For years, the Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) has stood shoulder to shoulder with the Texas Army National Guard, Texas Air National Guard, and National Guard units from across the country in Operation Lone Star, a large-scale mission aimed at se ...
Louisiana State Guard Ensures Security During Record-Breaking Super Bowl LIX
The 2024-2025 Super Bowl concluded with the Philadelphia Eagles securing a decisive victory over the Kansas City Chiefs, 40-22, marking a historic event in sports broadcasting. Super Bowl LIX shattered records as the most-watched television event in hist ...
Governor Abbott Appoints Major General Roger O. Sheridan, A Marine Combat Veteran, To Command Texas State Guard
Recently The Governor of Texas, Greg Abbott, has appointed a new Commanding General for The Texas State Guard (State Defense Force), Major General Roger O. Sheridan. Major General Sheridan brings decades of military service, having served over 21 years i ...
Could State Defense Force Troops Lose Their Combat Patches? SGAUS President Weighs In
In the latest Commanders Briefing clip, Lt. Colonel (MD) Barry Greene, President of The State Guard Association of The United States (SGAUS), responds to the revised National Guard Policy CNGBI 5500.01, which advises that State Defense Force troops shoul ...
SGAUS President Discusses New National Guard Bureau Uniform Policy for State Defense Forces
In the latest Commanders Briefing clip, we sit down with Lt. Colonel (MD) Barry Greene, President of the State Guard Association of the United States (SGAUS), to discuss SGAUS's view on the National Guard Bureau’s updated directive on State Defense Force ...
SGAUS Speaks Out: New SGAUS President Discusses New National Guard Bureau’s Directive About Uniform Policies (REPUBLISHED)
(Originally uploaded 1/31, taken down 2/4 per SGAUS request, Re-Posted 2/5 - No Changes made to original audio file.) The podcast episode is a three-hour-long interview where we dive into a multitude of topics. In the first part of the episode, which ...
South Carolina State Guard Recognized for Heroic Efforts During Hurricane Helene
Last year, Hurricane Helene tore through Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Tennessee, leaving a trail of widespread destruction and devastation. In response, The South Carolina State Guard (State Defense Force), alongside other State Defense F ...
Historic First! Georgia State Defense Force to Compete in Georgia Army National Guard’s Best Warrior Competition
Every year, The Georgia Army National Guard holds its prestigious Best Warrior Competition, a rigorous multi day event that pushes participants to their limits in both physical and mental challenges. This elite competition tests Soldiers on a wide array ...
StateDefenseForce.com Temporarily Removes Commanders Briefing Interview with SGAUS President Lt. Colonel Barry Greene
StateDefenseForce.com has temporarily removed our recent Commanders Briefing interview featuring Lt. Colonel Barry Greene, President of the State Guard Association of The United States (SGAUS), that was published on January 31st. Lt. Colonel Greene h ...
The Louisiana State Guard Strengthens Security for Super Bowl LIX
As New Orleans prepares to host Super Bowl LIX, the Louisiana State Guard (State Defense Force - LASG) Force Protection Team is playing a crucial role in bolstering security operations. Working in coordination with the Louisiana Military Department’s (LM ...