The South Carolina State Guard (SCSG - State Defense Force) has been honored to receive a proclamation from the Richland County Council designating September as South Carolina State Guard Month. This significant recognition was accepted by Major General ...
Hurricane Francine weakened Thursday after making landfall in Louisiana as a Category 2 storm, inflicting substantial damage across the state. The hurricane knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of utility customers, sent storm surges rushing into c ...
The Puerto Rico State Guard recently welcomed 13 new members who took the oath of enlistment, officially joining the organization. These recruits successfully completed the Military System Entry Processing Station (MEPS), the designated process and locat ...
The latest episode of “Commanders Briefing Quick Clips” features an insightful interview with Brigadier General Dennis Watts, the newly appointed Commanding General of The Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF). General Watts delves into the GSDF’s vital Opp ...
On August 4, 2024, Muniz Air Base served as the site for an intensive training mission focused on preparing personnel for an active shooter scenario with hostages on base. The joint exercise brought together members of the Puerto Rico State Guard (State ...
Operation Lone Star, initiated in 2021 by Governor Greg Abbott, represents Texas' most ambitious effort to address the ongoing border crisis. The operation, led by the Texas Military Department and Texas Department of Public Safety, involves a wide range ...
Massachusetts: Senate Bill 2352 (2023)Massachusetts has passed Senate Bill 2352, a significant piece of legislation focused on ensuring the fair treatment of military service members and veterans. The bill, sponsored by the Veterans and Federal Affairs C ...
On August 24, 2024, legal professionals from the Virginia Defense Force (VDF) participated in the Virginia Army National Guard (VaARNG) Judge Advocate General (JAG) Conference at the State Military Reservation in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The event gathe ...
In June, the Maryland Defense Force (MDDF) carried out a critical emergency evacuation exercise on Smith Island, the last populated island on the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland that can only be accessed by boat or aircraft. On June 8, 2024, Delta Company of ...
In the latest episode of "Commanders Briefing Quick Clips," Brigadier General Dennis Watts, the newly appointed Commanding General of The Georgia State Defense Force, shares his perspective on a significant and evolving issue facing State Defense Forces ...
