January 28, 2026, marked a historic moment in South Carolina political life as Governor Henry McMaster delivered his final State of the State address. After nearly a decade serving as the state’s chief executive and acting as Commander in Chief of the So ...
In this Episode 10 clip of Scuttlebutt, Jean Marciniak, Major General (TX - Retired) Anthony Woods & Major (GA-Retired) examine what led to the disbandment of four State Defense Forces in just a decade and zero in on a key lesson: visibility matters. ...
The other day, we reported that multiple State Defense Forces and National Guard units had been activated as Winter Storm Fern, an expansive arctic system, swept across the United States, leaving millions of households without power and plunging wide reg ...
Major (GA-Retired) Beverly Shepard, one of the best Public Affairs Officers in The Country. Together, they break down how the Massachusetts State Defense Force, Missouri State Guard, Alabama State Defense Force, and Oregon Defense Force were disbanded wi ...
A powerful and fast-moving winter storm system has swept across large portions of the United States, bringing heavy snow, freezing rain, ice accumulation, and dangerously cold temperatures to millions of Americans. The storm developed as a strong Arctic ...
Tomorrow, the Scuttlebutt podcast returns with a new episode and an important transition in how the show is hosted and led. Episode 11 will be streamed live on YouTube on January 25th at 3:00 PM EST, continuing the podcast’s focus on in-de ...
We’re excited to announce the launch of the newly redesigned State Defense Force Online Store, the result of a full, ground-up overhaul of the site’s entire codebase by our staff. This was not a cosmetic refresh, but a comprehensive rebuild focused on pe ...
The Commonwealth of Virginia marked a significant moment in its history with the inauguration of Abigail Spanbergeras the 75th Governor of Virginia on January 17, 2026, in Richmond. The ceremony reflected both the traditions of the Commonwealth and the c ...
In 2025, the South Carolina State Guard (State Defense Force - SCSG) has experienced a steady and noticeable rise in new recruits, with its ranks continuing to grow month after month. This increase reflects a renewed interest in state service, ...
Search & Rescue (SAR) is one of the most critical missions performed by State Defense Forces across the country. During natural disasters, large-scale emergencies, and missing persons operations, SAR units provide Governors and state emergency manage ...
