The California State Guard's 1-18th Cavalry Squadron Support Detachment from the 79th Support Detachment recently spent their training weekend at Fort Irwin, California, focusing on Individual Weapons Qualification. Based in the Azusa Armory, this dedica ...
The 2nd Brigade of Texas State Guard Prepares for Hurricane Season with Full-Scale Exercise
Guardsmen from the 1st, 3rd, and 4th Battalions of the 2nd Brigade, Texas State Guard (State Defense Force), recently partnered with Fort Bend County Homeland Security & Emergency Management and the American Red Cross for a comprehensive shelt ...
New Recruits Sworn In, Begin Basic Training with Georgia State Defense Force
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Brigadier General Richard Diddams Takes Command, A New Chapter for the Virginia Defense Force
On June 1, 2024, Col. (VA) Richard Diddams was promoted to brigadier general and took command of the Virginia Defense Force (VDF) in a ceremony held in Richmond, Virginia. The ceremony was presided over by Maj. Gen. James W. Ring, the Adjutant General of ...
Texas State Guard Mobilized as Tropical Storm Alberto Hits Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a disaster declaration for 51 Texas counties as Tropical Storm Alberto moves through the Gulf of Mexico, impacting the southern half of Texas. "As Tropical Storm Alberto moves through the Gulf Coast, I issued a severe wea ...
Legislative Updates Highlight Significant Changes for Alabama, Arizona, and California State Defense Forces
Alabama State Defense Force Senate Bill 287 Recent legislative updates across various State Defense Forces in the United States.. In Alabama, Senate Bill 287 has been introduced, validating that once the Alaska State Defense Force is reactivated, it will ...
Georgia State Defense Force Enhances Disaster Response with Vital Training Courses
During the last few weeks, soldiers from the Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) underwent a wealth of training to enhance their disaster response capabilities. Soldiers participated in a chainsaw operations and debris clearing course, which is vital follo ...
Cyber Dawn 2024: A Collaborative Effort in Cyber Defense Across Military Branches
During the last two weeks The California State Military participated in a large scale Federal exercise called, Cyber Dawn 2024, this two-week exercise brought together multiple military branches & state agencies enhance to enhance cyber security & ...
Alaska’s HHC Scouts Enhance Rescue Skills in Joint Exercise with MAT+SAR and Local Fire Department
The Alaska State Defense Force HHC Scouts recently participated in a joint task force Search & Rescue exercise with the MAT+SAR Search & Rescue organization and The Butte Fire Department. The MAT+SAR, a non-profit entity founded in 2003, is dedica ...
Poll – Should State Defense Forces Adopt a Valor Patch to Recognize Heroic Efforts in Life-Saving Operations?
The United States Army and Army National Guard have established policies for the Shoulder Sleeve Insignia (SSI) worn by soldiers. On the left shoulder, soldiers display a patch representing the divisions, corps, armies, or other authorized organizations t ...