State Guard, serving as the brigade’s largest annual field training exercise and a rare brigade-wide convergence. The event provided a unique opportunity for soldi ...
The Ohio Military Reserve, a crucial component of the state's defense and emergency response capabilities, recently conducted a comprehensive Homeland Security exercise dubbed Operation Ready Horizon. This operation centered around a Point Of Distribution ...
The State Defense Forces (SDF) stands as a testament to the power of bringing together individuals with diverse professional backgrounds. Soldiers from fields such as Engineering, Logistics, Transportation, and Communications bring a wealth of knowledge t ...
On October 14, 2023, the skies over Houston, Texas, were alive with the roar of engines and the breathtaking aerobatics of aircraft, as the city played host to the 39th Annual Wings Over Houston Airshow. Attracting over 80,000 attendees, the event showcas ...
Recently The New York Guard (State Defense Force) participated in the Empire Challenge 2023, a communications exercise aimed at training radio operators and testing their equipment for potential statewide emergencies. Hosted by the New York Naval Militia ...
The Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) celebrated as it welcomed 13 soldiers who successfully graduated from the Search & Rescue II course, further strengthening their vital search and rescue (SAR) teams. These teams play a crucial role within the Sta ...
The FEMA Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program originated in 1985 in Los Angeles, California, in response to a series of devastating earthquakes. Recognizing that citizens were likely to be on their own during the early stages of a catastrophic ...
Recently, we highlighted a specialized salvage operation led by the Texas State Guard's Maritime Regiment at Lake Lavon in Collin County. This collaborative effort saw the State Guard's expert divers join forces with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the ...
San Francisco's renowned Fleet Week 2023 experienced enhanced maritime coordination as the California State Guard's (State Defense Force) Maritime element teamed up with the US Coast Guard to safeguard the bustling waters surrounding the city. The State G ...
