International Women's Month is celebrated globally in March, dedicated to honoring the achievements and contributions of women throughout history and across nations. It's a time to reflect on the progress made towards gender equality, to call for further ...
Preparing for the Unexpected: Texas National Guard and State Guard Conduct Joint Communications Exercise
In a recent initiative aimed at enhancing state-wide emergency response capabilities, Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) members collaborated with the Texas National Guard to partake in the Texas Interoperable Communications Exercise (TICE) from Febr ...
Tradition and Celebration: Governor’s Guards Shine at 52nd Greater Hartford St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The Annual Greater Hartford St. Patrick's Day Parade is a vibrant and eagerly anticipated event that brings together the community in a colorful celebration of Irish culture and heritage. Held on Saturday, March 9, 2024, this year marked the 52nd iteratio ...
GSDF Shapes Future Leaders with Completion of Basic Training and Senior Leader Courses
The Georgia State Defense Force recently celebrated the graduation of a new class of recruits through its Initial Entry Training Program (Basic Training), marking a significant milestone in the lives of these individuals who have shown remarkable dedicati ...
Ohio SDF Train for Core Mission While Simultaneously Supporting Military Families
The Ohio Military Reserve, a vital component of the state's defense force, recently exemplified its commitment to supporting military families through a critical training exercise. Under the leadership of Alpha Company's Captain ...
South Carolina State Guard Training Hard From Dams to Depths: SC State Guard’s Comprehensive Approach to Infrastructure and Rescue Operations
In South Carolina, the State Guard (State Defense Force) plays a crucial role in maintaining the safety and integrity of the state's critical infrastructure, particularly its dams. With over 10,000 dams scattered throughout the Palmetto State, the import ...
Showcasing Readiness: The Vital Role of Texas State Guard’s 2nd Brigade in Disaster Day Exercises
On March 1, 2024, the Texas State Guard's (State Defense Force) 2nd Brigade showcased its vital role during the annual Disaster Day exercise, organized by the Texas A&M University Health Science Center. Held at the TEEX Disaster City site in College ...
Ready for Anything: Connecticut Governor’s Guards Expand Mission Scope
The Connecticut Governor's Guards have demonstrated their readiness to meet 21st-century challenges head-on through proactive collaboration and strategic planning. Recently, a confluence of Federal, State, and Municipal agencies convened to discuss respo ...
Georgia Army National Guard Sharpens Combat Skills with GSDF’s Realistic OPFOR Role
The soldiers of The Georgia Army National Guard, specifically The Warrior Battalion of the 2-121st Infantry Battalion, 48th IBCT, have been rigorously training in combat operations to enhance their warfighting capabilities. Recently, they participated in ...
California State Guard in Crisis! New Adjutant General & State Guard Commander Decisions Threatens California’s Safety
Before we begin this article we want to let you our reader know the purpose of this website and our non-profit, which is to promote State Defense Forces throughout the country, so they can assist and augment The National Guard, and serve their State & ...