In our latest Commanders Briefing interview, we spoke with Lt. Colonel Barry Greene of the State Guard Association of the United States (SGAUS) about their ongoing efforts to lobby for State Defense Forces at both the state and federal levels. We’d li ...
SGAUS President Weighs In: Is the Florida State Guard a True State Defense Force?
In Part 2 of our Commanders Briefing interview with Lt. Colonel (MD) Barry Greene, the President of The State Guard Association of The United States (SGAUS), we tackle a significant and often-debated topic within the State Defense Force community—The Flo ...
A Historic Commander Retires, Ushering in a New Marine-Led Era for the Texas State Guard
On February 23, 2025, the Texas State Guard (State Defense Force - TXSG) witnessed a historic transition in leadership as Major General Roger O. Sheridan officially took command from Major General Anthony Woods during a Change of Command Ceremony at Camp ...
Building Future Leaders: Georgia SDF and Other Defense Forces Support JROTC Programs
On February 1, 2025, at Monarch High School in Florida, Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Pepin of the Georgia State Defense Force volunteered his expertise to judge a highly competitive JROTC drill competition. A proud alumnus of Monarch High School, Pepin returned ...
A Stronger Future in Emergency Response: State Defense Force Use Of Federal Equipment & Vehicles *UPDATED
*Due to a HTML configuration error the clip posted was not the proper one. We have corrected the post. In this Commanders Briefing clip, Lt. Colonel (MD) Barry Greene, President of the State Guard Association of The United States (SGAUS), outlines a ...
Commanders Briefing with SGAUS President Part II: The Future of State Defense Forces, New Federal Legislation, Cybersecurity, and Overseas Deployments
In this episode of Commanders Briefing, we continue our conversation with Lt. Colonel (MD) Barry Greene, diving into some of the most pressing topics concerning State Defense Forces (SDFs) and their evolving role in national security and emergency respon ...
New State Guard Proposals in West Virginia & Wyoming, Alaska Bill Recognizes ASDF in Schools
State Defense Forces are gaining significant traction in state legislatures across the country, with West Virginia, Wyoming, and Alaska leading the charge in proposing new bills that could reshape emergency response and state security. These bills mark h ...
Winter Storm Slams Virginia: Virginia Defense Force and National Guard Deployed
A formidable winter storm is currently impacting Virginia, bringing significant snowfall and frigid temperatures across the region. Snow began falling before sunrise on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, and is expected to continue into Thursday morning. Fore ...
Texas State Guard Medical Corps: Medical Training, Lifesaving Missions, and Unwavering Dedication
Service members of the Texas State Guard’s (State Defense Force) 1st Brigade recently honed their medical skills with hands-on training at the Waxahachie National Guard Armory. On January 25, 2025, soldiers from Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, conducted li ...
35 New Service Members Process Through MEPS To Join The Ranks of The Puerto Rico State Guard
On February 8, 2025, the Puerto Rico State Guard (State Defense Force - PRSG) Medical Command, conducted a rigorous screening process for 35 new recruits at the Joint Training Center Camp Santiago (CSJTC) in Salinas. This thorough evaluation ensured that ...