The Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) recently celebrated the graduation of a new class of soldiers from their specialized Debris Clearing and Chainsaw Operations course. This class marks a significant achievement as it equips the troops with essential s ...
California’s Bravest: Joint Wildfire Training Between National Guard, State Guard and CALFIRE
Recently California witnessed a remarkable display of coordination and skill as Army, Air, and State Guardsmen from the California State Guard (State Defense Force) came together with CALFIRE for an intensive wildland firefighting training session. This j ...
State Defense Force Report Card 2023-2024
We have developed a list of every State Defense Force across the country, and provided an evaluation of their level of training, quality of missions, if they do Joint Task Force missions with The National Guard. We also dive further providing an assessmen ...
Texas State Guard 2nd Brigade Prepares to Undergo Rigorous Training As Annual Training Begins
On April 18, 2024, members of the 2nd Brigade, Texas State Guard, initiated their Annual Training at the Texas Division of Emergency Management Region 8 Headquarters located on the Texas A&M University Rellis Campus in Bryan, Texas. This first part of ...
Neither Wind Nor Rain: Harsh Elements No Match for the Dedication of Governor’s Guards
The First Company Governor’s Foot Guard recently endured challenging weather conditions during their latest drill day, focusing intensively on drill and ceremony. Despite the wind and rain, the unit diligently engaged in musket familiarization and reviewe ...
Advancing Arizona: A Look Inside Our State Lobbying Efforts and the Path Forward
Our lobbying team has expanded to four members, including two active lobbyists with a wealth of experience and two others who also bring valuable experience to the table. A few weeks ago, we announced our plans to lobby the House Military Affairs and Publ ...
Texas State Guard Elevates Disaster Response Skills with Aeromedical Evacuation Training
In an impactful convergence of military precision and medical proficiency, Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) service members from the 1st Battalion, 1st Brigade, undertook a significant training and certification in Air Force aeromedical evacuation ...
Poll: Prioritizing SGAUS’s Future – Training vs. Legislative Efforts
The State Guard Association of the United States (SGAUS) articulates on its website, "The State Guard Association of the United States advocates for the advancement and support of regulated state military forces established by state governments under the ...
Intensive Training and Abundant Opportunities: How Georgia State Defense Force Sharpens Skills for Emergency Response and Beyond
Over the past month, soldiers from The Georgia State Defense Force have been dedicating themselves to a series of intensive training sessions designed to prepare them for their vital roles in disaster response and recovery. Among the skills they've be ...
Texas State Guard’s 6th Brigade Faces Rigorous Training Weekend, Elevating Search & Rescue Expertise
The Texas State Guard's (State Defense Force) 6th Brigade, had a significant weekend of training in March 2024, focusing on enhancing their capabilities in diverse search and rescue operations. On March 16, soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 6th Brigade, c ...