As we approach fire season, the Washington State Guard, alongside the Washington National Guard and local fire departments, is ramping up its preparation and training efforts to respond effectively to wildfires. This past weekend, members of the Washingto ...
Virginia Defense Force Supports Critical Training Exercise for National Guard CERFP Team
Troops of the Virginia Defense Force (VDF) recently supported the in-processing for Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen ahead of a mass casualty training exercise on May 21, 2024, at Fort Barfoot, Virginia. The Soldiers and Airmen, assigned to the ...
Georgia State Defense Force Strengthens Ranks with New Recruits and Leaders
On May 19, 2024, fourteen recruits were sworn into the Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) in Macon, Georgia. These new members were guided through the GSDF Military Entry Processing Station (MEPS) by instructors from the 4th and 5th brigades, along with ...
Honor and Service: Texas State Guard’s Heroic Efforts During Texas Storm Crisis
A few weeks ago, Texas was ravaged by catastrophic storms & tornadoes that left widespread devastation in their wake. The severe weather caused extensive damage to infrastructure and left hundreds of thousands without power, resulting in a significan ...
New Article Released! Focuses on The Incredible Actions of The New York Guard During Hurricane Sandy
We are thrilled to announce another featured article. The article focuses on the incredible actions of The New York Guard during and following Hurricane Sandy. The force surpassed all challenges they faced going above and beyond the call of duty. The ...
Fannin County Hit Hard by Floods; Texas State Guard Deployed for Damage Assessment
Approximately 70 soldiers from the Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) have been deployed to Fannin County to assess the damage caused by recent severe weather systems. Since the beginning of May, the county has experienced eight to twelve inches of ...
New York Military Annual Report 2023 Released! Reveals New York Guard’s Vital Role in State Emergency Responses
The Division of Military and Naval Affairs of New York, responsible for managing the New York Army National Guard, Air National Guard, New York Guard, and Naval Militia, has released its Annual Report for 2023. The report highlights various missions unde ...
Vermont State Guard Assists in Memorial Day Ceremony
Yesterday we reported on The Vermont State Guard (State Defense Force) transitioning to the modern US Army National Guard uniform utilizing the Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP). On this years Memorial Day troops from The Vermont State Guard assisted ...
Vermont State Guard Transitions to Modern Operational Camouflage Pattern Uniforms
The Vermont State Guard (VSG - State Defense Force) has officially transitioned from the vintage Battle Dress Uniform (BDU) to the modern Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniform, aligning with the current standard of the Vermont Army National Guard. ...