In this new episode of Commanders Briefing, we sit down with Major General Roger O. Sheridan, the newly appointed Commanding General of the Texas State Guard. General Sheridan brings decades of military experience, having served 21 years in the United St ...
StateDefenseForce.com Celebrates Independence Day: Honoring the Spirit of 1775
This Fourth of July, as fireworks light the sky and communities come together in celebration, StateDefenseForce.com reflects on the deeper meaning behind Independence Day by honoring a pivotal moment in American history—the summer of 1775, exactly 250 ye ...
Beyond the Shoreline: How State Defense Forces Are Expanding Naval Operations
Yesterday, we highlighted a historic moment for the California State Guard as they christened The Sacramento, a new vessel into their Maritime Command fleet. This new ship will support local and state law enforcement as well as the U.S. Coast Guard in pa ...
New General, New Boat: California State Guard Ushers in a New Era of Leadership and Capability
In a year marked by both challenges and transformation, the California State Guard is charting a new course—literally and figuratively. In May 2025, leadership of the organization officially transitioned from Brigadier General (CA) Darrin Bender to Briga ...