Yesterday, we published our post titled "Strict Policies at New York Guard Lead to Loss of Veteran Guardsmen: Two Soldiers Share Their Story," in which we sat down with two former New York Guard soldiers, Captain Getman and Sergeant First Class Mike, to ...
In a compelling episode of Commander's Briefing, we hosts a discussion with former New York Guard members, Captain (CPT) Mark Getman and Sergeant First Class (SFC) Tracy Mike, who share their profound experiences and the transitions the New York Guard ha ...
We are thrilled to announce the release of our seventh feature article, which chronicles the development of State Defense Forces (SDFs) in the United States, highlighting their evolution from provisional militias during the World Wars to integral compon ...
The Maryland Defense Force (MDDF) has announced its distinguished trio for Soldier, Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO), and Officer of the Year for 2023. Sgt. (MD) Henrisch Bata, representing the epitome of professionalism within the 231st Troop Command, earn ...
After an in-depth investigation, we are publishing our findings regarding recent changes within the New York Guard. This will be a multi-part, multi-day publication due to the significant number of topics we need to cover. "We’ve been told it’s not the N ...
After investing several years into design refinement and template development, we're thrilled to announce the debut of significant redesigns on our website. Our aim is to unveil a more contemporary, user-friendly interface that seamlessly adapts to every ...
Yesterday we reported on the publication of the new National Guard Bureau Directive CNGBI 5500.01, the direction that guides National Guard Interaction with State Defense Forces (SDF). We discussed the changes recommended by this organization for all Stat ...
The National Guard Bureau recently released CNGBI 5500.01, the directive that guides National Guard Interaction with State Defense Forces (SDF). The National Guard Bureau worked with the Adjutant General's (TAG - Senior National Guard General) of many sta ...
On March 16, 2024, the Texas State Guard's (State Defense Force) 2nd Brigade showcased their endurance and commitment during the Norwegian Foot March at Long Acres Ranch, Richmond, Texas. This challenging military event, inspired by the Norwegian Defense ...
In recent training sessions held in Cobb County, Georgia, on March 2-3, 2024, soldiers of the Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) have been sharpening their skills in a critical area of disaster response: debris clearing and chainsaw operations. The Debris ...
