The Indiana Guard Reserve recently posted a new video showcasing why some of their soldiers joined the organization. In the video, soldiers like Sergeant Bisset express how the Indiana Guard Reserve is a perfect fit for them, as it accommodates their fre ...
Cadets Shine in Joint Training with South Carolina State Guard
The South Carolina State Guard's (State Defense Force) 2nd Battalion Highlanders recently hosted a joint drill with the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps - Guadalcanal Squadron from Greenville, SC. The event, held in June, saw the participation of the cadets le ...
Inside Texas State Guard 3rd Brigade: General Alvarez on Mission Focus and Recent Hurricane Beryl Relief Efforts
In the following video, Brigadier General Carl Alvarez, Commander of The Texas State Guard 3rd Brigade, discusses the essence of The Texas State Guard and the specific role of his 3rd Brigade. General Alvarez delves into the various missions they underta ...
California State Guard’s Major Uniform Overhaul to Begin on August 1st
Earlier this year, we shared a news item discussing the recent uniform changes within the California State Guard. These changes, designed and ordered by the Adjutant General and Commander of the California State Guard, aim to differentiate the State Guar ...
Hurricane Beryl Wreaks Havoc Throughout Texas: Texas State Guard Deployed to Assist Affected Areas
Hurricane Beryl ripped a path of destruction through the heart of Texas the past week, transforming roads into rivers, killing at least four people, and knocking out power for more than two million customers across Texas. The storm, which made landfall e ...
Legacy Article: A Dive In The History of The National Guard & State Guard, Their Birth & Missions
StateDefenseForce.com has the largest online State Defense Force publications library on the internet. It contains dozens of articles and books on State Defense Force history. From a complete volume of The New York Guard’s (State Defense Force) training ...
State Defense Forces Showcase Dedication and Heritage in Independence Day Celebrations Across the Nation
During Independence Day 2024, the Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) 3rd Brigade celebrated with a strong sense of community involvement and service. The 3BN/3BDE provided two strike teams and an ICS command team to support the Webb County Fire Mars ...
Hurricane Beryl Unleashes Destruction on Texas Coast, Texas State Guard Activates Response Teams
Hurricane Beryl made landfall near Matagorda Beach as a Category 1 hurricane early Monday morning, bringing significant wind and rain to the Texas coast. According to the National Hurricane Center, Beryl's maximum sustained winds increased to 80 mph, wit ...
Poll – How Flexible Should State Defense Forces Be with Weight Requirements?
The United States Military holds strict height and weight requirements for every applicant seeking to enlist or receive a commission as an officer. These standards are in place to ensure that all service members are physically capable of performing their ...
Independence Day 2024: Enjoy Huge Discounts at The SDF Online Store and Watch “The American Revolution”
Independence Day commemorates the pivotal moment in 1776 when the United States of America declared its independence from British rule. This historic event marks the extraordinary achievement of the 13 original colonies, now States, in overcoming their a ...