Here are the legislative updates for the following States / State Defense Forces: OklahomaThe Oklahoma Legislature has advanced Senate Bill 852, known as the Oklahoma State Guard and Militia Revitalization Act of 2025. The bill proposes a sweepin ...
We’re excited to announce the latest addition to StateDefenseForce.com’s library of original articles. In this compelling new piece, Jim Stephens, a Former U.S. Marine Corps Drill Instructor and U.S. Army National Guard Veteran and now administ ...
In this Scuttlebutt clip, we sit down with Jim Stephens from the U.S. Army Auxiliary Activation Project to discuss the current status of the initiative. Jim shares that the proposal has advanced to the legislative branch of Congress and is now under revi ...
On this day, we at StateDefenseForce.com pause to remember the events of September 11, 2001—an infamous day that forever changed the course of American history. That morning, Al Qaeda terrorists turned passenger planes into weapons of war, slamming them ...
The men and women of the Texas State Guard (State Defense Force - TXSG) have been keeping their weekends busy, spending their recent monthly drills honing skills that could one day mean the difference between life and death for their fellow Texans. Both ...
State Defense Forces across the nation are known not only for their military readiness and response capaibility, but also for the countless volunteer hours they dedicate to serving their communities in unique and meaningful ways. Their commitment often e ...
The Ohio State Defense Force (OSDF) stands as a unique organization among the nation’s military reserves. Comprised of three distinct branches—the Ohio Military Reserve, the Ohio Naval Militia, and the Ohio Cyber Reserve—the OSDF provides the state with ...
This Saturday, August 16th at 3 PM EST, StateDefenseForce.com is proud to host a brand-new live episode of our community-driven podcast, Scuttlebutt. As always, we’ll bring you the latest updates and news from State Defense Forces nationwide, but ...
This past weekend, the South Carolina State Guard (State Defense Force) marked a milestone moment as 43 new recruits were sworn into the force during one of the largest enlistment ceremonies in recent State Defense Force history. The oath was administere ...
The Puerto Rico State Guard’s (State Defense Force) 900th Medical Command has recently taken part in two major missions that highlight their dual commitment to supporting the people of Puerto Rico and working alongside U.S. military forces. In Jul ...