The elite 61st Medical Battalion of the Tennessee State Guard (State Defense Force) has been at it again. Judging by their consistent and visible presence across social media and state military operations, they’re fast becoming one of the most active and ...
New Commanders Briefing! Interview with New Commander of Texas State Guard, Major General Roger O. Sheridan
We are proud to announce that our next Commanders Briefing will take place on Wednesday, May 14th, at 7:00 p.m. CST, featuring an exclusive interview with Major General Roger O. Sheridan, the newly appointed Commanding General of the Texas State Guard. ...
The California State Guard And Their Involvement In Task Force Rattlesnake
We are thrilled to announce the release of another featured StateDefenseForce.com article. This piece takes readers inside California’s wildfire‑fighting heroes—the volunteer soldiers of the California State Guard—tracing the rise of Team Blaze, their li ...
Maryland Adjutant General Awards Maryland Defense Force’s Best at Annual Muster
The Maryland Defense Force (MDDF) recently honored its finest at the 2025 Annual Muster, held April 5 at Camp Fretterd Military Reservation. In attendance was Major General Janeen L. Birckhead, The Adjutant General of Maryland, who presented the Maryland ...
Sheriff and General: Leon Lott Highlights South Carolina State Guard’s Expanding Capabilities To Lawmakers
Major General Leon Lott, Commanding General of the South Carolina State Guard (SCSG), delivered a powerful address this week to the South Carolina General Assembly Military Caucus, highlighting the remarkable strides the organization has made the last fe ...
StateDefenseForce.com: What We’re Working On
We’re dedicated to keeping you updated on our ongoing work at StateDefenseForce.com—because we’re always moving forward. Here’s a quick breakdown of our latest projects: Commanders Briefing We are in discussions with the Commanding General of the ...
New Era of Drone Operations: SGAUS & FAA Standardize State Defense Force Training
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 ...
Georgia State Defense Force Graduates New Class of Elite Search & Rescue Soldiers
In April, The Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) proudly announced the graduation of a new class of Search & Rescue (SAR) soldiers from its esteemed Search & Rescue School. These newly minted specialists completed months of rigorous and grueling ...