A few weeks ago, the Connecticut Governor's Guards (State Defense Force), encompassing the First Company Horse Guards, Second Company Horse Guards, First Company Foot Guard, and Second Company Foot Guard, assembled at Camp Nett in Niantic, CT, for their ...
Georgia State Defense Force Celebrates Six Years of OPFOR Excellence
The Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) recently marked a significant milestone with the celebration of the sixth anniversary of the formation of their Opposing Force (OPFOR) Battalion, now known as the 1st Battalion (OPFOR), Georgia Force Assistance Brig ...
State Defense Forces: A Century of Service, Adaptation, and Crucial Roles in Modern Crises
We are excited to announce a new featured article. This article explores the evolution and enduring importance of State Defense Forces (SDFs) within U.S. state military structures. It highlights their pivotal roles during major conflicts, the impact of f ...
Glacier Melting Triggers Floods in Juneau: Alaska Military Responds to Aid Recovery
In early August 2024, the Mendenhall Glacier’s Suicide Basin unleashed a catastrophic glacial outburst flood, sending torrents of water into Juneau's Mendenhall Lake and River. The floodwaters rose rapidly, peaking at 15.99 feet early Tuesday morning, su ...
54 Years of Military Service! Virginia Defense Force’s Longest-Serving Member Retires
On August 3, 2024, Lt. Col. (Va.) Peyton N. Owens Jr. was honored with the Virginia Defense Force (VDF) Distinguished Service Medal, marking his retirement after 40 years of dedicated service to the VDF. In a ceremony held at the VDF Headquarters in Rich ...
Virginia Defense Force Aids in Storm Recovery After Debby Leaves Path of Destruction
Over the past week, we have been closely monitoring and reporting on the path of destruction left by Tropical Storm Debby as it ravaged through Georgia, South Carolina, and now Virginia. In response, the Georgia State Defense Force, South Carolina State ...
South Carolina Faces Severe Flooding and Tornadoes as State Guard Responds to Tropical Storm Debby
Last week, we reported on the devastation that Tropical Storm Betty inflicted on Florida, Georgia, and the Southeastern United States. Debby, which initially made landfall as a Category 1 hurricane near Steinhatchee in Florida’s Big Bend, later crossed i ...
The Importance of Adjutant Generals: What Georgia’s New TAG Means for the GSDF
The Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) is poised for a new chapter of leadership and development under the newly appointed Commanding General of The Georgia State Defense Force, Brigadier General Dennis Watts. In a recent episode of our Commanders Briefi ...
Defense Forces Across Three States Mobilize and Deploy in Response to Tropical Storm Debby’s Destruction
Tropical Storm Debby has wreaked havoc across the southeastern United States, unleashing torrential rain, tornadoes, and destructive flooding. Making its second U.S. landfall early Thursday in South Carolina, the storm has caused significant devastation. ...
Record Rainfall and Tornadoes: State Defense Forces Prepare for Tropical Storm Debby’s Impact
Tropical Storm Debby has wreaked havoc across the southeastern United States, demonstrating its volatility and destructive potential. In Florida, the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport recorded a staggering 11.06 inches of rain in a single day, bre ...