In the wake of devastating storms that recently struck Texas, the Texas State Guard has been deployed to Kaufman County to aid in the recovery efforts. Activated on May 21st in Houston, a task force of approximately 150 members has traveled from various ...
Memorial Day Event Unites Georgia SDF OPFOR Battalion and Army Rangers in Honoring Fallen Heroes
The Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) Opposing Force (OPFOR) Battalion recently participated in the Hero Hill Climb on Memorial Day to honor those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for this nation. This event, held at Camp Merrill, saw members of the OPFO ...
Connecticut’s Governor’s Guards and Georgia State Defense Force Honor Fallen Heroes on Memorial Day
The First Company Governor’s Foot Guard (State Defense Force) had the best of both worlds this weekend in taking part in Memorial Day ceremonies. Saturday was a beautiful, bright, and sunny day as the First Company led the Wethersfield Parade, which held ...
Empowering Leaders: SC State Guard Military Academy Celebrates 2024 Graduates
Congratulations to the Summer 2024 graduating classes of the SC State Guard Military Academy! The ceremony, held at Camp McCrady in Eastover, SC, featured Command Sergeant Major (CSM) of the State Guard Ken Cabe as the guest speaker, alongside First Serg ...
A Day of Remembrance: Memorial Day
On Memorial Day, StateDefenseForce.com joins the nation in honoring and remembering the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. This solemn day is a time to reflect on their courage and dedication, and to express our gratitud ...
Ohio Military Reserve: Lifeline in Emergency Logistics and Resource Support
The Ohio Military Reserve (OHMR) plays a crucial role in the state's emergency management framework, particularly through its Point Of Distribution (POD) mission. This mission is integral to the Emergency Support Function 7 (ESF-7) – Logistics Management ...
From Civilian to Soldier: Texas State Guard’s Latest Graduates Complete Basic Training
On May 5, 2024, at Camp Swift in Bastrop, Texas, the Texas State Guard (State Defense Force - TXSG) proudly graduated 61 soldiers from Initial Entry Training (IET), Class 2024-005. The training center at TXSG is dedicated to providing hands-on training s ...
Countdown to 250th Anniversary: Foot Guard Commemorates Revolutionary War Entry
This past weekend, the 2nd Company Governor's Foot Guard marked a significant milestone, celebrating the 249th anniversary of its entry into the American Revolution. Known as "Powder House Day," this historic event commemorates the day in 1775 when the t ...
Why The Website Went Offline
StateDefenseForce.com and the State Defense Force Online Store recently experienced an unexpected outage that left many of their users and patrons in the dark. The issue began when both websites became inaccessible, prompting immediate concern. Our site' ...
Virginia Defense Force Tests Communication and Operations Support in Major Readiness Exercise
The Virginia Defense Force (VDF) conducted a comprehensive statewide readiness exercise on May 4, 2024, with activities spanning multiple locations across the state. Company-level command posts were strategically established in Fairfax, Winchester, Warre ...