Just days after we reported on the 1st Brigade's preparations for their 2025 Annual Training, the 2nd Brigade of the Texas State Guard has begun its own rigorous cycle of readiness and operations. Like their sister brigade, the 2nd Brigade initiated the ...
The Indiana Guard Reserve (State Defense Force - IGR) has had a busy spring supporting both state and military operations, and their mission tempo shows no signs of slowing down with the upcoming Indianapolis 500 festivities. Earlier this month, the IGR ...
April marked the beginning of Annual Training (AT) for multiple brigades across the Texas State Guard (State Defense Force - TXSG) as they prepared for the challenges of 2025. A centerpiece of this year’s training is the vital mission of Search and Rescu ...
In Part 3 of our Commanders Briefing podcast with Lt. Colonel (MD) Barry Greene, President of the State Guard Association of the United States, we explore a new Hazmat certification program being launched by SGAUS. Colonel Greene outlines the extensive t ...
April marks a critical time for the Texas State Guard (State Defense Force)—it’s the season for Annual Training, a time when each brigade across the state prepares to sharpen their skills and reinforce their readiness to serve. For the soldiers of the 1s ...
The Louisiana State Guard (State Defense Force - LASG) continues to stand at the forefront of state-level cybersecurity readiness through its dedicated Cyber Reserve Team. Earlier this April, the team conducted a comprehensive cyber readiness drill at Ca ...
The Command Sergeant Major of The Texas State Guard (State Defense Force), Harlan Thompson, regularly posts inspirational leadership columns on The Texas State Guard websites. His latest discusses The Joint Negotiables, which is a leadership document aut ...
Today marks a historic milestone in our nation’s history—the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and Concord, the opening engagement of the American Revolutionary War. On the morning of April 19, 1775, colonial militiamen stood shoulder to shoul ...
We are excited to share a new featured article on StateDefenseForce.com that dives into one of the most important challenges facing today’s State Defense Forces—recruitment across generational lines. This insightful piece provides a comprehensive strateg ...
Earlier this year, we at StateDefenseForce.com have noticed a promising trend: the Vermont State Guard’s (State Defense Force) expanding presence on social media throughout 2025. We would like to recognizing the exceptional strides this organization has ...
