We have a different article to present you today, a op-ed from the renown Professor Barry Stentiford, author of the most popular State Defense Force book, The American Home Guard, which you can find on Amazon - Click Here To Check It Out. As we are in th ...
’Tis the Season: Texas State Guard 1st Brigade Celebrates Family, Service, and Togetherness
Every year in December, National Guard and State Defense Force troops across the country take a moment after completing their scheduled training to pause, reflect, and come together to celebrate the holiday season. It is a time to give thanks for family, ...
From River Crossings to Aeromedical Evacuation: 2nd Brigade Trains for Texas’ Toughest Emergencies
The 2nd Brigade of the Texas State Guard (State Defense Force - TXSG) recently concluded its November drill weekend, and the level of activity across its battalions underscored just how committed the brigade remains to its mission of supporting Texans du ...
Scuttlebutt Live Today – Should State Defense Force Recruits Undergo Firearms Training During Basic Training?
This Sunday, December 7th at 5 PM EST, StateDefenseForce.com will be hosting a new live episode of our community podcast, Scuttlebutt. We’ll continue to bring you the most current news and updates from State Defense Forces across the nation. In this e ...
Case-by-Case Readiness: Scuttlebutt Explores Tailored Standards for State Defense Forces
In this Scuttlebutt clip, host Jean Marciniak, Director of The State Guard & Defense Force Council, and cohost Major (GA – Retired) Beverly Shepard explore whether future National Standards for State Defense Forces should be applied broadly across al ...
New Scuttlebutt Episode 8 Released! National Guard Bureau Equivalent for SDFs? Examining the Push for National Training Standards
We want to begin by apologizing for the delay in releasing this episode. It entered the editing phase a few weeks ago and was originally recorded in early November. This time of year is exceptionally busy for our team, and we appreciate everyone's patien ...
How Community Engagement Builds a Large Force: Texas State Guard 2nd Brigade Expands Recruitment and Conducts Critical Training
Rumors often say things are always bigger in Texas, and when it comes to State Defense Forces, that reputation holds true. The Texas State Guard (State Defense Force - TXSG) stands as the largest State Defense Force in the nation, with more than 1,700 so ...
New Patreon Collection: NGB Uniform Policy Response & a Revamp to Our Patreon Offerings
We are pleased to announce that a new collection has been added to our Patreon Membership program, available to all Colonel Tier members and above. This collection focuses on the ongoing actions we are taking to address the uniform policy recommendations ...
Honoring the Fallen: Two National Guard Soldiers Lost While Defending Freedom
On Thursday, November 27th, while families across the United States gathered around dinner tables to celebrate Thanksgiving — sharing meals, giving thanks, and enjoying the warmth of loved ones — two members of the West Virginia National Guard were perfo ...
POD Operations, Search & Rescue, and Security Missions Highlight Louisiana State Guard’s Importance
The Louisiana State Guard (State Defense Force - LSG) continues to expand its readiness and operational capabilities, as demonstrated by the comprehensive October training undertaken by the 1st Area Command. Their training cycle placed a strong emphasis ...










