In a significant military tradition, the Georgia State Military which is composed of the Georgia Army National Guard, Georgia Air National Guard, and Georgia State Defense Force gathered at the Clay National Guard Center in Marietta, Georgia, on May 4, 20 ...
Enhanced Spiritual Leadership: Ohio Military Reserve Chaplains Partner with National Guard Counterparts
The Ohio Military Reserve (State Defense Force) (OHMR) recently hosted a joint training event with the National Guard, spotlighting the significant role of chaplains in military operations. Ohio Army National Guard Chaplains Williams and Smith were deligh ...
Mississippi State Guard Prioritizes Medical Training to Enhance Disaster Readiness
The 215th MP Company of The Mississippi State Guard (State Defense Force), dedicated their recent April weekend drill to enhancing their medical response capabilities. This comprehensive training session focused on "Battle Buddy" First Aid techniques, an ...
Building Resilience: Inside the Rigorous Training of Texas State Guard’s 1st Brigade
The 1st Brigade of the Texas State Guard recently wrapped up its annual training and operational evaluation at Camp Bowie in Brownwood, Texas, from April 25 to 28, 2024. Among the various facets of training undertaken, a paramount focus was placed on ensu ...
Governor Youngkin Honors Virginia Defense Force on its 40th Anniversary
On April 18, 2024, the Virginia Defense Force (VDF) celebrated its 40th anniversary, marking four decades of dedicated service to the Commonwealth of Virginia. This significant milestone was recognized by Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin through a formal ...
Texas State Guard’s 6th Brigade Conducts Critical Emergency Response Training Ahead of Storm Season
On February 24, 2024, at Crestview Church in Waco, TX, soldiers from the 3rd Battalion of the Texas State Guard's (State Defense Force) 6th Brigade engaged in a rigorous Field Training Exercise (FTX) to refine a variety of crucial mission skills in prepar ...