From October 18-20, 2024, 106 soldiers from the Texas State Guard's 6th Brigade gathered at the DPS Tactical Training Center in Florence, Texas, for their annual training exercise, Operation Heavy METL. This comprehensive exercise included participation ...
State Defense Forces across the nation are actively recruiting and commissioning new soldiers, with some flexibility in their height and weight standards compared to the U.S. Military. In many cases, they allow recruits to be slightly above the military ...
The South Carolina State Guard (SCSG) has officially concluded its operation in response to the widespread devastation caused by Hurricane Helene. Over the past several weeks, the SCSG deployed 146 soldiers on State Active Duty to support the recovery ef ...
Many Georgia State Defense Force soldiers are returning home to rest after weeks of continuous service responding to the devastation cause by Hurricane Helene. These dedicated volunteers undertook a wide range of critical missions, including debris remov ...
Training is the foundation of any effective military force, and for the Puerto Rico State Guard (PRSG), it is no different. The exceptional responses by the Georgia State Defense Force, South Carolina State Guard, and Virginia Defense Force to the devast ...
In this Commanders Briefing podcast clip, we sit down with the Commanding General of The South Carolina State Guard (SCSG) to discuss key updates about the force. The conversation covers how large The SCSG is today and their recent transition from being ...
We are excited to announce a new featured article. The article, The Massachusetts State Guard in the Boston Police Strike of 1919, highlights how the Massachusetts State Guard played a pivotal role in restoring order during the 1919 Boston Police Strike, ...
As Hurricane Milton barrels towards Florida, residents brace for the storm's impending impact. The Category 3 hurricane has already caused widespread devastation, leaving millions without power, flooding neighborhoods, collapsing infrastructure, and trag ...
Hurricane Helene has left a devastating impact on East Tennessee, with the region experiencing unprecedented flooding and damage. The hurricane, which first made landfall in Florida, reached East Tennessee on September 26-27 as a tropical storm, causing ...
As Hurricane Helene left devastation in its wake, the South Carolina State Guard (SCSG) swiftly mobilized to assist in recovery operations. On October 4, 2024, Starbucks District 3305 came together to support these efforts, generously donating approximat ...
